A Cook's Tour
Series Overview
Bad-boy chef and author Anthony Bourdain goes off the beaten track in search of foods that are rare, highly esteemed and sometimes downright dangerous. The show, which aired for two seasons on the Food Network, was an offshoot of a best-selling book Bourdain wrote in 2001.
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2 Seasons • 35 Episodes
30 min per episode
2002 – 2003
Premiered: Tue, Jan 8, 2002
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 13: “One Night in Bangkok”
Tony makes a serious of quick and crazy stops. A layover in Bangkok has him meeting a crazy Westerner who introduces him to some interesting foods. Next, he lands in Singapore, where he meets his book editor. They enjoy fish head curry, a notorious dish in Little India. On the last show of the series, Tony visits Bangkok and Chef and author of "Strange Foods", Jerry Hopkins. Jerry has written the book on "edible exotica" and has inspired some of Tony's most outrageous meals.
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Anthony Bourdain: A Cook's Tour | Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-26
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lydia Tenaglia, Christopher Collins
Anthony Bourdain
Christopher Collins, Lydia Tenaglia
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Lydia Tenaglia
Director
Christopher Collins
Producer
Christopher Collins
Director
Lydia Tenaglia
Producer
Anthony Bourdain
Writer
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested.
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What is A Cook's Tour about?
Bad-boy chef and author Anthony Bourdain goes off the beaten track in search of foods that are rare, highly esteemed and sometimes downright dangerous. The show, which aired for two seasons on the Food Network, was an offshoot of a best-selling book Bourdain wrote in 2001.
How many seasons does A Cook's Tour have?
A Cook's Tour comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in A Cook's Tour?
Key cast members in A Cook's Tour include Anthony Bourdain.
Who created or directed A Cook's Tour?
A Cook's Tour was developed and directed by Lydia Tenaglia, Christopher Collins.