Roadfood: Discovering America One Dish at a Time

Follow host Misha Collins as he meets the Vietnamese population in Houston, Texas by sharing their love for food.

Ever heard of a state appetizer? Unless you live in Rhode Island, the answer is likely no, as this tiny state is the first - and only - to pursue this particular display of state pride.

Brownsville, Texas, on the border of Mexico, is where youll find some of the best tacos in the U.S., both in variety and quality. Its also a place where border politics have direct and immediate consequences.

As African Americans migrated from the south up to Detroit, they brought their culture, traditions and cuisine with them. Collard greens, a soul food staple, tells the story of how African Americans have shaped the Motor City.

Virginias Eastern Shore is one of timeless tradition and continuous environmental change. Discover Tangier Island, a fishing village that is sinking into the ocean, and aqua farmers on the Shore supplying the country with shellfish.

For many Indigenous people, frybread has a complicated and controversial past - a symbol of perseverance and pain, but also a part of their culinary story. Now, some tribal members are finding that looking back is the best way forward.

Los Angeles is a renowned cultural hub, drawing people of all backgrounds together and bringing new dishes like the açai bowl to the United States. In this episode, Misha Collins travels into his own backyard to discover the açai bowl and explore why Angelenos are on the forefront of a burgeoning plant-based food movement and why this area is such fertile ground for creativity and innovation.