Tarpon and snook are two of Florida's most iconic game fish. Both species rely on mangrove creeks and ponds when they are juveniles. With half of the state's mangroves lost to development, scientists employ creative solutions to restore and reconnect some of these important habitats to secure the future of the fisheries.
This series presents interviews between David Rubenstein and some of the nation's most renowned scholars and public figures, including Ron Chernow, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Walter Isaacson, Annette Gordon-Reed, and others. In these in-depth conversations, Rubenstein illuminates the work of these influential historians and thinkers as well as the subjects of their scholarship.
Location: Nashville, TN Restaurant: Butcher & Bee. Will Guidara is the founder of Unreasonable Hospitality and author of the New York Times best-selling book of the same name. Will, along with chef Daniel Humm, led a team at Eleven Madison Park in New York City to be the #1 restaurant in the world. From a cozy table at Butcher & Bee in Nashville, Tennessee, Will shares what it really took to create the # 1 restaurant in the world from both a food and hospitality perspective. He reveals secrets for surprising and delighting customers in unforgettable ways, and shows how we can all use a dash of unreasonable hospitality in our daily lives to "create magic in a world that needs more of it."
Sara explores Bordeaux through its iconic wines, decadent desserts, and classic cuisine. After a hands-on wine blending experience, she prepares Steak in Bordelaise Sauce and Duck Fat Fried Potatoes, then creates a weeknight twist with Grilled Caesar Salad Steak.
Dr. Carl Brasseaux and Mary Anne Pecot de Boisblanc tell the tragic tale of Louisiana's Acadians or "Cajuns." Following intense hardship, expulsion from Nova Scotia, murder, and exploitation, the Acadians were welcomed to Louisiana's shores. Chef Folse joins Buddy Bailey and Lucien "Troop" Perkins at the annual Boucherie as they create andouille sausage, a Cajun delicacy. The Larry Miller band performs Cajun favorites.
Tom teaches Zack how to turn a flower vase on the lathe. Jenn explains how to start seeds indoors for spring. Mark breaks down common mortar cracks in fireplace hearths and surrounds. Ross upgrades a garage door opener by adding a Wi-Fi hub.