Sichuan China’s passion for a blistering liquor To drink a glass of baijiu is to consume the distilled complexity of China in a single gulp and to appreciate all that the country represents, even if it tastes like—burning.
Myanmar An escapist cocktail at Sarkies Even the occasional tinkle of glass or loud guffaw from the bar doesn’t seem to resonate as loudly as it would in the real world.
Mexico Can mezcal survive being popular? Local producers are struggling to keep the industry from being taken over by corporate behemoths.
Mexico Your guide to Mexico City’s best pulquerías Those who love pulque call it “nectar of the gods”; those who loathe it call it “horse cum.”
Southern Italy Drinking Puglia The agricultural south of Italy produces all of those things that we love to think about when we think about Italy: wine, olives, wine, and olives.
Know Sicily What you should know about the Sicilian Mafia The Mafia no longer terrorizes the streets of Palermo, but the criminal organization’s influence is still felt in the boot of Italy.
Know Detroit Bourdain, off the cuff: Detroit “Detroit has a reputation as a tough town, but that toughness is about resilience, too.”
Know Paraguay Bourdain’s field notes: Paraguay “A lot of people have ventured to Paraguay over the years in search of some sort of a dream.”
Go Detroit A perfect day in Detroit Prepare to take sides in an age-old hot dog debate on a perfect day in Motor City. From taco stands to craft beer and fine dining, Detroit is on the move.