David Rocco's Dolce Italia
Genova the Gritty Port Town
S1 • E7 Apr 19, 2020 29m
Throughout history, Genova, home to Christopher Columbus, has always been known as a gritty port town, playing host to mariners with an open, edgy and transient lifestyle. Today it's known as the Amsterdam of Italy, where anything goes. David meets a group of singers who have created a chorus to unite all the people of the neighbourhood - including those whose professions may raise an eyebrow within the community - to sing, eat and celebrate diversity. David also gets a tour of the cities great street food and learns the secret to making one of the worlds' favourite pasta sauces - Pesto.
