The Omnivore "was created and narrated by Ren é Redzepi, a respected chef and co owner of the world-renowned restaurant Noma. It immerses the audience in the world of food, exploring the profound beauty and intricate complexity of human experience through the lens of connecting key ingredients for all of us. Each episode of "Omnivores" celebrates the cultivation, transformation, and consumption of eight of the world's most important ingredients, including bananas, peppers, coffee, corn, pork, rice, salt, and tuna, revealing how they have become the cornerstone of global cultural heritage. Redzepi and Emmy Award winning executive producer Matt Goulding (Anthony Bourdain: Explore Parts Unknown) lead the audience on a global odyssey, revealing the complex stories behind the components that shape society, culture, beliefs, and human historical processes. This series takes viewers to destinations around the world, including Denmark, Serbia, Thailand, Spain, Japan, Djibouti, Peru, South Korea, France, Colombia, India, Bali, Rwanda, and Mexico, as well as various parts of the United States. In each episode, Redzepi and contributors from various series delve into culinary traditions, showcasing local efforts to respect, protect, and preserve the planet.
