Roadfood: Discovering America One Dish at a Time

Roadfood: Discovering America One Dish at a Time is a new PBS TV show that aims to re-discover America's regional culture through its iconic dishes. Our host, Misha Collins, will hit the highways and byways of America, exploring a uniquely American dish in each episode. Meeting local cooks, pit-masters, bakers, cafe owners, and proprietors of local eating establishments, Misha will explore the roots of a dish through these modern culinary folk artisans.

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   E1. Houston, TX

   Dec 3, 2021 · 24m

   Follow host Misha Collins as he meets the Vietnamese population in Houston, Texas by sharing their love for food.

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   E2. Little Dominican Republic, NY

   Dec 10, 2021 · 24m

   Little Dominican Republic, located in Washington Heights, is a microcosm of the Dominican community in Manhattan, NY. This community is vibrant and truly alive with Dominican cuisine and culture.

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   E3. Rhode Island

   Dec 17, 2021 · 24m

   Ever heard of a state appetizer? Unless you live in Rhode Island, the answer is likely no, as this tiny state is the first - and only - to pursue this particular display of state pride.

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   E4. Chicago, IL

   Dec 24, 2021 · 24m

   African American influence in Chicago cannot be overstated, stretching from music to food to much more. Jazz and Blues, as well as South Side BBQ, are just a few examples of how African American culture has shaped the Windy City.

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   E5. Brownsville, TX

   Dec 31, 2021 · 24m

   Brownsville, Texas, on the border of Mexico, is where you'll find some of the best tacos in the U.S., both in variety and quality. It's also a place where border politics have direct and immediate consequences.

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   E6. Barberton, OH

   Jan 7, 2022 · 24m

   Booming economic growth and rapid industrialization in the early twentieth century drove immigration from Europe to Ohio, and that immigration brought the now hyper-regional dish of Barberton fried chicken to the area.

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