Rick Stein: From Venice to Istanbul
Rick's odyssey will explore Byzantine cuisine from its western borders and the ancient ports of Malamocco and Torcello in the Venetian lagoon to the Empire's capital city, Constantinople - modern day Istanbul.
Episode 1
Rick Stein embarks on a new gastronomic road trip from Venice to Istanbul through the countries of the former Byzantine Empire - a melting pot of East and West.
Episode 2
Rick Stein continues his gastronomic journey from Venice to Istanbul. In the Byzantine city of Ravenna he discovers Piadinas, street food dating back to Roman times.
Episode 3
Rick Stein continues his Byzantine odyssey through Croatia and savours the famous native oysters of Ston. He then crosses the border to Albania, a country loved by Lord Byron.
Episode 4
Rick Stein's gastronomic journey from Venice to Istanbul brings him to Northern Greece and the historic city of Ioannina where he tastes a traditional Veal Stifado and Kotopita - the best Chicken Pie he's ever tasted.
Episode 5
Continuing his journey from Venice to Istanbul, Rick Stein arrives in the Greek Peloponnese and samples memorable dishes like Rooster Stew Hilopites with Mizithra Cheese and the best home-made moussaka he's ever had.
Episode 6
Rick Stein's journey from Venice to Istanbul is nearing its completion as he leaves southern Greece for the shores of Western Turkey.
Episode 7
Rick stein's culinary odyssey has brought him from historic Venice to the legendary city of Istanbul where he arrives in time for the Bluefish season and catches a few himself while fishing on the Bosphorus.
