A Cook's Tour

Documentary 2002

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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.

Documentary 2002

9+

Starring Anthony Bourdain, Maurizio Trombini

EPISODE 1

Food Tastes Better With Sand Between Your Toes

Tony's favorite escape is the Caribbean island of St Martin, where he enjoys French delicacies, stuffed conch and a johnnycake and saltfish sandwich.

1 min · 15 Jan 2013 9+
EPISODE 2

No Beads, No Bourbon Street

Tony gets more than he bargains for when he searches New Orleans for places tourists rarely go.

1 min · 15 Jan 2013 9+
EPISODE 3

Mystical World

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.

23 min · 15 Jan 2013 9+
EPISODE 4

How to Be a Carioca

Tony tries to learn the Carioca lifestyle; he can handle the tan, the Brazilian barbecue and the Caipirinhas, but maybe not the speedo.

1 min · 15 Jan 2013 9+
EPISODE 5

Elements of a Great Bar

Tony tries to discover what exactly makes up the perfect watering hole in New York City; some of his requirements include a loaded jukebox, an absence of karaoke and a bartender who leans towards crazy.

1 min · 15 Jan 2013 9+
EPISODE 6

The Struggle for the Soul of America

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.

1 min · 15 Jan 2013 9+

Anthony Bourdain

Host
Maurizio Trombini

Narrator
Christopher Collins

Director
Lydia Tenaglia

Director
Matthew Barbato

Producer

About

A Cook's Tour

DOCUMENTARY

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.

Information

Studio: New York Times Television
Released: 2002
Rated: 9+

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio and Subtitles