Locals Welcome is a celebration of the immigrant kitchens and hidden food spots where culture, community, and flavor collide. Hosted by acclaimed food writer Suresh Doss, the series takes viewers into strip malls, family-run eateries, and bustling neighborhoods to uncover dishes that carry history, identity, and belonging.
From Iranian feasts to Haitian street food to the inventive blending of Chinese flavors with fresh coastal bounty, each episode highlights how traditions adapt and thrive in new settings. Along the way, Suresh meets remarkable chefs, restaurateurs, and cultural ambassadors who reveal the personal stories behind their food. Special guests include chef and actor Matty Matheson, Great Canadian Baking Show host Ann Pornel, and acclaimed chef David Schwartz.
Shot with cinematic flair yet rooted in warmth and authenticity, Locals Welcome is as much about people as it is about food. Guided by Suresh’s expertise and perspective as an immigrant and longtime chronicler of diverse food scenes, the series uncovers how meals, shared in the most unassuming places, can preserve heritage, spark creativity, and bring communities together.