dawillits-125-224025 I lived in New Mexico 35 years and this episode is not typical of life in this state. There are a few back country Neanderthals who shoot guns and drink beer all day, but there are in every state as well. The episode made New Mexico appear to be backwards and out of touch with reality. I now live in Florida and believe me those desert rats are a lot smarter than the swamp rats here. Overall I enjoy the show as it is interesting to see different parts of the world. However, I have my doubts that we are getting an actual depiction of the country in question or just the parts they want us to see which might appeal more to viewers, which raises the ratings and creates more advertising money. Now that is a shock, huh?

PartialMovieViewer A very enjoyable host (even though half of the show is spent throwing Americans under the international bus) and his program is always worth a look (regardless whether he paints himself as the only GOOD American or not). The charm of 'No Reservations' leans heavily on Anthony's hubris - his haughtiness makes for fantastic entertainment. We get it, Americans don't know squat! I will say that this is definitely not a show I would use as a reference while traveling overseas. Could you imagine going into one of these places he visited and saying something like, 'I saw this on Tony's Show.' The reply may end up being something like, 'There is only ONE good American and you are not him – you ignorant pond-scum – I spit on you.' This is a show targeting an audience who wishes NOT to travel overseas. OK OK - Maybe I am going bit over-board and probably acting too mean (I guess 'No Reservations' is rubbing off a little). As an international traveler myself and one who has lived overseas, 'The Ugly American' is something witnessed very often and reflects disgustingly on the rest of us (yes Tony – there are actually other Americans who travel and are not making fools of ourselves). Oh and here is a bit of a cautionary note, 'The Ugly _______ (fill in the blank)' – shockingly - has worldwide applications AND is not limited to fellow Americans. Anyways - all-in-all the show is enjoyable and Mr. Bourdains' edgy presentation makes it very watchable. I know that I would miss this show very much if they ever pulled the plug on it and would miss Anthony's flippant demeanor even more. On a weekly basis I do tend to cringe at some of his thankless views of Americans but maybe that is part of his attraction. He is more than welcome in my home via TV – although - I do not think I could handle a face-to-face meeting.

MarieGabrielle Mr Bourdain: you do have decent loyal,and educated audience ( even in the U.S. which is not an easy thing these days)After five years of watching your show, which got increasingly better, I was happily surprised. Yes, I like your readings, and caustic takes on the Jersey Shore. (I'd love to see you review Long Island, but not much left there except maybe for "Peter Luger's" steakhouse). Your show is off the grid, and great. The Jersey Shore episode, The San Francisco Street Food, the dying, old school bistros of Manhattan. The Cambodian episode and where you speak of the actual history there with your guest is provocative, and real. The Indonesian, and Hong Kong episodes are very interesting. Azores, also, makes the audience want to visit the islands. Even the Jamaica episode, where you trek through the bat caves.I love that you hate "Applebee's" and the sordid buffet heat-lamp food, passing for a meal culture in America. Please, please do continue to pass the word on. It is something that is so very needed today.A much needed culinary show in a sea of mediocrity, and fast food America which has no clue. 9/10.

RyoGTO Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations is one of the few reasons why I bother turning on my television. It is one of those shows that just sticks out above the rest. Each episode brings something new to the table; the show is not always perfect, varying in many ways from episode to episode, but that diversity is what makes the show so entertaining to watch and keeps the viewer coming back for more.In No Reservation's not only does the viewer see the differences between the locals of each culture and area, but it is filmed with the narrative of Tony's unique perspective. We watch as he struggles to grasp the beauty in many things, but grasp it he does. And although he may seem somewhat cynical at times, we see him enjoying many personal experiences with some wonderful people, in beautiful and enchanting places.So, I had thought that it might be a good idea to clear up the difference between the cynical attitude that he carries and that associated with a pessimist. I must say although he is sometimes very cynical, he does it in humor. If he was a pessimist he would not so thoroughly enjoy his surroundings, and would not find such joy in the the many simple things in which he has a knack for finding. No... Anthony is not a pessimist. If anything, he has the light of an optimist shining through the prism of a realist's troubled mind. Furthermore Anthony, relative to most television personalities and travel hosts, is the complete opposite of what most would think of as a pretentious human being. He does his best not to sugar-coat things or himself. And while it could be argued that we are all pretentious to some extent; he tries, like the show's name implies, to have no reservations about what he will and does encounter. He often thoroughly throws himself into situations and cultures, entertaining new concepts. Bourdain does his best to make himself and his show an open book, and that is one of the spices that make No Reservations so flavorful.Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations is a show about life, culture, and detail. The show's given a unique flavor with it's no bull-crap host as he shares his curious or comedic insights into situations. But most of all this show is about enjoying each unique culture's beautiful scenery, food, and most importantly it's people.