'The Migrant Kitchen' Season 4 Episode Guide
The fourth season of "The Migrant Kitchen" introduces viewers to the people who are actively transforming the culinary landscape of this country, from Puerto Rico natives rebuilding a culinary and economic future in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria to two Brooklyn-based Korean American chefs upholding a long tradition of female-driven food customs that began centuries ago. Season four of "The Migrant Kitchen" airs Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m. starting January 25 on KCET.
"The Migrant Kitchen" is produced in association with Life & Thyme.
Ep. 1: Los Angeles
Premieres January 25 on KCET
Taiwanese food is poised to experience a renaissance at Los Angeles's Kato, where chef Jon Yao aims to be the first 3 Michelin-level Taiwanese American restaurant in the US. At Kato, Jon mines rich traditions from his culture and personal upbringing, taps farmers from his community for unique ingredients, and aims to enlighten diners on the nuances of this varied and unique cuisine.
Ep. 2: Portland
Premieres February 1 on KCET
In Portland, Oregon, a long-misunderstood culture of Russia and the Ukraine finds a fresh audience and following at Kachka, a restaurant that celebrates both chef Bonnie Morales' Soviet-Jewish roots, as well as the particular Pacific Northwest bounty.
Ep. 3: Puerto Rico
Premieres February 8 on KCET
In Puerto Rico, chefs like José Enrique work with farmers and their communities to rescue a vibrant culture from a history of colonialism and agricultural oppression, all while creating opportunities for a more independent and self-sufficient future.
Ep. 4: Houston
Premieres February 15 on KCET
Soul food has long been a polarizing stereotype, limiting conversation about the resiliency of the Black identity. In Houston, Texas, chefs Chris Williams of the renowned Lucille's and Jonny Rhodes of Indigo are on a mission to empower the Black community of Texas through entrepreneurialism, while fighting agricultural oppression and uplifting African American foodways.
Ep. 5: Brooklyn
Premieres February 22 on KCET
In Brooklyn, New York, a long tradition of female-driven food customs that began centuries ago in South Korea enters a new era in the hands of two powerful chefs, Jenny Kwak of Haenyeo and Sohui Kim of Insa.