Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations: US Desert

US Desert

As the sun scorches overhead, Tony hops into his classic Thunderbird and hits the open road of the US Desert, hoping to learn more about the region and its food.

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Restaurant

Joshua Tree Country Kitchen

Known as the best greasy-spoon diner in Joshua Tree, the Country Kitchen is the place where you can get a hangover-fix after a night of partying in the desert.

61768 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA, 92252

Restaurant

Lord Fletcher's

Try the prime rib at Lord Fletcher's'served up in a dining room covered in Old English artifacts.

70385 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

Restaurant

Pappy and Harriet's

A true roadhouse in the middle of the desert, this spot serves up live music and great food.

53688 Pioneertown Rd, Pioneertown, CA 92268

Activity

Rancho de la Luna

Tony visited this private recording studio where bands come to record in the middle of Joshua Tree.

Activity

Integratron

Built by a former scientist who got the blueprints from aliens, Integratron lies deep in the desert. It's now the only all-wood acoustically perfect sound chamber in the US.

2477 Belfield Boulevard, Landers, CA 92285

Activity

Anthony Vineyards

Tony visited this table grape vineyard near the Salton Sea and had a picnic with the local workers.

52-301 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236-2706

Activity

Sky Village Swap Meet

This is the ultimate flea market'from turquoise knife handles to mannequin heads, you can find almost anything up for sale at the Swap Meet.

7028 Theater Road, Yucca Valley, CA 92284

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