The volcanic island of Ischia, in the gulf of Naples, is a popular tourist destination known for its hot springs and food; David joins the locals for the celebration of the Spring Equinox, where people cook, eat and celebrate.
David spends time with a family who owns one of Italy's oldest pizzerias in the hopes of uncovering the secret to making the best pizza.
Napoli is a vibrant city packed with markets, restaurants and street vendors; Egidio, a local food blogger, shows David the ins and outs of food that can be eaten anywhere.
David visits Pozzuoli, a small town outside Naples where his father was born. There he meets Marianna Vitale, a Michelin Star chef who takes him on a cultural food tour including a visit to the Solfatara Volcano where they cook seafood to perfection.
The town of Casserta, is home to some of the best buffalo mozzarella in the world, David tours the dairy with Rosanna and after cooking up some gourmet cheese dishes, he heads back to Naples to try mozzarella sushi.
David spends time with the Mattiucci Brothers who are known in Naples for their independent fishing operation. They troll the gulf of Naples for the freshest catch and then serve up their famous crudo from the Mattiucci fish shop.
David travels to the island of Procida, where he takes a donkey ride to port and dives for sea urchins for his afternoon lunch.
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. David explores the Naples coffee culture and experiments with espresso.
The island of Capri is known for its natural beauty, gorgeous hotels and luxury shopping. It's been a popular holiday spot for glamorous jet-setters and tourists alike for years. David visits his friends at the hotel San Felice.
Music is all around the city, so it's no surprise that David meets one of Italy's top folk singers Pietra Montecorvino. Pietra invites David into her world where they cook some dishes.
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 neighbouring towns, regions, and even countries.
In Naples, soccer isn't just a sport, it's a religion and their fans are world renowned for their dedication, enthusiasm and creativity. David spends a Sunday with S.S. C. Napoli supporters, taking in the sights, sounds and foods at Studio San Paolo.
David meets his buddy Gianluca, who invites him to his families hometown of San Gregorio Armeno, a small town 90 minutes outside Naples. For five days straight, David, Gianluca and his family eat drink and celebrate family tradition, making sauce.