Boston
Host Marcus Samuelsson goes to the greater Boston area to learn more about Portuguese, Brazilian, and Cape Verdean food traditions. Marcus eats Portuguese chowder with halibut on a fishing boat, visits a Portuguese marketplace where he tries plenty of bacalhau, and later, in a home kitchen, he makes a bacalhau gratin with cheese and potatoes.
Join chef Marcus Samuelsson on an inspiring journey across the U.S. to explore and celebrate the wide-ranging diversity of immigrant traditions and cuisine woven into American food and culture.
No Passport Required Episodes
S2 Ep5 | 52m 4s
Marcus learns about the city’s long-standing Chinese community and their food traditions.
S2 Ep4 | 54m 41s
Marcus meets friends new and old, and learns more about the city’s Italian food scene.
S2 Ep3 | 54m 41s
Discover the food and community in Houston's Nigerian and greater West African diaspora.
S2 Ep2 | 54m 33s
Marcus arrives in sunny Los Angeles to meet with Armenians influencing the food scene.
S1 Ep1 | 53m 19s
Join chef Marcus Samuelsson to explore the culture of Detroit’s Middle Eastern community.
S1 Ep2 | 52m 11s
Chef Marcus Samuelsson discovers how Vietnamese residents have influenced the city.
S1 Ep3 | 53m 11s
Chef Marcus Samuelsson visits the city’s Mexican community to learn about its heritage.
S1 Ep4 | 50m 4s
Chef Marcus Samuelsson goes inside the Indo-Guyanese community to explore its roots.
S1 Ep5 | 53m 11s
Chef Marcus Samuelsson explores the cuisine and culture of the city’s Haitian community.
No Passport Required Extras
S2 Ep6 | 30s
Marcus learns about the area's Portuguese, Brazilian, and Cape Verdean food traditions.
S2 Ep5 | 30s
Marcus learns about the city’s long-standing Chinese community and their food traditions.
S2 Ep3 | 30s
Discover the food and community in Houston's Nigerian and greater West African diaspora.
Sara Porkalob on the Origin of Seattle's Coalition Activism
S2 Ep1 | 2m 51s
Playwright Sara Porkalob discusses the history of coalition activism in Seattle.
Do You Know the History of Filipino Immigration?
S2 Ep1 | 2m 44s
After breakfast at Ludi's, a history lesson at the FANHS.
Meet Aunt Leila at Oriental Mart
S2 Ep1 | 1m 43s
"Tita" Leila shows Marcus the ropes at Oriental Mart.
Chef Yong Liu at Chengdu Taste
S2 Ep5 | 1m 34s
Chef Yong Liu discusses Sichuan flavors and prepares a couple Sichuan dishes.
Professor Emeritus Sue Fawn Chung
S2 Ep5 | 1m 50s
Professor Emeritus Sue Fawn Chung discusses the origins of Chinese immigration to the U.S.
Chef Alan Ji at Palazzo's Upscale Restaurant Mott 32
S2 Ep5 | 2m 39s
Chef Alan Ji prepares lobster ma pa tofu for Marcus at Las Vegas restaurant Mott 32.
Chef Jonathan "Jonny" Rhodes at Restaurant Indigo
S2 Ep3 | 3m 46s
Chef Jonathan "Jonny" Rhodes discusses soul food and demonstrates a couple dishes.
James and Jolly Onobun at Jolly Jolly Bakery
S2 Ep3 | 2m 7s
James and Jolly, owners of Jolly Jolly Bakery, share their passion for their business.
Kemi Ariyo and Kavachi Ukegbu at Wazobia Market
S2 Ep3 | 3m 3s
Kemi Ariyo, manager at Wazobia Market, shows off her jollof rice. Kavachi tells sad story.
Capoeira in the Context of the Brazilian Slave Trade
S2 Ep6 | 3m 9s
Mestre Chuvisquinho and Marcus talk about the history and influence of capoeira.
Chef Damon Menapace at Le Virtù
S2 Ep4 | 2m 58s
Chef Damon Menapace cooks an Abruzzian taccozzelle for Marcus.
Francis Cratil-Cretarola at Le Virtù
S2 Ep4 | 2m 51s
Francis Cratil-Cretarola, owner of Le Virtù, remarks on Abruzzian immigration to the U.S.
Vincent, Joseph, and Vincent Jr. at Termini Bakery
S2 Ep4 | 2m 10s
Vincent, Joseph, and Vincent Termini Jr. have a family tradition: baking perfect cannoli.
Capoeira and pastries with Mestre Chuvisquinho
S2 Ep6 | 2m 12s
Capoeirista Mestre Chuvisquinho teaches a class and then grabs a bite with Marcus.
S2 Ep6 | 2m 5s
Candida Rosa discusses forgotten Cape Verdean history over a hearty meal of jagacida.
The Bacalhau Room at Portugalia Marketplace
S2 Ep6 | 2m 49s
Michael and Fernando Benevides show off the bacalhau storeroom at Portugalia Marketplace.
S1 Ep1 | 30s
Join chef Marcus Samuelsson to explore the culture of Detroit’s Middle Eastern community.
Dinner with Phoenicia's Sameer Eid
S1 Ep1 | 1m 46s
Marcus experiences a mix of Lebanese and Texas-inspired dishes with the beloved chef.
The Connection Between France and Pho
S1 Ep2 | 1m 59s
Learn more about this Vietnamese dish with Khanh and David Tran, the owners of Pho NOLA.
Bringing Traditional Vietnamese Farming to New Orleans
S1 Ep2 | 3m 5s
Khai Nguyen’s farm, started after Katrina, provides older residents a chance to farm.
S1 Ep2 | 2m 16s
Food can provide a connection between new and old, which makes it important for many.
S1 Ep4 | 3m 47s
Marcus visits the DJ’s family to make homemade roti and learn their Guyanese traditions.
The Power of A Family Business
S1 Ep4 | 5m 14s
Marcus visits Sybil's, where a family recipe has fueled decades of business.
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