Season 16

2008 · 17 episodes

Episodes

1Polka RestaurantHuell visits Polka Restaurant in Glassell Park to profile owners Andrew and Katherine Dabrowski. He explores the warm neighborhood atmosphere and showcases traditional, authentic Polish cooking methods.
2Galco'sIn this expanded special, Huell returns to Galco's Soda Pop Stop to update a fan-favorite profile from 2000. He explores how the small grocery shop successfully transformed into a landmark international destination for rare glass-bottle sodas.
3CalligraphyHuell drops in on "Letters California Style," an annual regional gathering of lettering artists. He examines the history, continuous evolution, and manual precision of calligraphic fine art forms.
4Pita BreadHuell tours a local Southern California commercial bakery specializing in Middle Eastern flatbreads. He tracks the automated and manual production cycles required to bake high-volume batches of traditional pita bread.
5ToiletsHuell steps inside Acorn Engineering, a family-owned metal manufacturing plant in Southern California. He observes the industrial processes used to fabricate institutional stainless-steel plumbing fixtures and heavy-duty toilets.
6Helen's WallHuell tracks the extensive, seven-year restoration process of California artist Helen Lundeberg's historic 1930s WPA mural, "History of Transportation." The episode details the conservation challenges of taking down, preserving, and re-installing the monumental 240-foot public art structure.
7CoffeeHuell traces the global path of coffee beans by visiting local roasting facilities. He reviews traditional selection techniques, mass-roasting engineering, and the rising popularity of craft regional blends.
8Belly DancingHuell visits the Glendale Civic Auditorium during the annual "RAQS L.A." exposition. He interviews instructors and performers while reviewing the physical training and cultural history behind traditional belly dancing.
9Bug FairHuell tours the 22nd Annual Bug Fair held at the Los Angeles Natural History Museum. He interacts with entomologists and exotic vendors showcasing live arachnids, complex insect exhibits, and butterfly collections.
10Silver Lake ReservoirHuell spends the day exploring the historical significance, civic engineering, and community role of the Silver Lake Reservoir in Los Angeles. The episode profiles the architectural infrastructure of the urban lake and interfaces with neighborhood residents who utilize the surrounding walking trails.
11Unique LandmarksHuell uncovers hidden historical design structures in Southern California by conducting architectural tours of two distinct, long-preserved local engineering spaces.
12SoundwalkHuell takes part in an abstract, immersive outdoor public art audio installation in Long Beach. He reviews how localized soundscapes reshape how citizens interact with urban infrastructure.
13Stan's DonutsHuell opens at Oakley's Barber Shop in Westwood Village before heading down the sidewalk to highlight the classic handmade treats crafted by baker Stan Berman at Stan's Donuts.
14Persian Festival of FireHuell visits El Segundo Beach to witness Chahar Shanbeh Soori. He documents the ancient Persian cultural traditions of beachside musical celebrations and bonfire-jumping ceremonies.
15Animal AcresHuell travels to Acton, California, to tour Animal Acres, an expansive sanctuary dedicated to rescuing abused and neglected farm animals. He highlights the facility's local volunteer network and animal care operations.
16SurvivorsHuell features two historic culinary cornerstones that survived changing trends without dropping their classic methods: The Apple Pan in West L.A. and Clifton's Cafeteria in downtown Los Angeles.
17Subway Terminal UpdateIn an expansive, hour-long season finale, Huell delivers a major update regarding downtown's historic 1925 Subway Terminal Building. He explores its transition from an abandoned subterranean transit hub into modern residential lofts.