Know Southern Italy Your Italian-American movie watchlist In film Italian-Americans are often cast as mafiosos and gangsters—here are eight must-watch movies that don’t fall into cliche.
Know Southern Italy How hemp saved a steeltown For decades, Taranto’s economy was based around a toxic plant.
Know Southern Italy Bourdain, off the cuff: Southern Italy “As important as religion, folklore, and history are to me, you know what’s more important? Dinner.”
Know Southern Italy A holy, mystical week During the Holy Week pilgrimage, barefoot, hooded penitents dressed in white visit all of the churches in the city to ask for forgiveness from the Lord.
Eat Southern Italy Recipe: Orecchiette con Cime di Rapa Nonna Romana Sciddurlo’s recipe for one of Puglia’s most iconic dishes.
Know Libya Bourdain’s field notes: Libya “Libya is a place where there is every likelihood that everywhere you go and with everyone you meet you will be greeted warmly.”
Eat Masa's Japan Omicho Ichiba: Kanazawa’s Kitchen Kanazawa’s fish market has a long and storied history of construction and destruction. Japanese flock there today for its renowned seafood.
Know Lyon Bourdain, off the cuff: Lyon “Lyon is a dark, tragic, beautiful, well-eating city, and everyone here knows that they have a really good life.”
Eat Sicily Recipe: Pasta con le sarde Chef Giorgio Locatelli shares his recipe for pasta with sardines.
Know Paraguay Bourdain’s field notes: Paraguay “A lot of people have ventured to Paraguay over the years in search of some sort of a dream.”