Know Queens Bourdain’s field notes: Queens On discovering a wonderland of diversity, right across the river from Bourdain’s doorstep.
Know Porto Bourdain’s field notes: Porto Revisiting the first place he ever made a television show, Bourdain reflects on Portuguese culture and eating meat.
Eat Porto Recipe: Bolo de Laranja This orange cake only gets better with age—don’t even think about taking a bite until the day after you make it.
Eat Porto Hurry up with my damn (good) croissants Croissants in Porto are pastier, sturdier, and often sugar-glazed on the outside.
Go Porto Recipe: Francesinha This spicy meat and cheese tower is tricky to make, but if you can’t make it to Porto soon I encourage you to try.
Go Porto Children of the Douro The gentrification of Porto neighborhood the Ribeira has lessened—but not stamped out—its tradition of bridge-jumping.
Go Morocco The perfect day in Tangier Sip mint tea in the shadow of the beats in old Tangiers, and take in a history that goes back centuries.
Go Detroit A perfect day in Detroit Prepare to take sides in an age-old hot dog debate on a perfect day in Motor City. From taco stands to craft beer and fine dining, Detroit is on the move.
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 Spain Bourdain, off the cuff: Spain “Any reasonable sentient person who looks at Spain, comes to Spain, eats in Spain, drinks in Spain—they’re going to fall in love.”
Eat Miami Recipe: mojo Miami chef Michelle Bernstein blends olive oil, garlic, orange juice, and cumin for this sauce.