In her Emmy-nominated series Taste the Nation, PADMA LAKSHMI takes us on

a magical journey across America, introducing us to the rich and diverse food

cultures of various immigrant groups and finding people who have deeply influenced

the way we all eat. The food expert, author, television host, and executive

producer of Top Chef for 19 seasons, she proves to be an enticing guide through this

big, multiethnic country. In conversation with Taste the Nation showrunner RACHEL

TUNG, Lakshmi will talk about what it took to make the show and divulge some of the

funny, surprising moments that happened behind the scenes—and share with us a

few of the mouthwatering things she ate along the way.