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00:00:00you
00:00:30and elevate all I kept hearing when I was brainstorming the new menu that is
00:00:42exactly what I hear every day in my yoga class you told me you were done with
00:00:46yoga Owen I mean it was but this whole invest in your friends restaurant
00:00:50because you believe in her and have the means to invest stress has pushed me
00:00:53back into a downward dog okay well maybe that's not such a bad thing then the
00:00:59yoga part but I think this time we'll really get people's attention
00:01:14cucumber avocado goat cheese with a citrus twist then you continue that
00:01:22journey to well-crafted bites on a prefix menu so more white tablecloth
00:01:29special occasion it's on trend it's upscale yet approachable but I am open
00:01:35to all suggestions if it means changing that sign to open so are we chasing
00:01:41trends or setting them you know I love you Danielle and not just because you
00:01:47made instant ramen taste expensive in college you're an amazing chef but our
00:01:50first year has been a bit of a struggle which is why we closed to regroup we've
00:01:56gone through several approaches this past year and we still haven't found a
00:01:59menu to a concept that sticks so not this one just feels like this one is
00:02:06missing that old magic of yours the conviction we need to justify reopening
00:02:10it's already been a month a I'm sorry so are you pulling out I've been getting a
00:02:19lot of pressure from my dad to cut my losses and invest in something more
00:02:22sensible with a reliable rate of return like the shipping containers they're not
00:02:27fun or it's sexy but they're sensible look I get it I don't like it but I get
00:02:36it okay um well when do you need to decide by I got until the end of the
00:02:42month wait are you are you giving me another chance bring the fireworks okay
00:02:48thank you thank you I will I promise well don't let this go to waste please
00:03:11I'm in here I know you said you weren't hungry but I
00:03:16brought you comfort in a box let me cheese mushroom and peppers oh you're
00:03:22the best sister ever I'm your only sister but I'll happily accept the title
00:03:27oh I'm stuffed feeling any better I had it Sarah we
00:03:37dream shot and I lost it temporarily what if I can't do it of course you can
00:03:46you just need to get out of these four walls and get your mojo back and what a
00:03:50better place than Italy now is definitely not the right time for me to
00:03:54go visit the Italian countryside now is exactly the time no no I just I need to
00:03:59stay focused you're spent Danny you need a minute to relax and recharge then come
00:04:05back and create I say go Italy has always been inspiring to me yes yes it
00:04:13has okay this would not be a vacation this would be a mission to save my
00:04:20restaurant win or lose okay
00:04:25winner lose so do you say I'm gonna eat so much
00:04:43okay
00:05:13here you are little Nico grazie Giancarlo but I'm not little anymore oh
00:05:27scusa I made something new try this grapefruit and rosemary no grazia I like
00:05:39the strawberry why always the strawberry I like strawberry careful you
00:05:49don't turn into a strawberry
00:05:53grazia
00:05:56excuse me Bruno are we here? si signora a step into Rome but mi dispiace nine
00:06:13road streets no events allowed your cottage is half a kilometer that way I
00:06:17can help with your bags if you like oh no no that's okay my bag is wheels and
00:06:22it'll feel really nice to walk that's your wins
00:06:28Arrivederci Daniella
00:06:32three generations our family owns the cafe but for the last three years same
00:06:54flavors Giancarlo new flavors that was your mom's specialty bookkeeping is
00:07:03your son maybe I can be good at both give our customers something new just in
00:07:11time for summer like mama used to if today is the same as yesterday this is a
00:07:17blessing maybe for some
00:07:29listen to me one day when you're running this cafe with a wife and the
00:07:34mini Giancarlo's running around you can bring in the taste of the world but what
00:07:42we have here is good enough capisci
00:08:19a slice coffee yeah just coffee no slice forgive my father fit that means
00:08:31sliced he speaks English just likes to joke around with newbies
00:08:40quickest way to get to know someone I'll get that for you right away senior you
00:08:45Americana Americana oh no no espresso or at least I think that's what I ordered
00:08:54Americana I meant are you American oh yeah yes I'm currently a very lost one
00:09:02actually do you happen to know where 10 via Julia is it's a cute little cottage
00:09:09I just didn't see many street signs out there that's because this town is too
00:09:14small to need many we all know your cottage Senora just keep going up the
00:09:19street you can't miss it yeah Giancarlo and this is a La Rana in
00:09:27English it means the frog I'm Danielle sorry why do they call you the frog
00:09:32Italians stand in their cafe I enjoy sitting so they call me the frog oh
00:09:41okay perhaps you sample my gelato it will go great with your espresso
00:09:51that's it
00:09:56pistachio this is delicious did you make this with such fine pistachios I feel
00:10:04guilty taking credit
00:10:07Oh
00:10:14Danielle yeah special flavor for a special American guest grapefruit and
00:10:23rosemary
00:10:27I'm interesting this one doesn't have a yolk base does it you don't like it no
00:10:36no it's just that the pistachio the yolk is worked in so well yolks clash
00:10:43with the citrus yeah with lemon yes I'm sure but in this one the rosemary is
00:10:49just so forward that I think the yolk might make it a little bit more subtle
00:10:53we Italians aren't known for our subtle neither are us Americans but flavor it's
00:10:59universal made matcha gelato have you no no no but I am a chef
00:11:06what chef I appreciate your feedback
00:11:11Oh
00:11:13that's it ciao
00:11:26what
00:11:29Oh
00:11:37hi hi Alita this is lovely do you like mean it's even more beautiful in person
00:11:47make yourself at home here trusty I understand you're a chef let me show
00:11:52you the kitchen okay
00:11:59this is a gorgeous kitchen I live upstairs but we share the kitchen okay
00:12:05is this a wood-burning stove real now I know and if you need more wood Bruno is
00:12:12our handyman he's fantastic oh crazy but I actually plan on eating out more than
00:12:17in for the next 10 days wait Bruno Bruno that's not the same
00:12:21Bruno as my van driver right of course it is yes and for questions about the
00:12:26town ask Aldo he knows everyone Aldo from the cafe you met him yes he's like
00:12:32El Sindaco the mayor of Ostia Antica and makes the best breakfast
00:12:36oh now there was a lot of hats doesn't he know he's quite vain about his hair
00:12:41and if you're not too tired you should join us at Poizontos this evening it's
00:12:45a few blocks over we are playing tumbula I don't think I know what that is it's
00:12:51like bingo oh well I might be wide awake right now from the jet lag but I
00:12:57should probably try to get as much sleep as possible I have a very busy day
00:13:01planned tomorrow okay I'm sure you want to get settled okay
00:13:07this place makes me feel like I have been transported in time I hope that's
00:13:12a good thing yes it is ooh you have some great books may I suggest something
00:13:20local sure it's Eat Pray Love way before it was even a thought and it's
00:13:26set here with an American I leave you to it
00:13:31ciao
00:13:50Oh
00:14:13church bells now
00:14:20what I love most are the streets the way my shoes click on the cobblestones make
00:14:38their own kind of music and the people the way they speak they make music too
00:14:44from anger to love in one breath to say I was at a crossroads would be wrong
00:14:51crossroads have paths to choose from I was lost but from a seemingly random
00:14:58a series of events I feel I found a path to think it all began with tumbla
00:15:08tumbla
00:15:14you see please don't cut off oh what I said oh I have another book for you
00:15:33that's how do you know I would like it you're the only one I know who would
00:15:38read about the Galapagos Islands so what can I say I'm a sucker for famously
00:15:44fearless wildlife and trips around the world if only in your mind shall we
00:15:51place a bet on who is to win tonight you know I'll always pick you out though as
00:15:55long as you keep making my espresso what about if I win you let me try out a new
00:16:06flavor and if I win you stop asking
00:16:11deal okay
00:16:27Daniel I'm glad you came come there's an open board here just for you
00:16:35thank you oh it's you
00:16:45smaller town than I realized have no idea
00:16:52you
00:17:00let me guess you're a tumble I expect to okay if you're referring to my comments
00:17:07about your gelato I never claim to be an expert but a chef the good days and for
00:17:14the record I have absolutely no idea how to play this game simple if you hear
00:17:19your number like five put a bean on the board and voila all right seems simple
00:17:29enough first person with two in a row yes I'm both three yes
00:17:33there no for paterna five across she will cover your whole board you yeah
00:17:38don't you know I think I'm just gonna watch it's not a spectator sport okay
00:17:46then maybe I'll just go back to my room yeah honestly I'd probably be fast asleep
00:17:50right now if it wasn't for those bells ringing like Giza hmm from the church oh
00:17:55does that happen every night only when someone's been married that day okay
00:18:02that's kind of sweet and a little overkill Italians love love okay
00:18:09attention please may the best Aldo win I don't leave the boy alone I can't have
00:18:19fun with my boy I thought your name was Giancarlo see the only one in a long
00:18:26line of Aldo's ready okay I think I'm ready
00:18:31Sant'Antonio
00:18:3913
00:18:45sound like she said San Antonio right June 13 is a st. feast's day okay wait so the game is
00:18:54in Italian but then there's numbers but the numbers really are inside jokes
00:19:01Elida inglese por favor. For the lovely Americana of course. 81. 81.
00:19:1641
00:19:24Was I not supposed to yell?
00:19:37What's this? Your winnings. My winnings?
00:19:51Entire cake. Thank you. You're welcome. Wow. Okay please tell me you're gonna help me with this too.
00:20:02I'm afraid I'm not hungry. Good night.
00:20:07I'll pay.
00:20:20Everything okay? Yeah, everything's fine. Just enjoying the view. These fishers.
00:20:36you
00:21:07you
00:21:17What are you doing here so early? You usually leave the quiet hours for me
00:21:23until your friends arrive. Thinking.
00:21:29About Mama. And summertime. She always spice it up. Didn't she?
00:21:37You never knew what flavors she'd come up with. It was exciting. It would be nice
00:21:44to continue that. We'll talk about this. You've talked about it. It's not my
00:21:52forte but I think it's important to keep our summer tradition of trying new
00:21:57flavors. I'll think about it. At least let me try some out Papa. See what our
00:22:04friends think. Even Nico. Nico? Okay. If you can get Nico to approve any flavor
00:22:14other than strawberry, I'll put it there in the vetrina. Okay?
00:22:20Let's see. Ah, Giancarlo. He's a tough critic. Choose wisely.
00:22:51Buongiorno. Our Tombola champion. Good morning. Morning. I thought you opened at 8.
00:22:59It's Ostia Antica. 8 is 8-ish. Oh, does that go for the bus as well?
00:23:06What bus? The bus stopped running a year ago. Really? Because I thought I saw a
00:23:12schedule online. Did you see a date? No, I did not. Great. Where are you trying to go?
00:23:25Let's see. Okay. Trastevere for the Cacio e Pepe. The Old Market for the
00:23:33Tripa alla Romana. The wine and cheese shop. And then, oh, the Salu Maria in
00:23:39Campo di Fiori to start. And that's all today? Oh, well, no, no. Tonight I have...
00:23:47Not that I'm gonna bore you with my whole itinerary. I'm just looking for some
00:23:52inspiration for my new menu. So I'm really trying to pack it all in here.
00:23:56Okay. And before you traverse the whole of Italy, why don't you start here with
00:24:02breakfast? A typical Italian breakfast. Okay. I like the sound of that. Good. Sit.
00:24:09Relax. Breakfast will come to you. All right. Grazie.
00:24:19Here we are. Yogurt with fresh fruit, cornetto, e caffè. Espresso, no americano.
00:24:32Ah, gotcha. But first, try this. Okay. Do you always push your gelato on all your
00:24:39customers or is that just for tourists? I think you want to try it. Okay.
00:24:47Hey, you added the yolks. I kept thinking about what you said and I had to try it.
00:24:54You were right. It balances the rosemary and makes the flavors come together.
00:25:00Instead of competing. Exactly. In harmony. Wow. Spoken like a true chef over there.
00:25:06I wish I had your gift, Chef Daniel. Oh, just Daniel is fine. So, how long you
00:25:17been into gelato, Giancarlo? Wait. Sit. Yes.
00:25:26Fun flavor combinations. They were my mother's specialty. I just want to keep
00:25:32that going. I know that good gelato starts with ingredients. It's just the
00:25:38combination of ingredients that I sometimes struggle with. Well, this one
00:25:44is really good. It's very refreshing. Oh, yes, but it didn't get Nico's seal of
00:25:51approval. Who's Nico? This 79-year-old. Yeah, hi. He's my toughest critic. So, if
00:26:00he's a fan, it's likely to please everyone else too. And then, it can go in the
00:26:04vitrino. Gelato case. Well, I mean, if you ever need any help, I would be happy to.
00:26:14You're very kind, but I couldn't ask you that on your vacation. No, kind of a
00:26:22working vacation anyway. Whole menu thing, remember? That's if I can figure out how
00:26:30to get around here. Can I make you a deal? I'll help you find your way around if you
00:26:39help me come up with the flavors of the summer. You have time to do that? I'll make the time. And you?
00:26:48Yeah, same. Although, do I need to be terrified of this said nine-year-old?
00:26:54Just a little bit. So, we have a deal? Si. Great. But first, please enjoy your
00:27:05breakfast. Inspiration is never found on an empty stomach. Well, not in Italy.
00:27:21You're beautiful. Rosemary.
00:27:35You've really never made gelato before? No, I'm afraid not. But dessert isn't really my jam.
00:27:41Luckily, our gelato is jam-free. I need to make more strawberry for Nico. Anyway, let's begin.
00:27:50Okay. Cut, please. All right. The secret to good gelato is the ingredients. And what I don't know,
00:27:57there is one secret ingredient which is most important to me. Sugar. Patience. No. We do
00:28:05not make gelato. We sculpt it like art. Okay. Oh, hey. How many strawberries do you use per batch?
00:28:15A bunch. A bunch. Okay. How much water do you use per batch? Some. Do you not know how much you use?
00:28:23Sure. I use the right amount. It's all about instinct and intuition, right? Trusting your
00:28:32taste buds and following your heart. I've been thinking about flavor combinations,
00:28:44and you mentioned the farmer's market before, and I was thinking maybe we could go there today.
00:28:48Brainstorm a little bit. The market waits for tomorrow. Today, we start with this.
00:28:53I don't think I forgot about my end of the burger.
00:28:58But... Oh, what? The castle. Why is it all the way at the bottom? Oh, well, that's just...
00:29:06I mean, that's only if there's enough time. I mean, everything that I put in here is to
00:29:10get inspiration for my food. It's just really important that I figure out my menu quickly.
00:29:16I suggest we work backward.
00:29:20Let history ground your senses, and then everything else will follow from there.
00:29:27Okay.
00:29:33So, if you said there's no buses, and you don't have a car, then...
00:29:37Luckily, I live just here, as does Bumbo.
00:29:41Bumbo?
00:29:42Bumbo.
00:29:43My bumblebee.
00:29:47Wait, that's yours? Are we gonna take that to the castle?
00:29:50Only if you're comfortable.
00:29:52Are you kidding me? I've wanted one of these since I was 16 years old. So,
00:29:56yes, yes, yes. Very comfortable.
00:29:58Perfect.
00:30:12Oh, okay. It says here, Il Castello de Giulio Secondo, where it said,
00:30:21ancient stones whisper tales of centuries gone. Around each corner, an echo of history,
00:30:28each step is a dance with the spirits of the past.
00:30:31Let's go chase some ghosts.
00:30:34Okay.
00:30:37Lead the way, Chef Daniel.
00:30:42Ah, okay. This place is, like, straight out of a fairy tale.
00:30:48It was meant as a mausoleum, then became a fortress.
00:30:52This castle has much history. Not always pleasant.
00:30:58But Italians know, you find beauty in the dark.
00:31:04I wish I could do that.
00:31:05Find the beauty, no matter how dark. But with the lights temporarily off at Daniel's, I just...
00:31:17Your restaurant?
00:31:19Yeah, I'm just, I don't know, I'm having a really hard time seeing through it or past it,
00:31:25maybe. I don't, I don't know. We've already been closed a month, so...
00:31:30There's still time, no?
00:31:32Yeah. One more shot.
00:31:36Ciao.
00:31:39Everyone is so friendly here.
00:31:41They are not friendly? Where are you from?
00:31:44Um, in their own way, I guess.
00:31:48And what is that?
00:31:50Uh, well, I originally grew up in a harbor town in Massachusetts, but now I live in Santa Monica.
00:31:57Sorry, there's no reason you should know any of those places.
00:32:01A harbor town? Like my Tasmania?
00:32:03Well, actually, I grew up in Hingham, but have you been to Martha's Vineyard?
00:32:07No, but I'd like to. Tell me about Hingham.
00:32:11Uh, let's see. Well, this diner that I grew up going to, that I loved, it's still there.
00:32:17Same people inside. Older, but still the same.
00:32:21Your town sounds like Costantica. Same faces, year after year.
00:32:28Doesn't sound like a good thing?
00:32:29No, it is, mostly.
00:32:32I just thought I'd be somewhere else, using my business to break the ice, instead of here.
00:32:38You're at the cafe?
00:32:41After college, it made sense to come back. Learn all I can from my father.
00:32:46I'll take over one day. And, you know, there are some definite benefits to a small town.
00:32:53The cafe is a part of people's lives, which means you get to be a part of theirs, too.
00:32:59So, I'm sure you get that with your diner.
00:33:03Oh, uh, no. Not really, no. It's more of like a restaurant.
00:33:09Well, it was. Will be, again. I don't, maybe.
00:33:15If I can hold on to it, which is a very, very big if these days.
00:33:20Uncertainty is a part of life.
00:33:22Oh, look.
00:33:30A coin found is said to bring good luck.
00:33:33This ground is so old, it must be especially lucky.
00:33:38For you.
00:33:47A good luck.
00:33:53May I suggest an extra stop?
00:34:03Um, to where?
00:34:06You'll have to close your eyes to find out.
00:34:12Okay.
00:34:13We are at my friend's property. Keep your eyes closed.
00:34:25Donna, good old country stroll, but I can't open my eyes.
00:34:30Take my hand.
00:34:32This is not a place to be seen as much as experienced.
00:34:38Just walk, listen, smell.
00:34:43Are you serious?
00:34:45Let's see how fine-tuned your nose is, chef.
00:34:48Oh, why do I feel like I'm going to fail?
00:34:51Because you're not smelling yet. You're thinking. What do you smell?
00:34:56Mint?
00:34:57Perfect to enhance a fruit salad or freshen up a green soup made with peas or asparagus.
00:35:06Okay, asparagus, yes, but peas?
00:35:11And what now?
00:35:12Okay.
00:35:17Basil?
00:35:18Perfect for a mint and basil gelato, perhaps.
00:35:22Interesting. And now?
00:35:25Okay.
00:35:31Tarragon?
00:35:32Introduced during the medieval age.
00:35:34Oh, okay. Hence why you wanted us to start with history and work our way back.
00:35:40You know, I love tarragon.
00:35:42So go with that. The things you love, the aromas, always.
00:35:47Then invite everyone else in to enjoy that with you and revel in how far you can.
00:35:58So can I open my eyes now?
00:36:01Yes.
00:36:01Okay.
00:36:03See where you are now.
00:36:12Thank you.
00:36:23I thought you weren't going to do much of this.
00:36:25Well, cooking? No, I wasn't, but I just wanted to try out some new flavors
00:36:29with all the herbs that we picked today.
00:36:32How was Giancarlo's Vespa?
00:36:34Well, how did you know that?
00:36:38Never mind. Small town.
00:36:41Tourist town.
00:36:42Yeah, where everyone speaks English and nothing is a secret.
00:36:47It's not every day he shows tourists around, you know?
00:36:50Oh, that? No, no, no. That's just because I'm helping him with a project.
00:36:56The gelato?
00:36:56I know that too. Still.
00:37:00Oh, hey, thank you again for that book, by the way. I'm enjoying it.
00:37:04I can really see myself as the main character when I'm reading it.
00:37:08I knew you would love it.
00:37:10Hey, I'm trying out some new flavor combinations, so tell me what you think.
00:37:13White chocolate with basil or mint?
00:37:17Or the gelato?
00:37:18Both?
00:37:19Both.
00:37:20All right, maybe I'll just start with the mint first.
00:37:22Okay.
00:37:31Scusa.
00:37:35Okay, all done.
00:37:37Grazie, Bruno.
00:37:39Oh, I have no idea what I did,
00:37:41but thank you so much, Bruno, for coming so late and so fast.
00:37:44I'm happy to come anytime you need.
00:37:47That's very sweet, Bruno.
00:37:51It's very sweet.
00:37:54How long have you two known each other?
00:37:57We go way back, Bruno and I.
00:37:59He's always been so talented.
00:38:01And Elida's always been so kind.
00:38:10Please, let me know if you need anything else.
00:38:12Okay.
00:38:14Grazie, Bruno.
00:38:16Ciao.
00:38:18Good night.
00:38:18Good night, thank you.
00:38:27What?
00:38:28I'm just saying, I don't think Bruno does that for just anyone.
00:39:10I didn't realize how much my world had been shrinking at home.
00:39:13The less I did, the smaller it got.
00:39:15So much so that I started to feel shy.
00:39:18It turns out meeting new friends,
00:39:20at least in Ostia Antica,
00:39:22it's like riding a bike.
00:39:23Once you put yourself out there,
00:39:25the rest naturally follows.
00:39:27And before you know it,
00:39:28new pathways open up that you never saw before.
00:39:31Only for the first time,
00:39:33I didn't know which way I wanted to go.
00:39:35And that excited me.
00:39:40Is it much further?
00:39:42No, the bicycles are just down the street.
00:39:45We're riding bikes today, no Vespa?
00:39:47I thought we might get some exercise.
00:39:51You don't like biking?
00:39:52No, no, no, I love biking.
00:39:56No, it's just that I keep reading things in this book
00:39:59that happen in real life.
00:40:01It's like I've stepped into a choose-your-own-adventure book.
00:40:05And...
00:40:05Maybe I don't need to rush back.
00:40:07Maybe I just need to stop and just ask myself,
00:40:11is this really what I want?
00:40:12Am I on the right path?
00:40:14That is definitely not a question to be rushed.
00:40:18Just a thought.
00:40:20It's a very sweet thought.
00:40:22One I like the sound of.
00:40:24The staying part.
00:40:31I'm not sure I'm ready for this.
00:40:34Here we are.
00:40:36Okay, well, the more immediate question is,
00:40:40what flavour are we going to make today?
00:40:42To that I say, lead on, Danielle.
00:40:45Wait, me?
00:40:48Okay, you realise if I lead,
00:40:49we may never make it to the market.
00:40:51I'm pretty sure you'll find your way.
00:40:55All right.
00:40:57Let's go.
00:41:03Mmm.
00:41:05Mmm.
00:41:09Okay, this way.
00:41:13It's sea...
00:41:17Sea salt, pear and avocado.
00:41:19Gelato.
00:41:20In my father's cafe.
00:41:22I think I prefer your mint basil idea.
00:41:26No, no, no, no.
00:41:26I promise you, it takes the creaminess to,
00:41:29like, a whole other level.
00:41:31And it gives you that little taste for travel.
00:41:33Maybe for some, but not Aldo.
00:41:36My father feels no need to see the world.
00:41:38The world comes to see him,
00:41:40in and out of the doors of his cafe.
00:41:43He's never left Ostia Antica?
00:41:47Not that I know of.
00:41:48Oh.
00:41:49He picked up English from the tourists.
00:41:51And what about you?
00:41:51How did you learn English?
00:41:54Ah, Hollywood movies.
00:41:56Oh.
00:41:57I wanted to attend college in the States,
00:41:59but it didn't work out.
00:42:02Oh, why not?
00:42:03Oh, Giancarlo.
00:42:05Buongiorno.
00:42:06Buongiorno, Marta.
00:42:07Ciao, Maurizio.
00:42:08And who's your friend, ah?
00:42:10Oh, I'm Danielle.
00:42:11Hi.
00:42:11She's visiting from California.
00:42:13Ah, an American.
00:42:15I hope you felt welcome in our country, ah?
00:42:17No, more than welcome.
00:42:19Embraced, really.
00:42:21It's like a dream here.
00:42:22Ah, if it's a dream, may we never wake up.
00:42:26This dragon fruit looks amazing.
00:42:29But those aren't local, right?
00:42:31Well, I'd like to bring a few curiosities for Giancarlo, ah?
00:42:35A hint of the world over the horizon.
00:42:38Ah, but you have to try my fresh honey, ah?
00:42:42Hey, what if we did like a tropical dragon fruit and lemon gelato with Marta's honey
00:42:48to soften the acidity and we could use some cocoa nibs to cut the sweetness
00:42:53and maybe even pomegranate seeds to add a little bit of crunch?
00:42:58I love it.
00:42:59You know, you two make a, you make a good team, ah?
00:43:04Maybe we're onto something.
00:43:06Business and boldness.
00:43:10Passion and perseverance.
00:43:15This, per favore.
00:43:16Okay.
00:43:16And some lemons and your honey as well.
00:43:19Okay.
00:43:21I can't wait to hear what else you come up.
00:43:26Here it is.
00:43:28Ah, please, Giancarlo, for your guest.
00:43:31Grazie.
00:43:32Grazie.
00:43:33Ciao.
00:43:33My pleasure.
00:43:34Ciao, Marta.
00:43:35Ciao.
00:43:58You know, I don't even know the last time I did this.
00:44:25Two days ago?
00:44:26Oh, no, no, no.
00:44:28I just mean like cooking without caring what other people think.
00:44:32Not even Nico?
00:44:34Okay, maybe.
00:44:35Maybe Nico.
00:44:43Hey, what's the deal between Bruno and Alida?
00:44:47Oh, Bruno and Alida?
00:44:48Uh-huh.
00:44:49A crush is all the time.
00:44:52I knew it.
00:44:53Okay, so why has nothing happened between them yet?
00:44:56I don't know.
00:44:57I guess timing has never been right.
00:45:01Okay, well, I mean, you can't always just wait around.
00:45:04Sometimes you just have to go for it.
00:45:15Well, I think it's very sweet how personal this place is.
00:45:21Is Daniel's not?
00:45:24No, no, not like this.
00:45:26It's not.
00:45:28Well, maybe it can be, no?
00:45:32I don't know.
00:45:34Honestly, I'm not sure that I can or even want to do this anymore.
00:45:40Just feel kind of paralyzed lately.
00:45:45The restaurant bears your name.
00:45:48Isn't that like giving up on a part of yourself?
00:45:54Hey, just a name.
00:45:57Aldo isn't even named after my father, you know?
00:46:01Really, that's a bizarre coincidence, no?
00:46:04The cafe was started by my great-grandfather.
00:46:07His name was also Aldo.
00:46:08Oh.
00:46:09As was my grandfather.
00:46:10As is my father.
00:46:12In fact, I'm the first man in my family in four generations not named Aldo.
00:46:19Have you ever asked your dad why they didn't name you Aldo?
00:46:23He always says the same thing.
00:46:26I guess your mother and I are more creative than my ancestors.
00:46:33I think Giancarlo is a great name.
00:46:37It's an important name, no?
00:46:39Giancarlo, the gelato maker.
00:46:42It sounds like a fairy tale where the gelati comes to life at night and speaks to me.
00:46:49Oh, well, does your gelati speak to you?
00:46:54When I cook, I have a conversation with my food.
00:46:58I ask it questions and it tells me its flavors.
00:47:03Or, I don't know, I guess it used to do that.
00:47:07It's a song.
00:47:09What?
00:47:10A duet.
00:47:11I dream of new flavors.
00:47:13I was waiting to be sung.
00:47:16I think you're going to need the whole ventrina then, if that's the case.
00:47:20It would be my trip around the world.
00:47:22Here for a rest of Seoul, perhaps?
00:47:26Whose path is already laid out.
00:47:34Is it time?
00:47:35To bring your flavors to life?
00:47:37No, no, our flavors.
00:47:40Our flavors.
00:47:41Si.
00:47:42There you are.
00:47:43Ciao, Nico.
00:47:44This is my friend, Donia.
00:47:45Ciao.
00:47:47You come by just in time.
00:47:49You come by just in time.
00:47:52To try our new dragon fruit lemon flavor.
00:48:06I prefer strawberry.
00:48:12Go to the ventrina.
00:48:13I'm coming.
00:48:14I wonder why he didn't like it.
00:48:20My father says, never let success go to your head.
00:48:24Never let failure go to your heart.
00:48:27Tomorrow we try again.
00:48:28Si?
00:48:43Here it is, the beauty in the dark.
00:49:08A love for life is coming back to me.
00:49:11But the love that moves the sun, the moon, and the stars,
00:49:16that was not what I was looking for.
00:49:19Not then.
00:49:21Not until I found...
00:49:25...Mausolino.
00:49:35Thank you for bringing the firewood, Bruno.
00:49:37Thank you.
00:49:41Thank you.
00:49:44Something smells delicious.
00:49:46Oh, well, that would be my lasagna.
00:49:49Wow, it looks tasty.
00:49:54Anything else you need?
00:49:55Uh, yes.
00:49:56Yes.
00:49:57Could you look at the sink?
00:50:00Something wrong with the sink?
00:50:03Yes.
00:50:04It's been dripping a lot.
00:50:07Uh, would you mind?
00:50:09Yeah.
00:50:09Okay, thank you.
00:50:12It doesn't seem to be doing it now.
00:50:16You know, it's gonna start all up again as soon as you leave.
00:50:20Oh, could you just double check?
00:50:23Double check down there.
00:50:24Thank you.
00:50:30Sorry I'm late.
00:50:31I got tied up and...
00:50:34Bruno, I didn't realize you were coming.
00:50:37Buongiorno, Elida.
00:50:41Uh, Bruno, Elida has been telling me how much she loved your work with the doorframe.
00:50:49Haven't you, Elida?
00:50:51It was nothing.
00:50:53No, it's the work of a master.
00:50:55Yeah, I think attention to detail is important.
00:50:59Me too.
00:51:00I think that lunch is gonna get cold.
00:51:04Yeah.
00:51:04You know, I made enough to feed an army, so you two should sit, enjoy.
00:51:10I couldn't impose.
00:51:11No, no imposition, truly.
00:51:15Okay, then.
00:51:24All right, well, I guess I will be leaving you.
00:51:28You're not eating with us?
00:51:30No, I'm so sorry.
00:51:31I had to eat already.
00:51:32I'm eating with Giancarlo.
00:51:34I wouldn't want to get in the way of that.
00:51:36Bye.
00:51:37Bye.
00:51:38Bye.
00:51:39Bye.
00:52:00Truth, Papa, why didn't you name me Aldo?
00:52:04You know why.
00:52:06Your mother and I are more creative than my sisters.
00:52:11Right.
00:52:21Daniela, your Italian has improved so much.
00:52:25Okay, one croissant and cappuccino right away.
00:52:29You're a good teacher.
00:52:31Grazie.
00:52:33Ready to get started?
00:52:34Si.
00:52:35Oh, do you have ricotta cheese?
00:52:38I had an idea.
00:52:41Come with me.
00:52:49All right, smell it.
00:52:52Ricotta, honey, and mint.
00:52:55Interesting.
00:52:55Mm-hmm.
00:52:56It's sweet, like a cannoli, but the mint adds a burst of unexpected flavor.
00:53:03Try it.
00:53:04Tell me what you think.
00:53:08Well, the taste is very good, but it's missing something.
00:53:21Mm-hmm, you're right.
00:53:27You know what?
00:53:28Let's take a break.
00:53:29What are you thinking for today?
00:53:31I feel like I distracted you.
00:53:34Maybe, but in a good way.
00:53:37This has all been way more fun than I expected and more necessary than I realized.
00:53:48That makes me happy.
00:53:52So, where to?
00:54:02Oh, uh, scusi.
00:54:07We're looking for a Signor Chiellini.
00:54:10Ah, luck smiles on you today.
00:54:12Mario Chiellini, head to toe.
00:54:15Let me guess, you want to do either a wine or olive oil tasting.
00:54:20I know it's last minute, but olive oil, per favore.
00:54:23Of course, I can't say no to a young couple in love.
00:54:26Let's head inside, shall we?
00:54:28So, we're a couple now?
00:54:30Apparently.
00:54:32Then we'd better get in there.
00:54:34Okay.
00:54:44Okay, so a harmonious balance between fruitiness, bitterness, and pungency is what Mario said
00:54:49we're looking for.
00:54:59What?
00:55:00Are you good at everything you do?
00:55:04No, I wish.
00:55:06I mean, I can't even seem to make my restaurant a success.
00:55:09But you are willing to change and try new things.
00:55:13That's just as important.
00:55:15Is it?
00:55:17For me, yes.
00:55:19Failure just gives you another opportunity.
00:55:21You know, we're having a party on Friday, starting at noon.
00:55:26No, I didn't.
00:55:27What's the occasion?
00:55:29The occasion?
00:55:30This is Italy.
00:55:31We don't need a reason to throw a party, especially in summer.
00:55:35Well, it sounds amazing, but my flight leaves tonight.
00:55:39No, no, no.
00:55:39We're not talking about any departures.
00:55:42Just the here and now.
00:55:44Well, it wouldn't be till the evening, so...
00:55:46Yeah, I'd love that.
00:55:48Good.
00:55:51Because it wouldn't be the same without you.
00:55:56Especially now that we're a couple.
00:56:00That's right, how could I forget that?
00:56:03So?
00:56:04Is it fancy?
00:56:05Party?
00:56:07We take any chance we can get to dress up.
00:56:11I'm not sure I'm ready for that.
00:56:12I'm not sure I'm ready for that.
00:56:14Forget to dress up.
00:56:17Well, it looks like I'll need to find a dress.
00:56:20Please.
00:56:21You'll be beautiful in whatever you wear.
00:56:29Ah, my lovebirds!
00:56:33I wanted to give you one of my favourite bottles of olive oil.
00:56:36It's one of my favourite olives, with a hint of hazelnut.
00:56:41Huh.
00:56:43I think I just figured out what our missing ingredient might be.
00:57:10I don't know what I was thinking.
00:57:30Get a dress?
00:57:30Why would I even say that?
00:57:32Because you like him.
00:57:35Isn't that a bad thing?
00:57:36Yes, it is.
00:57:37Because he lives here and I live really far away.
00:57:42Don't focus so much on the small details.
00:57:44Yeah, like the Atlantic Ocean.
00:57:47Okay, water is fluid.
00:57:49Your heart, not so much.
00:57:51Trust me, it feels good to listen to it every once in a while.
00:57:55I did.
00:57:56Are you talking about Bruno?
00:58:00So, you're really going on an official date, finally?
00:58:05Yes.
00:58:06I'm so happy for you.
00:58:08Both of you.
00:58:08And Bruno is a great guy.
00:58:10He is.
00:58:11They both are.
00:58:13Now, let's see if we can find you a dress.
00:58:15I have one that is way more you than me.
00:58:18Come on.
00:58:37It's ready.
00:59:08Okay, hopefully the hazelnuts gave it that nutty undertone.
00:59:19Wait.
00:59:20It's best to let it rest.
00:59:24Okay.
00:59:29Okay, it's rested long enough.
00:59:31Okay.
00:59:35Salute.
00:59:36Salute.
00:59:37Salute.
00:59:46It's delicious.
00:59:47It's delicious.
00:59:49Delicious.
00:59:52But, will the customers like it?
00:59:54Will Nico?
00:59:56I... win or lose.
01:00:00Win or lose?
01:00:02It's something that my sister and I have said to each other since we were kids.
01:00:06It just... it means succeed or fail.
01:00:10We'll be there for each other.
01:00:12Win or lose.
01:00:15To our new flavor.
01:00:19Maybe it needs a better name first.
01:00:23Okay.
01:00:26Oh, what about Massolino's Song?
01:00:31That feels random.
01:00:34Okay, well it's from this book.
01:00:36That I'm reading.
01:00:36That's set here in Ostia.
01:00:39In honor of this Italian gentleman who
01:00:43made this young American girl's trip to Italy very special.
01:00:50So, Massolino's Song?
01:00:55Massolino's Song it is.
01:00:57Okay.
01:00:58Oh yeah, hey, I need to get to the tailor.
01:01:02I already went this morning.
01:01:03But apparently opening at nine really means nine-ish.
01:01:06The tailor?
01:01:08Yeah, I got a gown for the party.
01:01:11I look forward to seeing it.
01:01:13Ciao.
01:01:14Ciao.
01:01:25Massolino's Song.
01:01:34We'll see.
01:01:35Danielle.
01:01:36Hey.
01:01:36Hope you're getting the inspiration you were looking for.
01:01:39You know what?
01:01:40I think I am.
01:01:41Feel the wheels turning.
01:01:42That's good.
01:01:44That's great.
01:01:46Because I have news.
01:01:47That sounds ominous.
01:01:49I am really sorry.
01:01:51But the timeline?
01:01:53It's changed.
01:01:55I have to make a decision on my investments by the end of the week.
01:01:58By the end of this week?
01:02:00Yeah.
01:02:01But I still want to hear your ideas.
01:02:04I know it's only two days away.
01:02:06But I'm pulling for you, Danielle.
01:02:08Ciao.
01:02:10Bye.
01:02:25Good morning.
01:02:27Oh, ciao Bruno.
01:02:29Usual.
01:02:30Chocolate, please.
01:02:34How about trying something new?
01:02:38New kind of chocolate?
01:02:40No.
01:02:42Come on.
01:02:42Try a new flavor.
01:02:44I call it Massolino's Song.
01:02:47I think I'll just have chocolate.
01:02:52I'll try it.
01:03:03Oh, no.
01:03:13I like it.
01:03:16Maybe a small taste.
01:03:17Right away.
01:03:22One at a time.
01:03:33But scusa, sorry.
01:03:42They love it.
01:03:43They love it.
01:03:45That's great.
01:03:46I scoop and scoop until I hit the bottom.
01:03:50And still, they ask for more.
01:03:52We need more hazelnuts.
01:03:53A whole globe of hazelnut trees.
01:03:57Is everything okay?
01:03:59Yeah.
01:04:00Yes.
01:04:02I'm really happy for you.
01:04:04Happy for us.
01:04:06I couldn't have done this without you.
01:04:08This calls for celebration.
01:04:10Tonight.
01:04:10Presentos.
01:04:11My treat.
01:04:13You know what?
01:04:13I think I'm gonna have to stay in tonight.
01:04:16Work call that I have got pushed up,
01:04:18so I need to prepare for it.
01:04:20Anything I can do to help?
01:04:22No.
01:04:23No, no.
01:04:23It's okay.
01:04:24I just wanted to see how everything was going.
01:04:27But I should probably go.
01:04:31Bye.
01:04:57I watched the Antiquans.
01:04:59Joyous, cheerful, in their own world, while wondering,
01:05:04can there be a future for me here?
01:05:16He had shown me a whole new way of being alive,
01:05:18and I knew whatever I wanted to do,
01:05:20I had to do it.
01:05:21I had to do it.
01:05:22I had to do it.
01:05:23I had to do it.
01:05:23I had to do it.
01:05:24I had to do it.
01:05:24I had to do it.
01:05:25I had to do it.
01:05:26I had to do it.
01:05:26Whatever I decided, my life would change forever.
01:05:32Hey.
01:05:33Careful, that face.
01:05:35We laid you.
01:05:38Daniel.
01:05:40She seemed so distant.
01:05:43Hey, don't worry.
01:05:46Men can better understand women than we can the weather.
01:05:51We've gotten pretty good at predicting the weather, Mariana.
01:05:57Hmm.
01:06:01That's strange.
01:06:03It wasn't supposed to rain.
01:06:05You see?
01:06:57Daniel!
01:07:04Daniel.
01:07:13Elida told me where you were.
01:07:16I was just coming to find you.
01:07:18Why? I'm fine.
01:07:19Daniel.
01:07:21Have I done something wrong?
01:07:23No.
01:07:25No, no.
01:07:26It's me.
01:07:27I came to Italy for inspiration and it just hasn't come like I'd hoped.
01:07:36Now I have nothing to show.
01:07:38Is this about your con?
01:07:43I now have one day to come up with an entire new menu.
01:07:49It doesn't seem possible.
01:07:54Hop on.
01:07:55I'll get back later.
01:07:56Oh, no, no, no.
01:07:57It's okay.
01:07:58I'm okay, really.
01:07:59Daniel.
01:08:01It's a journey for all of us.
01:08:03No one needs to be alone in it.
01:08:05For we don't have to be.
01:08:11Can't see it.
01:08:12I want to show you something.
01:08:14If you have the time.
01:08:17I mean, at this point, why not?
01:08:26I've never shown anyone this.
01:08:30Here, I can go anywhere in the world.
01:08:35With a click, I can be at Niagara Falls, the Galapagos Islands,
01:08:42even Martha's Vineyard.
01:08:44And all without leaving Ostia Antica.
01:08:49It's beautiful.
01:08:52Wow.
01:08:55I thought I'd go further than Rome at some point.
01:08:59But my mother passed away.
01:09:03So I decided to stay, help my father, and carry on her legacy.
01:09:10The picture of the woman in the cafe, is that your mom?
01:09:13Si.
01:09:15She taught me everything I know about making gelato.
01:09:19Like her parents and grandparents did.
01:09:21I'm only mentioning this because we can plan all we want,
01:09:27but life tends to get in the way.
01:09:32That's not always a bad thing.
01:09:37There's always beauty in the dark.
01:09:52Do you think they'll let me bring this on the plane?
01:09:55Long as it's less than three ounces.
01:09:58Well, I guess we just have to finish it all by tomorrow then.
01:10:02Or longer.
01:10:06What if you stayed in Italy?
01:10:08You mentioned once.
01:10:08I'm so curled up.
01:10:09You can open your restaurant here.
01:10:13I'm not sure I'd be able to do that.
01:10:15I don't know if I'd be able to do that.
01:10:17I don't know if I'd be able to do that.
01:10:19I don't know if I'd be able to do that.
01:10:21You want me to move to Italy?
01:10:24If not move, stay another month.
01:10:29Even a week more.
01:10:33I wish I could.
01:10:35I do.
01:10:37But if I don't go back and fight for it,
01:10:39it'll be just like you said.
01:10:41It'll be like me giving up on a part of myself, you know?
01:10:46And yeah, I may only have one day to come up with an entire new menu,
01:10:51but Shankar, I gotta at least try.
01:10:58Of course.
01:10:59You're right.
01:11:01I was being selfish.
01:11:07You shine too bright to give up on your dreams, Tania.
01:11:13I wish you all the luck.
01:11:16You too.
01:11:34Your new flavor is a success.
01:11:38I hope Masolino enjoys his place under the vetrina.
01:11:42Maybe we can add some more flavors as well.
01:11:45One flavor to start, Giancarlo.
01:11:49The wheels of time turn slowly.
01:11:53Or not at all.
01:11:54Not everyone wants to live in this bubble or at your pace all the time.
01:12:04Not when there's so much more out there.
01:12:15Hola, Rana.
01:12:18Buongiorno.
01:12:19Buongiorno.
01:12:20Hey, what a cloudy face on such a sunny day.
01:12:25Just a lot on my mind, that's all.
01:12:27Life-long advice.
01:12:29If money can fix it, no problem.
01:12:33If money can't fix it, just drink more coffee.
01:12:38Or eat a gelato.
01:12:40Okay.
01:12:42Rana, you should try Giancarlo and Daniel's new flavor.
01:12:48It's called Masolino's Song.
01:12:52You named it after me?
01:12:55Masolino's Song?
01:12:57I just got it from a book.
01:13:02So you named it after my father.
01:13:08The steps of Ostia Antica, no?
01:13:11Yeah.
01:13:12My mother wrote that book about coming here and meeting my father.
01:13:17I'm named after him.
01:13:20She started writing the book right here, at this very table.
01:13:27She loved this place.
01:13:29She was so inspired by watching people coming here, looking for food, conversation, comfort.
01:13:41This place was just more than a restaurant to them.
01:13:47It was a community.
01:13:56Let me tell you why you aren't named Aldo.
01:14:01From the moment you were born, your mother said our son was special.
01:14:07She asked me not to name you Aldo because to be an Aldo wasn't your destiny.
01:14:12She knew your roots grew shallow here in Ostia Antica.
01:14:19I'm sorry.
01:14:21I wasn't strong enough that you thought you had to stay for me.
01:14:26We must be one with our hearts, Giancarlo.
01:14:30Giancarlo, I've been watching the two of you.
01:14:37You remind me of your mother and I.
01:14:41And it's made me remember what she said about you.
01:14:47I can see now that your desire to make gelato is because of the dreams in your heart of something
01:14:54more.
01:14:59My heart is here.
01:15:02In Ostia Antica, this cafe.
01:15:05But your heart will be on a plane tomorrow.
01:15:20Thank you.
01:15:54Hey, Danielle.
01:16:04You know I feel terrible about pulling you in like this on your last day in Italy.
01:16:08Well, the containers wait for no one.
01:16:11I have a contract on my desk and a shaky pen.
01:16:15Let me hear the fireworks.
01:16:17There aren't any.
01:16:20I don't get it.
01:16:21Like, I was so concerned with getting it wrong that I forgot to stay true to what felt right.
01:16:30And it isn't about me or the recipes.
01:16:36It's about people, community, and what makes them happy.
01:16:44Go on.
01:16:45Go on.
01:17:07Danielle.
01:17:09Hi.
01:17:11You look lovely.
01:17:13Thank you.
01:17:15Sorry I'm late.
01:17:17How did it go?
01:17:19Giancarlo, is it time to play now?
01:17:23Go.
01:17:24We can talk later.
01:17:26Scusa, signorina.
01:17:28Come on.
01:17:30Babini, gather around.
01:17:33Come here.
01:17:34Come.
01:17:35Come, come.
01:17:37Fix your eyes, little ones, on the color field.
01:17:42Three, two, one.
01:17:45And it's ready.
01:17:51Who's ready for strega comanda color?
01:17:57The witch will say a color and you must touch that color before the witch catches you.
01:18:04Beware, Babini.
01:18:06For the witch is me.
01:18:08Ready?
01:18:08Yes!
01:18:11Verde!
01:18:15Rosso!
01:18:16Deja!
01:18:19Arancione!
01:18:22Okay, wait.
01:18:23What are we doing?
01:18:24Wait, I think.
01:18:26Turquese!
01:18:33You've been captured by the witch, signorina.
01:18:36What happens now?
01:18:38I don't know.
01:18:39I've never caught anyone before.
01:18:43You're free now.
01:18:45Verde!
01:18:47Yellow!
01:18:52We're thinking of renovating the cottage together.
01:18:55Elida is so creative.
01:18:57And Bruno is so good at fixing things.
01:19:00We can make a pretty good pair.
01:19:02I think so, too.
01:19:05I'm gonna miss you guys.
01:19:07Me too.
01:19:07Come here.
01:19:13Sorry if I interrupt.
01:19:15I'll go to get the van.
01:19:16We need to be leaving soon.
01:19:18Okay.
01:19:19Before you do, I believe someone has been waiting patiently to speak with you.
01:19:30Go.
01:19:39So I talked to Owen and he likes my new direction.
01:19:45More personal one.
01:19:48Like a diner?
01:19:49Maybe more like a cafe, where you really get to know your customers.
01:19:55You know, you and Aldo's gave me all the inspiration that I really needed.
01:20:02She'd be a fool not to.
01:20:04Agreed.
01:20:07I'd love for you to come visit me.
01:20:11I hope.
01:20:13One day.
01:20:15One day.
01:20:23Beautiful.
01:20:26What's he saying?
01:20:28Okay, yeah.
01:20:31What more searching need I do?
01:20:35For an instant, I felt the beating of her heart
01:20:39as if my sighs were hers and her sighs were mine.
01:20:45I can't wait to see you in the magazines
01:20:56when your restaurant will be a success.
01:21:00I'll project them on my walls.
01:21:02It will be as if I was there.
01:21:07You can always visit.
01:21:14So...
01:21:39I figured out what was missing.
01:21:41From Daniel's.
01:21:42But now I know what's missing from me is you.
01:21:50Come back to America with me.
01:21:53It can be our specialty.
01:21:54We can make Giancarlo's gelato.
01:21:56Just forget making one flavor.
01:21:58We can make all the flavors.
01:22:02You know you said that no one ever leaves Austin Antica and you won't.
01:22:06Because it'll always be right here.
01:22:08I can't always wait.
01:22:10Sometimes you just have to go for it.
01:22:14Looking at pictures of jungles, mountains, islands,
01:22:21I thought maybe I'd find a place
01:22:26that felt like where I was meant to be.
01:22:30But now I can stop looking because where I'm meant to be
01:22:34because where I'm meant to be
01:22:38is with you.
01:22:41Good thing you got that passport.