Know Masa's Japan Beauty in the details Inside the studio of one of Japan’s celebrated maki-e craftsmen.
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.”
Go Masa's Japan A perfect day in Kanazawa Head into the samurai past, stroll Kanazawa’s central fish market, and nibble on some of Japan’s finest sushi.
Know Congo The Goma paradox How arms trading, corruption, illegal mining, and the foreign aid that comes with conflict fuel a Congolese city’s boom.
Go Spain A perfect day in Granada Take in the majesty of the Alhambra between tapas bars and flamenco in the ancient Spanish city of Granada.
Know Shanghai Bourdain, off the cuff: Shanghai “From what I see everywhere I go, the world is becoming more Chinese.”
Eat Lyon Les bouchons Lyonnais Leave pretension behind as you enter the world of les bouchons Lyonnais, where France goes to eat French food.
Know Detroit Malik Yakini wants to improve food access in Motor City The urban farmer talks about food justice in Detroit.