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  • Bourdain’s Shows
    • A Cook’s Tour
    • No Reservations
    • The Layover
    • Parts Unknown
  • Explore the World
    • Africa
    • Asia
    • Europe
    • North America
      • United States
    • Oceania
    • South America
    • Spin the Globe
  • The ELB Shop
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    Anthony Bourdain in South Carolina:
    Tony’s Guide to the Palmetto State

    June 30, 2022 / No Comments

    When it comes to food, South Carolina is known for many different types, from American-as-apple-pie barbeque to equally American but almost unknown Gullah cuisine – oh, and we can't forget the incredible seafood and fresh ingredients you can find that are grown right in the Palmetto State (South Carolina's nickname, after the state tree)...

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    February 18, 2022
    Anthony Bourdain in Maine Hero

    Anthony Bourdain in Maine: 5 Spots Where Tony Ate

    June 22, 2021
  • Anthony Bourdain in Charleston Hero

    Anthony Bourdain in Charleston: 7 Spots Where Tony Ate

    June 23, 2022 / 4 Comments

    When you talk about charming Southern towns in the United States, there are a couple of real crowd-pleasers: New Orleans, the Big Easy. Asheville, nestled in the mountains. Charleston, with its deep historic roots and quintessentially Southern vibe. I mean, just picture the South, and you're probably thinking of the buildings, the moss-covered trees, and the fancy-dressed folks with impeccable manners that you'll experience on a trip to Charleston...

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    February 18, 2022
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    Anthony Bourdain in South Carolina:
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  • Anthony Bourdain in Mexico City Hero

    Anthony Bourdain in Mexico City: 4 Spots Where Tony Ate

    May 26, 2022 / No Comments

    Never one to shy away from the darker shades of humanity, many people were unsettled by the episode when Anthony Bourdain visited Mexico City. In addition to a few great meals, Bourdain put on his photojournalist hat again to show the violence, death, and dismay that many in Mexico felt at the time of filming...

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    Anthony Bourdain in Baja: 12 Spots Where Tony Ate

    July 27, 2021
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    Anthony Bourdain in Tijuana: 6 Places Where Tony Ate

    August 10, 2021
  • Anthony Bourdain in Las Vegas Hero

    Anthony Bourdain in Las Vegas: 16 Places Where Tony Ate

    February 18, 2022 / No Comments

    Despite being one of the most popular destinations in the U.S., Las Vegas can feel like an entirely different planet. Here you see recognizable buildings and landmarks from around the world – but they've been replicated and reinterpreted to appeal to the masses without requiring a long/international flight. To follow in the footsteps of Anthony Bourdain in Las Vegas is to take a walk on the weird, wild side of a city known for those two aspects more than any other...

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    Anthony Bourdain in Minneapolis: 6 Spots Where Tony Ate

    August 17, 2021
    Anthony Bourdain in Maine Hero

    Anthony Bourdain in Maine: 5 Spots Where Tony Ate

    June 22, 2021
  • Anthony Bourdain in Columbus Hero

    Anthony Bourdain in Columbus: 2 Places Where Tony Ate

    September 21, 2021 / No Comments

    As someone who has lived in several parts of the Midwest for several years, I get it: there's no good food here! Right? Wrong! During his travels, Anthony Bourdain visited many Midwest cities, often as part of book tours. During these, he always tried to squeeze in a meal or two that helped prove that you can find good food in this region...

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    Anthony Bourdain in Minneapolis: 6 Spots Where Tony Ate

    August 17, 2021
    Anthony Bourdain in Milwaukee Hero

    Anthony Bourdain in Milwaukee: 6 Spots Where Tony Ate

    August 31, 2021
  • Anthony Bourdain in Milwaukee Hero

    Anthony Bourdain in Milwaukee: 6 Spots Where Tony Ate

    August 31, 2021 / No Comments

    Say what you will about Wisconsinites – like calling them Cheeseheads – but they know their cheese. As it turns out after following Anthony Bourdain in Milwaukee and doing a bit more research beyond only what's shown in this episode of No Reservations, Wisconsinites also know a whole load of other delicious, local ingredients...

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    Anthony Bourdain in Maine: 5 Spots Where Tony Ate

    June 22, 2021
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    Anthony Bourdain in Columbus: 2 Places Where Tony Ate

    September 21, 2021
    Anthony Bourdain in South Carolina Hero

    Anthony Bourdain in South Carolina:
    Tony’s Guide to the Palmetto State

    June 30, 2022
  • Anthony Bourdain in Minneapolis Hero

    Anthony Bourdain in Minneapolis: 6 Spots Where Tony Ate

    August 17, 2021 / 4 Comments

    For the most part, Anthony Bourdain’s work is timeless: he explores themes of humanity, the power of travel to open our hearts and minds, and how food connects us all. The destinations differ, the show titles change, but the core tenets remain the same. Sometimes though, Tony’s commentary seems dated – especially considering his work now stretches back some two decades. One such example is when looking back at the places visited by Anthony Bourdain in Minneapolis...

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    June 22, 2021
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    Anthony Bourdain in Las Vegas: 16 Places Where Tony Ate

    February 18, 2022
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    Anthony Bourdain in Tijuana: 6 Places Where Tony Ate

    August 10, 2021 / No Comments

    You've undoubtedly heard of it – and probably not much of what you've heard was good. Mexican border city Tijuana has a rough reputation, but that has never stopped avid explorer and flavor-seeker Anthony Bourdain from visiting a place! As part of his visit to Baja, Bourdain spent a lot of time – especially screen time – exploring Tijuana. In his classic acerbic style, Bourdain talks about...

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    Anthony Bourdain in Baja: 12 Spots Where Tony Ate

    July 27, 2021
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    Anthony Bourdain in Baja: 12 Spots Where Tony Ate

    July 27, 2021 / No Comments

    As the youngest state in Mexico, Baja gets left out on most travelers' paths through that country. As someone who's visited before – I spent a weekend at an eco-lodge on the Sea of Cortez – I know how incredible the dining scene is at some of the smallest, most easily overlooked restaurants in this part of the world. That's why it was so exciting to see that Anthony Bourdain spent a week in Baja, proving the same on camera...

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  • Anthony Bourdain in Maine Hero

    Anthony Bourdain in Maine: 5 Spots Where Tony Ate

    June 22, 2021 / No Comments

    If you've never been to Maine, you might not quite get it. Is it a gorgeous coastal destination where everyone feasts on fresh seafood, or a flat inland expanse where people live off the land? It turns out: it's both! If you're planning a trip to Maine and want expert advice on where to eat and what to do between meals...

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About Your Guide


Hi! I’m Valerie, and like you, I love to travel and discover the world through food. I am inspired by Anthony Bourdain as a traveler, adventurous eater, and writer.
  
I started this site to help people follow in Tony’s footsteps, and to open our mouths, minds, and hearts to one another through culinary travel. 
 
While most of the resources on this site were written by me, I’ve enlisted some fellow Bourdain enthusiasts and travelers to help share these resources.

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