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Argentina

Argentina

Season 3 Episode 3
23:16
Louisville

Louisville

Season 3 Episode 4
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Kentucky

Kentucky

Season 3 Episode 5
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Latitude

Latitude

Season 3 Episode 6
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Impermanence

Impermanence

Season 3 Episode 7
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Bourbon

Bourbon

Season 3 Episode 8
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Winter

Winter

Season 3 Episode 9
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Spring

Spring

Season 3 Episode 10
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Creation

Creation

Season 3 Episode 11
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France

France

Season 3 Episode 12
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Traditions

Traditions

Season 3 Episode 13
23:17
Locality

Locality

Season 3 Episode 14
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The Mind of a Chef

American

Season 3 Episode 2

Head to Houston, Texas, where a sweat-inducing crawfish dinner exemplifies how flavors can blend together to create an entirely new American cuisine.

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