In Episode Two of Tucci in Italy, Stanley Tucci heads north to Lombardy. It’s a region that represents finance, manufacturing, and Milanese fashion, but Tucci is looking at what’s coming out of the kitchens. He visits Milan, Bergamo, Brescia, and the striking plains of the Pianura Padana, meeting the people helping to maintain Italy’s obsession with food, flavor and community.

Some are reviving fading traditions, while others are safeguarding centuries of history. Tucci begins high above Milan’s streets, standing on the balcony of the Bosco Verticale. These sleek, glassy towers are covered in trees and plants, offering a spectacular view of the city’s skyline. It’s here that Tucci starts talking about how innovation has shaped this part of Italy, not just in architecture, but in, of course, food.