Season 9
Across six continents, this program has earned four Emmy Awards and captivated millions of fans. And now... frostbite. Season nine premiered on Sunday, April 30, 2017, with a Latino-themed trip to Los Angeles. The eight-episode season also features tours of San Sebastián, Laos, Queens, NY, Antarctica, Oman, Trinidad and Porto, Portugal.
Episode Guide
An alternative Los Angeles itinerary from Bourdain centers on the enduring impact and contributions of the city’s often overlooked Latino communities. Beginning in downtown, the journey highlights Oaxaqueño specialties at Gish Bac and the reimagined Mexican cuisine devised by chef Ray Garcia at Broken Spanish, before moving to Hollywood for a health-conscious yet savory dinner with actor Danny Trejo (Machete) at Trejo’s Cantina. Through these intimate encounters, the host experiences a vibrant culture against the glittering backdrop of LA’s glamour.