[s9e23] Brazil May 2026

: 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

: 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. [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

Bourdain's field notes: Minas Gerais - Explore Parts Unknown an advocate for traditional Afro-Brazilian cuisine