Hungerlust Series | © Culture Trip
On my original Culture Trip series, Hungerlust, our Travel Editor takes viewers around the world by exploring the various cultures that call New York City home. Whether learning about a family’s Vietnamese pho that has been passed down from generation to generation, or a Colombian mother’s determination to open her own arepa restaurant; each episode shows the heart and soul that goes into a plate.
On the fourth episode of Hungerlust, I head to Midtown Manhattan to find authentic Moroccan cuisine in the heart of the city. Ends up it takes little more than a subway ride and a stroll through the theater district to transport oneself back to the streets of Marrakech. On the figth episode, I interview celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson to learn about Ethiopian cuisine.
Maya and Marcus Samuelsson | © Amanda Suarez/Culture Trip
You may have seen Samuelsson on CNN, MSNBC or playing judge on Iron Chef and Chopped; or perhaps you caught a glimpse of him showing Anthony Bourdain around the Ethiopian village he was born, on Parts Unknown. Chef Samuelsson—who was voted NYC’s Best New Chef by the James Beard Foundation—is a household name who has revived the culinary scene in Harlem with his popular restaurant, Red Rooster.
So, sit back, pour yourself a glass of wine and enjoy this mini binge watch of Hungerlust!
You can catch up on all episodes here!
