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David Rocco’s Dolce Napoli

Released on: 2011
. Duration:22m
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Content Rating:G

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

Episode 1
. Duration 22 minutes

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!

Episode 2
. Duration 22 minutes

David learns the secrets of pizza-making from Gino Sorbillo, whose family has one of Naples' oldest pizzerias.

Episode Title:Napoli Street Food

Episode 3
. Duration 22 minutes

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

Episode 4
. Duration 22 minutes

David meets Michelin Star chef Marianna Vitale in Pozzuoli, the small town where his father was born.

Episode Title:Mozzarella Love

Episode 5
. Duration 22 minutes

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

Episode 6
. Duration 22 minutes

David spends time with the Mattiucci brothers, who are known in Naples for their family-owned fish shop and restaurant.

Episode Title:Procida Time

Episode 7
. Duration 22 minutes

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

Episode 8
. Duration 22 minutes

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

Episode 9
. Duration 22 minutes

David gets the true Capri treatment - a boat tour around the island - finding local culinary hotspots along the way.

Episode Title:Music in Napoli

Episode 10
. Duration 22 minutes

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

Episode 11
. Duration 22 minutes

Amidst music, great food and drink, David represents Canada in Camposano’s traditional Palio del Casale.

Episode Title:Forza Napoli

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Episode 12
. Duration 22 minutes

David spends a Sunday with Napoli soccer supporters, taking in the sights, sounds and food at Stadio San Paolo.

Episode Title:Red Red Wine

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Episode 13
. Duration 22 minutes

David joins a friend’s family celebrations in the town of San Gregorio Armeno, where they make tomato sauce and hunt for truffles.