Overview

Total Episodes: 20

Season 4 Episode 1

Episode 1

Singapore

Runtime: 45m
2008-01-08

The country of Singapore is serious about food. The cuisine of Singapore borrows from Chinese, Indian, Malaysian and Indonesian traditions. Along the way, it uses the cheap and plentiful ingredients of the the country to make the food available everywhere.

Season 4 Episode 2

Episode 2

Berlin

Runtime: 45m
2008-01-15

Tony explores the contrasting sides of Berlin. He is both repulsed and and attracted to the good and the evil in the city.

Season 4 Episode 3

Episode 3

Vancouver, BC

Runtime: 45m
2008-01-22

Vancouver (in British Columbia) has a flourishing film industry, beautiful landscapes, and a progressive food scene.

Season 4 Episode 4

Episode 4

Greek Islands

Runtime: 45m
2008-01-29

Unhappy past experiences have Tony kicking and screaming as he succumbs to a visit to Greece. Often surrounded by music, dancing men, various firearms, and distilled local spirits; he discovers how a history of invasion, occupation, and deprivation have shaped the Greek cuisine over the centuries.

Season 4 Episode 5

Episode 5

New Orleans

Runtime: 45m
2008-02-05

Hurricane Katrina has infinitely changed the city of New Orleans. As Tony explores the impact the storm had on the city, Tony discovers that the heart and soul of the city is still alive.

Season 4 Episode 6

Episode 6

London and Edinburgh

Runtime: 45m
2008-02-12

There is something alluring and menacing in the air throughout the UK when it comes to the people, the scenery, and especially the cuisine, and Tony is off to try and discover what that mystique is.

Season 4 Episode 7

Episode 7

Jamaica

Runtime: 45m
2008-02-19

There is more to Jamaica than reggae music, drugs and resorts. Tony attempts to discover the real Jamaica–a country plagued by gang violence, run down property and political strife. Poet Mutabaruka joins him on part of the tour.

Season 4 Episode 8

Episode 8

Romania

Runtime: 45m
2008-02-26

Tony and Zamir have had many adventures. This time they're in Romania to celebrate Zamir's birthday. Along the way, they learn about vampires, communists, and the strong cultural history of Romania.

Season 4 Episode 9

Episode 9

Hawaii

Runtime: 45m
2008-03-04

Tony visits Hawaii where he tries spam, enjoys surfing, visits a volcano, and samples some local delicacies.

Season 4 Episode 10

Episode 10

Into the Fire, NY

Runtime: 45m
2008-03-11

Tony has been away from Brasserie Les Halles, where he last worked as a chef nearly a decade ago. Given the opportunity to spend another day on the job; he re-evaluates his skills in the kitchen, his love of New York and his life as a chef.

Season 4 Episode 11

Episode 11

Laos

Runtime: 45m
2008-07-08

Tony has always been fascinated by Asia. This time he's visiting Laos, a less popular tourist country, to investigate its history, culture and unique culinary offerings.

Season 4 Episode 12

Episode 12

Colombia

Runtime: 45m
2008-07-15

This week Anthony is in Colombia, a country that finds itself the setting of one of South America's most remarkable transformations. In the 25 years since the death of Pablo Escobar, one of the world's most notorious drug lords, this once war-torn country has emerged like a phoenix from the scars of...
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Season 4 Episode 13

Episode 13

Saudi Arabia

Runtime: 45m
2008-07-22

After a world wide search, Danya Alhamrani was chosen as a superfan of the show. Her job? She has to showcase the local side of her Saudi Arabian home.

Season 4 Episode 14

Episode 14

Uruguay

Runtime: 45m
2008-07-29

Tony joins his brother Chris to explore South America's Uruguay where they have family. The two set off in search of their roots.

Season 4 Episode 15

Episode 15

U.S. Southwest

Runtime: 45m
2008-08-05

Tony tours the bottom half of the U.S. He takes off on an old fashioned road trip to enjoy Americana. From the quirky to the classic, Tony tries it all.

Season 4 Episode 16

Episode 16

Tokyo

Runtime: 45m
2008-08-12

Tony hits Tokyo to examine the similarities and contrasts between the perfect knife and the perfect sushi, martial arts and flower arrangements.

Season 4 Episode 17

Episode 17

Spain

Runtime: 45m
2008-08-19

Tony has long admired some of Spain's top chefs; however, Spain culture and cuisine has more to offer than just Ferran Adria.

Season 4 Episode 18

Episode 18

Egypt

Runtime: 45m
2008-08-26

Tony is determined to avoid doing the "tourist thing" and visiting the Egyptian pyramids, but rather explore what it means to be Egyptian; to spending an evening at a men's cafe smoking Shisha, to a boat ride down the Nile and spending time in the desert with a group of Bedouin men.

Season 4 Episode 19

Episode 19

So Long, Summer

Runtime: 45m
2008-09-02

In honor of Labor Day, Tony takes us backstage for a very special highlight show that includes goofs, silliness and some of the baddest food on the planet.

Season 4 Episode 20

Episode 20

At the Table with Anthony Bourdain

Runtime: 45m
2008-10-21

Bourdain with guests Amy Sacco, Bill Buford, Ted Allen and Chris Wilson dine at NYC restaurant wd~50 and discuss various topics related to food and restaurants.

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