Food Skills

Episodes

The Last Tortilla Kings of Brooklyn
Bushwick, Brooklyn was once an epicenter for Mexican cuisine in NYC, earning the nickname the “Tortilla Triangle” in the process. In this special edition of Food Skills, owners Miguel and Nelson Carrera give First We Feast an intimate glimpse into Mi Barrio’s decades-long history on Flushing Avenue.
The Mozzarella Kings of New York
Mozzarella isn't just a cheese, it's a work of art—at least the way it's made at Casa Della Mozzarella in the Bronx - The beloved Italian deli is helmed by father-son duo Orazio and Carlo Carciotto. In NYC, it's not difficult to find a delicious pizza Margherita or a mind-blowing chicken parmigiana, but here, at Casa Della Mozzarella, cheese isn't just an ingredient, but a bucket-list meal all…
Pizza in Its Purest Form: The Story of Lucali
Mark Iacono operates one of the best pizzerias not only in New York City but the entire world. We take an intimate glimpse at Iacono's life and his rise from Brooklyn construction worker to internationally renowned pizzaiolo unlocking the keys to his world-famous Margherita pie.
This Old-School Puerto Rican Restaurant Is Essential for Pork Fanatics
When Anthony Bourdain visited 188 Cuchifritos in the Bronx for an episode of Parts Unknown, he summed up its appeal with one simple proclamation: "I don’t know any place porkier." Jose Coto and Jose Jr. tell the story of how their restaurant persevered through the decades and ultimately won Bourdain's co-sign as "the center of the pork universe."