Know Congo Bourdain, off the cuff: Congo “It is written that I should be loyal to the nightmare of my choice. I think I now understand what that means.”
Know Congo Bourdain’s field notes: Congo “The Congo is a place where everything is fine—until it isn’t.”
Know Masa's Japan Bourdain, off the cuff: Masa’s Japan “Umami is essence, strong essence—much bigger than the universe.”
Know Masa's Japan Bourdain’s field notes: Masa’s Japan “[This episode] is food porn at its finest — but first and foremost a portrait of an artist and his journey.”
Know Congo 18 things to know before you go to eastern Congo Plan well, and don’t forget to try the fish, take a hike, and taste Congolese cheese and coffee.
Know Paraguay Bourdain, off the cuff: Paraguay Anthony Bourdain visits Paraguay in search of his long-lost great-great-grandfather.
Know Sicily Bourdain, off the cuff: Sicily “I’m no marine biologist, but I know dead octopus when I see one.”
Go Shanghai The perfect day in Shanghai Scour the markets, get your fill of dumplings, and take in the sights of this hypermodern Chinese megalopolis.