A Taste of History

Description

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.

Upcoming Episodes

• 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. (30 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Thursday, May. 22, 2025 @ 9:00PM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo

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• Tides of a Revolution -- The Battle of Machias Bay

  Recipes that celebrate the coastal town of Machias, Maine. (30 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Thursday, May. 29, 2025 @ 9:00PM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo

  See our full program schedule.

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