THE MIGRANT KITCHEN explores California's booming food scene through the eyes of a new generation of chefs and culinary artisans whose cuisine is inspired by the immigrant experience.
The Jewish delis of Los Angeles serve an important role for connecting heritage to food. Factor's Famous Deli has been a pillar in the community for 70 years while newcomers like Micah Wexler and Michael Kassar of Wexler's Deli bring a fresh take to classic deli food traditions.
Season 3 of the James Beard Award and Webby-nominated series continues to spotlight chefs and craftspeople who are combining traditional, ethnic cuisines with new flavors and fresh techniques that have transformed the culinary landscape of California. As a result, the state is one of the leading food destinations in the world.
This season will examine cuisines stretching from northern California all the way to Mexico City and celebrating the food cultures of the Jewish deli, Japanese sake, Chinatown, Palestinian food and more.
Episodes will feature interviews with key chefs and food influencers including Micah Wexler (Wexler's Deli), Claudette Zepeda-Wilkins (El Jardín), Brandon Jew (Mister Jiu's), Reem Assil (Reem's California and Dyafa), Jazz Singsanong (Jitlada) and Louis Tikaram (E.P. & L.P.).
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Credits:
KCET, Link TV and produced in partnership with acclaimed culinary publication Life & Thyme, dedicated to documenting global food culture.
