A Cook's Tour - Season 1

A Cook's Tour - Season 1

Season 1

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Episodes22
DatesJan. 8, 2002 - Apr. 20, 2002
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Episodes

A Taste of Tokyo
Season 1Episode 130 min

A Taste of Tokyo

Tony travels to Tokyo where he discovers a radically new cooking attitude. He visits Tokyos largest fresh fish market and is introduced to the culinary diets of Sumo wrestlers.

Jan. 8, 2002
Dining with Geishas
Season 1Episode 230 min

Dining with Geishas

In Japan, Tony experiences the contrast between a serene, rural inn for a tea ceremony and the bustling activity of a famous restaurant in Tokyo. Relaxing tea versus dangerous blowfish mark his trip.
Jan. 12, 2002
Cobra Heart-Food that Makes You Manly
Season 1Episode 330 min

Cobra Heart-Food that Makes You Manly

Ho Chi Minh just might make a man out of Tony when he eats fetal duck egg (with feathers), cobra heart and blood.
März 19, 2002
Eating on the Mekong
Season 1Episode 430 min

Eating on the Mekong

A trip down this Vietnamese river makes tony aware of Vietnam's history as well as its portrayal in some of his favorite movies. Phillip Lajeunie joins him as he eats his way through bread, coffee, duck and bird's nest soup.
Jan. 15, 2002
Wild Delicacies
Season 1Episode 530 min

Wild Delicacies

Cambodia both attracts and repels Tony. Crickets, tripe and tongue are all fine; but a bright green jelly isn't to his liking. Finally, he must come to terms with durian– a fruit that smells worse than it tastes.
Jan. 22, 2002
Eating on the Edge of Nowhere
Season 1Episode 630 min

Eating on the Edge of Nowhere

Tony floats on the heart of darkness river. Three soldiers commandeer his boat, but a tasty dinner makes it all fine.
März 26, 2002
Cod Crazy
Season 1Episode 730 min

Cod Crazy

Wine and fish figure prominently in this episode as Tony explores Portugal.
Juni 17, 2002
San Sebastian: A Food Lover's Town
Season 1Episode 830 min

San Sebastian: A Food Lover's Town

The Basque food culture in Spain has a rich history and tradition. Tony and Luis Irizar visit gastronomic societies and tapas bars to try and experience all of the tastes.
Juli 5, 2002
Childhood Flavors
Season 1Episode 930 min

Childhood Flavors

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.
Jan. 29, 2002
Stuffed Like a Pig
Season 1Episode 1030 min

Stuffed Like a Pig

Tony 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 he debates eating a calf's head.
Juli 8, 2002
Desert Feast
Season 1Episode 1130 min

Desert Feast

Tony 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 of the Sahara.
März 5, 2002
Traditional Tastes
Season 1Episode 1230 min

Traditional Tastes

In Morocco, Tony learns about the rich culinary tradition and home cooking from a British ex-pat.
Mai 7, 2002
The Cook Who Came in from the Cold
Season 1Episode 1330 min

The Cook Who Came in from the Cold

Tony'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 eats his way through blinis, borscht, reindeer, pickled salads, and dumplings.
Feb. 19, 2002
So Much Vodka, So Little Time
Season 1Episode 1430 min

So Much Vodka, So Little Time

Tony and his friend explore St. Petersburg. Tony is especially interested in the working class foods of the people. Ice fishing, smoked fish, and high luxury caviar are a few of the stops.
Apr. 16, 2002
Tamales and Iguana, Oaxacan Style
Season 1Episode 1530 min

Tamales and Iguana, Oaxacan Style

Tony has always been interested in the Oaxacan tradition in food. A friend leads Tony through a local market, where they taste a variety of interesting foods. And, of course, Tony can't pass on tequila.
Apr. 2, 2002
Puebla, Where the Good Cooks Are From
Season 1Episode 1630 min

Puebla, Where the Good Cooks Are From

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 town for some great meals of ant eggs, worms, and more.
Feb. 12, 2002
Los Angeles, My Own Heart of Darkness
Season 1Episode 1730 min

Los Angeles, My Own Heart of Darkness

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, he has gained a new appreciation for the glitz of the City of Angels.
Feb. 26, 2002
The French Laundry Experience
Season 1Episode 1830 min

The French Laundry Experience

Tony travels to Napa to eat at the restaurant of the chef he believes is the best at French cuisine–Thomas Keller. Keller creates a specialized menu just for Tony, including a course that is pure Tony–tobacco leaf and coffee custard.
Apr. 30, 2002
MY Hometown Favorites
Season 1Episode 1930 min

MY Hometown Favorites

Tony 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 make his list of top stops.
Apr. 23, 2002
My Life as a Cook-NYC
Season 1Episode 2030 min

My Life as a Cook-NYC

This episode is all about Tony. Tours through Tony's restaurant, Les Halles; his first restaurant job in Provincetown, and the Culinary Institute of America; plus an interview with his mentor provide a fascinating look at the host, chef and writer.
Feb. 5, 2002
Highland Grub
Season 1Episode 2130 min

Highland Grub

Tony 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 enjoys a hearty lunch of haggis. Finally, after fishing and hunting across the countryside, he eats a calm dinner at a large estate.
Juli 12, 2002
A Pleasing Palate
Season 1Episode 2230 min

A Pleasing Palate

While the United Kingdom doesn't have the greatest culinary reputation, Tony is determined to find the best in Britain. Some of his choices are exotic, including: goat liver salad, roasted pig's head, ox heart-grilled and breaded pig's tail. He also enjoys a tour through the countryside and a community from India.
Apr. 20, 2002

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