Season 1 (2002)

A Taste of Tokyo
10.0

January 8, 2002 • 30m

The Japanese have a healthy respect for food, which Tony can definitely appreciate. A trip through a market with a sushi chef prep...Read more

Dining with Geishas
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January 12, 2002 • 30m

In Japan, Tony experiences the contrast between a serene, rural inn for a tea ceremony and the bustling activity of a famous resta...Read more

Cobra Heart, Food That Makes You Manly
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March 19, 2002 • 30m

Ho Chi Minh just might make a man out of Tony when he eats fetal duck egg (with feathers), cobra heart and blood.

Eating on the Mekong
10.0

January 15, 2002 • 30m

A trip down this Vietnamese river makes tony aware of Vietnam's history as well as its portrayal in some of his favorite movies. P...Read more

Wild Delicacies
10.0

January 22, 2002 • 30m

Cambodia both attracts and repels Tony. Crickets, tripe and tongue are all fine; but a bright green jelly isn't to his liking. Fin...Read more

Eating on the Edge of Nowhere
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March 26, 2002 • 30m

Tony floats on the heart of darkness river. Three soldiers commandeer his boat, but a tasty dinner makes it all fine.

Cod Crazy
10.0

June 17, 2002 • 30m

Wine and fish figure prominently in this episode as Tony explores Portugal.

San Sebastian: A Food Lover's Town
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July 5, 2002 • 30m

The Basque food culture in Spain has a rich history and tradition. Tony and Luis Irizar visit gastronomic societies and tapas bars...Read more

Childhood Flavors
10.0

January 29, 2002 • 30m

Tony and his brother revisit favorite childhood haunts in Arcachon, France. A memory of an oyster from this place changed the course of Tony's life.

Stuffed Like a Pig
10.0

July 8, 2002 • 30m

Tony joins Jose at the family farm to enjoy a fattened pig at the village feast. Then, he travels to a destination from his childh...Read more

A Desert Feast
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March 5, 2002 • 30m

Tony has one objective in Morocco, eat a roast sheep. He travels by camel with Berbers before he finally reaches the sheep roast i...Read more

Traditional Tastes
10.0

May 7, 2002 • 30m

In Morocco, Tony learns about the rich culinary tradition and home cooking from a British ex-pat.

The Cook Who Came in From the Cold
8.0

February 19, 2002 • 30m

Tony's friend Zamir shows him around St. Petersburg. A product of a childhood during the cold war, Tony fantasizes about being a s...Read more

So Much Vodka, So Little Time
8.0

April 16, 2002 • 30m

Tony and his friend explore St. Petersburg. Tony is especially interested in the working class foods of the people. Ice fishing, s...Read more

Tamales and Iguana Oaxacan Style
10.0

April 2, 2002 • 30m

Tony has always been interested in the Oaxacan tradition in food. A friend leads Tony through a local market, where they taste a v...Read more

Puebla Where Good Cooks Come From
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February 12, 2002 • 30m

Tony'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 tow...Read more

Los Angeles, My Own Heart of Darkness
10.0

February 26, 2002 • 30m

Tony is apprehensive about the glamorous world of LA, so he begins with hot dogs. After a long day and a guest stint at Campanile,...Read more

French Laundry Experience
10.0

April 30, 2002 • 30m

Tony travels to Napa to eat at the restaurant of the chef he believes is the best at French cuisine–Thomas Keller. Keller creates ...Read more

Hometown Favorites
10.0

April 23, 2002 • 30m

Tony decides to share all of his hometown haunts with the viewers. Lox and bagels, wine and dinner, a variety of cheese, and great...Read more

My Life As A Cook-NYC
10.0

February 5, 2002 • 30m

This episode is all about Tony. Tours through Tony's restaurant, Les Halles; his first restaurant job in Provincetown, and the Cul...Read more

Highland Grub
10.0

July 12, 2002 • 30m

Tony sets out to prove that Scotland does have tasty options. He begins with a deep fried breakfast of pizza, eggs, and Mars bars....Read more

A Pleasing Palate
10.0

April 20, 2002 • 30m

While the United Kingdom doesn't have the greatest culinary reputation, Tony is determined to find the best in Britain. Some of hi...Read more