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I'LL HAVE WHAT PHIL'S HAVING: Barcelona

Host Phil Rosenthal bikes through streets of Barcelona with a leg of world-famous jamon.
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Host Phil Rosenthal bikes through streets of Barcelona with a leg of world-famous jamon.

Airs Monday, July 17, 2017 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV

I’LL HAVE WHAT PHIL’S HAVING invites audiences to join an international culinary exploration with Phil Rosenthal, creator of the television hit EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND, and one of Hollywood’s funniest producers.

This six-part series follows host Rosenthal as he explores culinary capitals of the world and dines on regional specialties, all while pushing the boundaries of his palate – and the viewer’s – in his funny, unforgettable travels.

In his search for the best of a city’s specialty, or one of its most unusual cuisines, Rosenthal entertains the audience while making connections all over the world.

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Rosenthal sets his sights on kitchens both on and off the well-worn gastronomic path, where he meets those who are keeping traditions alive and creating new ones.

Viewers travel with him to Tokyo (June 19); a three-star Michelin restaurant in an Italian palazzo (June 26); Paris (July 3); Hong Kong (July 10); Barcelona (July 17); and a Los Angeles bakery training former gang members (July 24).

Host Phil Rosenthal explores the food and flavors of Barcelona.
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Host Phil Rosenthal explores the food and flavors of Barcelona.

Rosenthal is a food enthusiast, but as he was growing up, he was not exposed to any adventurous eating:

He says, “My mother was not a fantastic cook. Our oven had a setting for ‘shoe.’ But I’ve always loved family, food, travel, and humor. That’s how I connect with people. I'm not your typical adventurer. So, I’m hoping folks will look at a nebbish like me exploring the world and trying new things and say, ‘If that guy can go outside, maybe I can, too.’”

Breakfast at Barcelona Boqueria.
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Breakfast at Barcelona Boqueria.

"Barcelona" - Venture with Phil to enjoy a world-class breakfast of foie gras and eggs, a tapas crawl and even a vermouth bar.

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He's also in for a lesson on all things jamon, Spain's most prized culinary export.

Tapas in Barcelona.
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Tapas in Barcelona.

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Episodes from this series are available for viewing on demand with KPBS Passport, video streaming for members ($60 yearly) using your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, AppleTV, Amazon Fire or Chromecast. Learn more and activate your benefit now.

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Phil Rosenthal is on Instagram, and you can follow @PhilRosenthal on Twitter. #WhatPhilsHaving