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Roadfood: Discovering America One Dish at a Time

2021 - 2022 1 season 13 eps

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Season 1

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Season 1

24 min

S1 · E1 · Dec 3, 2021

Houston, TX Episode 1

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

9.2 · You

24 min

S1 · E2 · Dec 10, 2021

Little Dominican Republic, NY Episode 2

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.

9.1 · You

24 min

S1 · E3 · Dec 17, 2021

Rhode Island Episode 3

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.

8.9 · You

24 min

S1 · E4 · Dec 24, 2021

Chicago, IL Episode 4

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.

9.2 · You

24 min

S1 · E5 · Dec 31, 2021

Brownsville, TX Episode 5

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.

9.2 · You

24 min

S1 · E6 · Jan 7, 2022

Barberton, OH Episode 6

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.

9.1 · You

24 min

S1 · E7 · Jan 14, 2022

Detroit, MI Episode 7

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.

9.1 · You

24 min

S1 · E8 · Jan 21, 2022

New Bedford, MA Episode 8

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.

8.5 · You

24 min

S1 · E9 · Jan 28, 2022

Eastern Shore, VA Episode 9

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.

8.2 · You

24 min

S1 · E10 · Feb 4, 2022

Southern Louisiana Episode 10

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.

8.3 · You

24 min

S1 · E11 · Feb 11, 2022

Phoenix, AZ Episode 11

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.

8.2 · You

24 min

S1 · E12 · Feb 18, 2022

Oklahoma/Route 66 Episode 12

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.

7.7 · You

24 min

S1 · E13 · Feb 25, 2022

Los Angeles Episode 13

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.

7.4 · You

13 episodes in Season 1

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