Know Brazil Bourdain, off the cuff: Brazil “All the things that we look at as Brazilian, from the outside looking in—the cuisine, samba—all of these things are very African in origin.”
Know Myanmar Bourdain, off the cuff: Myanmar “Just as the doors are opening, my crew and I are among the first to record what has been unseen for decades by most of the world.”
Know South Africa Bourdain, off the cuff: South Africa “What’s in a name? If the name is Soweto, you best believe it means plenty.”
Know Cuba Kelvis Ochoa on food, drink, and tunes Eat at De Otra Manera, drink at La Guarida, and listen to Ochoa play at Oh La La.
Eat Cuba Havana on a pocketful of Cuban pesos To get an authentic taste of creole food, head to restaurants that accept Cuba’s local currency.
Know Mexico A history of Mexico in 10 dishes From filete chemita to yukgaejang, these are the dishes that define the Western Hemisphere’s biggest city.
Eat South Africa Recipe: Tomato Bredie Decades before I understood the cultural information stored in the soulful nourishment of its sweet, spicy, and umami warmth, tomato bredie was my favorite dish.
Know Myanmar Living inside the Yangon Central The trains come and go, but the station is home to a community of people who live within its walls.
Eat Minas Gerais Will there be blood? Food lovers battle regulators for the future of a traditional dish.
