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Whether they were born in Brazil, Argentina, Japan, South Africa, or Cameroon, they all learned how to cook in France. Meet these young and creative chefs who drew their know-how from their unique gastronomic cultures.

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Alessandra Montagne - Brazil
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/8/2018
Alessandra Montagne runs a French restaurant with a real Brazilian flavor. She fills her kitchen with the smells and tastes of her childhood.
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Jan Hendrik - South Africa
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/8/2018
Focusing on South African ingredients, Jan crafts beautiful, one-of-a-kind dishes. For Jan, it’s important to be close to the earth.
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Taku Sekine - Japan
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/27/2019
Meet Taku Sekine, a chef from Japan, passionate about world cuisines, who draws inspiration in particular from the world of Alain Ducasse. He discusses his sources of inspiration and his favorite techniques.
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Mauro Colagreco - Argentina
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/27/2019
Mauro Colagreco has crossed many borders to find his new home. His patience and appreciation for food and culture are exemplified by his dishes.
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Connie Zagora - Sweden and Poland
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/3/2019
Connie's cooking brings forth a feeling of well-being. From crawfish parties to breakfast, she brings a taste of Sweden and Poland to France.
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Alan Geeam - Lebanon
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/3/2019
Alan Geaam grew up having the French dream. To be a great chef, Alan uses his Lebanese roots and the mindset that there is always room to improve.
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Juan Arbelaez - Columbia
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/10/2019
Having six restaurants, Juan Arbelaez considers himself a chef and restaurateur. Every day’s a chance to create an unforgettable memory for a client.
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Giovanni Passerini - Italy
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2/17/2019
There’s no denying Giovanni’s Italian roots in his tomato, garlic, shellfish, and parsley. Running a kitchen doesn’t come without trials though.
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