Thanks to Italy’s diverse and historic food culture, nearly every show about travel and food makes a stop in some part of the country. One highly popular and acclaimed show that is airing right now is Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy. Nominated for two Emmys, the series follows Italian-American actor Stanley Tucci as he travels all across Italy, exploring the culture, food, and history of each region. Tucci stops in family kitchens, local hangouts, and Michelin-starred restaurants to get the full picture of Italian cuisine.
Season 1 of this show covered Naples, the Amalfi Coast, Bologna, Milan, Tuscany, Sicily, and Rome. Season 2, which premiered on May 1, has already covered Venice, Piedmont, and Spoleto’s region of Umbria. From unique buckwheat noodles in northern Italy to San Marzano tomatoes from the volcanic soil beneath Mount Vesuvius, Searching for Italy is a foodie’s dream show, combining mouth-watering dishes with a deep exploration of the history and culture that makes Italian food so unique.
Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy airs on CNN every Sunday, and is also available on Hulu, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.