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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations

Anthony “Tony” Bourdain is back with the sixth season of ANTHONY BOURDAIN: NO RESERVATIONS. Join him as he travels the world in search of the ultimate meal, and along the way, takes in everything that each destination has to offer – from food and culture to traditions and travel. This season sees Tony in cities such as Madrid, Dubai, and Kerala. There is also a special behind-the-scenes look at the making of the India episode, and a trip down Memory Lane to the kitchen of Les Halles.

A seasoned professional in the food industry, the way Tony views the idea of cooking and food differs from most others. In order to understand how and what others eat and what is considered great dining fare, he travels to all kinds of places all over the world, using the various cultures and their unique food as guides to experiencing the different kinds of cuisine at their finest.

Forget the patronizing foodies in New York and San Francisco – Tony discovers some quality cooking in America’s heartland. In Spain, he witnesses how the World Cup fever brings together people from all over the country in a memorable World Cup victory. Of course, he also doesn’t miss out on Spanish delights like jamon iberico and ox tail. In India, Tony is pleasantly surprised by what he finds in the heart of Kerala, amid a population that is largely vegetarian. He also gets to meet Mammootty, a local film star, and indulges in some toddy.

In a special episode, Tony takes us back to where it all began for him – the kitchen of Les Halles. Relive his emotional journey and hear about how his life has changed since his days as a chef in the restaurant. This episode also features interviews and commentary from Tony's friends and mentors, including Chef Eric Ripert and his mother, Gladys.

Tony gets to experience the extravagant lifestyle and rich culture of Dubai, including skiing in a desert! He drops in on his friend Gordon Ramsey’s restaurant for a serving of his favourite dish. While in the Middle East, Tony travels to Beirut once more to complete a quest that was interrupted by the violent conflict between the Israelis and Lebanese in 2006. Here he indulges in baby sparrows and other traditional cuisine, discusses the religious affiliations of Lebanese governments and the identity of the Lebanese people, samples a few wines at the Masaya Vineyard and tops it off with traditional country style food made entirely by local housewives.

ANTHONY BOURDAIN: NO RESERVATIONS new episodes air on Tuesdays at 9pm PHL

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Glutton For Punishment

Food adventurer Bob Blumer returns for a record-breaking victory lap in season five. This time around, the stakes are raised as Bob attempts to break or establish six Guinness World Records. From attempting to best a 30-year old record for peeling fifty pounds of onions to making the world‘s largest bowl of salsa, Bob pushes his speed, stamina and determination to the limit. Can Bob beat the odds and achieve world-class glory – or has he finally bitten off more than he can chew?

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Bizarre Foods With Andrew Zimmern

Every place on the planet has its own unique cuisines to share and weird food expert, Andrew Zimmern, is on a mission to try them all. Whether it is drinking fermented mare’s milk in Mongolia or fine dining on reindeer tartar in Finland, discover some of the world’s most unusual cuisines with the gutsy host in the new season of BIZARRE FOODS WITH ANDREW ZIMMERN.

This season, the inquisitive foodie travels to one of the most remote parts of the world and steps out of his comfort zone. Andrew gets involved, sourcing and preparing his food while encountering extreme climates, rough terrain and off-the-beaten-path locations. As he finds out, there’s a lot to learn about a country if you are game enough to try the local cuisine.

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Professor Parker Wilson, a distinguished scholar, discovers a lost Akita puppy on his way home from work. Despite initial objections from Wilson's wife, Cate, Hachi endears himself to the Wilson family and grows to be Parker's loyal companion. As their bond grows deeper, a beautiful relationship unfolds, embodying the true spirit of family and loyalty, while inspiring the hearts of an entire town.





Based on a True Story

The real Hachiko was born in Odate Japan in 1923. When his master, Dr. Eisaburo Ueno, a professor at Tokyo University died in May, 1925, Hachi returned to the Shibuya train station the next day and for the next nine years to wait.