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Anthony Bourdain’s “Parts Unknown” episode 5 recap: Imaginary Tangier
DestinationsIn episode 5 of Parts Unknown, Bourdain goes in search of a dream city, a city described by one journalist as “a Moroccan city with an European outlook.” Bourdain takes Tangier, what is considered by some savvy travelers as a dingy dangerous port city, and transforms into a poetic destination visited by inspired minds looking [...]
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Anthony Bourdain’s “Parts Unknown” episode 4 recap: Quebec is Canada’s culinary capital
Destinations“I love Montreal,” Anthony Bourdain states in a voice over at the beginning of tonight’s episode of Parts Unknown. “It is my favorite place in Canada. The people who live there are tough, crazy bastards.” So begins what appears to be Bourdain’s most gluttonous dive into a country so far in Parts Unknown. This episode, while [...]
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Anthony Bourdain’s “Parts Unknown” episode 2 recap: L.A.’s Koreatown
DigitalBourdain was back on Sunday night dishing out food for thought on the second episode of Parts Unknown. Again, Bourdain explored his destination through historical anecdotes, personal interviews, and lots and lots of food. He met with chef Roy Choi and artist David Choe to understand the culture that creates Los Angeles’ Koreatown, and its [...]
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The Burma Bourdain saw: Life in Yangon and Bagan
DestinationsAnthony Bourdain’s new CNN show “Parts Unknown” debuted last night amidst a lot of hype, and it didn’t disappoint. Picking Myanmar as the subject of the pilot show was a smart choice. It is the hottest new destination on the travel circuit for the last year, and Bourdain stuck to Yangon and Bagan, part of the usual tourist [...]
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Anthony Bourdain’s “Parts Unknown” episode 1 recap: Tony goes to Myanmar
DigitalThe Travel Channel’s biggest ex-star’s show premiered on CNN this evening, and it’s the Tony that everyone loves, with a bigger budget. Politics and current events of the Bourdain’s Parts Unknown is present for the start. With black and white videos, Obama, and Aung San Suu Kyi making an appearance before Bourdain’s usual tasting and [...]
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Bourdain’s new CNN show promises to be edgier and go into “Parts Unknown”
DigitalAnthony Bourdain’s new CNN show, set to start next spring, finally unveiled its name: “Parts Unknown.” It will continue the globe-trekking chef/writer’s exploration of global food, travel and culture. Continues in a similar vein to his eponymous show on Travel Channel, but promises to be edgier and more wide ranging. The promo from CNN, below: [...]
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Travel Channel burns bridges with Anthony Bourdain and gets away in a Cadillac
DigitalFor the past eight years, I’ve been making a television show called NO RESERVATIONS. I wrote it. I executive produced it. And I appeared in it. My partners and I always tried hard to make it good. During that time, I understood the way the world works…[but]…My inclination, I should point out has always been [...]
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Anthony Bourdain talks about CNN and what he’ll do next
DigitalQ: So why leave Travel Channel for CNN? A: There are a lot of places where me and my team have been wanting to make television for a long time and haven’t been able to. And CNN has the infrastructure and inclination to make those places doable.
