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Format:	Box set, Color, Dolby, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
Release Date:	2009-07-14
Aspect Ratio:	1.78:1
Audience Rating:	NR (Not Rated)
Category:	DVD
Label/Manufacturer:	Travel Channel
UPC:	014381518221

Product Description

Anthony Bourdain, the intrepid TV host, culinary adventurer and self-proclaimed hedonist, uncovers a fascinating side of countries that many tourists never see. By sharing meals with local families, participating in their celebrations and indulging in their sometimes unusual pastimes, Tony experiences different lifestyles and locales at their most vibrantly authentic. If you want to get a taste of the beauty, magic and quirky delights found off the overly traveled tourist path, take a trip with Anthony Bourdain!

Vancouver, British Columbia: Home to a thriving film industry, gorgeous scenery and an evolving food scene. For a change of pace, Tony tries ziplining, and he lands a small film role.

New Orleans: After the impact of Hurricane Katrina, Tony sets out to prove that New Orleans is still a vibrant and spectacular town. He meets up with restaurateur Emeril Lagasse and takes in a down-home New Orleans cookout.

London / Edinburgh: Tony goes on a renegade deer hunting trip with famed chef Marco Pierre White and then heads to St. John, considered one of the best restaurants in the world. In Scotland, Tony meets up with one of his literary heroes, best-selling crime author Ian Rankin.

Greek Islands: Tony experiences an - ofto, a huge festive picnic during which men slaughter a lamb and roast its meat over an open flame. Then he arrives at Shipwreck Beach to join a local family in their festivities.

Jamaica: Tony explores areas of Jamaica not so well-known to tourists - the bustling marketplace known as Coronation Market and the caves so plentiful on the island. He also gets a lesson in coffee growing and shares a traditional Jamaican Sunday dinner.

Hawaii: Tony gets a taste of paradise, sampling such local favorites as the Puka Dog and a variety of SPAM dishes, ranging from sushi to chili. He also takes off on a jet ski and pays a visit to Kilauea, the world's most active volcano, before participating in a fun-filled luau.

Into The Fire: After so many years away from the kitchen the big question is....can Anthony Bourdain still cook? He tests that theory himself when he sets out to work a double shift on ""the line"" at his old haunt, Restaurant Les Halles. Laos: Tony finds himself in Laos, a land with picturesque landscapes and mountains, exotic cuisines, and a mysterious history.

Tokyo: Famed Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto joins Tony in an examination of Japanese food ranging from the simplest of soba noodles to the sophistication of the traditional Kaiseki meal.

Uruguay: Tony and his brother, Chris, are on a mission to connect with their family in Uruguay after learning of Bourdain roots in this tiny South American country.

Colombia: Tony witnesses the amazing changes that have transformed this country. He pays a visit to the city of Medellin, once plagued with drugs and murder, but now home to families, laughter and great food.

Spain: Outside of Asia, Spain is the single greatest location for culinary achievement in the world, according to Anthony Bourdain. And Tony is out to explore and discover the culinary gems that make Spain great.

Egypt: Tony visits with locals to get a taste for what it means to be Egyptian. He spends an evening smoking shisha at a men's cafe, takes a boat ride down the Nile to spend the day with a local family and sleeps under the desert stars with a group of Bedouin men.

Saudi Arabia: After a nationwide casting call, No Reservations FAN-atic Danya Alhamrani was chosen to show off her hometown of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Tony explores the Saudi Arabia that most Westerners have never seen.

Washington D.C.: Tony samples fare from the popular Ben's Chili Bowl, hits up Peruvian chicken joint El Pollo Rico, and visits the D.C. Central Kitchen.

US Southwest: Tony meets with rocker Alice Cooper at a Phoenix hot dog stand that bears his name and tries out Texas-style fun with rock legend Ted Nugent.

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Customer Reviews

Rated

on 2010-05-27

I'm a long-time fan of "No Reservations" (the other show I love is Bizarre Food with Andrew Zimmern), and though this fourth season has its share of hits and misses, I still found much to enjoy. Bourdain's unique way of immersing himself in the culture of each country he visits - sampling the culinary delights, gaining insights into the traditions of a particular culture, and the interesting history of each place make this a truly enlightening and engaging viewing experience. I may never travel to all these countries but at least I'm able to enjoy my "armchair" traveling, courtesy of "No Reservations".

Of all the episodes here, the weakest was the feature on Romania. Tony is with his Russian buddy, Zamir, and the show seemed so kitschy. I mean, they visited Dracula's Castle, then stayed the night at this horrible hotel that had a dinner theater, with Tony and his friend dressing up for Halloween - just awful. There was a lack of exploration of authentic Romanian cuisine and I felt the producers did a poor job of depicting the country and its culture.

I loved the feature on Singapore as I am originally from Singapore and I felt the show aptly portrayed Singaporeans' love for food. The gastronomic delights of this tiny island nation was well-represented, though there is so much more to be explored (could have done without the visit to that hospital-themed restaurant though). I was also impressed at the episode featuring Laos - this poor and ravaged nation is usually ignored and consigned to obscurity, but Tony presents it in all its natural beauty and sad history.

Another interesting episode was the one that had viewers participating in a contest where the winner would be Tony's guide to a particular destination. Of all people, a feisty lady from Saudi Arabia won, and this proved to be an illuminating episode on certain aspects of Saudi culture. I particularly enjoyed Tony and his guide's visit to the Saudi version of a fast-food restaurant serving chicken, "Albaik" (kind of like a KFC) which Tony seemed to genuinely enjoy!

The other countries covered here include Berlin, Vancouver, Greek Islands, New Orleans (another highlight), London/Edinburgh (I enjoyed the interview with famed chef Marco Pierre White), Jamaica, Hawaii, Colombia, Uruguay, the Southwest, Tokyo, Spain, Egypt, and Washington D.C. Fans of "No Reservations" will find this to be an eclectic mix with some duds, but there is also much to savor in this collection.

Rated

on 2010-04-08

I have been a fan of Anthony Bourdain and have the whole series. I can't understand why the editors choose to insert cuts into the narrative which were obviously put there to allow for commercials during television airing. The other three series do not have this problem. Other than this annoying quirk, the series is great and very informative. Unlike other travel food shows, Bourdain shows respect for each of the places he visits and is non judgemental for the most part avoiding the imposition of western bias.

Rated

on 2010-03-20

Compared to the other seasons, this one I have to say, had my thumb pressing the fast forward button on some episodes. Less interviewing chit chat and more walky while you talky to a food vendor! As the previous reviewer has commented- food purists may be a little annoyed.
But I do have to say, that Spain is the best out of the lot!...oh yeah... and anything with pork crackling which does come up a few times!
With Spain... Please DO THAT PLACE AGAIN!!!

Rated

on 2009-10-19

Great collection... espescially the Laos show.. Bourdain is insightful and as usual
extremely funny.. the only problem is i could not view the third disc.. some malfunction or whatever... does this happen Ã lot ?

Rated

on 2009-08-19

Season Four of No Reservations is where I think the show really started to pick up steam on the entertainment side of the house. Whereas the show used to revolve simply around Tony going to various locations and eating food, this is where the Travel Channel really started figuring out that Anthony Bourdain is probably their biggest star asset.

If you're a food show purist, you will probably be a little annoyed with the increased frequency of the "Tony, go hurt yourself," skits in the various locations. Season Four includes the zip lining and cave diving bits as well as the Greek shipwreck party and the night out at Kilauea. The entire episode focusing on Anthony going back into the kitchen at Les Halles will probably irk you too as there is little to no actual food tasting being done.

If you're a Bourdain fan, this will most likely be one of your favorite seasons; probably because of the Les Halles episode (and lets be honest, Eric Ripert makes everything better). This season is a very introspective one and it seems like Tony's really taking the time to figure himself out during the course of the season. You see a lot less of the old "A Cook's Tour" and "No Reservations: seasons 1 and 2" Bourdain - the smoking, drinking, swearing version of Tony. Yes, he still swears a lot, but as he made his transition into fatherhood, the mantle of responsibility was almost palatable (no pun intended). This led to some great personal moments in the Uruguay episode with his brother Chris, trying to reconnect with their family's history. Serious items aside, there's the great Southwest road trip episode with Alice Cooper and the always entertaining Ted Nugent.

If you're a foodie, there is so much to drool over in this season. There is a cavalcade of culinary giants showing up in these episodes: the before mentioned Eric Ripert, Masaharu Morimoto (Your Iron Chef!), Marco Pierre White, and he finally buries the hatchet with Emeril Lagasse. The entire episode on Spain is nothing but pure, unadulterated food porn. As always, Tony's love of Japan really shows through every time he visits the country, and this time is no different.

One of the things that makes No Reservations such a great show to watch is the fact that you're not just sitting there watching Tony eat multi-hundred dollar meals, but instead he's getting down at street level, attempting to eat what the locals eat. If you're lucky enough to have Tony visit an area or country where you grew up in an episode, you come away thinking that he has somehow managed to truly capture a little bit of your hometown. Now imagine that he's doing that for each and every location that he visits and you get an inkling of why this show is so great.

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