The Migrant Kitchen
"The Migrant Kitchen" explores Los Angeles’ booming food scene through the eyes of a new generation of chefs whose cuisine is inspired by the immigrant experience. Visit the kitchens of those who have transformed the culinary landscape of the city, combining traditional ethnic cuisines and a fusion of new flavors and techniques to make Los Angeles one of the food capitals of the world.
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Chef Minh Phan on Finding Her CommunityMaking food isn't just about nourishment. Sometimes, it can also mean building ...Making food isn't just about nourishment. Sometimes, it can also mean building connections and strengthening ties. Porridge and Puffs chef Minh Phan speaks about finding her community in an annual ... -
Bangkok Market - The Secret Stop of California's Best ChefsGetting Asian (especially Thai) food right requires the right ingredients. ...Getting Asian (especially Thai) food right requires the right ingredients. Often, those aren't easily available, unless you're lucky enough to be working in Los Angeles, where Bangkok Market has been ... -
The Political Act of Celebrating Culture Through CuisineIn the aftermath of 9/11, Reem Assil took it very seriously to advocate for the ...In the aftermath of 9/11, Reem Assil took it very seriously to advocate for the rights of Arabs in the U.S. In the midst of the backlash she received for being Palestinian, she found her deeper ... -
The Wok's Special QualitiesExperts talk about the wok's special design and how it contributes to the ...Experts talk about the wok's special design and how it contributes to the flavors and textures of Chinese cuisine. -
Why Pozole is the Most Controversial Soup in Mexican CultureChef Claudette Zepeda-Wilkins discusses the symbolism of Mexican stew pozole in ...Chef Claudette Zepeda-Wilkins discusses the symbolism of Mexican stew pozole in her family's history, as well as in the history of Mesoamerica's Indigenous culture. -
Why Sake Brewers Got Into the IndustrySake making is deeply rooted in Japanese tradition. When Jake Myrick and Noriko ...Sake making is deeply rooted in Japanese tradition. When Jake Myrick and Noriko Kamei decided to dive into brewing their own sake in the U.S., they wanted to make sure they retained the craftsmanship ... -
The Deli and the Jewish ExperienceMany Jewish people may not go to synagogue or participate in religious ...Many Jewish people may not go to synagogue or participate in religious ceremonies, but they find community and camaraderie inside the walls of a deli. The deli occupies a special place in the Jewish ... -
What is Ikejime?When Chef Tetsu was first presented with a black cod from Seiichi Yokota he ...When Chef Tetsu was first presented with a black cod from Seiichi Yokota he said, "I felt like I found a diamond in a bunch of regular fish." Find out the traditional Japanese technique used by ... -
Actor Talks about the Real Feel of an Indian RestaurantAn Indian restaurant doesn't just mean white table cloths, formal settings and ...An Indian restaurant doesn't just mean white table cloths, formal settings and $10.99 buffets. "Big Bang Theory" celebrity Kunyal Nayyar, who grew up in New Delhi, India, talks about what makes an ... -
Logmeh LA: Using an Open Flame to Bring People TogetherChef Deb Michail’s experiential dining event, Logmeh L.A., evokes the warmth ...Chef Deb Michail’s experiential dining event, Logmeh L.A., evokes the warmth of a communal gathering akin to the celebration of a birthday with family or a wedding with close friends. Warm smiles ... -
Bill Esparza, Globalization Impacts CuisineAccording to street food expert Bill Esparza, Los Angeles' diverse food scene ...According to street food expert Bill Esparza, Los Angeles' diverse food scene exemplifies that Los Angeles “has always been an immigration economy.” Globalization has brought Los Angeles a new ... -
Alfredo Gurrola Supplies Seafood to Premier L.A. RestaurantsThe secret behind the delicious seafood plates at Providence, one of Los Angeles ...The secret behind the delicious seafood plates at Providence, one of Los Angeles most highly revered restaurants, fish purveyor, Alfredo Gurrola, from Luxe Seafood Co. Originally from Zacatecas, ... -
The Convergence of Cultures: Shaping Great CitiesHow is the cultural identity of a city formed? Rubén Martinez, journalist and ...How is the cultural identity of a city formed? Rubén Martinez, journalist and writer of the film "When Worlds Collide," explores how the immigrant experience shapes great cities. As Ruben states ...
