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Roadfood: Discovering America One Dish at a Time·PBS

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1 season · 13 eps

Season 1

S1 · E1 24 min

Houston, TX Episode 1

Wubly rating 9.2 · You

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

S1 · E2 24 min

Little Dominican Republic, NY Episode 2

Wubly rating 9.1 · You

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.

S1 · E3 24 min

Rhode Island Episode 3

Wubly rating 8.9 · You

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.

S1 · E4 24 min

Chicago, IL Episode 4

Wubly rating 9.2 · You

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.

S1 · E5 24 min

Brownsville, TX Episode 5

Wubly rating 9.2 · You

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.

S1 · E6 24 min

Barberton, OH Episode 6

Wubly rating 9.1 · You

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.

S1 · E7 24 min

Detroit, MI Episode 7

Wubly rating 9.1 · You

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.

S1 · E8 24 min

New Bedford, MA Episode 8

Wubly rating 8.5 · You

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.

S1 · E9 24 min

Eastern Shore, VA Episode 9

Wubly rating 8.2 · You

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.

S1 · E10 24 min

Southern Louisiana Episode 10

Wubly rating 8.3 · You

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.

S1 · E11 24 min

Phoenix, AZ Episode 11

Wubly rating 8.2 · You

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.

S1 · E12 24 min

Oklahoma/Route 66 Episode 12

Wubly rating 7.7 · You

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.

S1 · E13 24 min

Los Angeles Episode 13

Wubly rating 7.4 · You

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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