6.041 minSeason 2 • Episode 8
LatestIn this episode, Stanley Tucci visits one of the most famous and frequented regions of Italy – the Italian Riviera – which is famous for the glitz and glamour of Portofino and stunning picture-perfect fishing villages of the Cinque Terre. Liguria is a thin strip of mountainous land, sandwiched between the Alps and Apennines, and lined with rugged scenery and stunning coastal views. The capital of Genoa, once a wealthy merchant empire, offers a richness of cuisine fit for a prince from personalized stamped pasta to its most internationally acclaimed export, Genoese pesto. Tucci will discover how Ligurians have learned to adapt to life in this difficult landscape and how they have found ingenious solutions to survive frugally yet thrive.
Stanley Tucci travels across Italy to discover the secrets and delights of the country’s regional cuisines.
Acting
Tucci's unfiltered joy eating a single piece of cheese is Oscar-worthy.
Cinematography
Every shot looks like your Pinterest board threw up on screen.
Writing
Tucci's cheeky narration makes food history actually entertaining.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Tucci filmed much of Season 2 during COVID lockdowns, explaining the smaller crews and more intimate family meals.
The show sparked a global 'Negroni Sbagliato' moment when Tucci's casual cocktail recipe went viral on TikTok.
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