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Avec Eric

Master chef Eric Ripert of famed New York restaurant Le Bernardin explores the people, places, cultures and ingredients that influence his signature dishes in his new public television series, AVEC ERIC.

This series provides an insider's view of the professional life and lifestyle of master chef Eric Ripert. The Michelin three-star chef teaches viewers how to achieve elegant simplicity at home and elevate their food experiences. The 10-part series goes behind-the-scenes at Ripert's famed New York restaurant Le Bernardin, one of the most heralded kitchens in the United States, to showcase the inner workings of a high-end seafood restaurant.

Upcoming episodes

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Sat., November 21, 2009
12:00 am
(30 minutes)

The inner-workings of a high-end seafood restaurant are chronicled.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-G

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Sat., November 21, 2009
1:00 pm
(30 minutes)

The inner-workings of a high-end seafood restaurant are chronicled.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-G

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Sat., November 21, 2009
6:00 pm
(30 minutes)

The inner-workings of a high-end seafood restaurant are chronicled.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-G

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Sun., November 22, 2009
12:00 am
(30 minutes)

The inner-workings of a high-end seafood restaurant are chronicled.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-G

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Sun., November 22, 2009
6:00 pm
(30 minutes)

The inner-workings of a high-end seafood restaurant are chronicled.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-G

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Mon., November 23, 2009
12:00 am
(30 minutes)

The inner-workings of a high-end seafood restaurant are chronicled.

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Mon., November 23, 2009
6:00 pm
(30 minutes)

The inner-workings of a high-end seafood restaurant are chronicled.

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Tue., November 24, 2009
12:00 am
(30 minutes)

The inner-workings of a high-end seafood restaurant are chronicled.

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Tue., November 24, 2009
8:30 am
(30 minutes)

Birth of a Dish

A visit to Livorno, Tuscany, features its fish and vegetable markets and a traditional stew called cacciucco. Also: a home-kitchen version of Le Bernardin's codfish Basquaise dish.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-G

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Tue., November 24, 2009
2:30 pm
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Birth of a Dish

A visit to Livorno, Tuscany, features its fish and vegetable markets and a traditional stew called cacciucco. Also: a home-kitchen version of Le Bernardin's codfish Basquaise dish.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-G

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Tue., November 24, 2009
6:00 pm
(30 minutes)

The inner-workings of a high-end seafood restaurant are chronicled.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-G

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Wed., November 25, 2009
12:00 am
(30 minutes)

The inner-workings of a high-end seafood restaurant are chronicled.

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Wed., November 25, 2009
6:00 pm
(30 minutes)

The inner-workings of a high-end seafood restaurant are chronicled.

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Thu., November 26, 2009
12:00 am
(30 minutes)

The inner-workings of a high-end seafood restaurant are chronicled.

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Thu., November 26, 2009
6:00 pm
(30 minutes)

The inner-workings of a high-end seafood restaurant are chronicled.

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Fri., November 27, 2009
12:00 am
(30 minutes)

The inner-workings of a high-end seafood restaurant are chronicled.

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Fri., November 27, 2009
6:00 pm
(30 minutes)

The inner-workings of a high-end seafood restaurant are chronicled.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-G

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Sat., November 28, 2009
12:00 am
(30 minutes)

The inner-workings of a high-end seafood restaurant are chronicled.

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Sat., November 28, 2009
6:00 pm
(30 minutes)

The inner-workings of a high-end seafood restaurant are chronicled.

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Sun., November 29, 2009
12:00 am
(30 minutes)

The inner-workings of a high-end seafood restaurant are chronicled.

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Sun., November 29, 2009
6:00 pm
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The inner-workings of a high-end seafood restaurant are chronicled.

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Mon., November 30, 2009
12:00 am
(30 minutes)

The inner-workings of a high-end seafood restaurant are chronicled.

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Mon., November 30, 2009
6:00 pm
(30 minutes)

The inner-workings of a high-end seafood restaurant are chronicled.

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Tue., December 1, 2009
12:00 am
(30 minutes)

The inner-workings of a high-end seafood restaurant are chronicled.

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Tue., December 1, 2009
8:30 am
(30 minutes)

Traditions

Tradition is explored through Eric's grandmother's capon recipe and Stone Barns Center in New York's Hudson River Valley, which relies on and reinterprets traditional farming practices. Also: recipes for a roasted chicken and salad vinaigrette.

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Tue., December 1, 2009
2:30 pm
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Traditions

Tradition is explored through Eric's grandmother's capon recipe and Stone Barns Center in New York's Hudson River Valley, which relies on and reinterprets traditional farming practices. Also: recipes for a roasted chicken and salad vinaigrette.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-G

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Tue., December 1, 2009
6:00 pm
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The inner-workings of a high-end seafood restaurant are chronicled.

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Wed., December 2, 2009
12:00 am
(30 minutes)

The inner-workings of a high-end seafood restaurant are chronicled.

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Wed., December 2, 2009
6:00 pm
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The inner-workings of a high-end seafood restaurant are chronicled.

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Thu., December 3, 2009
12:00 am
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The inner-workings of a high-end seafood restaurant are chronicled.

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Thu., December 3, 2009
8:30 am
(30 minutes)

Artisanal

A visit to Tuscany highlights the region's culinary artisans. Included: gathering chestnuts for cooking; feeding prize-winning cows; touring outdoor markets and the Il Palagiaccio dairy, where the cheese-making process is explored.

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Thu., December 3, 2009
2:30 pm
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Artisanal

A visit to Tuscany highlights the region's culinary artisans. Included: gathering chestnuts for cooking; feeding prize-winning cows; touring outdoor markets and the Il Palagiaccio dairy, where the cheese-making process is explored.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-G

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Thu., December 3, 2009
6:00 pm
(30 minutes)

The inner-workings of a high-end seafood restaurant are chronicled.

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Previously aired episodes

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Fri., November 20, 2009
6:00 pm
(30 minutes)

The inner-workings of a high-end seafood restaurant are chronicled.

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Fri., November 20, 2009
12:00 am
(30 minutes)

The inner-workings of a high-end seafood restaurant are chronicled.

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Thu., November 19, 2009
6:00 pm
(30 minutes)

The inner-workings of a high-end seafood restaurant are chronicled.

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Thu., November 19, 2009
2:30 pm
(30 minutes)

Farming the Sea

Sea farming is explored, from the preparation of fresh fish at Le Bernardin to a visit to a California shellfish farm that raises oysters and clams. Also: making a whole roasted red snapper with Thai spices and coconut rice.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-G

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Thu., November 19, 2009
8:30 am
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Farming the Sea

Sea farming is explored, from the preparation of fresh fish at Le Bernardin to a visit to a California shellfish farm that raises oysters and clams. Also: making a whole roasted red snapper with Thai spices and coconut rice.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-G

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Thu., November 19, 2009
12:00 am
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The inner-workings of a high-end seafood restaurant are chronicled.

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Wed., November 18, 2009
6:00 pm
(30 minutes)

The inner-workings of a high-end seafood restaurant are chronicled.

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Wed., November 18, 2009
12:00 am
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The inner-workings of a high-end seafood restaurant are chronicled.

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Tue., November 17, 2009
6:00 pm
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The inner-workings of a high-end seafood restaurant are chronicled.

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Tue., November 17, 2009
2:30 pm
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Star Ingredients

The importance of using quality ingredients is explained. Also: a visit with chef-gardener-surfer David Kinch in California inspires a recipe for seared salmon with sautéed pea shoots and ginger-soy vinaigrette.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-G

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Tue., November 17, 2009
8:30 am
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Star Ingredients

The importance of using quality ingredients is explained. Also: a visit with chef-gardener-surfer David Kinch in California inspires a recipe for seared salmon with sautéed pea shoots and ginger-soy vinaigrette.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-G

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Tue., November 17, 2009
12:00 am
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The inner-workings of a high-end seafood restaurant are chronicled.

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Mon., November 16, 2009
6:00 pm
(30 minutes)

The inner-workings of a high-end seafood restaurant are chronicled.

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Mon., November 16, 2009
12:00 am
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The inner-workings of a high-end seafood restaurant are chronicled.

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Sun., November 15, 2009
6:00 pm
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The inner-workings of a high-end seafood restaurant are chronicled.

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Sun., November 15, 2009
12:00 am
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The inner-workings of a high-end seafood restaurant are chronicled.

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Sat., November 14, 2009
6:00 pm
(30 minutes)

The inner-workings of a high-end seafood restaurant are chronicled.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-G

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Sat., November 14, 2009
1:00 pm
(30 minutes)

The inner-workings of a high-end seafood restaurant are chronicled.

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Sat., November 14, 2009
12:00 am
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The inner-workings of a high-end seafood restaurant are chronicled.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-G

Channel guide

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Via antenna26.426.126.226.3
Comcast26, 267220 (DC), 219 (Balt)265266
Cox26, 802726800801
Verizon FIOS26, 471526474472
RCN266133938
DirecTV 26, 26-1  
Dish Network8076