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Description

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

• D.C.

  Washington, D.C.'s, Ethiopian community. (60 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Sunday, Apr. 27, 2025 @ 03:00AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo

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• Seattle

  The Filipino community in Seattle, including Filipino-American chefs and their influence on the city's food scene. (60 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Monday, Apr. 28, 2025 @ 03:00AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo

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• Los Angeles

  Exploring the Armenian community in Los Angeles, including its history and traditional cuisine. (60 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Sunday, May. 04, 2025 @ 03:00AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo

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• Houston

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

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Monday, May. 05, 2025 @ 03:00AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo

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• Philadelphia

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

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Sunday, May. 11, 2025 @ 03:00AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo

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