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Lucky Chow
Paradise on a Plate
Season 5
Episode 506
On a trip to Oahu, we meet the Reppun family who are preserving taro farming; chef Mark Noguchi who prepares an epic potluck dinner; and chefs Michelle and Wade Ueoki who get personal when it comes to Hawaiian food while their mentor, chef Alan Wong, creates a tuna poke. We also meet Brooks Takenaka who runs a fish auction that helps regulate, market, and preserve Honolulu’s fishing industry.
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Travel around China and the U.S. to see how widespread the farm to table movement is.
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The culmination of Asian intertextuality - see how trends are born out of traditions.
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Take a look at how being a foodie is more than discovering the hottest new restaurant.
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Danielle gets back to her roots with the distinctive, rustic cuisine of Taiwan.
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Explore the relationship between faith and food at three Asian houses of worship.
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A new generation of chefs are bringing Indian cooking to a broad American audience.
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Danielle visits agriculturists large and small, traditional and cutting edge.
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The rise of China means the rise of Chinese culinary traditions in America.
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Discover how Asian cuisine is driving the growth of the American food industry.
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Discover a new wave of Japanese culinary culture continues to intoxicate us.
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Track the evolution of Chinese food in America with with Chinese-American restaurateurs.
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A visit to Google's purveyors showcases the ethos of the Bay Area food culture.