A Cook's Tour

1. S01E01A Taste of TokyoJanuary 8, 2002 8.0The Japanese have a healthy respect for food, which Tony can definitely appreciate. A trip through a market with a sushi chef prepares Tony
2. S01E02Dining with GeishasJanuary 12, 2002 8.0In Japan, Tony experiences the contrast between a serene, rural inn for a tea ceremony and the bustling activity of a famous restaurant in T
3. S01E03Cobra Heart, Food That Makes You ManlyMarch 19, 2002 7.0Ho Chi Minh just might make a man out of Tony when he eats fetal duck egg (with feathers), cobra heart and blood.
4. S01E04Season's bestEating on the MekongJanuary 15, 2002 10.0A trip down this Vietnamese river makes tony aware of Vietnam's history as well as its portrayal in some of his favorite movies. Phillip Laj
5. S01E05Wild DelicaciesJanuary 22, 2002 10.0Cambodia both attracts and repels Tony. Crickets, tripe and tongue are all fine; but a bright green jelly isn't to his liking. Finally, he m
6. S01E06Eating on the Edge of NowhereMarch 26, 2002 10.0Tony floats on the heart of darkness river. Three soldiers commandeer his boat, but a tasty dinner makes it all fine.
7. S01E07Cod CrazyJune 17, 2002 10.0Wine and fish figure prominently in this episode as Tony explores Portugal.
8. S01E08San Sebastian: A Food Lover's TownJuly 5, 2002 10.0The Basque food culture in Spain has a rich history and tradition. Tony and Luis Irizar visit gastronomic societies and tapas bars to try an
9. S01E09Childhood FlavorsJanuary 29, 2002 10.0Tony and his brother revisit favorite childhood haunts in Arcachon, France. A memory of an oyster from this place changed the course of Tony
10. S01E10Stuffed Like a PigJuly 8, 2002 10.0Tony joins Jose at the family farm to enjoy a fattened pig at the village feast. Then, he travels to a destination from his childhood where
11. S01E11A Desert FeastMarch 5, 2002 10.0Tony has one objective in Morocco, eat a roast sheep. He travels by camel with Berbers before he finally reaches the sheep roast in the mud
12. S01E12Traditional TastesMay 7, 2002 10.0In Morocco, Tony learns about the rich culinary tradition and home cooking from a British ex-pat.
13. S01E13The Cook Who Came in From the ColdFebruary 19, 2002 8.0Tony's friend Zamir shows him around St. Petersburg. A product of a childhood during the cold war, Tony fantasizes about being a spy as he e
14. S01E14So Much Vodka, So Little TimeApril 16, 2002 8.0Tony and his friend explore St. Petersburg. Tony is especially interested in the working class foods of the people. Ice fishing, smoked fish
15. S01E15Tamales and Iguana Oaxacan StyleApril 2, 2002 10.0Tony has always been interested in the Oaxacan tradition in food. A friend leads Tony through a local market, where they taste a variety of
16. S01E16Puebla Where Good Cooks Come FromFebruary 12, 2002 10.0Tony's favorite kitchen mates all seem to come from Mexico, and he wants to know why. Eddy takes him on a tour of his home and town for some
17. S01E17Los Angeles, My Own Heart of DarknessFebruary 26, 2002 10.0Tony is apprehensive about the glamorous world of LA, so he begins with hot dogs. After a long day and a guest stint at Campanile, he has ga
18. S01E18French Laundry ExperienceApril 30, 2002 10.0Tony travels to Napa to eat at the restaurant of the chef he believes is the best at French cuisine–Thomas Keller. Keller creates a speciali
19. S01E19Hometown FavoritesApril 23, 2002 10.0Tony decides to share all of his hometown haunts with the viewers. Lox and bagels, wine and dinner, a variety of cheese, and great hot dogs
20. S01E20My Life As A Cook-NYCFebruary 5, 2002 10.0This episode is all about Tony. Tours through Tony's restaurant, Les Halles; his first restaurant job in Provincetown, and the Culinary Inst
21. S01E21Highland GrubJuly 12, 2002 10.0Tony sets out to prove that Scotland does have tasty options. He begins with a deep fried breakfast of pizza, eggs, and Mars bars. Next, he
22. S01E22A Pleasing PalateApril 20, 2002 10.0While the United Kingdom doesn't have the greatest culinary reputation, Tony is determined to find the best in Britain. Some of his choices

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Season's bestFood Tastes Better with Sand Between Your ToesFebruary 21, 2003 10.0Tony 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.
2. S02E02No Beads, No Babes, No Bourbon StreetFebruary 28, 2003 10.0There 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 mak
3. S02E03A Mystical WorldMarch 7, 2003 10.0Known as Brazil's capital of happiness, Salvador da Bahia offers fruitful local markets and rich cuisine. Tony takes part in a traditional l
4. S02E04How to Be a CariocaMarch 14, 2003 10.0Can a Carioca teach Tony the lifestyle? Will Tony be able to relax into the freewheeling life. He can handle the tan, the Brazilian barbecue
5. S02E05Elements of a Great BarMarch 21, 2003 10.0Everyone knows Tony likes to drink, especially after a hard night at Les Halles. In this episode, Tony tries to discover what exactly make t
6. S02E06The Struggle for the Soul of AmericaMarch 28, 2003 10.0Tony visits the Mall of America to discover what draws Americans to the food court. A local French chef will explain his approach to broaden
7. S02E07The BBQ TriangleJune 13, 2003 10.0Barbecue in America comes in a variety of ways. Tony explores the three largest types when he visits Kansas City, Houston and North Carolina
8. S02E08Mad Tony, The Food WarriorApril 4, 2003 10.0Tony 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
9. S02E09Down Under: The Wild West of CookingMay 2, 2003 10.0Tony explores the un-hampered creative cuisine of Australia and discovers just how good the wine can be in this region. Melbourne has a wea
10. S02E10Singapore: NY in 20 YearsApril 18, 2003 10.0Tony is almost overwhelmed by the amount of food in Singapore. From chicken congee to root beer floats, Tony explores the city. From "wet ma
11. S02E11Let's Get LostMay 16, 2003 10.0Tony tries to lose himself in Thailand by trying a variety of new activities. He rides an elephant, eats native cooking with a Thai family,
12. S02E12My Friend LinhMay 30, 2003 10.0Vietnam 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 fo
13. S02E13One Night in BangkokJune 27, 2003 10.0Tony makes a serious of quick and crazy stops. A layover in Bangkok has him meeting a crazy Westerner who introduces him to some interesting

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