S2 E1: Jerusalem
The host and crew make their first trip to Israel, the West Bank and Gaza. While the political situation is often tense between the people living in these areas, Tony concentrates on their rich history, food, and culture.
42 minutes
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Enticed by the opportunity to experience cultures rarely visited by American shows, such as in the Congo, Libya and Myanmar, the chef and author takes viewers to Colombia, Peru, Morocco and, closer to home, Koreatown in Los Angeles.
The host and crew make their first trip to Israel, the West Bank and Gaza. While the political situation is often tense between the people living in these areas, Tony concentrates on their rich history, food, and culture.
42 minutes
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43 minutes
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43 minutes
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42 minutes
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43 minutes