—Explore America Through the Culture of Food in Six U.S. Cities—
NO PASSPORT REQUIRED returns for Season 2 with renowned chef and executive producer Marcus Samuelsson, visiting six new cities to explore the rich diversity of immigrant traditions and cuisines woven into American food and culture.
The Cities: (NOTE: Seattle will air last for these encore broadcasts)
He begins this culinary journey in Seattle (February 24). The series travels to Los Angeles (January 20), where the largest Armenian community outside of the homeland resides; Houston (January 27), home to one of the highest numbers of West African expatriates of any U.S. city; and Philadelphia (February 3), where Italian Americans have thrived for generations.
Other episodes focus on the Chinese American community in Las Vegas (February 10), which has grown tremendously over the last 20 years, and Boston (February 17), where Marcus explores Portuguese-speaking cultures and cuisines from three different locales: Brazil, Cape Verde and Portugal.
In each city, he’ll visit local restaurants, markets and family homes, learning about each community’s cuisine and heritage.
About The Host:
An immigrant himself — born in Ethiopia, raised in Sweden, now a celebrated chef, restaurateur, author and resident of Harlem — Marcus Samuelsson is passionate about sharing and celebrating the food of America’s vibrant communities. Each episode shows how important food can be in bringing Americans — old and new — together around the table.
“I’m so happy to present this second season of NO PASSPORT REQUIRED,” said Samuelsson. “We have only begun to scratch the surface of the amazing range of immigrant cultures and cuisines found in the U.S. It’s exciting to go on this journey once again and bring attention to these diverse communities that contribute so much to our nation.”
EPISODE GUIDE:
Episode 1: “Seattle” repeats Monday, Feb. 24, 2020 at 10 p.m. KPBS TV - Join Chef Marcus Samuelsson as he explores Seattle’s thriving Filipino community, learning about their longstanding connection to the city and meeting young Filipino-American chefs who are bringing their passion to the city's vibrant food scene.
Recipes: Oyster Kinilaw; Pork Adobo; Pandesal.
Episode 2: “Los Angeles” repeats Monday, Jan. 20, 2020 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV - Explore the large and thriving Armenian community in Los Angeles with Chef Marcus Samuelsson as he learns about their history, shares their traditional cuisine, and meets chefs who are taking it to the next level.
Recipes: Beef Shish Kabob; Basturma Spiced Beef Short Ribs; Khash; Panrkhash.
Episode 3: “Houston” repeats Monday, Jan. 27, 2020 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV - Join Chef Marcus Samuelsson in Houston — America’s most diverse city — to explore the food and culture of its Nigerian and West African communities. Along the way, Samuelsson cooks with cutting-edge chefs as well as traditional home cooks.
Recipes: Okra Soup; Kelewele Plantain; Yam Fufu; Plantain Fufu
Episode 4: “Philadelphia” repeats Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 at 10:30 p.m. on KPBS TV UPDATED - Join Chef Marcus Samuelsson in Philadelphia, where he meets new friends and old, and learns about the city’s Italian food scene while sampling everything from pizza to cannoli, with plenty of red sauce, burrata and handmade pasta in between.
Recipes: Margherita Pizza; Trofie with Pistachio Pesto and Orange Zest; Agrodolce
Episode 5: “Las Vegas” repeats Monday, Feb. 10, 2020 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV - Explore Las Vegas and its deep-rooted Chinese community — from the Strip’s neon-lit casinos to modest shopping malls. Chef Marcus Samuelsson learns about diverse food traditions and meets a new wave of chefs who are transforming their parents’ cuisine.
Recipe: Dan Dan Noodle
Episode 6: “Boston” repeats Monday, Feb. 17, 10 p.m. on KPBS TV - Visit Boston with Chef Marcus Samuelsson to learn about the Portuguese, Brazilian and Cape Verdean diasporas, united by one language in the bustling port city they call home. Meet the chefs who are continuing and transforming culinary traditions.
Recipe: Moqueca Capizaba
WATCH ON YOUR SCHEDULE:
Episodes from Season 2 will be available for viewing on demand for a limited time after each broadcast. Extend your viewing window with KPBS Passport, video streaming for members supporting KPBS at $60 or more yearly, using your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, AppleTV, Amazon Fire or Chromecast. Learn how to activate your benefit now.
Catch up! Watch all 6 episodes from Season 1 through March 15, 2020 before it moves into KPBS Passport.
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Credits:
Executive produced by Marty Moe, Chad Mumm, Amanda Kludt, Jim Bankoff, Joanna Forscher and Marcus Samuelsson for Vox Media Studios. Sonia Chopra, Maureen Giannone Fitzgerald, and Max Heckman are co-executive producers for Eater and Vox Media Studios. Pamela A. Aguilar is the executive in charge for PBS.
