Synopsis

After a decade’s absence, Bourdain returned to Uruguay to find a nation undergoing significant social shifts, yet bearing clear traces of its colonial history, most vividly reflected in its cuisine. He traveled with Ignacio “Nacho” Mattos, a Uruguayan native and restaurateur/chef, visiting his hometown of Santa Lucia for a home-cooked Italian family meal prepared by his grandmother. They then ventured to Montevideo for an evening with the local band Hablan Por La Espalda, sampled steaks from a d