Roadfood: Discovering America One Dish at a Time
Season 1, Episode 10: Southern Louisiana
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Gumbo, originally from Louisiana, came out of the great diversity of cultures that were present in the area at the time. With African roots, the dish has evolved over time, drawing from French, American, Spanish, and Caribbean influences.
All Episodes - Season 1
Episode 1
Houston, TX
Episode 2
Little Dominican Republic, NY
Episode 3
Rhode Island
Episode 4
Chicago, IL
Episode 5
Brownsville, TX
Episode 6
Barberton, OH
Episode 7
Detroit, MI
Episode 8
New Bedford, MA
Episode 9
Eastern Shore, VA
Episode 10
Southern Louisiana
Episode 11
Phoenix, AZ
Episode 12
Oklahoma/Route 66
Episode 13
Los Angeles