The 11 Best Episodes of Bourdain’s Parts Unknown

Since the untimely passing of Anthony Bourdain in June 2018, people in the food industry, as well as those who watch from the sidelines and appreciate his cooking, have been involved in a discussion about his legacy. Surely, someone like Bourdain, who spent years exploring the restaurants and cuisine of the world with a camera at his back, would have an assured place in the canon of food geniuses who have left us like Julia Child, Paul Bocuse, and James Beard. Even though his food choices skewed towards the unique and unusual rather than focusing on delicate French or modern American cuisine, Bourdain should be lauded for his ability to encourage our sense of adventure and appreciation of new tastes, textures, and flavors.

His show Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown, which ran on CNN for five years, is a treasure trove of his best and most adventurous eating moments. Here are some of the best episodes that are definitely worth a re-watch.