Bourdain's field notes: Minas Gerais - Explore Parts Unknown
The reference most commonly refers to " Minas Gerais, Brazil ," an episode of Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown . While occasionally listed as S9E23 in some digital libraries or syndicated formats, it originally aired as part of Season 8 in 2016. Episode Overview: Minas Gerais [S9E23] Brazil
: Bourdain visits the Inhotim Institute , a massive contemporary art museum and botanical garden founded by eccentric millionaire Bernardo Paz . Bourdain's field notes: Minas Gerais - Explore Parts
: 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). : The episode highlights Mineiro cuisine , which
: 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.
If you are looking for a different series, "Brazil" is a recurring destination in travel-related programming: