David Rocco’s Dolce Napoli
David Rocco embarks on a culinary adventure in Naples, the birthplace of pizza and espresso. Along with uncovering the city’s hidden gems, he explores the islands of Capri, Ischia, Procida and the beautiful Sorrento peninsula.
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Episode Title:Easter in Ischia
David travels to the island of Ischia for the spring equinox, joining locals as they cook, eat and celebrate for the entire long weekend.
Episode Title:O Pizza Mia!
David learns the secrets of pizza-making from Gino Sorbillo, whose family has one of Naples' oldest pizzerias.
Episode Title:Napoli Street Food
Egidio, a local food blogger, shows David the ins and outs of Napoli street food, from delicious panini to not-so-tasty pigs’ feet.
Episode Title:Town of Pozzuoli
David meets Michelin Star chef Marianna Vitale in Pozzuoli, the small town where his father was born.
Episode Title:Mozzarella Love
David visits the town of Caserta, just outside Naples - home to some of the best buffalo mozzarella in the world.
Episode Title:By the Seaside
David spends time with the Mattiucci brothers, who are known in Naples for their family-owned fish shop and restaurant.
Episode Title:Procida Time
David travels to the island of Procida, where he takes a donkey ride and dives for sea urchins for his afternoon lunch.
Episode Title:Espresso Espresso
David explores Naples' coffee culture and experiments with espresso in the kitchen, making coffee gnocchi and, of course, a coffee dessert.
Episode Title:The Capri Way
David gets the true Capri treatment - a boat tour around the island - finding local culinary hotspots along the way.
Episode Title:Music in Napoli
David meets one of Italy's top folk singers, Pietra Montecorvino. They cook some traditional dishes while her musician friends jam around them.
Episode Title:The Donkey Race
Amidst music, great food and drink, David represents Canada in Camposano’s traditional Palio del Casale.
Episode Title:Forza Napoli
David spends a Sunday with Napoli soccer supporters, taking in the sights, sounds and food at Stadio San Paolo.
Episode Title:Red Red Wine
David joins a friend’s family celebrations in the town of San Gregorio Armeno, where they make tomato sauce and hunt for truffles.