[s9e23] Brazil [100% TRUSTED]
: He visits the capital, Belo Horizonte , a planned city known for its booming banking and technology sectors.
: Bourdain traces the food’s origins back to the gold rush and the influence of the half-million African slaves brought to the region, noting how African culture deeply saturates the cuisine. Key Highlights & Moments
In this episode, Anthony Bourdain explores the , moving away from the well-known coastal cities to the state of Minas Gerais . [S9E23] Brazil
: The episode highlights Mineiro cuisine , which Bourdain describes as the "heavy heart" of Brazil. Key dishes featured include frango ao molho pardo (broiled chicken in a sauce made from its own blood).
: He meets with local figures like Zora Santos , an advocate for traditional Afro-Brazilian cuisine, to discuss the "matriarchs" of Mineira cooking—the enslaved African women who used resourceful techniques and native greens to create now-beloved dishes. Other Potential References : He visits the capital, Belo Horizonte ,
: Bourdain visits the Inhotim Institute , a massive contemporary art museum and botanical garden founded by eccentric millionaire Bernardo Paz .
If you are looking for a different series, "Brazil" is a recurring destination in travel-related programming: : The episode highlights Mineiro cuisine , which
Bourdain's field notes: Minas Gerais - Explore Parts Unknown