A Gathering of Truly Inspirational People

About the Episode

As with her other specials, Lidia Celebrates America: Overcoming the Odds culminates with a gesture of food – a gathering of some of the people she has visited along the journey. At Contento, in New York City, Yannick Benjamin’s restaurant profiled in the special, Lidia sits down to eat with these inspiring people, and shares dishes she prepared in their honor.

Aired: | Expires: | Runtime: 2m 15s

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Extras

A Nepali-Bhutanese Refugee Makes History

Lidia visits Bhuwan Pyakurel, a Nepali-Bhutanese refugee making history.

2:50
A Low Country Boil in South Carolina

Lidia is invited to a low-country boil for Ukrainian refugees including Polina Frishko.

2:07
Borscht, Ukrainian Style

Lidia makes Borscht, Ukrainian style, with Polina Frishko and Enna Elias.

1:34
A Cuban Chef in Louisville, KY

At Havana Rumba, Lidia meets Marcos Lorenzo and they make a traditional Cuban dish.

3:17
A Table of the World

Lidia organizes a potluck-style meal where immigrants share cuisine from their cultures.

3:25
A Traditional Afghan Meal with Lidia

Lidia shares an Afghan meal with a refugee who risked his life to help the US Military.

2:30
Punjabi Trucker turned Punjabi Dhaba Owner

Lidia enjoys authentic Punjabi dishes at a roadside truck stop in Bakersfield, CA.

3:00
Goat Curry and “Buss Up Shut” Paratha Roti

Jeanine Prime brings Goat Curry to a potluck for Lidia's special 'Flavors That Define Us'.

0:50
Nazanin Ash’s Dish: Persian Baklava

Naz Ash brings Persian Baklava to a potluck for Lidia's special 'Flavors That Define Us'.

1:03
Gumbo: A Nigerian and American Southern Comfort Food Style

Toyin Alli brings Gumbo to the potluck for Lidia's special 'Flavors That Define Us.'

0:58