David Rocco's Dolce Napoli
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21:09What makes a great pizza, or pizza margherita? Is it the rich, sweet flavour of the San Marzano tomato sauce, the right amount of creamy buffalo mozzarella, the fresh hit of basil or the perfect balance of all three?
21:08The volcanic island of Ischia, in the gulf of Naples, is a popular tourist destination known for it's hot springs and amazing food. David joins the locals for the celebration of the Spring Equinox, where for the entire long weekend, people cook, eat and celebrate.
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David meets his buddy Gianluca, who invites him to his families hometown of San Gregorio Armeno, a small town 90 minutes outside Naples. 21:09 Expired
In Naples, soccer isn't just a sport, it's a religion, and their fans are world renowned for their dedication, enthusiasm and creativity. 21:09 Expired
The Palio del Casale, or Donkey Race, brings thousands of spectators and partiers to the town of Camposano. It's a weekend long party based around old Italian tradition and light competition between neighboring towns, regions, and even countries. 21:09 Expired
Naples is a city thriving with culture - and not just food culture. Music is all around the city, so it's no surprise that David meets one of Itay's top folk singers, Pietra Montecorvino. 21:09 Expired
The island of Capri is known for its natural beauty, gorgeous hotels and luxury shopping. David visits his friends at the hotel San Felice and gets the true Capri treatment - a boat tour around the island - all the while finding local culinary hotspots along the way. 21:09 Expired
In Naples, coffee is a world onto itself, both culturally and socially. Dark, bittersweet shots of espresso drunk quickly and with purpose is part the Neapolitan's daily routine. 21:09 Expired
David travels just off the coast of Naples to the island of Procida, a place untouched by time, where he takes a walking tour from a local named Mr. Time. On the Island David does exactly what the locals do: takes a donkey ride to port and dives for sea urchins for his afternoon lunch. 21:09 Expired
David spends time with the Mattiucci Brothers who are known in Naples for their independent fishing operation. From trolling the gulf of Naples for the freshest catch to serving up their famous crudo from the Mattiucci fish shop in Napoli's trendiest neighbourhood. 21:09 Expired
The town of Casserta, just outside Naples, is home to some of the best Buffalo Mozzarella in the world. David takes a tour of the dairy with Rosanna, whose passion for the soft, creamy cheese borders on the obsessive. 21:09 Expired
Did you know it was possible to cook with the steam from a volcano? David returns to his roots and visits Pozzuoli, a small town just outside Naples where his father was born. 21:09 Expired
Napoli is a vibrant city packed with markets, restaurants and street vendors. Which means, that Napoli has a street food scene that can't be beat!