Anthony practices Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & heals through some soul food at Real Miss Ollie's as he takes a personal journey to San Francisco's Bay Area.

Anthony pals up w/ food author Michael Ruhlman as they visit the Huntridge Tavern & Jose Andres' restaurant é; Penn Jillet & former mayor Oscar Goodman are pokin' around.

In this celebration of Louisiana's Cajun culture, complete w/ Zydeco music & a crawfish boil, Anthony Bourdain goes off the beaten path & takes part in the less familiar Mardi Gras traditions.

Anthony explores Mississippi including the home of the "Pig Ear Sandwich," downtown Jackson's Big Apple Inn, also known as a Civil Rights Era gathering place; then on to an old share-cropper structure turned juke joint, Po' Monkey's Social Club.

Anthony Bourdain digs deep into the proud, often misunderstood culture of West Virginia, as he traverses a 5,000-foot mine, observes the demolition derby-like sport of rock-bouncing & dines on signature Appalachian dishes.

Anthony explores big sky country as he joins Joe Rogan in a pheasant hunt, visits the Crow reservation & Orphan Boy Mine; 1-on-1 talk w/ the late writer Jim Harrison.