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January 2020
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Eric has been going to Puerto Rico for thirty years, and to celebrate his adventures, he decides to host a tribute to Puerto Rican culture. Eric meets with legendary master 'Apa' Ramos to share his pig roasting techniques and secure the lechón for his party. He also travels to artisanal rum producer Ron del Barrilito to ta...
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Tensions run high along the border between two nations that used to be one. Eric visits the DMZ where he explores Unification Village, an area where war, nature and people cohabitate. Contrasted with the show of military presence is Eric’s visit with local farmers who harvest an abundance of amazing products from the ferti...
December 2019
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To showcase the country’s local produce, exotic foods, and great wine, three of Australia’s most esteemed chefs, Ben Shewry, Neil Perry, and Peter Gilmore, host a dinner for the world’s culinary elite. Honored to be a featured guest, Eric attends the gala along with familiar faces such as Alice Waters and Jonathan Waxman. ...
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Known more for its white beaches and calm turquoise waters, Puerto Rico also boasts what many consider the premiere surfing spot in the Caribbean. Eric, having visited the island annually for over 30 years, has never tried surfing so he heads to Rincon to ride some waves. His coastal journey affords him the opportunity to ...
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Puerto Rico, an island rich with amazing food, vibrant nightlife and natural beauty has become an annual destination for Eric to visit his dear friends and enjoy this tropical paradise. Eric along with dear friends, Chefs Mario Pagan and Jose Santaella attempt to catch some big sport fish while exploring the city’s burgeon...
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Eric visits Melbourne's most famous food market and hits some of the hottest restaurants in town. Just outside the city is the home of David Blackmore, a Waygu cattle farmer recognized and embraced by Japanese traditionalists. Eric will get to sample what many regard as the most exclusive cuts of meat. His culinary diverse...
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On his mission to explore the influence of Korean cuisine in the culinary world Eric seeks the counsel of famed New York chef David Chang. In Korea, Eric is taught how to make these cooking staples from the masters. The student becomes the teacher as Eric prepares Korean Style Shrimp Cioppino with Gochujang inspired by his...
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Realising New South Wales is more than Sydney, Eric heads outside of the city to do some fishing and foraging, and gets to cook kangaroo on the farm owned by one of Australia’s most heralded chefs, James Viles of Biota.
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Eric heads to Kangaroo Island and tastes the diverse offerings from local producers. He prepares garlic and rosemary studded leg of lamb with potato puree paired with South Australian varietals.
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Eric heads out into the coastal region braving crashing waves and searching for abalone with Josh Whiteland, whose family has inhabited the land for centuries. After visiting an Aboriginal cave dating back thousands of years, Eric continues his journey to the Aravina Estate, an impressive vineyard that respects traditions ...
November 2019
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The 'Top End' of Australia is home to crocodiles, fresh water sharks, water buffalo and other wildlife that Eric encounters along his journey. Eric’s adventure takes him by boat up the Mary River, then by helicopter to a remote fishing spot where he will try to reel in a prized barramundi, all the while avoiding becoming d...
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Eric ventures on a quest for spiritual enlightenment where he will have the rare privilege of learning the ancient cooking secrets of the Buddhist Monks and Nuns. The grounds of the Temple provide all the ingredients needed for their meals, and the dishes they prepare have healing properties that nourish the mind, body and...
October 2019
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Join super chef Eric Ripert as he takes us inside his world of big flavours. First, we get an inside look at, and introduction to, the legendary saucier at Le Bernardin, as he goes about developing the subtle flavours necessary for the myriad sauces used in the restaurant every day. Eric then travels to the beautiful Villa...
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Eric visits the renowned Inn at Little Washington where chef Patrick O’Connell shares his stories about how the dream of a restaurant became a reality.
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Eric visits Polyface Farms in rural Virginia. Farmer Joel Salatin has worked for 40 years creating a green, sustainable farm raising cattle, chickens, and pigs.
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Eric Ripert visits Ratna Ling, a Buddhist retreat and study centre on the northern coast of California. While there, he enjoys a time of rest and relaxation as well as cooking an amazing vegetarian meal for the volunteer workers. Learn about the keys to making a quality vegetarian meal that is pleasing to the appetite on f...
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Great food calls for great service. Eric visits the Culinary Institute of America.
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Chefs Anthony Bourdain, Dean Fearing, Jose Andres, Grant Achatz, and David Chang sit down with Eric Ripert to talk about the world of being a chef. Sharing stories from their childhood, moments in their life that define them as chefs and much more, these men give an insight into the life of a world class culinary expert.
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Celebrity chef Eric Ripert doesn?t always cook in his 4-Star restaurant kitchen. Today, we?ll see him in action at City Harvest Mobile Market.
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Eric Ripert visits Surryano Ham in Virginia to learn about their organic and artisanal preparation methods. Eric tries his hand at the salting process of Surryano Hams. Later, we visit Le Bernardin in New York to see how Eric and his Staff create a new dish for the restaurant. Lastly, we meet Eric in his kitchen and learn ...
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