Food Unknown
A spin off to Road Less Travelled, our host Jonathan Legg explores the worlds most under appreciated cuisines, to find out if they are about to explode, or indeed best forgotten. He meets locals, explores local traditions and provides historical context.
A spin off to Road Less Travelled, our host Jonathan Legg explores the worlds most under appreciated cuisines, to find out if they are about to explode, or indeed best forgotten. He meets locals, explores local traditions and provides historical context.
synopsis
A spin off to Road Less Travelled, 'Food Unknown' follows traveller and adventurer Jonathan Legg as he journeys across the globe to uncover the world’s most underappreciated cuisines. Diving beyond the familiar, the series asks whether these overlooked food cultures are on the brink of global recognition or best left undiscovered. Jonathan meets local communities, shares meals with producers and cooks, and explores culinary traditions rooted in history and place. Combining immersive travel, cultural insight and bold food exploration, 'Food Unknown' celebrates authenticity while challenging assumptions about what defines great cuisine.
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