Detroit's Middle Eastern Cuisine | No Passport Required with Marcus Samuelsson | Full Episode

As a native Detroit, this was a wonderful insight to show the world the diversity throughout the city and the suburbs. As a child growing up, the Eastern Market was the place to be each and every Saturday; the farmers were the friendliest and funniest people ever. I go back 2 - 3 times a year and I eat the entire time I'm home. I worked in Downtown Detroit for many years and it's great to watch the city come back bigger and better. Thank you Mr. Marcus for the memories that never die!

I thank immigrants from the middle East for the pure joy shawarma with toum brings me every time I have it.

It was the same in Trinidad and Tobago when I was a child growing up there, large Syrian community, Indian Muslim’s, Hindu’s and Christians, Buddhist Chinese, Canadian missionaries, Dutch missionaries, English. All were neighbours and got along, attending each other’s religious occasions, funerals, births etc. It’s not that way anymore, but the food culture is excellent as a result of all these cultural influences.

One of the greatest benefits of living in Metro Detroit is the diversity of food. I lost 189 pounds in 18 months eating Middle Eastern food only. I love the people and the culture!!!❤

Why did this make me cry? I loved hearing the stories. We owe immigrants a debt of gratitude.

Watching this made my day. My father immigrated from Iraq and I was born and raised in Detroit. If anyone wants to know: Yeah all of this is legit. The community is incredible. Also I gotta gush that I am so happy to see the restaurant Cedarland in the video! It's my FAVORITE restaurant ever. Seriously if anyone is ever in Detroit make the drive there. It's totally worth it. Golden Bakery, Shatila Bakery...just absolutely incredible food.

That quote at the end from the late great Bourdain. I really miss him. This show is incredible!!!

Oh, how do I miss this show! This was going to be HUGE…then Covid hit. Completely left the show abandoned. I hope Marcus and PBS comes back to ignite this amazing series again!

I love how Marcus always reminds people where he is from every chance he gets at the same time very respectful of the place he grew up and other cultures.

The Detroit metro area has been so blessed by the immigrant population; middle eastern, Eastern European, Latin American, etc. I’ve lived here my whole life and I feel lucky to have been able to know, work, and live with people from all backgrounds and walks of life. When you mentioned that Iraq has been at war on and of for over 30 years and that’s all anyone ever thinks about and they never think about the positives, that so perfectly mirrors the narratives surrounding Detroit since the 60’s. The motto of the city of Detroit is “Speramus Meliora. Resurget Cineribus” (We hope for better things. It will rise from the ashes.) and that describes the hopes of all the immigrants that come from struggle and war torn homes. We will build it all together. Thank you for this beautiful showcase ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

showing muslims in a positive light this is why i have always loved and respected PBS even as a young child watching cartoons i noticed the diversity you guys always showed and even though i did not fully comprehend how important that was for me to see just know you all have made a positive impact on my life along with my parents raising me the right way

I was a mess management specialist in the USN for 7 years I’m no longer in the food and beverage business, one of my favorite things to do still to this day, is to walk into different ethnic stores, Arab, Mexican, Asian, African, and go try the delis and buy products I can’t even read, buy it, taste it, and try to incorporate it in my cooking. Love this show!

Just shows how important it is for us to be kind and generous towards today’s refugees. They are such a gift to the society where they make their homes. They have so much to teach us about what it means to be truly human.

I love the garlic spread. I put it on everything. Chicken is chicken, beef is beef, no matter where you are in the world. It's all about the spices, and the way it's cooked.

The world is a better place thanks to content like this and the people who put it out there ❤️

I am here, outside DET. Was raised here, and in my later school years, my neighborhood was changed by wonderful Chaldean families. Now, decades later, I have lived all over the world on a shoestring. I love being here to enjoy the larger Middle-Eastern Supermarkets, the food culture, and nice people. I am wondering how I would do without it if I move away.

This is so beautiful. Thank you for visiting Detroit and Dearborn. This was such a great episode to watch.

Thank you for this beautiful profile of my city. So nice to see a positive story about Detroit and our immigrant community.

Thanks for making this. Live in Dearborn, Michigan. Wife of an Egyptian restaurant owner. Love the culture. Love the food. Love living here. Detroit it so epically beautiful now in the downtown & it's improving nonstop. Most of my friends are arabic/I speak arabic/

I have always been impressed with Marcus from the moment I saw him on t.v., back in the 90’s. He was an eloquent young man with a passion for life & a talent for food & learning about life! What a pleasure to see him now, as a very accomplished family man & successful business entrepreneur👍🏻🤗👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻!!