The Migrant Kitchen Press Materials

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KCETLink Media Group, a leading national independent nonprofit public broadcast and digital network, announced the launch of a second season of its Emmy^®-winning food series THE MIGRANT KITCHEN, produced in partnership with acclaimed culinary publication Life & Thyme, dedicated to documenting global food culture. THE MIGRANT KITCHEN explores Los Angeles’ booming food scene through the eyes of a new generation of chefs whose cuisine is inspired by the immigrant experience. THE MIGRANT KITCHEN’s second season will premiere on Nov. 8 at 8 p.m. PT on KCET in Southern California and at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Link TV nationwide (DirectTV 375 and DISH Network 9410).

 

The second season of the James Beard Award and Webby-nominated series, continues to spotlight chefs who are combining traditional, ethnic cuisines with new flavors and fresh techniques that have transformed the culinary landscape of the city, making it one of the food capitals of the world.  Season two will examine tradition and innovation in cuisines celebrating the food cultures of Mexico, Vietnam, Japan and India, as well as their various interpretations  found in Los Angeles. Episodes will feature interviews with key Los Angeles chefs and food influencers including Ray Garcia (Broken Spanish, BS Taqueria), Bryant Ng (Cassia), Sonoko Sakai (Chuka Soba), Wes Avila (Guerilla Tacos) and the Mahendro family (Badmaash).

 

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