When Rocco and his soccer pals get their butts kicked at a pick up soccer game they agree that they've got to get back into shape. Rocco feeds them one last comfort food meal before taking them through a day of physical activity and light, but tasty dishes. Will their resolve stay steady or will it crumble in the face of a new toy and a tasty aperitivo time food spread?

Rocco spends the day putting together an insider's food guide to Florence. Along with his photographer friend Chris, Rocco shows us the ins and outs of buying fruits and vegetables at one of the city's fabulous open air markets; he explains everything you've ever needed to know about ordering a coffee in Italy. He shows us a recipe from one of Florence's hot restaurants, and finally, he takes time out to enjoy a pre dinner aperitivo and of course, an after dinner digestive. This is la dolce vita.

When spring comes to Tuscany, Rocco, Nina and their friends celebrate by heading out to the country to soak in a natural spa alla ancient Romans. On the way back to town, Rocco comes—um—face to udder, with the process of making sheep’s milk cheese from sheep to the finished product, at one of Tuscany's small specialty diaries. Along the way Rocco makes spring inspired meals and ends the day at a Florence street festival that dates back to the Middle Ages.

It's one of Florence's hottest bars with a reputation for its sophisticated aperitivo menu and signature cocktails. So what happens when the owner/manager has an emergency and asks the Roccos to step into the kitchen and behind the bar to run the place for a night?

David Rocco and his friends throw a monthly potluck dinner party. This month the theme is chocolate, an ingredient that has a surprisingly significant historical tie to Tuscany. Rocco uses chocolate to make some savory main dishes for the gathering, but it's not all work for our intrepid foodie. Rocco treats Nina to a chocolate and wine tasting at a favuorite bar, and a chocolate massage in a local spa.

Palermo, Sicily is famous for its three massive outdoor markets where the food ranges from the freshest fish, meat and produce available to some–um, shall we say unique–specialties that perhaps only a local could love. Rocco takes it all in. Along with his friend Giacco, an internationally renowned musician, and his band, Rocco fires up the grill and helps throw a name day party right in the market piazza.

Rocco and Nina take a scenic drive to the Medieval Sicilian town of Erice, to visit a man considered the epitome of Sicilian Hospitality: hotelier/chef Carmelo Tilotta. True to his reputation, Carmelo has booked every second of the day. Rocco learns how to make Sicilian cannoli. They wind up the day at a noisy backyard festa—a BBQ—Sicilian style, where everything homemade and where friends become family.

While in Sicily, Rocco visits Salvatore, who runs his family's business harvesting natural sea salt. The visit kick starts an adventure that takes him to the fishing port of Sciacca, a visit with Baldo, his family and a trip to a frenzied market where fisherman pull their boats in, auction their catch off and head back out to sea to do it all over again. Along the way Rocco cooks with local ingredients and teaches us how to make world class lemon granita.

The Roccos take a relaxing weekend visiting the Sicilian beach resort of San Vito Lo Capo. They explore the beautiful beaches by boat. Rocco makes some of his favourite beach food and is taught how to make a surprise Sicilian specialty—couscous—from scratch by an internationally renowned expert.

Rocco and Nina are in Sicily visiting friends who run Fontanasalsa, an agriturismo in Sicily that grows, produces and exports olive oil. The Roccos are treated to a private olive oil tasting. They explore the countryside on horseback, take part in a traditional garlic harvest and Rocco makes authentic Sicilian dishes using fresh ingredients at hand.

The Roccos travel to Sicily to visit the Planetas—a Sicilian noble family of winemakers. A tour of exotic vineyards, some family recipes, and wine tasting on a yacht, these are some of the ingredients of a full day that ends with a feast and a bonfire on a secluded Sicilian beach.

It's St. Andrea's Day, as Rocco and Nina return to Ravello to visit their good friends Professore and Eddie. They discover that Professore now owns La Rondinaia, the former home of famous writer Gore Vidal. It's a beautiful property built into a cliff with incredible views of the Mediterranean. Rocco helps Prof and Eddie throw a party on the terrace and makes dishes using the famous Amalfi lemons. The Roccos end the day at a traditional St. Andrea's procession in Amalfi.

Since Roman times people have been coming to the Italian town of Ischia to bathe in its thermal waters, said to have healing properties. Ischia is also famous for its incredible natural beauty, its beaches and great food. Rocco and Nina explore it all—visiting old friends at their beachside restaurant, and a top chef, who has landed a gig at the luxurious Manzi Hotel and Spa. While Nina gets pampered, Rocco and the chef go to new heights to get fresh ingredients.