[s9e23] Brazil Official

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

In this episode, Anthony Bourdain explores the , moving away from the well-known coastal cities to the state of Minas Gerais .

: 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). [S9E23] Brazil

Bourdain's field notes: Minas Gerais - Explore Parts Unknown

If you are looking for a different series, "Brazil" is a recurring destination in travel-related programming: : Bourdain visits the Inhotim Institute , a

: 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

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 Key dishes featured include frango ao molho pardo

: 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