Rick Stein From Venice to Istanbul

2015•1 series•Entertainment / Cooking

Available on U&Dave

Celebrity chef and restaurateur Rick Stein goes on a culinary journey through history. The presenter travels through the countries of the former Byzantine Empire to learn about their past and uncover recipes that have lasted through the years. The episodes capture the gastronomic road trip through Italy, Croatia, Albania, Greece and Turkey. Stein begins in Venice, where he cooks up some holiday favourites, including seafood risotto, tiramisu and gnocchi. Along his way to the final destination in Istanbul, the chef explores what local markets have to offer and samples the local cuisine in restaurants and people's homes.

Episode 1Rick Stein From Venice to Istanbul

Rick Stein embarks on a new gastronomic road trip from Venice to Istanbul - his journey begins in the magnificent city of Venice.

Episode 2Rick Stein From Venice to Istanbul

Rick Stein continues his gastronomic road trip in Ravenna, where he discovers a street food dating back to Roman times.

Episode 3Rick Stein From Venice to Istanbul

Rick Stein continues his gastronomic road trip. In Albania, Rick and his son Jack visit shepherds in remote mountain expanses.

Episode 4Rick Stein From Venice to Istanbul

Rick Stein's gastronomic journey brings him to northern Greece and the historic city of Ioannina, where he tastes a traditional veal stifado and kotopita.

Episode 5Rick Stein From Venice to Istanbul

Continuing his journey, Rick Stein arrives in the Greek Peloponnese and samples memorable dishes like rooster stew hilopites with mizithra cheese.

Episode 6Turkey

On the Cesme Peninsula, Rick Stein enjoys creamy Armola cheese, Urla's famous red wine, and the ultimate Turkish breakfast.

Episode 7Istanbul

Rick Stein's culinary odyssey ends in Istanbul, where he arrives in time for the bluefish season and catches a few himself while fishing on the Bosphorus.

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