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A Taste of History.

A Taste of History

Chef Walter Staib is a third-generation restaurateur with more than four decades of culinary experience. In this series, Staib explores America's culinary history, re-creating dishes dating back as far as the nation's birth in the 18th century. The show is taped at historic locations across America, including Monticello (Thomas Jefferson's estate), the historic RittenhouseTown district of Philadelphia and the site where George Washington crossed the Delaware River. Staib discusses the origin of each recipe and its ingredients in order to reveal the history surrounding the dish.

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UPCOMING EPISODES

Sat, 10/11 at 12:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

Flavors of the High Country: Boone, North Carolina

Walter Staib tries his hand at fly-fishing and connects with modern pioneers shaping the region's food culture in Boone, N.C.

Sat, 10/25 at 12:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

Melting Pot Metropolis -- New York City

Exploring the rich cultural heritage of New York, including the diverse influences that have shaped the city for centuries and a visit to a downtown restaurant that embodies its multicultural spirit.