Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown
Southern Italy: The Heel of the Boot
Season 10, Episode 8 · Aired 2017-11-26
Synopsis
The "Heel of the Boot" draws Bourdain back in time as he visits the largely untouched landscapes and colorful locals of Southern Italy and a culture steeped in both Christian and Pagan traditions. Unlike any other part of Italy, locals here perform a Taranta dance and speak the ancient language of "Grieco." The local cuisine of the Southern Italy is showcased during a meal with Italian-American film director Francis Ford Coppola at his hotel, Palazzo Margherita, where Bourdain is served traditional dishes of the Basilicata region like ‘Pecora Pastorale,' a Summer preparation of mutton and herbs.
In the series
This episode is part of Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (2013–2018) on CNN.
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Key cast
- Anthony Bourdain as Host