It happened again. This time in Modena. This time on Netflix. This time with Phil Rosenthal.
After BBC episode with Rick Stein in Bologna, I ended up working for Netflix show Somebody feed Phil.
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The episode in Northern Italy was shot in September 2017, and me and Caterina, my food guide in Modena, were that somebody. Join us behind the scenes?

I met Phil Rosenthal’s happy blue eyes at the entrance of Mercato Albinelli food market.

​Caterina, born and raised in Modena (I think she has Balsamic vinegar instead of blood) took him by hand for a TV version of our Modena food tour. 
Cheese and chicken, pasta and wine, smiles and gags. Phil seemed like a kid at Disneyworld. ​But here Micky Mouse has the face of Andrea, the master of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, and Daisy Duck is Marisa, an old pasta maker that prepares everyday handmade tortellini.

A local bar, the one with students reviewing their homework before a test. Or business men in a suit having a sandwich in a hurry during lunch break. A bar with uncomfortable metal chairs and the coffee machine always grumbling.

That’s were I sat with Phil and Caterina, in front of the camera, to taste one of the most delicious breakfast in Italy.

Gnocco fritto is a fried soft bread typical of Modena. You can have it for lunch and dinner with ham and cheeses.
But also for breakfast, sipped inside a hot cappuccino.
​It may sound weird, but it’s not the strangest thing you taste during our food tours.
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Phil looked surprised but didn’t miss a bite of this unusual breakfast (we actually had it at 5 pm). 

I don’t know if this part or any of the previous will end up in the final episode, that will cover other cities in Northern Italy like Venice, Mantua and Ferrara. 

But 2 things I know for sure. 

​First that Phil Rosenthal isn’t only a great comedian, but also a fantastic person able to immediately bound with people, just with a smile. 
And then I’m 100% sure he asked for a green salad for dinner, after such a intense food marathon.

Somebody feed Phil – Season 2 will be aired on spring 2018 on Netflix.
Premiere date is still unknown, but I will keep the post updated.

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