A Cook's Tour
Season 1 Episode 1
A Taste of Tokyo
Aired
01/08/2002
The Japanese have a healthy respect for food, which Tony can definitely appreciate. A trip through a market with a sushi chef prepares Tony for his dinner. He also eats a meal with sumo wrestlers.
A Cook's Tour
Season 1 Episode 2
Dining with Geishas
Aired
01/12/2002
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.
A Cook's Tour
Season 1 Episode 3
Cobra Heart, Food That Makes You Manly
Aired
03/19/2002
Ho Chi Minh just might make a man out of Tony when he eats fetal duck egg (with feathers), cobra heart and blood.
A Cook's Tour
Season 1 Episode 4
Eating on the Mekong
Aired
01/15/2002
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.
A Cook's Tour
Season 1 Episode 5
Wild Delicacies
Aired
01/22/2002
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.
A Cook's Tour
Season 1 Episode 6
Eating on the Edge of Nowhere
Aired
03/26/2002
Tony floats on the heart of darkness river. Three soldiers commandeer his boat, but a tasty dinner makes it all fine.
A Cook's Tour
Season 1 Episode 7
Cod Crazy
Aired
06/17/2002
Wine and fish figure prominently in this episode as Tony explores Portugal.
A Cook's Tour
Season 1 Episode 8
San Sebastian: A Food Lover's Town
Aired
07/05/2002
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.
A Cook's Tour
Season 1 Episode 9
Childhood Flavors
Aired
01/29/2002
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.
A Cook's Tour
Season 1 Episode 10
Stuffed Like a Pig
Aired
07/08/2002
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.
A Cook's Tour
Season 1 Episode 11
A Desert Feast
Aired
03/05/2002
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.
A Cook's Tour
Season 1 Episode 12
Traditional Tastes
Aired
05/07/2002
In Morocco, Tony learns about the rich culinary tradition and home cooking from a British ex-pat.
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Season 1 Episode 13
The Cook Who Came in From the Cold
Aired
02/19/2002
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.
A Cook's Tour
Season 1 Episode 14
So Much Vodka, So Little Time
Aired
04/16/2002
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.
A Cook's Tour
Season 1 Episode 15
Tamales and Iguana Oaxacan Style
Aired
04/02/2002
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.
A Cook's Tour
Season 1 Episode 16
Puebla Where Good Cooks Come From
Aired
02/12/2002
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.
A Cook's Tour
Season 1 Episode 17
Los Angeles, My Own Heart of Darkness
Aired
02/26/2002
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.
A Cook's Tour
Season 1 Episode 18
French Laundry Experience
Aired
04/30/2002
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.
A Cook's Tour
Season 1 Episode 19
Hometown Favorites
Aired
04/23/2002
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.
A Cook's Tour
Season 1 Episode 20
My Life As A Cook-NYC
Aired
02/05/2002
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.
A Cook's Tour
Season 1 Episode 21
Highland Grub
Aired
07/12/2002
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.
A Cook's Tour
Season 1 Episode 22
A Pleasing Palate
Aired
04/20/2002
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.