David Rocco's Dolce Vita

Season 1

When you’re in a city like Florence, you can’t help but surrender your senses to it’s rich culinary and architectural wonders. Known as the birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence has the ability to inspire, especially when it comes to food.

Enter David Rocco, a Canadian-born Italian whose passion for Italian cuisine takes him on exciting adventures in and around the city. With Florence as his playground, Rocco immerses himself into the Italian lifestyle, cooking for family and friends while taking time to truly experience ‘la dolce vita’ – a sweet life indeed.

Where to Watch David Rocco's Dolce Vita • Season 1

13 Episodes

  • The Houseguest
    E1
    The HouseguestDavid gives a visiting friend a tour of Florence. Dishes include a chianti beef stew; and a tuna-and-bean salad.
  • Great Expectations
    E2
    Great ExpectationsA menu planned for a baby shower includes chocolate eggplant, ricotta and grana padana gnocchi, grana padana ice cream and coriander spumanti with lime.
  • I Like the Nightlife
    E3
    I Like the NightlifeBeef tenderloins with balsamic vinegar; lentils with prosciutto; and spaghetti with garlic and oil.
  • The Blind Date
    E4
    The Blind DateBeef carpaccio with pomegranate, panna cotta al mango, and beet risotto with truffle oil are prepared for a couple on a blind date in Florence, Italy.
  • Sunday Soccer
    E5
    Sunday SoccerFeatured recipes: braciole with gravy; caramelized fennel with grana padana; patate al forno; zabaione con crema.
  • Off to the Beach
    E6
    Off to the BeachDavid prepares antipasti and takes a dip in the Mediterranean with his friends.
  • Run Rocco Run
    E7
    Run Rocco RunHost David Rocco prepares high-carb recipes to get ready for the Rome marathon.
  • Work Hard, Play Harder
    E8
    Work Hard, Play HarderHost David Rocco and his buddies play hooky and head to a spa in a town outside Florence, Italy. Rocco creates an Italian feast that the gang enjoys after an afternoon of relaxation.
  • Eddy Hits Town
    E9
    Eddy Hits TownDavid tours Florence with his friend Eddy.
  • Weekend in Chianti
    E10
    Weekend in ChiantiDavid visits Chianti, Italy, and creates a meal in an open-air kitchen using local ingredients.
  • Rocco Likes the Sauce
    E11
    Rocco Likes the SauceHost David Rocco examines different Italian sauces and their complementary starches. Featured sauces: Bolognese; Napolitano with Porcini Mushrooms.
  • Cooking by Design
    E12
    Cooking by DesignDavid helps a friend set up a cooking school at her estate in Tuscany and creates recipes for each of the villas on the property, inspired by the characteristics of the buildings.
  • The Party
    E13
    The PartyHost David Rocco celebrates the changing of seasons at Sesame, a chic new restaurant in Florence, Italy.

 

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