[s9e23] Brazil Access

: 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

: Bourdain visits the Inhotim Institute , a massive contemporary art museum and botanical garden founded by eccentric millionaire Bernardo Paz . [S9E23] Brazil

Bourdain's field notes: Minas Gerais - Explore Parts Unknown : He meets with local figures like Zora

In this episode, Anthony Bourdain explores the , moving away from the well-known coastal cities to the state of Minas Gerais . : A notable moment in the episode occurs

: 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.

: 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).