Back in 2023, Action Bronson made his way through the burroughs of New York City to experience the melting pot of flavors the city has to offer. From the artisanal pizzas of Bushwick, Brooklyn, to the traditional Italian delicacies of Little Italy, Manhattan, and the vibrant Vietnamese bánh mì of a Queens bodega, NYC's rich culinary landscape is unmatched. Experience the warmth of Di Palo's Fine Foods, the modern dining of The Four Horsemen in Williamsburg, and the classic comfort of the Neptune Diner in Astoria. Enjoy!

A commercial advertises Harvey Epstein’s (John Mulaney) campaign for his city council election run.

Paul Campbell has been a sanitation truck driver for 18 years. His most recent route has him lugging 300-pound bins filled with watermelon rinds, coconut shells and other compost onto a truck in the dead of the night. He sees a part of New York that few ever get the chance to glimpse: its vast food waste.

While the city sleeps, Mr. Campbell drives around picking up compost from restaurants and markets. As the sun rises, he deposits his haul at a warehouse, to be eventually turned into electricity, generated from biogas, for New York and New Jersey.

“On the Job With Priya Krishna” is a series about labor and the people who shape what we eat and how we eat, and whose jobs often go unseen.