David Rocco’s Dolce
Canadian author and chef David Rocco shares his passion for food, travel and adventure in destinations around the world. Sampling each country’s cultural riches and hidden gems, he meets fellow foodies while dishing out his own culinary creations.
Canadian author and chef David Rocco shares his passion for food, travel and adventure in destinations around the world. Sampling each country’s cultural riches and hidden gems, he meets fellow foodies while dishing out his own culinary creations.
David travels to the island of Ischia for the spring equinox, joining locals as they cook, eat and celebrate for the...
David learns the secrets of pizza-making from Gino Sorbillo, whose family has one of Naples' oldest pizzerias.
Egidio, a local food blogger, shows David the ins and outs of Napoli street food, from delicious panini to not-so-tasty...
David meets Michelin Star chef Marianna Vitale in Pozzuoli, the small town where his father was born.
David visits the town of Caserta, just outside Naples - home to some of the best buffalo mozzarella in the world.
David spends time with the Mattiucci brothers, who are known in Naples for their family-owned fish shop and restaurant.
David travels to the island of Procida, where he takes a donkey ride and dives for sea urchins for his afternoon lunch.
David explores Naples' coffee culture and experiments with espresso in the kitchen, making coffee gnocchi and, of course...
David gets the true Capri treatment - a boat tour around the island - finding local culinary hotspots along the way.
David meets one of Italy's top folk singers, Pietra Montecorvino. They cook some traditional dishes while her musician...
Amidst music, great food and drink, David represents Canada in Camposano’s traditional Palio del Casale.
David spends a Sunday with Napoli soccer supporters, taking in the sights, sounds and food at Stadio San Paolo.
David takes in the famed Palio di Siena, a centuries-old festival that combines neighbourhood rivalries, pageants and of...
David spends time at agriturismo La Selva just outside of Siena, where he helps cook an Italian-inspired 4th of July...
David meets up with top gelato maker Vetulio Bondi in Florence. Together, they explore the combination of sweet and...
David explores Florence’s small but vibrant Indian community. And, of course, he shares some of his Indo-Italian recipes...
David heads to the picturesque medieval town of Pitigliano to meet (and eat!) with the locals and take in the area’s...
David meets an entrepreneur who’s putting the party in Parmigiano-Reggiano. Together they make delicious food with this...
David visits his sister who runs a North American-style kids’ summer camp with a special focus on food.
David visits his friend Dario Cecchini, arguably one of the most famous butchers in the world. It’s part reunion, part...
David visits the seaside Tuscan town of Orbetello, where he spends a morning on the boats with local fishermen, then...
David visits an agriturismo that specializes in sheep’s milk cheese, then heads to the nearby seaside town of Porto...
Simone Farcassi, whose award-winning prosciutto is garnering worldwide attention, shows David all the great culinary...
David meets with a fourth-generation producer of Aceto Balsamico di Modena - and David can’t wait to use it in his...
David learns the ins and outs of producing what is arguably the world’s most important grain.
David finds a tranquil vineyard outside busy Mumbai that produces fine Italian wine. The discovery inspires an Italian...
David explores Mumbai's vast food scene, from small traditional cafes to hip new restaurants.
David learns that the spirit of community in India transcends religion when he helps prepare a Holi feast at Delhi's...
On a culinary journey through Rajasthan, David discovers a cuisine defined by the region’s arid climate and its...
David is in Rajasthan exploring the land of the kings, and who would be a better guide than the direct descendant of a...
David and some newfound Italian friends bring the dolce vita to Mumbai, enjoying a traditional Sunday pranzo with...
David is challenged to an Indo-Italian cook-off by ITC Maratha’s executive chef Rajdeep Kapoor.
David takes a trip to the remote village of Mundota to visit his friends, Vikram and Alka, who teach him about the...
When David discovers a dairy farm that makes Italian cheeses in India, he takes it upon himself to investigate.
The head chef at Bukhara, one of India’s most famous restaurants, teaches David the principles of developing his own...
David’s comedian friends Mohan and Vidyu take him on a culinary tour of Chennai’s Tamil Nadu vegetarian culture.
David gets an insider’s tour of Delhi’s trendy Hauz Khas Village, known for its designer boutiques and small cafes.
Feeling homesick, David spends the day indulging in Italian foods and customs with ITC Grand Chola’s executive chef...
David takes part in Goa’s Carnival festivities, where he rides a float and celebrates the holiday Venetian-style.
David is on a mission to discover Goa’s unique blend of Portuguese and Indian cultures one dish at a time, including the...
David heads out on a crab-fishing expedition with some local fisherman and explores Goa’s famous beach shack culture.
David heads deep into the rainforest of Goa to visit the Savoi Plantation, where organic fruits and spices are grown.
David goes digging for clams, takes a tour aboard a floating restaurant and cooks for guests at a local hotel.
David goes on a hunt for beef in the historic region of Fort Kochi, one of the only places in India where you can eat it...
In a true cultural exchange, fishermen teach David how to work the nets along the coast of Kochi, and David cooks their...
David explores Kolkata, a city so rich with culture and food tradition it’s hard to know where to start.
David goes on a quest to sample Kolkata’s best street eats, including the famous Kati roll.
David spends the day with a family that produces and sells their own Chinese sauce, eating their delicious momos and...
David experiences meal preparation at the Golden Temple, then takes a food tour to sample local Punjabi delicacies.
David explores the different facets of Punjabi culture in Amritsar - a city known for the warmth of its people and its...