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- S1 E1 - Houston, TX: Viet-Cajun Crawfish & Beef PhoNovember 27, 202125minDiscover a dish that is truly unique to the United States, the Viet-Cajun Crawfish. Relatively new, this Asian-inspired food craze is also a story of Vietnamese refugee immigration. In Houston and along the coast, Vietnamese culture infuses the traditional Texas landscape, bringing together Gulf and Vietnamese influences and ingredients for a delicious Houston original.Free trial of PBS Living
- S1 E2 - NYC/Little Dominican Republic: Tres GolpesDecember 4, 202125minLittle Dominican Republic, located in Washington Heights, is a microcosm of the Dominican community in Manhattan, NY. This community is vibrant and truly alive with Dominican cuisine and culture, with beloved dishes like camarones al horno, chicharrones, tres golpes and mangú.Free trial of PBS Living
- S1 E3 - Rhode Island: CalamariDecember 11, 202125minEver heard of a state appetizer? Unless you live in Rhode Island, the answer is likely no, as this tiny state is the first -- and only -- to pursue this particular display of state pride. But the story of the calamari industry in Rhode Island is surprisingly rich, with many layers to bite into.Free trial of PBS Living
- S1 E4 - Chicago, IL: BBQDecember 18, 202125minAfrican American influence in Chicago cannot be overstated, stretching from music to food to much more. Jazz and Blues, as well as South Side BBQ -- a style of barbeque only found in a handful of restaurants in Chicago -- are just a few examples of how African American culture has shaped the Windy City.Free trial of PBS Living
- S1 E5 - Brownsville, TX: TacosDecember 25, 202125minBrownsville, Texas, on the border of Mexico, is where you’ll find some of the best tacos in the U.S., both in variety and quality. It’s also a place where border politics have direct and immediate consequences, and where Elon Musk built a launch site for Space X rockets to Mars. How do tacos reflect such a diverse place?Free trial of PBS Living
- S1 E6 - Barberton, OH: Serbian Fried ChickenJanuary 1, 202225minBooming economic growth and rapid industrialization in the early twentieth century drove immigration from Europe to Ohio, and that immigration brought the now hyper-regional dish of Barberton fried chicken to the area. In fact, derived from the recipe of Serbian immigrants who founded the still-operating Belgrade Gardens restaurant in the 1930s, Serbian fried chicken has become a regional staple.Free trial of PBS Living
- S1 E7 - Detroit, MI: Collard Greens/Soul FoodJanuary 8, 202225minAs African Americans migrated from the south up to Detroit, they brought their culture, traditions and cuisine with them. Collard greens, a soul food staple, tells the story of how African Americans have shaped and continue to shape the Motor City, one farm and one restaurant at a time.Free trial of PBS Living
- S1 E8 - New Bedford, MA: Shrimp MozambiqueJanuary 15, 202225minNew Bedford, MA has a significant Portuguese immigrant population, dating back to the first wave arriving in the 1800’s and the second in the 1960-1970’s. The Portuguese wove their culture and identity into the area, including its cuisine. A star dish is Shrimp Mozambique, a dish also claimed by Cape Verdean immigrants in the area.Free trial of PBS Living
- S1 E9 - Eastern Shore, VA: Oysters and CrabsJanuary 22, 202225minVirginia’s Eastern Shore is one of timeless tradition and continuous environmental change. Discover Tangier Island, a fishing village that is sinking into the ocean, and aquafarmers on the Shore supplying the country with shellfish. Oysters and crabs tell the story of this region that is shaped by change – geographic, climate, cultural and personal.Free trial of PBS Living
- S1 E10 - Southern Louisiana: GumboJanuary 29, 202225minGumbo, originally from Louisiana, came out of the great diversity of cultures that were present in the area at the time. With African roots, the dish has evolved over time, drawing from French, American, Spanish, and Caribbean influences that represent gumbo as a true melting pot of cultures and cuisine.Free trial of PBS Living
- S1 E11 - Phoenix, AZ: FrybreadFebruary 5, 202225minFor many Indigenous people, frybread is a dish with a complicated and controversial past: it is a symbol of perseverance and pain, but also a part of their culinary story. Now, some tribal members in Arizona are finding that looking back is the best way forward -- reconnecting with the foods, traditions and ceremonies that tie them to their ancestors and help their communities thrive.Free trial of PBS Living
- S1 E12 - Oklahoma/Route 66: The Onion Fried BurgerFebruary 12, 202225minInvented during the Great Depression as a way to offset the cost of beef, the onion fried burger has become a beloved staple of El Reno, Oklahoma. On Route 66 and known as the Crossroads of America, this small town has big personality, and the restaurants serving this iconic dish have served as the heartbeat of the community through all of the ups and downs.Free trial of PBS Living
- S1 E13 - Los Angeles: The Açai BowlFebruary 19, 202225minLos Angeles is a renowned cultural hub, drawing people of all backgrounds together and bringing new dishes, like the açai bowl, to the United States. Misha Collins visits his own backyard to showcase the açai bowl, exploring why Angelenos are on the forefront of a burgeoning plant-based food movement and why this area is such fertile ground for creativity and innovation.Free trial of PBS Living
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- Producers
- Cliff SharplesLaurie DonnellyMisha CollinsAlex GoroshDaniel KleinTiffany ThompsonSalme López SabinaLea Furutani
- Cast
- Misha Collins
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