Bourdain's field notes: Minas Gerais - Explore Parts Unknown
: 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 [S9E23] Brazil
If you are looking for a different series, "Brazil" is a recurring destination in travel-related programming: Bourdain's field notes: Minas Gerais - Explore Parts
: He visits the capital, Belo Horizonte , a planned city known for its booming banking and technology sectors. The camera crew and diners are seen hitting
: A notable moment in the episode occurs when a man brandishing a gun is spotted outside a restaurant. The camera crew and diners are seen hitting the floor before the tension eventually passes.
: Bourdain visits the Inhotim Institute , a massive contemporary art museum and botanical garden founded by eccentric millionaire Bernardo Paz .