Anthony Bourdain may have ignited a taste for uncharted cuisines in a time when comfort meant home, but his passing in 2018 left a hole in the hearts of fans that will never be filled with meals he had been so fervent about.
And now—for a generation that had lived vicariously through his travels in No Reservations and Parts Unknown and younger viewers who have yet to—streaming channel GoTraveler has released Bourdain’s first-ever series, A Cook’s Tour, on YouTube for free. The program, no doubt overshadowed by his later achievements, offers a glimpse into the shaping years of possibly the world’s most respected yet relatable food writer and television presenter.
The food and travel series, originally broadcasted by Food Network, takes you about 20 years back to Bourdain’s earlier journeys in Japan, Portugal, Thailand, and more, where he’d indulge “his taste for local cuisine and eccentric characters.”