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This six-episode series hosted by chef Marcus Samuelsson offers viewers a culinary and anthropological exploration of the people, rituals and food of multicultural America. Each week, Marcus visits a new city to learn about how that city made its mark. Featuring musicians, poets, chefs, business owners, artists, community leaders and home cooks, the program spotlights people who have enhanced the nation's culture and cuisine. Some segments include the sights and sounds of Detroit's Arab-American community, how Vietnamese cuisine and culture have influenced New Orleans, and the flavors and heritage of the Haitian community in Miami.

Upcoming Episodes

  • Houston

    The food and culture of Houston's Nigerian and West African community; cooking with cutting-edge chefs and traditional home cooks. (60 minutes)

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  • Philadelphia

    The Italian food scene in Philadelphia features everything from pizza to cannoli and burrata to handmade pasta. (60 minutes)

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  • Las Vegas

    The deep-rooted Chinese community in Las Vegas, including its diverse food traditions and a new wave of chefs transforming their parents' cuisine. (60 minutes)

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  • Boston

    The Portuguese, Brazilian, and Cape Verdean culinary traditions in Boston. (60 minutes)

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  • Detroit

    An exploration of the culture and flavor of Detroit's Middle Eastern community includes a meal with a Syrian refugee family, falafel, making Iraqi bread and a 700-person Lebanese wedding. (60 minutes)

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