The Dolomites
Episode 3
From Cortina to San Cassiano and Beyond
Where Flavors Tell Stories and Heritage Lives On
As her journey continues to Cortina and San Cassiano, Andrea Grisdale explores how food becomes a language of heritage and place. From kitchens rooted in family traditions to dining rooms framed by mountain views, she discovers how flavour can hold memory as vividly as landscape, and how hospitality here is inseparable from the warmth of those who give it. Each encounter reveals that behind every dish lies a story, one of care, continuity, and a deep pride in sharing culture through cuisine.
At renowned hotels and restaurants across the Dolomites, Andrea experiences how culinary excellence is passed from one generation to the next, reimagined through artistry while remaining true to its origins. It is a celebration not only of flavour, but of identity and belonging, a reminder that what is placed on the table is as much about connection as it is about craft, and, in the generosity of these kitchens, she becomes more resolute in her belief that the true taste of Italy is found not just in what we eat, but in the people who prepare it.
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