Detroit, MI: Collard Greens / Soul Food
As 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.
Episodes
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Barberton, OH: Serbian Fried Chicken
S1 E106 - 26m 46s
Booming 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.
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Brownsville, TX: Tacos
S1 E105 - 26m 46s
Brownsville, 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?
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Chicago, IL: BBQ
S1 E104 - 26m 46s
African 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.
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Rhode Island: Calamari
S1 E103 - 26m 46s
Ever 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.
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NYC/Little Dominican Republic: Tres Golpes
S1 E102 - 26m 46s
Little 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.
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Houston, TX: Viet-Cajun Crawfish & Beef Pho
S1 E101 - 26m 46s
Discover 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.
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Detroit, MI: Collard Greens / Soul Food
S1 - 26m 46s
As 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.
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New Bedford, MA: Shrimp Mozambique
S1 - 26m 46s
New 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.
Schedule
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Houston, TX: Viet-Cajun Crawfish & Beef Pho
Monday
Jan 24
30 Minutes
Exploring the fusion of Vietnamese culture in Houston and the Texas coast with Viet-Cajun crawfish, which unites Gulf and Vietnamese influences and ingredients. -
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Houston, TX: Viet-Cajun Crawfish & Beef Pho
Tuesday
Jan 25
30 Minutes
Exploring the fusion of Vietnamese culture in Houston and the Texas coast with Viet-Cajun crawfish, which unites Gulf and Vietnamese influences and ingredients. -
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NYC/Little Dominican Republic: Tres Golpes
Tuesday
Jan 25
30 Minutes
Exploring the vibrant community of Little Dominica in Washington Heights, whose cuisine includes camarones al horno, chicharrons, tres golpes and mangu. -
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NYC/Little Dominican Republic: Tres Golpes
Wednesday
Jan 26
30 Minutes
Exploring the vibrant community of Little Dominica in Washington Heights, whose cuisine includes camarones al horno, chicharrons, tres golpes and mangu. -
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Rhode Island: Calamari
Wednesday
Jan 26
30 Minutes
The calamari industry in Rhode Island. -
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Rhode Island: Calamari
Thursday
Jan 27
30 Minutes
The calamari industry in Rhode Island. -
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Chicago, IL: BBQ
Thursday
Jan 27
30 Minutes
The influence of Black culture in Chicago, from jazz and blues to South Side BBQ -- a style of barbecue found in only a handful of Chicago restaurants. -
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Chicago, IL: BBQ
Friday
Jan 28
30 Minutes
The influence of Black culture in Chicago, from jazz and blues to South Side BBQ -- a style of barbecue found in only a handful of Chicago restaurants. -
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Roadfood
Brownsville, TX: Tacos
Saturday
Jan 29
30 Minutes
On the border of Mexico and the U.S., Brownsville, Texas, boasts some of the best tacos in America; the town is also a place where border politics have direct and immediate consequences. -
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Barberton, OH: Serbian Fried Chicken
Monday
Jan 31
30 Minutes
Serbian immigrants who founded the Belgrade Gardens restaurant in the 1930s bring the now hyper-regional dish of Barberton fried chicken to Barberton, Ohio. -
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Barberton, OH: Serbian Fried Chicken
Tuesday
Feb 1
30 Minutes
Serbian immigrants who founded the Belgrade Gardens restaurant in the 1930s bring the now hyper-regional dish of Barberton fried chicken to Barberton, Ohio. -
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Roadfood
Barberton, OH: Serbian Fried Chicken
Tuesday
Feb 1
30 Minutes
Serbian immigrants who founded the Belgrade Gardens restaurant in the 1930s bring the now hyper-regional dish of Barberton fried chicken to Barberton, Ohio. -
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Roadfood
Detroit, MI: Collard Greens; Soul Food
Wednesday
Feb 2
30 Minutes
Collard greens, a soul food staple, tells the story of how Blacks shape the city of Detroit, one farm and one restaurant at a time. -
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Detroit, MI: Collard Greens; Soul Food
Wednesday
Feb 2
30 Minutes
Collard greens, a soul food staple, tells the story of how Blacks shape the city of Detroit, one farm and one restaurant at a time. -
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Roadfood
Thursday
Feb 3
30 Minutes
Misha Collins explores American culture, diversity and regional communities through local dishes.
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