No Reservations – Sri Lanka
In the next episode of Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations, Tony is truly taken in by the locals as they show him Sri Lankan culture and cuisine.
Portuguese, Dutch, British, Indian, Arab, Malay and Moor traders have all contributed to the diversity of Sri Lankan food. While in Colombo, Tony enjoys popular street foods, rides in a tri-shaw, samples lampreis, a local delicacy, and eats a heaping pile of kotu roti.
His journey doesn’t stop there. He continues onto the smaller seaside village of Seenigama and speaks to villagers about how they rebuilt their town after the devastating tsunami. Once the rebuilding was complete, the unity of the townsfolk led to other projects, like the creation of a culinary school to help Sri Lankan’s learn to properly prepare local dishes. It’s a must visit for Tony.
Tune in on Monday, March 2 at 10pm EST on the Travel Channel.
May 26th, 2009 at 8:06 am
As you would know there is such terrible tragedy in Sri Lanka currently. The Burgher lady you interviewed says it all about how much division there is in Sri Lanka. Has been for years and years. Still she, like the Tamils has her pride. Most of us left, but some of us decided to remain. Until those that remain can have freedom, safety and live in peace, Sri Lanka will be like Kottu a butchered up curry with torn little stips of roti.