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Pati's Mexican Table
Merida: Exploring with the Locals
Season 5
Episode 502
With the help of local friends and chefs Pedro Evia and David Cetina, Pati gets an inside look at Merida, the capital of Yucatan. Pati explores the forefront of molecular gastronomy, botanas “bar snacks”such as chaya empanadas, the family classics including Mondongo Stew, and even foreign influences like Kibi.
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In the town of Maní, Pati learns about something sacred to the Mayans - bees and honey.
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Pati celebrates the beloved taco and creates a pair inspired by the best in Jalisco.
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In Tequila, Pati follows the spirit-making process from agave field to tasting table.
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Pati visits chefs who are reconnecting with their roots, and makes an acclaimed desert.
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Pati meets a chef-historian preserving recipes and a family innovating with blueberries.
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Pati enjoys two regional classics at a couple of Guadalajara’s most beloved restaurants.
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Pati explores the culinary highlights of Guadalajara and meets with a top city chef.