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 Detroit Bourdain, off the cuff: Detroit “Detroit has a reputation as a tough town, but that toughness is about resilience, too.”
Go Scotland The perfect day in Glasgow Head into the Merchant City, explore the parks, grab a wee dram, and sample the international cuisine of a city on the rise.
Know Morocco Bourdain’s field notes: Morocco “This week’s show is not about Morocco. Nor is it about Tangier precisely. It’s about the intersection between the Old World and the New.”
Know Shanghai Bourdain, off the cuff: Shanghai “From what I see everywhere I go, the world is becoming more Chinese.”
Know Miami Miami’s overlooked Overtown Pull off the highway to savor this neighborhood’s rich history.