Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown is a 2013 English-language Documentary Adventure series. In the hourlong weekend series -- similar in premise to Travel's Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations -- Bourdain explores the world to, he says, eat and drink with people without fear and prejudice . Anthony bourdain: parts unknown stars Anthony Bourdain in the lead role along with an ensemble cast including Tom Vitale, David Scott Holloway, Eric Ripert, José Andrés, Darren Aronofsky and Asia Argento. In the hourlong weekend series -- similar in premise to Travel's Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations -- Bourdain explores the world to, he says, eat and drink with people without fear and prejudice .