After a brief look at bygone Paterson restaurants (Alexander Hamilton Hotel Restaurant, Bonfire, L’Ombella, Meyer Brothers Restaurant, Scordato’s), the film visits many current ethnic restaurants in the city.
Included are Armenian, Colombian, Dominican, Italian, Jamaican, Lebanese, Mexican, Palestinian, Peruvian, and Turkish establishments. City officials and a professional chef explain what visitors can expect. Animated maps and street scenes guide viewers to various parts of Paterson.