This Week: Dig into yesterday's episodes of Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy exploring northern Italy and Nomad with Carlton McCoy visiting South Korea. WATCH: This dip is a garlic-lovers dream Here's what Stanley Tucci ate and raved about in Piedmont, Italy Last night's episode of Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy took Tucci to Piedmont, home of Italy's slow food movement and some of its rarest truffles. You can watch it right now on CNNgo.
French influence and a history of industrialization have left an impact on the food in the northern region, leading to some truly unique and innovative meals for Tucci to enjoy. Take a look at what he had: Bicerin - The signature drink of Turin, Piedmont's capital, has been packing a powerful punch since the 1760s. Bicerin consists of three layers — coffee, chocolate and cream — each at a different temperature and beautifully suspended in one cup.
Here's a tip: Don't stir, but sip this caffeinated masterpiece. Finanziera - Finanziera is an ancient Piedmontese stew made from the cheaper parts of animals. It contains the veal brain, kidneys, testicles and the middle of the spine.
Chef Matteo Baronetto, head chef of the Michelin starred Del Cambio, makes two versions: the traditional one and his unique take. Innovative risotto - Tucci heard the best restaurant for risotto was hiding at Ristorante Christian e Manuel. The risotto is served in modern and original ways, which has earned the brothers a Michelin star.
Their signature dish is a risotto made with coffee, beer reduction and Grana Padano cheese. "It's a revelation," Tucci said as he tried a bite. Italian fondue - Nestled in the Alps, Valle D'Aosta's cuisine is influenced by nearby France and Switzerland. At Alpage Restaurant, Tucci tried a dish that its neighbors are famous for, fondue.
The Italian version is called Fonduta and it's made from fontina cheese. The cheese is so lush that it doesn't need the white wine that's usually added in France and Switzerland. You can take a look at more of the dishes Tucci sampled last night here.
Don't miss this week's episode where Tucci travels to Umbria, central Italy. It's “the green heart of Italy. Not a jealous heart, but a fertile one,” Tucci said during his visit. Tune in this Sunday at 9 p.m. ET.
Learn more about Piedmont, the area spearheading a slow food revolution You can never have too much Stanley Tucci. Take a look at some of our additional coverage of his time in Piedmont:
WATCH: Korean American rapper Jay Park talks to Carlton McCoy about growing up across multiple cultures Take on South Korea with Carlton McCoy Carlton McCoy found food, friends and the Korean concept of jeong on his trip to South Korea in Nomad with Carlton McCoy last night. McCoy's friend and of the first Korean master sommeliers, Kyungmoon Kim, showed McCoy around the country's cities and villages. You can check it out now on CNNgo.
Take a look at some of the spots where McCoy experienced authentic Korea: Gwangjang Market - Located in the center of Seoul, Gwangjang Market is one of the oldest traditional markets in Korea and includes a selection of clothing, textiles and some of the best street food the city has to offer. McCoy samples some sundae, or blood sausage. Nongam Jongtaek - Located in Andong, South Korea, this hotel is the converted estate of the Lee family, whose ancestors have been on the land for over 600 years. Visitors are treated to homemade liquors and meals prepared by the Lee family during their stay. McCoy described that visiting the unchanged setting and architecture was like stepping into a time machine. JookJangYeon -This artisanal farm run by wine importer Michael Jung is located in the remote village of Jukjang-myeon. It specializes in making Korean jangs, or thick sauces, such as doenjang, ganjang and gochujang in large earthenware pots called jangdok. You can continue your tour of South Korea here.
Nomad with Carlton McCoy continues this Sunday at 10 p.m. ET when McCoy headed to his hometown of Washington, D.C.
Continue on Carlton's journey Take a deeper dive into McCoy's experience in South Korea by checking out our additional coverage below:
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