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Food Network 2002 - 2003 2 seasons 35 eps TV-14 Ended

A Cook's Tour

2002 - 2003 2 seasons 35 eps TV-14

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Season 2

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Season 1

Season 2

25 min

S2 · E1 · Feb 21, 2003

Food Tastes Better with Sand Between Your Toes Episode 1

Tony starts season 2 in St. Martin laying by the pool, re-living his youth. Over time, he says, this has become his home away from home.

7.8 · You

25 min

S2 · E2 · Feb 28, 2003

No Beads, No Babes, No Bourbon Street Episode 2

There has to be a New Orleans that's just for locals. That's what Tony wants to find. But, will he discover more than he intended? Tony makes his first ever trip to pre-katrina New Orleans where he vows to stay away from the French Quarter, "No Beads, No Boobs, No Bourbon Street".

8.0 · You

25 min

S2 · E3 · Mar 7, 2003

A Mystical World Episode 3

Known as Brazil's capital of happiness, Salvador da Bahia offers fruitful local markets and rich cuisine. Tony takes part in a traditional local ceremony and experiences the talents of the famous Bahian artist of the kitchen, Chef Dada.

7.8 · You

25 min

S2 · E4 · Mar 14, 2003

How to Be a Carioca Episode 4

Can a Carioca teach Tony the lifestyle? Will Tony be able to relax into the freewheeling life. He can handle the tan, the Brazilian barbecue and the Caipirinhas, but can he handle the speedo?

7.9 · You

25 min

S2 · E5 · Mar 21, 2003

Elements of a Great Bar Episode 5

Everyone knows Tony likes to drink, especially after a hard night at Les Halles. In this episode, Tony tries to discover what exactly make the perfect watering hole in New York. Some of his requirements include a loaded juke box, an absence of karaoke, and a bartender who leans towards crazy.

8.0 · You

25 min

S2 · E6 · Mar 28, 2003

The Struggle for the Soul of America Episode 6

Tony visits the Mall of America to discover what draws Americans to the food court. A local French chef will explain his approach to broaden Americans' palates. Will Tony ever be able to understand what Americans like?

7.7 · You

25 min

S2 · E7 · Jun 13, 2003

The BBQ Triangle Episode 7

Barbecue in America comes in a variety of ways. Tony explores the three largest types when he visits Kansas City, Houston and North Carolina. Each offers their own variation of sauce, smoke, ribs, and brisket.

7.6 · You

25 min

S2 · E8 · Apr 4, 2003

Mad Tony, The Food Warrior Episode 8

Tony makes a trip that can only be classified as crazy! He travels half-way round the world to eat the world's best meal at Tetsuya's. Along the way, he must survive the Australian outback and a host of wild characters to make it to his destination.

7.7 · You

25 min

S2 · E9 · May 2, 2003

Down Under: The Wild West of Cooking Episode 9

Tony explores the un-hampered creative cuisine of Australia and discovers just how good the wine can be in this region. Melbourne has a wealth of things Tony can appreciate, including macho chefs, a food loving culture, and a crazy attitude towards eating.

7.6 · You

25 min

S2 · E10 · Apr 18, 2003

Singapore: NY in 20 Years Episode 10

Tony is almost overwhelmed by the amount of food in Singapore. From chicken congee to root beer floats, Tony explores the city. From "wet markets" to the red light district, he is amazed by all the city has to offer.

8.1 · You

25 min

S2 · E11 · May 16, 2003

Let's Get Lost Episode 11

Tony tries to lose himself in Thailand by trying a variety of new activities. He rides an elephant, eats native cooking with a Thai family, attempts kick-boxing, and experiences an authentic massage.

8.2 · You

25 min

S2 · E12 · May 30, 2003

My Friend Linh Episode 12

Vietnam captures Tony's heart. He returns to Hanoi and meets an old friend. The two spend the Vietnamese New Year together at Linh's home for an experience neither will ever forget.

8.3 · You

25 min

S2 · E13 · Jun 27, 2003

One Night in Bangkok Episode 13

Tony makes a serious of quick and crazy stops. A layover in Bangkok has him meeting a crazy Westerner who introduces him to some interesting foods. Next, he lands in Singapore, where he meets his book editor. They enjoy fish head curry, a notorious dish in Little India. On the last show of the series, Tony visits Bangkok and Chef and author of "Strange Foods", Jerry Hopkins. Jerry has written the book on "edible exotica" and has inspired some of Tony's most outrageous meals.

8.0 · You

13 episodes in Season 2

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Bad-boy chef and author Anthony Bourdain goes off the beaten track in search of foods that are rare, highly esteemed and sometimes downright dangerous. The show, which aired for two seasons on the Food Network, was an offshoot of a best-selling book Bourdain wrote in 2001.

Food Documentary Reality

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Cast

3 people

Anthony Bourdain

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Known for

Far Cry

Michiko Zentoh

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Shinji Nohara

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Christopher Collins Director · Lydia Tenaglia Director · Anthony Bourdain Writer

Director

Christopher Collins

Director

Lydia Tenaglia

Writer

Anthony Bourdain

Composer

Roger Greenawalt

Editor

Eric Lasby

Total runtime 17h 30m · Episode length 30 min · Type Documentary

Show info

Premiered

January 8, 2002

Final episode

June 27, 2003

Status

Ended

Network

Food Network

Country

United States

Type

Documentary

Episode length

30 min

Total runtime

17h 30m

Original language

English

Production

N

NYT Television

Production

F

Food Network

Production

D

Dan Cohen & Sons, LLC

Production

United States · Japan · Cambodia · Portugal · Spain · France · Morocco · Russia · Mexico · United Kingdom

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Languages

Spoken on screen

Arabic · English · French · Japanese · Malay · Portuguese · Russian · Spanish · Thai · Vietnamese

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