The 11 Best Episodes of Bourdain’s Parts Unknown
| January 14, 2019
6. 8.03 “Sichuan”
The reason why this episode made this list is not necessarily because of the food featured, but because it’s the best example of Bourdain’s interactions with friend Eric Ripert. Although Ripert is an acclaimed chef best known for his restaurant Le Bernardin, his major weakness is spice. Somehow, Bourdain convinced Ripert to accompany him to Sichuan, an area of China best known for their mouth-numbingly spicy cuisine. Together, they sample hot-pot and the specialties of local “fly restaurants”, and the audience gets to enjoy their casual banter, honed over years of mutual love and respect.
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