Essential Cooking: Travel Italy like a chef

In this episode of the Essential Cooking podcast, Chef James Rigato discusses his recent adventures in Italy — a country that holds food in the highest regard.

A scenic view of Florence, Italy.

A scenic view of Florence, Italy.

Photo credit: David Leins/WDET

How would a chef approach traveling to a country renowned for its culinary excellence? In this episode of Essential Cooking, Ann Delisi sits down with her co-host, Chef James Rigato, to discuss his recent adventures in Italy — a country that holds food in the highest regard.

James shares his practical strategies for planning his trips, including booking flights, indulging in local cuisine and drinks, and finding balance after a week of indulgent dining. Get ready to be inspired as James reveals his secrets for maximizing his culinary journeys in Italy.


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In this episode:

  • The importance of food in Italian culture
  • Practical tips for traveling like a chef
  • Making the most out of a culinary journey

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Author

  • David Leins is the senior producer of WDET’s daily news and culture program, The Metro. He has produced several award-winning podcasts and multimedia series at WDET including Tracked and Traced, Science of Grief and COVID Diaries, which earned a National Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence in Innovation. He previously led WDET’s StoryMakers program. David has an M.A. in Media Arts and Studies from Wayne State University, and a B.A. in anthropology from Grand Valley State University with a minor in Arabic. David teaches podcasting at Wayne State University and is an alumnus of the Transom Audio Storytelling Workshop.