Noted author and former New York Times restaurant critic William Grimes brings his epicurean knowledge to Appetite City, a new series on ...
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Fine Dining
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A special night out on the town requires more than just your average food fare. It takes a “Fine Dining’ experience composed of select foods, the right décor, and ...
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A special night out on the town requires more than just your average food fare. It takes a “Fine Dining’ experience composed of select foods, the right décor, and perfect lighting. Join host William Grimes as he uncovers the stories of how these small, exclusive, elegant, and elite restaurants found a home in New York City. Explore one of the oldest fine dining establishments in the City. Then visit with the talented team behind the groundbreaking 11 Madison Park.
Diners
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Host William Grimes explores that favorite New York institution where breakfast for dinner is considered the norm and where food travels from the grill to the tabl...
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Host William Grimes explores that favorite New York institution where breakfast for dinner is considered the norm and where food travels from the grill to the table at fast-food speed. Follow Grimes as he uncovers the story of the “Diner” from its origin as a lunchroom to fed the masses, to a refuge of female shoppers, to its place today. Join our historic gastronomist as she recreates a lost recipe from the famous Schraffts.
Street Food
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"Street Food" is a must-have for many New Yorkers. Join host William Grimes as he looks at this current food fad that actually dates back to the turn of the twenti...
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"Street Food" is a must-have for many New Yorkers. Join host William Grimes as he looks at this current food fad that actually dates back to the turn of the twentieth century, when falafel carts were wheel barrows filled with yams, pizza trucks were push carts filled with pies of every kind imaginable, and hot dogs were a new and unusual food. Discover what surprising street food our historic gastronomist whips up and listen in with Grimes as he speaks with a lower-east side author.
Green Markets
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New York City offers an abundance of sustainable and locally grown fresh “Green Market” options. Host William Grimes reveals how our food shopping today mirrors a ...
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New York City offers an abundance of sustainable and locally grown fresh “Green Market” options. Host William Grimes reveals how our food shopping today mirrors a time in the early 19th century when New York City was a world class food mecca--where indoor and out-door markets dotted the city and people fought for spots in the check-out line. Then, uncover the story behind the resurgence of green markets in the city with the co-founder of Union Square Market.
Oysters
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Before New York was called the Big Apple, it could have been called “The Big Oyster.” Join host William Grimes as he dives into oyster history, the commodity that ...
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Before New York was called the Big Apple, it could have been called “The Big Oyster.” Join host William Grimes as he dives into oyster history, the commodity that sparked the creation of some of New York City’s first food markets and restaurants. Listen in as Grimes speaks with New York Times bestselling author Mark Kurlansky on what some deemed to be a “worthless commodity” because it was so plentiful. Discover an old recipe made new again and then float to the present with a trip to the Mermaid Inn for a look at the oysters of today!
Chinatown
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Believe it or not, there was a time in New York City when there weren’t any Chinese restaurants. Discover, along with host William Grimes, the origins of “Chinatow...
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Believe it or not, there was a time in New York City when there weren’t any Chinese restaurants. Discover, along with host William Grimes, the origins of “Chinatown” as it grew from a small cluster of streets in Lower Manhattan, to the vibrant neighborhood of today. Take a trip to New York’s oldest tea parlor, hear stories about the first immigrants, and find out what’s in Chop Suey.
Delis
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The word "Delicatessen" is almost synonymous with New York City, yet many don’t know where the word comes from or how the deli got its start in the Big Apple. Join...
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The word "Delicatessen" is almost synonymous with New York City, yet many don’t know where the word comes from or how the deli got its start in the Big Apple. Join host William Grimes as he uncovers the true origin of the New York City deli, speaks to food author Arthur Schwartz, and reveals the truth about how these once foreign and unusual delicacies from Eastern Europe became a staple of New York City life.
Soul Food
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Host William Grimes takes a journey back in time to the glory days of Harlem when he explores the origins and evolution of “Soul Food.” At a favorite local restaur...
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Host William Grimes takes a journey back in time to the glory days of Harlem when he explores the origins and evolution of “Soul Food.” At a favorite local restaurant he speaks with soul food expert and author Frederick Douglass Opie and later has our historic gastronomist whip up a soul food favorite. Then viewers can join award-winning chef Marcus Samuelsson at his newest Harlem-based restaurant where he’s putting a whole new spin on this down-home favorite.
A special night out on the town requires more than just your average food fare. It takes a “Fine Dining’ experience composed of select foods, the right décor, and perfect lighting. Join host William Grimes as he uncovers the stories of how these small, exclusive, elegant, and elite restaurants found a home in New York City. Explore one of the oldest fine dining establishments in the City. Then visit with the talented team behind the groundbreaking 11 Madison Park.
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