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Chef Yong Liu of Chengdu tastes remarks on the unique and comprehensive flavors of Sichuan cuisine: numbing, sour, sweet, bitter, spicy, and more. He discusses his desire to appeal to a wide audience, beyond just the Chinese community, while preparing kou shui ji (steamed chicken with chili oil and peanuts), as well as toothpick lamb.

Capoeira is a combination of music, dance, and martial arts, originally used by African slaves for secret intercommunication. Mestre Chuvisquinho, a master capoeirista, talks to Marcus about growing up practicing capoiera in his community in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and how it helped him focus his energies. Marcus touches on the inextricable influence of the slave trade on Brazilian culture.

On a cold day in New Bedford, Massachusetts, singer Candida Rosa talks with Marcus about her roots. She is from Cape Verde: a group of islands 400 miles off the western coast of Africa, a crossroads of early exploration of the Atlantic, and supposedly home to the first slave trading post.

Host Marcus Samuelsson arrives in sunny Los Angeles to meet with Armenians influencing the city's food scene. Armenian food is diaspora food — the community is widespread, building homes in countries like Turkey and Syria following the Armenian Genocide.

Host Marcus Samuelsson goes to Seattle, where he spends time with immigrant and second-generation Filipinos who are taking charge of their city's food scene. As Filipino food gains more national, mainstream recognition, members of the community are working to tell the story on their own terms. Premieres December 13.

Chef Marcus Samuelsson continues his inspiring journey across the U.S. to celebrate immigrant cuisine in six new cities. Premieres January 20, 2020.

Chopping up meat very finely, cumin, cardamon, and fenugreek blended together bring a full flavor to this dish.

Ful is an healthy breakfast dish made from dried fava beans.

This traditional dance is very technical. Watch Marcus get in touch with his dancing roots.

Learn about this restaurant which started from $150 and grew into three businesses in 10 years.

Haitian food and music can be a lens to learn about the country today.

Marcus visits a community garden in Little Haiti in Miami.

Marcus and photographer Marc Baptiste explore Haitian influences on Miami tourist locations.

Marcus and NPR reporter Nadege Green explore the Haitian cultural center in Miami and the impact of gentrification.

Explore the history and traditions of this classic Guyanese dish.

Marcus visits Sybil's, where a family recipe has fueled decades of business.

Marcus visits Singh’s Roti Shop, where Caribbean music and food collide.

Marcus visits the DJ’s family to make homemade roti and learn about their Guyanese traditions.

Marcus shares tacos with artist Juan Angel Chavez and talks about the culture change he faced moving to Chicago as a 7th grader.

Marcus meets rapper Towkio to discuss growing up in Chicago and how he avoided falling into the wrong crowd.