Oh wow, only four left on the list!……
#4 Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations
Glick, Danielle. “Best Quotes from ‘No Reservations’ Crew with Anthony Bourdain at SXSW.” DGdesign. 13 Mar. 2012. Web. 18 Oct. 2013.
I guess you can say that this show speaks to the travel bug in me! As a Travel Channel show, No Reservations goes a lot farther than just filming at the classic vacation destinations like Paris and Rome, etc. Anthony Bourdain, the host of the show, truly gets himself immersed in the culture of different places, from the food to traditions and recreation. The show plays out like a sort of journal; Bourdain logs everything with his video crew in some unique place every episode.
From night life bar scenes to pig roasts, lobster bakes, and sushi bars, Bourdain either introduces to the audience some authentic or creative dish typical of the region he is in, or goes through a new experience as his guide around the area introduces him to something he’s never stumbled upon before. As I previously mentioned, this show isn’t just about food and travel. Bourdain navigates through the culture as he meets up with bands and old friends from past jobs and travels. And what makes the show even more interesting is when he and his film crew travel to countries a little more off the map. Many times, these places are military-occupied regions, which means viewers can get glimpses of the life you usually hear about in the news.
But No Reservations is an overall entertaining show. It’s not necessarily family-oriented, but definitely entertaining in different aspects, from the host’s amusing and well-spoken narrations to the scenes of cities, surfing, dancing, eating, etc.. This show has definitely helped me add some places to my bucket list!
Just to put No Reservations into perspective for those who have not seen it, here’s an episode description from the show’s website for the episode “Off the Charts”, a sort of “sampler” of the series: “In this special episode, Tony experiences a Haitian cemetery on the Day of the Dead, has a humorously horrific Halloween party in Transylvania with Zamir, and heads to Iraq covered in body armor, prepped for minefields & death.”
So, if you’re looking for a unique show that will pique your interest in every corner of culture, you should definitely check out Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations! This show speaks to everyone from chefs to travel bugs and people looking for exciting new recreation, like when Bourdain went skiing indoors in Dubai! Can you classify yourself under any of these categories of watchers?