Take Out with Lisa Ling
Every bite has a backstory.
Lisa Ling travels from the bayous of Louisiana to Orange County’s Little Saigon, exploring the foods we love while shining a long overdue spotlight on the contributions Asian Americans have been making to the United States since before the United States was even the United States.
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Ep 1Mix Mix
Acclaimed journalist Lisa Ling travels to New Orleans and the bayous of Louisiana to explore an unexpected history – highlighting Filipino-Americans’ deep roots in the country and the impact of their contributions to the Crescent City.
Ep 2Lisa's Story
Lisa travels to the Sacramento area to pay a visit to her family’s old restaurant and learns about the contributions Chinese Americans have made, and continue to make, to both the Golden State and the nation.
Ep 3Little Saigon
Lisa explores the Vietnamese American enclave of southern California’s Little Saigon through its restaurants and rich cultural history.
Ep 4Land of Rivers
Lisa travels to New York City to experience the cuisine of one of the city’s fastest growing Asian immigrant groups… one delectable Bangladeshi dish at a time.
Ep 5Boyle Heights
Lisa explores the legacy of Japanese Americans in LA’s Boyle Heights through legends like Nobuko Miyamoto, the last remaining Japanese diner in the area, and a Japanese Mexican pop-up operated by the descendant of a World War II veteran.
Ep 6Korean American Dream
With her husband Paul in tow, Lisa explores the large Korean American communities of Annandale, VA, and the greater D.C. area through the work of inspiring artists, chefs, and business owners.
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