Heritage

Chefs open their kitchens' doors and reveal their personal stories and inspiration.

Contemporary California Cuisine in Venice

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Meet Chef Nyesha Arrington, who has worked in some of the best kitchens across the country and is now building a restaurant of her own - Leona, a cozy neighborhood gem nestled by the Pacific Ocean in Venice, CA.

Farm to Table in Rockland, Maine

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Meet Chef Melissa Kelly, an award-winning chef and a conscientious farmer who has created a culinary community in the forest of Rockland, Maine. At PRIMO, Melissa embodies the philosophy that shapes how she cooks, and how she lives.

Southern meets Italian in Memphis

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We head down south to Memphis, Tennessee, where Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman are the chefs at Hog & Hominy, a concept devoted to honoring their Italian roots while embracing the flavors of classic Southern food.

Cooking off the Land on Orcas Island

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We visit Orcas Island to meet Jay Blackinton, a farmer & chef who is redefining farm-to-table for his customers. His menu changes daily and is made exclusively with what he and his team have grown on the island.

Molecular Gastronomy in San Diego

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We meet Chef Richard Blais, winner of Bravo's Top Chef All-Stars and successful restauranteur. His newest concept, Juniper & Ivy, on the outskirts of San Diego's Little Italy offers diners refined contemporary American food with a whimsical twist.

Elevated Mediterranean in Chicago

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We meet Chef Jimmy Bannos Jr., two time nominee for the James Beard Foundation Award for Rising Star Chef, and fourth generation restaurateur. His concept, The Purple Pig, is fueled by timeless flavors that reflect his Greek and Italian roots.