In the series premiere, chef Lasse Sorensen meets Munsok So, owner of the popular sushi spot, The Drunken Fish. So, who recently opened the Korean fried chicken venture Kimchi Guys, talks about the changes in public awareness of foods like kimchi and his own experiences growing up in St. Louis as an immigrant from Korea.
Chef Lasse visits the popular Delmar Loop in search of Philippine food at Guerilla Street Food. Later Lasse traces the origins of a Philippine picnic tradition that has taken place in the city for the last 45 years. He samples Lechon, blood stew and the Philippine dessert halo halo. Lasse reflects on the similarities between cultures and lasting impact of the Philippine culture on the city.
Chef Lasse visits the popular "Balkan Treat Box" to learn about its origins and the technique of baking bread in a wood fire oven. Owners Loryn and Edo Nalic explain the Balkan influences in their menu and educate Lasse of Balkan heritage of the city of St Louis, which has the highest population of Bosnians anywhere outside of Bosnia.
Chef Lasse visits Egg Restaurant in the Benton Park neighborhood of St Louis to learn how a Tunisian transplant to the city has been offering a fusion of breakfast creations centered around eggs. Lasse is reminded of the resilience the city has shown in past disasters.
Chef Lasse Sorensen spends time getting to know the backstory of Gulf Shores Restaurant, a black owned business.
Chef Lasse hangs out with Restauranteur Qui Tran and goes into the kitchens at both Mai Lee Restaurant and Nudo House Restaurant to learn how it all got started.
Chef Lasse visits Jerk Soul, a Caribbean inspired restaurant located on Cherokee street, Owners Zarah and Telly invite Chef to a backyard picnic.
Chef Lasse visits popular brunch spot Turn, where Chef David Kirkland shares his love of food and music in the Art district.
Chef Lasse gets invited to spend the day a La Chata Mexican Restaurant to learn the backstory and try cactus soup.
Chef Lasse nostalgically searches St. Louis for a connection to his upbringing in his fathers renown pastry shop. Highlights include stops at Vincent Van Doughnuts in Tower Grove, Kaldi Coffee Roasters and making macrons at La Patisserie Choquette in Botanical Heights.
In episode 11 of Food is Love, Chef Lasse spends time getting to know restauranteur Ben Poremba, owner and Chef at Elaia and Olio. Lasse learns about how food has helped bring positive change to a once forgotten slice of the Lou.
Chef Lasse explores the food of Uraguay and Ecuador at the Maplewood restaurant Asador Del Sur.
A recap and look back at moments from the first 12 episodes of Food Is Love season 1.
Chef Lasse Sorensen meets his Italian counterpart Tony Pietoso Owner of Cafe Napoli.
Chef Lasse Sorensen meets several women making a difference in the City of St Louis, including Angela Zeng, Chinese immigrant and creator of the prebiotic drink Karuna.
Chef Lasse explores some of the connections to food and music in St Louis.
Chef Lasse Sorensen explores Malaysian food with transplant Bernie Lee of Akar in Clayton.
Chef Lasse Sorensen visits shops around St Louis to find everything he needs for the perfect picnic in Forest Park.
Chef Lasse travels to Key West in search of the best cheeseburger in paradise and meets St Louis restaurant owner Captain George Hansford of the Trainwreck Saloon.
Chef Lasse Sorensen explores sushi and Japanese culture with St. Louis Chef Heidi Skye Hamamura.
Chef Lasse Sorensen spends time getting to know James Beard award winner Kevin Nashan of Sidney Street Cafe.
Chef Lasse Sorensen spends time with Chef Logan Ely of The Lucky Accomplice in Fox Park, where he learns a new form of discipline that crosses over into the kitchen.
From the field to the table, Chef Lasse Sorensen meets the families who keep the American Steakhouse tradition alive. Featuring Meyer Cattle farms and Citizen Kane's Steakhouse in Kirkwood.
Chef Lasse Sorensen visits Caryn Dugan, founder of The Center for Plant Based Living, to learn about cooking for a plant based diet. Later the duo visits Fridas restaurant to have a Vegan meal. Other highlights include Marshall Family Farms, a certified organic family farm.
After visiting Gourmet Soul on Delmar for elevated Soul Food, Chef Lasse meets Chef Lavinia McCoy and discovers a personal connection to his own restaurant.
A recap of the places, people and food in season two of “Food Is Love”.
Chef Lasse Sorensen begins Season 3 by getting to know acclaimed baker Josh Allen, the heart and soul behind St. Louis bread giant Companion Bakery.
Chef Lasse spends time foraging in the Ozarks with Chef Rob Connoley and learns what it takes to bring a meal to the table at his restaurant, Bulrush.
Lasse spends time with sushi master Nick Bognar of Indo and learns how his Thai heritage has influenced the dishes he serves.
On a mission to try some of the foods that got their start in St. Louis, Lasse solicits the help of food vlogger @BradenSTL, his guide for a tour of some quintessential St. Louis originals.
Where do people in the restaurant industry go to eat on their day off? Chef Lasse gets to know Matt McGuire, the restauranteur behind the iconic Louie on DeMun.
Lasse visits Enterprise Center, home of the St. Louis Blues, to learn how food and hospitality play a key role in representing the city and supporting local restaurants.
Following his sweet tooth and the smell of bacon, Chef Lasse spends time behind the scenes at Crown Candy Kitchen, a St. Louis institution.
After learning that Indian immigrants make up the largest demographic of immigrants in St. Louis, Lasse sets out to explore Indian food and culture with the help of his friend and fellow chef Ashok Nageswaran.
Everyone loves food trucks. What if food trucks could serve a higher purpose? Lasse interviews Soulcial Kitchen's founder and director, Brigadier General (Ret.) John E. Michel, and learns about the groundbreaking Love Thy Neighbor initiative.
Chef Lasse explores the people and food at some of St. Louis most iconic pubs and bars.
Lasse tours some of the places that make Cherokee Street so eclectic and finds connections to his home in Southern Illinois along the way.
In the final regular season episode, Chef Lasse explores the cultural treasures of Forest Park and how food plays a bigger role there than most people realize.
Chef Lasse Sorensen looks back at a season of new friends and inspiring stories of food and love.