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Little Dominican Republic, NY

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.

Writing:
  • Michael Stern
  • Cliff Sharples
  • Lisa Sharples
Stars:
Release Date: Fri, Dec 03, 2021

Country: US
Language: En
Runtime: 24
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Season 1:

Houston, TX
Episode 1: Houston, TX (Dec 03, 2021)
Follow host Misha Collins as he meets the Vietnamese population in Houston, Texas by sharing their love for food.
Little Dominican Republic, NY
Episode 2: Little Dominican Republic, NY (Dec 10, 2021)
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.
Rhode Island
Episode 3: Rhode Island (Dec 17, 2021)
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.
Chicago, IL
Episode 4: Chicago, IL (Dec 24, 2021)
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.
Brownsville, TX
Episode 5: Brownsville, TX (Dec 31, 2021)
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.
Barberton, OH
Episode 6: Barberton, OH (Jan 07, 2022)
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.
Detroit, MI
Episode 7: Detroit, MI (Jan 14, 2022)
As African Americans migrated from the south up to Detroit, they brought their culture, traditions and cuisine with them. Collard greens, a soul food staple, tells the story of how African Americans have shaped the Motor City.
New Bedford, MA
Episode 8: New Bedford, MA (Jan 21, 2022)
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.
Eastern Shore, VA
Episode 9: Eastern Shore, VA (Jan 28, 2022)
Virginia's Eastern Shore is one of timeless tradition and continuous environmental change. Discover Tangier Island, a fishing village that is sinking into the ocean, and aqua farmers on the Shore supplying the country with shellfish.
Southern Louisiana
Episode 10: Southern Louisiana (Feb 04, 2022)
Gumbo, originally from Louisiana, came out of the great diversity of cultures that were present in the area at the time. With African roots, the dish has evolved over time, drawing from French, American, Spanish, and Caribbean influences.
Phoenix, AZ
Episode 11: Phoenix, AZ (Feb 11, 2022)
For many Indigenous people, frybread has a complicated and controversial past - a symbol of perseverance and pain, but also a part of their culinary story. Now, some tribal members are finding that looking back is the best way forward.
Oklahoma/Route 66
Episode 12: Oklahoma/Route 66 (Feb 18, 2022)
Invented during the Great Depression as a way to offset the cost of beef, the onion fried burger has become a beloved staple of El Reno, Oklahoma. The restaurants serving this iconic dish have served as the heartbeat of the community.
Los Angeles
Episode 13: Los Angeles (Feb 25, 2022)
Los Angeles is a renowned cultural hub, drawing people of all backgrounds together and bringing new dishes like the açai bowl to the United States. In this episode, Misha Collins travels into his own backyard to discover the açai bowl and explore why Angelenos are on the forefront of a burgeoning plant-based food movement and why this area is such fertile ground for creativity and innovation.

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