Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown — Season 1
Join celebrated chef, author, and Emmy Award winner Anthony Bourdain as he embarks on a remarkable journey around the globe in *Parts Unknown*. Premiering Sunday, April 14th at 9pm ET, this new series takes you beyond the headlines to experience cultures through their food and people. The inaugural episode transports viewers to Myanmar – formerly Burma – offering an unprecedented glimpse into its stunning landscapes and vibrant culinary traditions, a country only recently accessible to outsiders. From there, Bourdain’s explorations lead him to fascinating locales like Libya, Colombia, Quebec in Canada, Los Angeles' Koreatown, Tangier, Peru, and the Congo, each episode promising a fresh perspective on our world.
As the junta in Myanmar loosened its grip, Tony found himself at last able to journey to one of Asia's most celebrated and breathtaking regions.
Tony claims Los Angeles, but approaches it with an unexpected focus. He bypasses the familiar landmarks – the Hollywood sign, Beverly Hills – and instead concentrates on a three-square-mile district called Koreatown. There, he discovers a c…
Colombia's image has undergone a profound transformation in the last decade, and continues to evolve positively. Tony will journey through diverse regions of the nation, from the highlands to the Caribbean coast, and into the heartland wher…
In the secluded reaches of Quebec, Bourdain journeys to discover the province's culinary heart. He immerses himself in the region's traditions, witnessing ice fishing and beaver hunting, while sharing moments with two of Canada’s most inven…
Tony delves into the "Interzone," a realm where artists like Burroughs, Bowles, and the Rolling Stones sought refuge from conventional Western morality, drawn to its promise of boundless, uncharted territory.
In Libya, a vibrant current flows beneath the surface: hip-hop echoing from unexpected corners, the comforting aroma of Italian restaurants, the enduring weight of tribal loyalties, and the lingering shadows of a recent conflict. Through in…
Tony, accompanied by his friend, the celebrated chef Eric Ripert, ventured deep into the remote heart of the Andes. Their quest: a rare strain of wild cocoa, whispered to be the finest in existence. The journey took them away from the vibra…
Tony journeyed to the Congo, a land that held a particular fascination for him as it formed the backdrop for Joseph Conrad’s *Heart of Darkness* and inspired Francis Ford Coppola’s iconic film, *Apocalypse Now*.
