Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown

- Season 11

(2018)

Bourdain digs deep into the proud, often misunderstood culture of West Virginia, as he traverses a 5,000 foot mine, observes the demolition derby-like sport of rock-bouncing and dines on signature Appalachian dishes.

Anthony Bourdain journeys to the progressive South American nation of Uruguay, accompanied by NYC chef Ignacio Mattos, a native Uruguayan, where they enjoy a wide selection of meats in a country where cattle outnumber people almost 4 to 1.

An exploration of this rocky, east coast Canadian island by Bourdain reveals a magical place abundant in fish and wild game and steeped in distinctive traditions.

Anthony experiences the culture and cuisine of Armenia, in the company of Serj Tankian, Armenian-American frontman for the band System of a Down, addressing the country's tragic past as well as its hopes for the future.

Bourdain experiences Hong Kong through the eyes and lens of legendary cinematographer and longtime Hong Kong resident Christopher Doyle.

In Berlin, an anomaly among German metropolises, Bourdain encounters an extremely accepting society teeming with unbridled creativity despite a grim history.

Far from the beaded revelries and parades of New Orleans, Anthony Bourdain travels to Cajun Country in southern Louisiana to sample Creole and Cajun food and participate in a traditional Cajun "chicken run", dressed in a colorful costume.

Anthony Bourdain journeys with director Darren Aronofsky to the Himalayan nation of Bhutan, sampling the cuisine and immersing themselves in the culture of a country trying to hold on to its traditions as it strives to modernize.