Cuba (S06E01)

In the season six opener, Bourdain journeys through Cuba at a pivotal moment as the long-standing U.S. embargo begins to ease, paving the way for potential economic and social advancements. He travels from the lively streets of Havana to the vibrant, music-filled Santiago. Culinary delights include pig’s head soup with plantains and pumpkin, flan served in a beer can, and dogfish ceviche accompanied by pickled veggies. The episode concludes with a poignant, wordless tracking shot that reflects the hopeful anticipation of the Cuban people, as they seem to await a new beginning.