Know Chicago Made in the Midwest An illustrated history of Chicago’s rock scene through the work of artist Jay Ryan.
Know Chicago Back to business in Bronzeville Entrepreneurs bring industry and flavor to the iconic Chicago neighborhood.
Know Sichuan The science of spice: A Q&A with Harold McGee “It’s buzzing and numbing and cooling and confusing.”
Eat Mexico Can Mexican corn be saved? One man is intent on preserving the vanishing crops that were once part of Mexico’s national identity.
Eat Brazil Staying faithful to acarajé The Candomblé community fights to preserve the religious and cultural identity of a street food.
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.
Know Libya Photo essay: The trials of Sirte Moammar Gadhafi’s once-prosperous hometown has suffered through battles, ISIS occupation, and neglect.
Know Paraguay Bourdain, off the cuff: Paraguay Anthony Bourdain visits Paraguay in search of his long-lost great-great-grandfather.
Eat Lyon Les bouchons Lyonnais Leave pretension behind as you enter the world of les bouchons Lyonnais, where France goes to eat French food.
Eat Lyon A history of Lyon in 7 dishes From chicken cooked in pig’s bladder to pink praline, these are Lyon’s 7 essential foods.