Behind the Scenes in Nicaragua
Go behind-the-scenes with Anthony Bourdain as he travels throughout Nicaragua.
Anthony Bourdain sits, deep in thought, at Fritanga Bunuelo.
Jerry Risius captures the raising of the flag over the Plaza de la Revolución in Managua.
Nicaragua has a history of oppression, political turmoil and civil war. Tony visits the Central American nation as its infrastructure and economy are slowly being rebuilt. One of his stops was at La Chureca, the city dump, where hundreds of destitute families pick garbage for a living.
Tony goes for a stroll in Esteli.
Tony and Hector dig into their hearty meals at a bus station café.
The Plaza de la Revolución in Managua.
Tony and Martha at Valle de Flores.
Tony and Carlos Fernando Chamorro talk on Plaza de la Revolución.
Houses in La Chureca -- the garbage dump of Managua.
Producer Sally preps the food shots in Esteli.
A neighborhood dog looks on as Walter and Tony chat at Fritanga Bunuelo.
Cameraman Jerry Risius shoots the kitchen prep with Nelly at Flor de Pino.
Tony and journalist Carlos Fernando Chamorro enjoy the view.