Stanley Tucci tries the lampredotto sandwich, a classic Florentine street food made from the cow’s fourth stomach (abomasum), boiled and served on a crusty roll with a garlicky sauce, at roadside stands like Tripperia Pollini near the Sant’Ambrogio market.

Tucci meets chef Matilde Pettini at the small trattoria Dalla Lola in the Oltrarno quarter, where he tastes francesina di lingua, a rich stew of beef tongue with caramelized onion, and trippa finta, a meatless take on tripe made with eggs, Parmesan cheese, and bread crumbs in tomato sauce.

Tuscan campanilismo, a loyalty to one’s home village, is highlighted throughout the episode as a cultural theme that influences the food traditions and local pride in the different areas Stanley Tucci visits in Tuscany.

The episode concludes with the citywide celebration of Siena’s Palio, a historic horse race that is a major cultural event in Tuscany.

Stanley Tucci visits local markets, roadside food stands, small trattorias, and marble villages, meeting passionate food artisans who preserve traditional Tuscan recipes and showcase a variety of cooking styles and fresh ingredients.