Drink 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.
Drink 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.
Drink Antarctica Southern Exposure Southern Exposure was “the smoking bar,” and it was where most of the cooks and the dishwashers went after our 10-hour work days.
Drink Québec Where to wine and dine sans hangover A wine bar that’s run by the Joe Beef family? Sounds fun.
Eat Lyon Photo essay: In the kitchen of Mère Brazier Photographer Etienne Maury offers a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse of a legendary Lyonnais kitchen.
Know Miami Bourdain’s field notes: Miami “Miami has always been both refuge and reward for people from somewhere else.”
Eat Lyon The perfect day in Lyon Grab a croissant and a coffee and take to the cobbled streets of medieval Lyon.
Drink Scotland Bound at the cask It was chance encounter with Spain that made Scottish whisky what it is today. On the banks of the River Spey, a master of wood explains all.
Know Libya Bourdain’s field notes: Libya “Libya is a place where there is every likelihood that everywhere you go and with everyone you meet you will be greeted warmly.”