A Cook's Tour

Season 2

13 episodes · Feb 21, 2003

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  • S2E1

    Food Tastes Better with Sand Between Your Toes

    Feb 21, 200330m

    Tony starts season 2 in St. Martin laying by the pool, re-living his youth. Over time, he says, this has become his home away from home.

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  • S2E2

    No Beads, No Babes, No Bourbon Street

    Feb 28, 200330m

    There has to be a New Orleans that's just for locals. That's what Tony wants to find. But, will he discover more than he intended? Tony makes his first ever trip to pre-katrina New Orleans where he vows to stay away from the French Quarter, "No Beads, No Boobs, No Bourbon Street".

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  • S2E3

    A Mystical World

    Mar 7, 200330m

    Known as Brazil's capital of happiness, Salvador da Bahia offers fruitful local markets and rich cuisine. Tony takes part in a traditional local ceremony and experiences the talents of the famous Bahian artist of the kitchen, Chef Dada.

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  • S2E4

    How to Be a Carioca

    Mar 14, 200330m

    Can a Carioca teach Tony the lifestyle? Will Tony be able to relax into the freewheeling life. He can handle the tan, the Brazilian barbecue and the Caipirinhas, but can he handle the speedo?

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  • S2E5

    Elements of a Great Bar

    Mar 21, 200330m

    Everyone knows Tony likes to drink, especially after a hard night at Les Halles. In this episode, Tony tries to discover what exactly make the perfect watering hole in New York. Some of his requirements include a loaded juke box, an absence of karaoke, and a bartender who leans towards crazy.

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  • S2E6

    The Struggle for the Soul of America

    Mar 28, 200330m

    Tony visits the Mall of America to discover what draws Americans to the food court. A local French chef will explain his approach to broaden Americans' palates. Will Tony ever be able to understand what Americans like?

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  • S2E7

    The BBQ Triangle

    Jun 13, 200330m

    Barbecue in America comes in a variety of ways. Tony explores the three largest types when he visits Kansas City, Houston and North Carolina. Each offers their own variation of sauce, smoke, ribs, and brisket.

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  • S2E8

    Mad Tony, The Food Warrior

    Apr 4, 200330m

    Tony makes a trip that can only be classified as crazy! He travels half-way round the world to eat the world's best meal at Tetsuya's. Along the way, he must survive the Australian outback and a host of wild characters to make it to his destination.

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  • S2E9

    Down Under: The Wild West of Cooking

    May 2, 200330m

    Tony explores the un-hampered creative cuisine of Australia and discovers just how good the wine can be in this region. Melbourne has a wealth of things Tony can appreciate, including macho chefs, a food loving culture, and a crazy attitude towards eating.

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  • S2E10

    Singapore: NY in 20 Years

    Apr 18, 200330m

    Tony is almost overwhelmed by the amount of food in Singapore. From chicken congee to root beer floats, Tony explores the city. From "wet markets" to the red light district, he is amazed by all the city has to offer.

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  • S2E11

    Let's Get Lost

    May 16, 200330m

    Tony tries to lose himself in Thailand by trying a variety of new activities. He rides an elephant, eats native cooking with a Thai family, attempts kick-boxing, and experiences an authentic massage.

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  • S2E12

    My Friend Linh

    May 30, 200330m

    Vietnam captures Tony's heart. He returns to Hanoi and meets an old friend. The two spend the Vietnamese New Year together at Linh's home for an experience neither will ever forget.

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  • S2E13

    One Night in Bangkok

    Jun 27, 200330m

    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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