‘No Reservations’ in Boston

Anthony Bourdain, host of The Travel Channel’s popular food and travel show “No Reservations,’’ spent a few days in Boston in 2011 soaking up the culture of South Boston and other surrounding neighborhoods. Here’s a roundup of where Bourdain and crew spent their time in Boston. “No Reservations’’ will air its series finale on Monday, Nov. 5 on The Travel Channel.

Michael’s Deli
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<br>After doing an interview with Howie Carr, the crew headed to Michael’s Deli in Brookline’s Coolidge Corner neighborhood along with Carr to sample the sandwich named after the WRKO radio host. The “Howie Carr’’ features three-quarters of a pound of corned beef and beef brisket on a roll. While at Michael’s, Carr also outlined the 16-year search for fugitive Boston gangster James “Whitey’’ Bulger.<br>
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256 Harvard St., Brookline, 617-738-3354, www.delitogo.com

The Galley Diner
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<br>The crew sampled breakfast fare at The Galley Diner, an unassuming storefront in South Boston. “Corned beef hash and eggs over at the Galley in Southie,’’ Bourdain Tweeted following his Jan. 3 visit. “Superb. Feel like the Hindenburg.’’<br>
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11 P St., 617-464-1024

The Snack Bar, Cambridge
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<br>The Snack bar, aka O Senhor Ramos, may look like your average pizza spot, but this Kendall Square business has made a name for itself with its Portuguese cuisine.<br>
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691 Cambridge St., 617-491-8292

Belle Isle Seafood
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<br>Joined by Massachusetts native Mike Ruffino, former bassist for The Unband, and author of “Gentlemanly Repose: Confessions Of A Debauched Rock & Roller,’’ Bourdain and crew made their way to Belle Isle Seafood in East Boston. The seafood shack is often mentioned as having the best lobster roll in the city.<br>
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1267 Saratoga St., East Boston, 617-567-1619

South Boston Candlepin
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<br>In the heart of East Broadway lies South Boston Candlepin, where Bourdain and crew took in some New England-style bowling. South Boston Candlepin has been in existence since 1952.<br>
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543 E Broadway, 617-464-4858

Greenhills Irish Bakery
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<br>One morning, Bourdain and Ruffino met at Dorchester’s Greenhills Irish Bakery, where the host was introduced to the bakery’s popular breakfast sandwich which boasts Irish or American bacon, Irish sausage, white and black pudding, and a scrambled egg on a submarine roll.<br>
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780 Adams St., Dorchester, 617-825-8187, www.greenhillsirishbakery.com

Eire Pub, Dorchester
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<br>Ruffino and Bourdain made their way to Eire Pub to meet up with a former band member of The Unband, Mink Rockmoore. The Eire is most noted in local lore for being a presidential campaign destination for some candidates over the years including Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton.<br>
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795 Adams St., Dorchester, 617-436-0088

Peter Welch’s Gym
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<br>Former Golden Gloves champion Peter Welch runs this Dorchester gym, which offers free beginner classes for anyone looking to get into fighter condition. Bourdain and Ruffino stopped by to get a glimpse of Southie boxing traditions.<br>
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371 Dorchester Ave., 617-269-4641, www.peterwelchsgym.com

Rondo’s Sub Shop
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<br>Bourdain and the crew delved into steak and cheese sub sandwiches at Rondo’s in South Boston. Bourdain also participated in a live, online chat with viewers and fans at Rondo’s while he was here in January, a webcast that continued at the crew’s next stop.<br>
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134 W Broadway, 617-269-0274

Murphy’s Law
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<br>Bourdain and Ruffino made the first stop on a pub crawl through Southie at Murphy’s Law. The bar was featured in the Ben Affleck-directed “Gone, Baby Gone,’’ the 2007 movie adaptation of the Dennis Lehane thriller.<br>
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837 Summer St., 617-269-6667, www.murphyslawbar.com

L Street Tavern
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<br>Speaking of Affleck, the next stop was the L Street Tavern, the bar made famous in 1998’s “Good Will Hunting,’’ the Academy Award-winning film written by Affleck and Matt Damon.<br>
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658A E 8th St., 617-268-4335

Quencher Tavern
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<br>The crew made another stop on its pub crawl at Quencher Tavern, a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it bar in the heart of Southie.<br>
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170 I St., 617-765-0470

Savin Hill Yacht Club
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<br>Bourdain and Ruffino shared beer and dark and stormys with patrons of the Savin Hill Yacht Club, where Hingham native Ruffino was ridiculed by one local for having grown up in Hingham with the “yuppies.’’
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400 William T Morrissey Blvd., 617-288-9293, www.savinhillyc.org

Liberty Hotel
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<br>Bourdain and crew stayed at the Liberty Hotel during their shoot in Boston.<br>
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215 Charles St., 617-224-4000, www.libertyhotel.com