Gary Takle visits big cities across the United States, exploring the food culture that exists in every town; he encounters the migrants who've come to live there and discovers their journey through food.
California has one of the largest populations of Japanese people in America. Their life here and their transition into American culture hasn't been a smooth one. Today we uncover their trials, resilience and delicious healthy food.
45 minutes
California was once called Mexico before the United States purchased it. In San Diego we eat the real Mexican food from those who do it best. And we go on a beer tour and taste the best craft beers money can buy.
1 hours
Miami isn't just close to Cuba geographically; it's a true hub for authentic Cuban cuisine. Today we explore the city's vibrant Cuban food scene, tasting traditional dishes, learning the stories behind them, and discovering why Miami is a culinary home away from Cuba.
30 minutes
It is estimated that as many as 4.5 million Irish arrived in America between 1820 and 1930. In the 1840s, they comprised nearly half of all immigrants to this nation. They left their mark on the founding formation of America and we find out more about their history as we eat their food.
30 minutes
The Statue of Liberty has welcomed millions of immigrants from all over the world to New York, creating a melting pot of different cultures. We visit the Big Apple's vibrant neighborhoods to sample a variety of foods this great big city has to offer.
30 minutes
Los Angeles is not only the center of the world's biggest film and television industry, it is also the leader in setting trends. For many years now LA has been on a health kick, making it easy for people to live a healthier lifestyle. Today, we're taking a closer look at this healthy culture.
30 minutes
After the Vietnam War ended in 1975, many Vietnamese people migrated to California, much of them settling in San Francisco. Today we meet several Vietnamese immigrants, learn about their journey to America and taste their amazing authentic Vietnamese food.
28 minutes
It's hard to imagine another cuisine that has had as much of an impact on modern dishes as Italian cuisine. Italian immigrants arrived in the US in droves long ago and got straight to work. Today we are traveling to Chicago, a hub for Italian and Italian-American cuisine.
30 minutes
Believe it or not, there are over 70,000 Bosnian people who migrated to St. Louis during the Bosnian war. They love their new country but they have brought some customs that Americans have found to be a little odd but their food is hearty and delicious.
30 minutes
The cultural tapestry of the US has been formed by the multiple distinct populations that make up its population, and food is no different. American cuisine can be explained as a collection of different cultures intermingling. Today we explore the "American" food scene in Nashville, Tennessee.
30 minutes
It's always so intriguing to discover the roots of a culture. New Orleans is one of the most distinct American cities in its culture, traditions, art, architecture, and of course, food. Today, we track the history of Southern African Americans around their fix-ins in gorgeous New Orleans.
30 minutes
Food trucks: this exciting food trend is sweeping across states, bringing delicious cuisine directly to the people in innovative and mobile ways. Today we hop on the bandwagon, explore this culinary movement, and sample dishes that showcase the creativity and flavor driving its popularity.
30 minutes
Seattle's seafood scene has grown into one of the best. Lurking beneath the waters of the northwest is some of the best seafood in the country and in fact, the world. We meet the original custodians of the areas and we taste the food that helped them thrive in this region.
25 minutes
