No Reservations Season 6 Episode 1: Panama
The new season of Anthony Bourdain No Reservations begins with Tony wearing a bullet-proof vest, surrounded by Panama state police using machetes to break open kilos of cocaine. As Tony watches the destruction he quips “somewhere an aging supermodel is crying.”
The first episode of season six is centered on Panama. Tony and the crew arrive in a small plane in Sambu. As he narrates he tells the audience he had no expectations of Panama and “so far, so good”. Tony meets a local chef who takes him to a restaurant where locals eat. In Panama the favorite snack food is ceviche. Tony and the chef try a number of ceviches made from fresh fish. The chef tells Tony ceviche is especially good for hangovers. Tony visits a fine dining restaurant with guests, sampling the ceviche and coconut flavored drinks. Tony finds the food delicious and the people of Panama laid back.
Next Tony visits Panama’s local Chinatown district. Tony discovers the menu is much the same as western chinese food. Choosing from a varied menu featuring stir fried tripe, won ton soup and roast pork, Tony and his tour guide feast on roast duck. Tony and his crew take a trip on the railway which is parallel to the canal. They arrive at a restaurant surrounded by water, known for its fresh seafood specialties of lobster and crab. Tony enjoys both but favors their stewed octopus dish.
