Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (2013)

Episode Overview

The competition heats up as Anthony Bourdain joins his longtime friend, renowned three-Michelin-star chef Eric Ripert, for an adventure filled with skiing and cheese in the picturesque French Alps. While exploring Ripert’s roots, Bourdain finds himself too close to the cows and indulging in a variety of exquisite cheese dishes. Together, they prepare a French feast featuring caviar and steak au poivre, aided by Ripert’s mentor, Maurice Guillouet. The duo also crosses into Italy, visiting La Maison Rose, where Bourdain revels in his passion for pasta, enjoying gnocchi, ravioli, and polenta.