Keith takes a journey through Cinque Terre, where fishing villages nestle in the seaside cliffs on the Ligurian coast. He talks about how the Ligurians fought for their land against invaders from the sea and the Romans. Keith visits a chocolate museum, which has been around since 1881 and cooks up a classic dish on Lake Maggiare.
Floyd's mission is to discover the varied tastes and the rich regional diversity of Italian cuisine. The eccentric chef abandons all accepted conventions as he forays into the best restaurants and the most luscious vineyards. Amidst the classic scenery Floyd prepares exquisite dishes including squid ink tagliatelle and Tuscan wild boar.