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.”
Know Russia Behind the camera: Darya Tarasova Russian journalist Darya Tarasova talks about fine dining in St. Petersburg, oligarchs in Moscow, and Tony and Zamir’s ski race.
Know Russia The rise and fall of Devidushka Bauyushka Among a certain set of Soviet citizens, David Bowie became notorious as the immaculately fashionable foe of the artists’ collective and aspiring youth-movement masterminds known as Mitki.
Eat Russia A history of Moscow in 13 dishes War, hunger, and some of the world’s great doomed social experiments all changed the way Moscow eats.
Know Russia Bourdain’s field notes: Russia All power emanates from—and every decision must consider—Vladimir Putin.
Eat Shanghai Love letter to xiaolongbao Shanghai’s famous soup dumplings encapsulate the happiness of eating in China. Just be careful about how you go about eating them.
Drink Paraguay El Poniente’s whiskey saloon block party Grab a store-bought Pilsen and join the anarchy.
Know Congo 18 things to know before you go to eastern Congo Plan well, and don’t forget to try the fish, take a hike, and taste Congolese cheese and coffee.
Know Masa's Japan Bourdain, off the cuff: Masa’s Japan “Umami is essence, strong essence—much bigger than the universe.”
Go Paraguay The perfect day in Asunción Practice your Guaraní, binge on beef and corn cakes, and cool down with caipirinhas.
Know Paraguay Need to know: Paraguay Grab free mangoes, eat “soup” with your hands, and don’t forget to feed the chicken.