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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Anthony Bourdain, Where to watch: Travel Channel, DVD, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 15.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Foodie's world travels get pretty spicy.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–16

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Encourages broadening your mind through travel and learning about foreign cultures.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Bourdain is happy to talk to the people he meets on his travels about his sexual exploits.
  • Language:

    "Hell" is used; "f--k" is bleeped out.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Bourdain samples local brews and cocktails and discusses past drug use.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations

Parents need to know that the free-spirited Bourdain often mentions past drug use and sexual escapades during his conversations with locals. Other than that, the show does a good job of giving viewers an insider's look at new places and cultures.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how food is prepared by different cultures. How are cooking techniques passed down through the generations? What spices can you find in Chinese food? Indian food? What is prevalent in dishes made in Brazil, Ireland, or France?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    Delightful

    I love this show. It is fantasmic! There is alot of drinking, but, hey, he's an adult, and it's fine if your kids understand that they can't drink. Actually, I've never heard anything about A.B.'S sexual exploits, but maybe it's just me.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Awesome Show

    I think it is great. Very educational, while having a funnish twist. Great! ISSUES: There are some mentions of sex, like I was watching an episode today that said, "some things are just not meant to be, like seeing your parents have sex or watching an old lady bathe." He frequently uses the word d*** & a**. other words are beeped.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Louisiana
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 5.0

    Anthony is entertaining, provocative & captivating

    I love this show..I just watched 6 of them in a row, one after the other...I love to travel and have done quite a bit of it myself...All I know is, I would love to be his traveling companion....this is definitely an adult show...very well done in every way....kudos to you Anthony...

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