Anthony Bourdain’s ‘Parts Unknown’ Episode 8: Brazil Before the World Cup


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This final episode again highlights why Parts Unknown is the only standout travel show on TV today: Bourdain and crew show the beauty of a destination by confronting its realities through food, culture, and conversation.

The eighth and final episode of Parts Unknown season three took place in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil -- a fitting location given the start of the World Cup later this week. We've followed the series since the first season and have watched each episode built upon the expertise and technique of Bourdain and the ZPZ Production team. This particular episode focuses more on the people and food of Bahia than the upcoming games. Bourdain starts the night alone at a table with three caipirinhas and then joins two local compani