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Lidia Celebrates America

Lidia Celebrates America

Lidia Celebrates America

Celebrity Chef Lidia Bastianich travels America to honor volunteers who form a “nation of neighbors.” This special spotlights those giving time and care—especially through food—showing how sharing meals and fighting hunger unite communities, strengthen bonds, and enrich lives through acts of generosity. Watch 'Lidia Celebrates America: A Nation of Neighbors'.

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A Restaurant without Barriers
3:32
Lidia visits a barrier-free restaurant, for those with disabilities, in East Harlem, NY.
Losing ‘Home’
2:00
Lidia connects with a family who lost their home to Hurricane Harvey in 2017.
Harlem Grown, An Oasis In New York City
3:00
Lidia meets the people behind Harlem Grown, an urban farm in New York City.
A Table of the World
3:25
Lidia organizes a potluck-style meal where immigrants share cuisine from their cultures.
Borscht, Ukrainian Style
1:34
Lidia makes Borscht, Ukrainian style, with Polina Frishko and Enna Elias.
A Low Country Boil in South Carolina
2:07
Lidia is invited to a low-country boil for Ukrainian refugees including Polina Frishko.
Punjabi Trucker turned Punjabi Dhaba Owner
3:00
Lidia enjoys authentic Punjabi dishes at a roadside truck stop in Bakersfield, CA.
A Nepali-Bhutanese Refugee Makes History
2:50
Lidia visits Bhuwan Pyakurel, a Nepali-Bhutanese refugee making history.
A Traditional Afghan Meal with Lidia
2:30
Lidia shares an Afghan meal with a refugee who risked his life to help the US Military.
Benton's Smoked Country Ham
2:50
In Madisonville, TN, Lidia visits Allan Benton, of Benton’s Smoky Mountain Country Hams.
Comal Heritage Food Incubator - Vian
3:00
At the Comal Heritage Food Incubator Lidia meets Chef Vian Al Nidawi.
Comal Heritage Food Incubator - Erika
2:53
At the Comal Heritage Food Incubator Lidia meets Erika Rojas, a graduate of the program.
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