Nashville is known for its country music, rock 'n' roll legends and Southern barbecue, but it also has one of fastest-growing immigrant populations in the country.
Eden's mission is to meet the people who have brought their culture to America through food and to learn to make some of their signature dishes.
First stop: Thailand
Eden kicks off her tour by stopping at one of Nashville's first ethnic restaurants, International Market, which opened in 1975.
Epic Salad
The owner, Patti, shows Eden how to make her off-menu Patty House Salad, a dazzling display of more than 20 items eaten in monumental mouthfuls. After the meal (and a bit of exercise), it's time for ...
Snack Time in Somalia
Just past 3 o'clock Eden heads to Africa Foods to meet Sadiya, Nashville's first female Somali restaurant owner and chef.
Somalian Stories
Eden sits down with Sadiya and her friend Moon, who both fled Somalia's civil war by way of Kenyan refugee camp.
Chicken Suqaar
They share a huge plate of Somali comfort food eaten with rice and spaghetti and topped with a banana.
