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Marcus continues his inspiring journey across the U.S. to celebrate immigrant cuisine.
Chef Marcus Samuelsson continues his inspiring journey across the U.S. to celebrate immigrant cuisine in six new cities. Premieres January 20, 2020.
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Chef Marcus Samuelsson continues his inspiring journey across the U.S. to celebrate immigrant cuisine in six new cities. Premieres January 20, 2020.
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Preview: S2 | 30s | Marcus continues his inspiring journey across the U.S. to celebrate immigrant cuisine. (30s)
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Preview: 2/17/2020 | 30s | Marcus learns about the area's Portuguese, Brazilian, and Cape Verdean food traditions. (30s)
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Preview: 2/10/2020 | 30s | Marcus learns about the city’s long-standing Chinese community and their food traditions. (30s)
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Preview: 2/3/2020 | 30s | Marcus meets friends new and old, and learns more about the city’s Italian food scene. (30s)
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Preview: 1/27/2020 | 30s | Discover the food and community in Houston's Nigerian and greater West African diaspora. (30s)
Sara Porkalob on the Origin of Seattle's Coalition Activism
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Preview: 12/23/2019 | 2m 51s | Playwright Sara Porkalob discusses the history of coalition activism in Seattle. (2m 51s)
Meet Aunt Leila at Oriental Mart
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Clip: 12/23/2019 | 1m 43s | "Tita" Leila shows Marcus the ropes at Oriental Mart. (1m 43s)
Do You Know the History of Filipino Immigration?
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Clip: 12/23/2019 | 2m 44s | After breakfast at Ludi's, a history lesson at the FANHS. (2m 44s)
The Yegiazaryans at Su-Boereg and Monta Factory
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Clip: 11/23/2019 | 2m 31s | The Yegiazaryans explain their process for churning out 10,000 sini-monta per day by hand. (2m 31s)
Vincent, Joseph, and Vincent Jr. at Termini Bakery
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Clip: 11/23/2019 | 2m 10s | Vincent, Joseph, and Vincent Termini Jr. have a family tradition: baking perfect cannoli. (2m 10s)
Professor Emeritus Sue Fawn Chung
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Clip: 11/23/2019 | 1m 50s | Professor Emeritus Sue Fawn Chung discusses the origins of Chinese immigration to the U.S. (1m 50s)
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Preview: 11/23/2019 | 30s | Meet the immigrant and second-generation Filipinos who are leading the Seattle food scene. (30s)
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Preview: 11/23/2019 | 30s | Marcus arrives in sunny Los Angeles to meet with Armenians influencing the food scene. (30s)
Kemi Ariyo and Kavachi Ukegbu at Wazobia Market
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Clip: 11/23/2019 | 3m 3s | Kemi Ariyo, manager at Wazobia Market, shows off her jollof rice. Kavachi tells sad story. (3m 3s)
James and Jolly Onobun at Jolly Jolly Bakery
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Clip: 11/23/2019 | 2m 7s | James and Jolly, owners of Jolly Jolly Bakery, share their passion for their business. (2m 7s)
Francis Cratil-Cretarola at Le Virtù
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Clip: 11/23/2019 | 2m 51s | Francis Cratil-Cretarola, owner of Le Virtù, remarks on Abruzzian immigration to the U.S. (2m 51s)
Chef Yong Liu at Chengdu Taste
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Clip: 11/23/2019 | 1m 34s | Chef Yong Liu discusses Sichuan flavors and prepares a couple Sichuan dishes. (1m 34s)
Chef Jonathan "Jonny" Rhodes at Restaurant Indigo
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Clip: 11/23/2019 | 3m 46s | Chef Jonathan "Jonny" Rhodes discusses soul food and demonstrates a couple dishes. (3m 46s)
Chef Damon Menapace at Le Virtù
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Clip: 11/23/2019 | 2m 58s | Chef Damon Menapace cooks an Abruzzian taccozzelle for Marcus. (2m 58s)
Chef Alan Ji at Palazzo's Upscale Restaurant Mott 32
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Clip: 11/23/2019 | 2m 39s | Chef Alan Ji prepares lobster ma pa tofu for Marcus at Las Vegas restaurant Mott 32. (2m 39s)
Capoeira in the Context of the Brazilian Slave Trade
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Clip: 11/23/2019 | 3m 9s | Mestre Chuvisquinho and Marcus talk about the history and influence of capoeira. (3m 9s)
Capoeira and pastries with Mestre Chuvisquinho
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Clip: 11/23/2019 | 2m 12s | Capoeirista Mestre Chuvisquinho teaches a class and then grabs a bite with Marcus. (2m 12s)
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Clip: 11/23/2019 | 2m 5s | Candida Rosa discusses forgotten Cape Verdean history over a hearty meal of jagacida. (2m 5s)
The Bacalhau Room at Portugalia Marketplace
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Clip: 11/23/2019 | 2m 49s | Michael and Fernando Benevides show off the bacalhau storeroom at Portugalia Marketplace. (2m 49s)
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Clip: 11/23/2019 | 2m 53s | Marcus learns how to make khash (cow-foot soup) from L.A. surfer and chef Ara Zada. (2m 53s)
Andy Kozanian at Kozanian Ranch Market
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Clip: 11/23/2019 | 3m | Andy Kozanian explains uniquely Armenian foods, and shows Marcus how to make lavash. (3m)
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