Host Marcus Samuelsson heads to Philadelphia, where he meets new friends and old and learns more about the city’s Italian food scene, from specific regional dishes to Italian-American classics. [Originally aired 2019]
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No Passport Required with Marcus Samuelsson
Hosted by renowned chef Marcus Samuelsson, No Passport Required is a PBS/Eater series that takes viewers on an inspiring journey across the U.S. to explore and celebrate the wide-ranging diversity of immigrant traditions and cuisine woven into American food and culture. Each week Marcus — an immigrant himself — visits a new city to discover the dynamic and creative ways a particular community has made its mark. A vibrant portrait of America today, No Passport Required features musicians, poets, chefs, business owners, artists, community leaders and home cooks who have enhanced the nation’s culture and cuisine.
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Go into people kitchen and rubbing his bare hands on people ingredients 😂😂😂😂… while the kitchen staff got gloves on
Fantastic Series, very impressive!!! 😋
Sbarro is not Italian food.Please No !sheesh
The only downside of showing older programs like this is some of the restaurants have since closed like Tre Scallini and Paradiso. Dangit.
Outstanding! Absolutely my favorite episode. As a descendant of Italian immigrants, that brought back a lot of great memories of my youth. Thank you so much!
As a Turk living and working frequently with Italians in South Philly, I can’t help but express my gratitude to the Italian community for all they’ve done for this city. Great people, great food!
Marcus, I wish I would’ve seen this video before moving out of Pennsylvania. I would’ve made more of an effort to explore Little Italy of Philly. I grew up in New York we had a little Italy in NYC and tin Bronx, which is where I lived. . Thanks for sharing.🙏🏽
I think Italian American food, much like Jewish Deli was meant to say, “we are prosperous” here. We are making it. The huge pasta servings, the cheese, the over-the-top dishes which are very un-Italian, represented prosperity in America. The reason why they remain popular is because those meals recognize our grandparents and great grandparents struggles.
Maybe because you are an Ethiopian and not an American you would think that Italian food is only Pizza and Pasta. Americans are smarter than a foreigner like you think they are
Thank you❤❤❤❤❤❤"
Why is Google saying Spuntino is permanently closed? But they on here? Lol
Beautiful! ( All Love from oakland California )
I've really been enjoying the series, but they have all been filmed before the pandemic. I'd love to know or see an update on the people, the families, and the businesses that we've met to see how they are doing now.
Marc Vetri is a saint of food! IYKYK
God I wanna go home. I miss Philly.
Oh my lord. I grew up in Camden, across the Delaware from Philly. Many of my family lived in Philly, and I did as well when I reached my twenties. None of us were Italian but we grew up with this food and I miss it now that I haven't been living in the area for over three decades. Maybe I should retire there.
Marcus, your colorful storytelling has a way of bringing out ones emotions and making one hungry at the same time.
This is…Pawnsylvania.
Marcus Samuelsson has such a great energy and vibe. I want to have him over for dinner!
Would be respectful to remove the hat when eating.
so far so good, PBS …😎😎😎😎
One spectacular video – a great historic story told beautifully by Marcus Samuelsson.
Wish other Americans learn from Italian-Americans about respect for family and traditions. Inter-generations from grandma/pa to grandchildren still mingle, eat, laugh, talk, listen etc around the table.
he looks like he thinks that if he stops smiling ear-to-ear that someone will harm him. kinda annoying and over the top
Marcus, you do such Beauty to telling history of people, food and place. ❤
0:13: 🍝 Chef Marcus Samuelsson explores the Italian-American community in Philadelphia and learns about the labor and craftsmanship behind Italian food.
5:18: ! In this video, the speaker discusses their love for Fiore Sardo cheese and its unique flavors.
9:44: 🍞 The importance of bread crumbs in a dish like this and the flavor it adds to the food.
14:08: 🍽️ The video shows the renovation process of a restaurant and the history behind it.
18:55: ! The video discusses the regional Italian cuisine and the importance of Abruzzo in preserving its traditions and culture.
23:37: 🍽️ The video discusses the importance of regional cuisine and the diverse food experiences in Italy.
29:15: 🌶️ A cooking video featuring a community and the preparation of a dish with peppers, salt, pepper, and balsamic vinegar.
34:02: 🍕 The video showcases the process of making burrata and Neapolitan pizza at Spuntino Wood Fired Pizzeria in Philadelphia.
39:36: 🍲 The video shows a cooking demonstration of making a specific type of dough.
44:15: 🍽️ The video discusses the humble beginnings of the speaker's family and their love for pasta.
48:43: 🍖 The video shows how to make a traditional beef roll with lardo, garlic, and rosemary.
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The Italian lady making the chicken gizzards is like my family… Q: Nonna, what do you miss? A: Nothing. It’s the 3rd generation Italian guy who is rediscovering his Italian foods who says he’ll retire in the Italian mountains (As an Ameri-gan with $$$).
South Philly has an incredible food!!
One of my favorite stars in my city!! 🤩 this episode is everything
Im from Bensonhurst Brooklyn born and raised 🇮🇹💯% but my uncle jack second wife was from South Philadelphia and my cousin Caitlin still lives there I still make the trip with my family 3-4 times a year to see my cousin and aunt go to Ralph's and other places my nonna really liked ralphs great to see the Italian culture being kept alive FORZA ITALIA 🇮🇹
Excellent showcase!!! Thank you Chef Samuelsson for another wonderful look into culture and cuisine! Please keep these coming. These videos are so inspiring! Cheers!
There’s a big difference between American Italian food and Italian food. Starting with the ingredients, especially the flour. Just miles off.
Yum ! I absolutely love Italian food. When I was growing up in NYC I used to go to the Italian street festival. Canoli's, Zappos, Italian Ices, Pizza, Sicilian pizza slices, etc
Delicious food ! Yum!!!
my hometown! philly getting some love!
Great show, Marcus is a great host cause he's a real food lover and curious of other cultures.
What we eat in America is not REAL Italian food.Iam AmericanItalian.I was born in America.My GreatGrandparents were immgrants from a town in Bari,Italy call Barletta.
Top notch series. Here for all of it. Marcus is superb.
I gotta try some of these spot.
Humans are very different. I don't care for cheese. I love the family culture by Italians.
There's no Italians in New Pork or Phily. Let's stop this ridiculous narrative. That's like other white folks walking around saying they're English cause their ancestors are from there. No, your'e not.
Italian meat and fish dishes are delicious. Fabulous vegetable dishes. These are nit to be missed.
It is SAD we LOST OUR LITTLE ITALY in NEWYORK.
New Orleans was one of the first largest waves of Italians. We have restaurants, Gelato and markets that have been around 💯 years. My father( African American) has 1/4 DNA that reflects that ancestry of Italian confirmed in my DNA 4th and 5th "cousins " that are Italian. I was raised knowing how to make roux AND Red Gravy.