Synopsis

He was discovering the heart of tradition, spiced with something new. In Chesterfield, Missouri, a Mexican restaurant offered a playful twist on classic pork chile verde. In Boston, a family-run lobster shack gained attention with inventive dishes like cod cakes and lobster mac and cheese. And in Syracuse, New York, a genuine Irish pub presented a spirited take on familiar favorites: Reuben fritters and Irish meatloaf.