In a food-obsessed world, best-selling author Anthony Bourdain stands apart as the consummate culinary adventurer. This globe-trotting hedonist known as the "gastronomic Indiana Jones" scrupulously explores a locale's cuisine like no other TV traveler - in this all-new, complete Season 3 collection, he nibbles caviar and goes clubbing in Moscow, samples the finest Thai Town noodles in Los Angeles, investigates rumors of cannibalism and tests hangover antidotes in French Polynesia and so much more. Episodes: Russia: Tony and his guide, Zamir, enjoy some shopping and a hearty meal of shashlyk, (a cousin of the kabob), stop to take in the grandeur of the Red Square and meet a former spy who was known to infiltrate the enemy lines and is now infamous throughout Russia. Los Angeles: Anthony cruises the city's fringes in a vintage Delta Royale, visits L.A. institution Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles for fried chicken, waffles, grits and chicken livers, rolls with the punches in a private lesson with the L.A. Derby Dolls, and enjoys fresh goat tacos in historic Boyle Heights. New York: After a traditional Russian meal in Brighton Beach, Anthony visits Ali's Kebab Cafe in Astoria, Queens, for an authentic Egyptian meal of snouts, hooves, brains, and tripe. Later, he shows you where to find the finest sake in New York. Shanghai: In hopes of discovering the perfect dumpling, Anthony stops in at NanXiang restaurant, then meets with a member of the Bai community, who teaches him about cormorant fishing, an ancient but fading tradition using large diving birds. Hong Kong: A wonderland of colors, lights and speed, Hong Kong is a marriage of modern and traditional. Here, Anthony enjoys local fare and learns to perform flips and stunts with none other than Jackie Chan's own stunt crew. French Polynesia: Anthony is introduced to Tahitian Rae Raes, the local drag queens at the Polynesian Piano Bar, samples Poission Cru, the popular snack of choice and hangover antidote, and investigates arguably less-appetizing rumors of local cannibalism. Cleveland: Anthony and a friend visit city landmark Skyline Chili, then are awed by Zubal Books, the largest bookstore in the world, which is housed in a former Twinkie factory. Later, Anthony samples some "bohunk food": headcheese (broiled pig's head). Brazil: Anthony gets his "fix" of Brazilian snack and guilty pleasure, the Mortadella sandwich and dines at Manaca, a restaurant tucked away in the nearby Atlantic forest and is best known for its mix of ian ingredients and local seafood. Argentina: In Buenos Aires, Anthony meets a performance artist who incorporates food into her avant garde art and attends The Day of the Lake festival, where he takes in local music, dancing and an endless supply of beef. Singapore: In this multicultural Anthony visits a "hawker stand" and samples local favorite bone soup - a hot stew of bones, marrow and an unearthly red sweet-sour sauce - and one of his favorite dishes, steamed shark head. South Carolina: For his first taste of the South, Anthony enjoys the Hominy Grill's "Big Nasty," a heaping plate of cheese, fried chicken and gravy, then he finishes the meal off with a slice of buttermilk pie. Later, Anthony discovers the delights of crunchy pig skins. Berlin: A city with a rich and intense history, Anthony is on a quest to experience the cuisine and underground culture that makes Berlin's blend of the old and the new so intriguing. Tuscany: Anthony ruminates about Tuscany's famous writer Dante after a hellish trip getting to this beautiful region. Once he arrives, his trip is considerably more relaxing, with a visit to two family-owned farms - or fattorias - on sprawling estates, where they're treated to fresh wines, cheeses and milks.
E**A
Love it!!!
Great DVD at a Great Price!!!! How can you not love Anthony Bourdain??? Dearly missed....
B**R
Anthony rules!
I have read Anthony's books first. Then I saw one of his TV shows "by accident" while switching through the channels. I wanted more. So I rent all DVDs during my last vacation in the US and watched them in a row.Now, one year later, I wanted to see some of his shows again as I am interested in visiting some of the places he went, and as I am also a hunter for good local food and specialites, I decided to buy all his DVDs here on Amazon. And I have soooo much fun with them.You see other views of a country, not the typical tourist paths. Food you wouldn't dare to touch or put it in your mouth - he does it for us. Great guy. Can't wait to go to Sicily and try that strange fried meat-parts hidden under a towel from these old men on the streets, too. Or the melon gelly with pistachios and dark chocolate bits.... Yummie!These are short movies you can watch several times. They are fun, interesting, educational and like a nice trip to a foreign world in times you get "itchy feet" and wanna do at least some couchvacation....Buy all at once, because you will like the first, and then you regret you have to pay extra postal service for the others.... ;-)Have funJoey
M**K
munnrock
Beware! Content of this DVD collection is great. However, beware! The production quality of the DVD collection is extremely poor. The programs blur or stop altogether. The commands do not operate. Sometimes you are able to play a program, other times they will not play. Very inconsistent and unreliable. I ordered this collection twice to be sure that I did not just receive a defective disc set. The same unreliability and play inconsistencies applied to the second collection, which Amazon sent to me free of charge to replace the first ordered collection.I certainly hope the production quality improves with the next collection offered for sale.
M**S
Muy bueno
Increible
S**N
Collection 3- still knocking em' out of the park
If you love a good fun, honestly cynical view of the world and it's food and local ways, your going to love Anthony Bourdain. Even when he is visiting a place he is not enjoying he always finds a way to entertain hiimself and the audience with some honest and wry observations. A fun travel host and great writer. I recommend his show and writings for a fun relaxing time. Party on.
M**9
Recommend
What can I say...? Thank You. Shipping was fast & item was exactly as described.
N**D
Bourdain: collection 3
I received my DVD in a timely manner, even though I live on the other side of the world. I find that this collection is definitely worth purchasing.
I**M
Very happy
Very happy
E**B
Excellent but incomplete
Anthony Bourdain is clever, sarcastic, and adventurous. I love the show, but, not the DVD collections. Don't misunderstand the DVDs are still good, but the collections are incomplete. Not all the episodes are included in any season, and I have all of them. Disappointing that the only way to get all the episodes is to pirate them, which, of course, is illegal. When are these content providers going to realize that anybody that pays $40 for a tv show they can watch for free, wants completion.
B**S
Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations
No Reservations combines travel, food, local interest stories and Anthony Bourdain in one very entertaining package. I also love Parts Unknown which is much the same thing. This also arrived amazingly fast since I did not order express delivery.
Z**R
Four Stars
strongly recommend
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