I was a U.S. Marine at the American Embassy Rome, Italy for a year (1993-1994). One day I discovered an old BBQ pit hidden away. I pulled it out, cleaned it up and put it back into service. The Italians were blown away eating authentic BBQ with all the sides. Life was good 😊

@danietkissenle

21 күн бұрын

were you able to find brisket in Italy or did you have to explain it to a butcher, what kind of wood do they have in Italy to smoke with

@Pichouette

21 күн бұрын

@@danietkissenle That was 30 years ago. So, I do remember explaining it to the local butcher and I remember that he knew what I was talking about as far as the cut of meat was. I used to bring him samples of my cooking. Damn, I'm getting old 🤨

@danietkissenle

21 күн бұрын

@@Pichouette what what wood did you cook over? I'm pretty sure over in Italy there is no oak hickory or mosqute

@Pichouette

20 күн бұрын

@@danietkissenle I honestly don't remember. Because it was an American Embassy, we had a source of goods from the USA and I believe I was able to purchase bags of American charcoal. I remember that I also purchased homemade charcoal from the store that was 3 blocks away. This was 1993. So, I may not remember everything perfectly. I also barbecued when I was in Jugoslavia in 1992 and our supplies were shipped from the USA via Frankfurt.

@nomids8315

18 күн бұрын

What did you think of the food there if you got to try anything different?

This may sound goofy but I like how he is open minded and respectful when trying new foods because it’s not just food, it’s other cultures. This is a habit he has inspired me to adhere to.

@honestwithmywordshughes3783

Жыл бұрын

Well said, not goofy at all. Just very heartfelt and genuine. Great comment and compliment to the video !!!!!

@razusaki2344

Жыл бұрын

Ya growing up watching Bizzare Foods on Food Network really shaped my view of food to be very similar. Always willing to try anything at least once.

@alessandrom7181

Жыл бұрын

Usually Italians are not disrespectful of any food and are very open minded, unless people don't try to alter Italian food claiming it is Italian. When food is good why not admit it and enjoy it?? For me it's like that at least. As an Italian whenever i go abroad i try every food before to judge or go to an Italian restaurant.

@randyporter3491

Жыл бұрын

Well said Steve, agree.

@tiredofit4761

Жыл бұрын

Yes and there are American things he does like ❤

My husband is from Calabria and when I introduced him to Southern BBQ ribs he could not eat it fast enough. He got ribs, ribs and pulled pork. He went crazy over the corn bread and baked beans. We were at the restaurant for over an hour and kept ordering more food!

@Sharky-bp1yl

8 ай бұрын

Sounds about right great on you for showing him and even more for him eatting the proper amount

@danaconnor1979

7 ай бұрын

I'm so happy that he loves it

@ranjanbiswas3233

4 ай бұрын

BBQ should be eaten slowly I presume.

@sarahko1014

3 ай бұрын

@@ranjanbiswas3233It doesn’t have to be , usually it just takes longer to eat because it’s so much food.

Coming from an American with an Italian ex-wife from Venezia, It is awe inspiring to see an Italian appreciate some real American cuisine. It's not all Coke and McDonalds. Bravissimo!

I love it when people from overseas discover real Southern food. Blows their mind, every time. lol :D

@Mottleydude1

Жыл бұрын

That’s what they said to me when I visited The Salt Licks. I was like…but I’m from Ohio!

@timthatshim8037

Жыл бұрын

Being from Alabama at always makes you feel nice when people love the food you eat every day LOL

@honestwithmywordshughes3783

Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍👍

@tantraman93

Жыл бұрын

Southern food is slow cooked love.

@velvetrose7729

Жыл бұрын

@@tantraman93 When he said....Green beans, you cannot make more flavor to green bean......The Entire south said....SHIID....I can show you better than I can tell you but You gon learn Today!🤣😂

“10 of the 10,” is how I’m saying it from now on. Him being so impressed by the food is exceptionally high praise, by the way. You can’t turn around anywhere in Italy, without running into delicious food. Their food matches the Italian spirit.

@redsidebiker

10 ай бұрын

I know! I always come home at least 14lbs heavier when we visit Italy. Usually takes me 2 months to walk it off. We have never had a bad meal in Italy.

@PsychoKittee1

9 ай бұрын

I said the same thing to my boyfriend... 10 of the 10!!

@EIGHTBITPUNK

3 ай бұрын

Same, stealing to myself. 😊

It is unreal how much joy I got from watching him enjoy American BBQ.

I come from a new England Italian family that took a lot of pride in their food. We moved to texas 2 years ago...and let me tell you...southern BBQ is hands down the best food on the planet. It's not close

There’s a lot of similarity between Italian food and southern food. Both were originally developed to feed large families cheaply, and good cooks have refined the recipes over the years.

@kirkmcknight113

8 ай бұрын

I totally agree with your observation. It's 100 % spot on!!!

@tranurse

4 ай бұрын

And real southern food is different from food from a box. It’s more than fried whatever.

It's good to see someone coming from a culture of great food enjoying southern food.

@williamtippins3651

6 ай бұрын

I,ve got a good friend from Rome , and he cried for a year when his job forced him to leave Alabama for England. It was amazing to see someone with all that old culture learn to love our culture. Italians are good folks .

@jacob24-78

5 ай бұрын

@@phillipbanes5484 half of american “food” is food that originates from other country’s

@danday9697

4 ай бұрын

​@jacob24-78 that's not true at all. Who else smokes a brisket like America? Or does pulled pork? Or Mac and cheese? Or smokes ribs like us? Or wings? You can't say some country cooked chicken so they did it first. That's like saying spaghetti isn't Italian because China invented pasta. Same with pizza

@Hola-ro6yv

2 ай бұрын

@@williamtippins3651”I have a very good friend in Rome named Biggus Dickus”

Let me get this straight, you ate corn cakes, with pork, coleslaw AND a fried pickle? That’s just - OUTSTANDING…👍🏻

@shinmarcorp7846

5 ай бұрын

Needed a hit of country syrup

@ranjanbiswas3233

4 ай бұрын

Is there any other way?

Seems like everyone in the world falls in love with our Southern food!

@MermaidDolphinNYC

3 ай бұрын

Not me. And the way he and she dissected NYV was appalling because they chose the worst places to go.

@jeffwatts1126

6 күн бұрын

LA city boy here who has worked in the south many times. Yep, Southern BBQ, as American as it gets

@reneewilliams1747

4 күн бұрын

I have traveled extensively and never found any part of the country that cooks and seasons food as well as the south.

Alessio loves that food so much he couldn't even form complete sentences. That's how you KNOW the food is good.

@ThePasinis

Жыл бұрын

yes! I was soooo surprise! I"m still say oooh wow! 🤣

@fionarhiannonpitbullextrao5786

Жыл бұрын

Oh, I always love good BBQ and food like what you were eating, Alessio. I married a Sicilian guy, whose entire family save for him was born in various regions of Italy / Sicily. Now that I have tried my mother in law's cooking, I am VERY picky about Italian food now. I back you before God and man on your views of Olive Garden. I won't eat there anymore, it's not REAL Italian food. My husband Gianni says hi, one Italian to another. We love you both!!!!!!

@patriciaharding7468

Жыл бұрын

I am going to have to try Puckett's now - it all looked pretty amazing! I have to tell you though - I lived in Houston, TX for 10 years and ate a lot of BBQ - I now live in Kansaa City (Go Chiefs!) And Kansas City BBQ beats Texas BBQ hands down, no contest! Even my Texas friends who come to visit admit that! The best pork ribs you will ever, ever eat! But that being said, as a BBQ lover I was salivating like crazy over your Puckett's plates! Might be a trip to Franklin, Tennessee in my future - ha!

@victorwaddell6530

Жыл бұрын

The first American pork BBQ was created when Spanish sailors met Native Americans at the mouth of the Savannah River that divides South Carolina and Georgia . The Spanish brought the hogs , and the Native Americans roasted them over coal fires like they cooked their wild game . At the time Spain claimed Georgia as part of their Spanish Florida territory . Texas BBQ comes from the Spanish that colonized Mexico and used Native Mexican cooking techniques to cook the cattle they introduced into the New World .

@rjcoady21

Жыл бұрын

Uuuugn

American BBQ usually hits the mark for first timers. It's known for taking the cheapest cuts and turning them into something Delicious, Tender, Juicy, Savory & Sweet. Any State known for raising Good Beef knows good BBQ but Texas will usually be the Benchmark to beat. Glad you guys enjoyed it !

@Chibason

Жыл бұрын

It's the cooking method that transforms it

@socomxx

Жыл бұрын

Nah, gotta rep Kansas bbq!

@onpoint315

Жыл бұрын

@@socomxx Texas all the way. We like our meats naked like the good lord intended it.

@bigred9991

Жыл бұрын

​@@socomxx Texas is the gold standard for BBQ. Especially Brisket and Ribs.

@jeebs7695

Жыл бұрын

​@@socomxxagreed, it just hits different

As a Tennessee boy who grew up down the road from Franklin I’m so happy you found a genuine southern bbq restaurant and you enjoyed it so much. One of the benefits of having people from all over the world living in your country is they all bring their own food traditions and culture and it all mixes together to make the best food in the world. That’s why we’re all so fat 😂

I love watching those from another country try Southern food for the first time. This is food we Southerners kind of take for granted and forget how incredibly good it is. Great video!

I love the mutual respect you have for each other. And, bravo to you for being thoughtful of your husband’s feelings and dignity. There’s another channel (also Italian husband/American wife) and sadly wife is constantly making him look foolish and intentionally upsetting him just for the sake of views. It’s refreshing to watch your vids and see wholesome content.

@marieverhoeven2053

Жыл бұрын

This. A million times.

@cruellad407

Жыл бұрын

I agree

@bobowling1931

Жыл бұрын

haha, im curious...what is the other channel?

@randyporter3491

Жыл бұрын

You are exactly right and I agree ! That's what gives this channel so much likability and sets it apart.

@user-pt5fb8tu1u

5 күн бұрын

Yes. I stopped watching that one for that exact reason.

You just turned an Italian into a Southern American. 😁 Welcome home Alessio. We'll be glad to have ya.

@ThePasinis

Жыл бұрын

I'm glade too un abbraccio

@victorwaddell6530

Жыл бұрын

@@ThePasinis Welcome Y'all .

@williamtippins3651

6 ай бұрын

Hey Neighbor ! Want to try my Uncles moonshine ?

@timothyblazer1749

5 ай бұрын

Southern food has it's roots in French, old UK and African cooking. Somehow...it all came together over a century or two and we have this gift. Glorious! :-) I had this experience first in Chicago, in a tough part of town where I felt like an outsider. Once I started raving about the food, it was like I was family. Since then I've had better BBQ, but THAT BBQ was still, at that time, the best food I ever ate except my grandma's cooking. I said so and everybody laughed. :-)

@leesdroidaccountharbin9665

3 ай бұрын

Bubba D''amato.

It's hard to explain to those who have never tried it what Southern cuisine is really like. You can only know by trying it for yourself. It was wonderful seeing Alessio's reaction to what he tried. Priceless. The real secret? We eat this way all over the South. It's just good home cookin'.

I hope you went to New Orleans and let him experience Cajun cuisine. It is some of the best food I’ve ever had anywhere.

@sirris4330

Ай бұрын

Go there next!

@dennismccann6407

5 күн бұрын

Amen!!!

He really said, "forgeddabowpizza" lol. He's in love with BBQ and I love it!!!!😂😂😂

When she piled on what she wanted on the corncake and smiled, how can you not treasure someone like that.🤗

My wife is from South America. They have really good food, but it's just different. I took her to one of the better BBQ places in Dallas, TX and it blew her mind. She couldn't believe how good the food was! She's not a fan of red meat because to her it "tastes like blood", but BBQ she says that the flavor is not only not there, but is so tender and has a flavor that cannot be described. She craves BBQ now and I recently introduced her to Beef Ribs and she absolutely lost her mind at how good it was!

I’m really proud of you. I come from Italians and I know how proud we are about how food is made and how it’s eaten. I find it hard to be so open to new cultures because I think about how wrong it was made. Very good job guys.

Southern food is the best that America has to offer, I love watching both of you enjoying the food.

@leesdroidaccountharbin9665

3 ай бұрын

The problem with a lot of people from outside the US is that they usually visit places up North and experience Northern white culture, rather than Southern, AFrican American, Chicano, Tejano, Gulf and Cajun culture.

I couldn't agree more! Southern barbecue in the US is simply heavenly, and I'm from Brazil and we have an amazing barbecue culture and coincidently is also a southern tradition here. I'd never seen these two so amazed before. wow wow wow.

I absolutely love this reaction!!! I love and cook Italian food but I'm Kentucky born and raised. When it comes to great food this just shows that there are no borders when it comes to great food, and no hang ups either. When it's good, its just GOOD!!!

I’ve traveled throughout Europe and the United States, it always amazes me that every meal that I had speaks to the history and culture of that region. It’s like eating your way through History. Sadly many people who travel to Europe or the United States don’t take the time to truly enjoy and appreciate it.

You are quickly becoming my favorite foodie couple. Nothing better than watching someone who truly appreciates great food fall in love with new tastes and textures. Enjoy those leftovers! ❤

@honestwithmywordshughes3783

Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍

@Chibason

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Great chemistry, great 'personality', great cinematography...just discovered these guys today and I'm a new fan for sure

As someone from Pennsylvania...Southern BBQ is some of my favorite cuisine.

@kamelhaj6850

11 ай бұрын

Maryland and New York here and I agree!

As an American who would love to go to Italy just to eat my way around the country, I can honestly say I'm surprised by his reactions. After all, when I think of Italy my mind immediately wanders to the wine and the food; the Italians are well known for their lovely cuisine. How refreshing to see they can appreciate our simple, down-home, American food. 10/10!! Love that you love it!!

@richarddenny5340

10 күн бұрын

good food is good food, where it's found isn't important

The thing about eating southern food is it’s always satisfying and you attempt to find more room for the desserts.

@haskellyoung3121

8 ай бұрын

For real. You could be one bite from popping but still trying to make room for good dessert.

Most foreign visitors don't get to taste real well prepared sterotypical American foods, avoid fast food and chain stores. It goes without saying that different regions have their preferences in taste and seasoning. The trick is to decide which of those are most pleasing to your palate; but never stop trying new versions. You never know what new taste sensations await.

@brandenj7038

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! I started loving american food by going to real mom and pops restaurants. It was totally a new experience of tastes for me.

@lancekirkwood7922

Жыл бұрын

@Branden J mom and pops are the best. The food is fresh, the portions and prices are decent. Several chain stores are now having their food processed in factories and preportioned, then shipped out to the restaurants. My favorite mom and pops are when the family, or most of them, are from the old country . Besides mom and pop independent restaurants keep the money in the community, where chain stores send off the profits to the blood suckers on wallstreet.

@brandenj7038

Жыл бұрын

@@lancekirkwood7922 totally correct.

I have so much respect for a guy who probably grew up eating the finest food in the world, and yet can appreciate and enjoy simple American fare like BBQ.

That was awesome seeing him try our native foods. Italy is known for fabulous food so its a great compliment he liked most of the things he tried.

I was born and raised in the South, and I knew right away he was going to love the food. Just like Italian food, Southern food is not something to eat, it's an experience. Laughed out loud at your corncake "sandwich" with a pickle on top! I would do the same thing. Now you've made me want to make potato salad.

Loved all of this. Seeing him try the mashed potatoes w/ gravy reminded me of a story my mom told when she was dating my father. Both of his parents were born in Italy, so my dad was 1st generation in US. She said he would order a hamburger with mashed potatoes and gravy on the side because he didn't get that at home. She thought it funny that an Italian craved that of all things.

As A Texan I approve of this ✅️ This is True Country style barbecue at its best. 🥰❤️

@finkiusmaximus

9 ай бұрын

That's the Chilean flag

@Blackpanther18900

9 ай бұрын

@@finkiusmaximus thanks Ill fix it.

@SnarkyMcSnarkles

5 ай бұрын

AND they are at a BBQ in Franklin, Tennessee. NOT Franklins BBQ in Austin. 16:35

@foxbat1766

5 ай бұрын

@@SnarkyMcSnarkles Yeah, too bad you can't get into Franklins in Austin unless you show up super early in the morning... But that's the Gold Standard I would think...

@johnroscoe2406

4 ай бұрын

As a Texan shouldn't you be making a comment about brisket? :)

Yep, as a native Texan who's family competes in bbq competitions, I can definitely complement Puckett's. Only been there once, but it was great. I think they use a fruitwood in the pits and some amazing custom rubs, which gives a really unique flavor profile. Love Apple & Cherry smoked meat, BUT.. if you love brisket and ribs, I have to speak up for Texas BBQ, which is hard to beat ! But as a Tennessean now, so I can love them both. This was a great video, just watching Alessio's reaction lol!

@brittywren2877

11 ай бұрын

I love TX BBQ but I love all BBQ. Memphis dry rub is some of my favorite. But I do love a really good house sauce. I like to try BBQ wherever I go 😂😂😂

@deacongowan909

10 ай бұрын

KC is much better than Texas.

@aaronpatterson2369

9 ай бұрын

I see your too intimidated to come up here to the BBQ CAPITAL OF THE WORLD...KANSAS CITY.

@ms.one-town901

7 ай бұрын

@@brittywren2877Memphis in the house! ♥️

If he didn't even like pickles to begin with and STILL gave the fried pickles an 8/10, I completely believe her. 10/10.

I love how when Alessio gets surprised by new foods he loves he goes almost into a feeding frenzy.

@SharonRepici

Жыл бұрын

As long as he isn't trying Americanized versions of Italian food.

He is like a happy little boy and we LOVE you both!! Suzanne UK 🇬🇧

@ThePasinis

Жыл бұрын

un abbraccio Suzanne❤️

@unclebee5674

Жыл бұрын

He literally had tears in his eye. What a great couple though!

Wow, what an absolute delight to watch you two enjoy your food so much. I think that was about the best video that I have seen on you tube. I'm glad you enjoyed your Southern BBQ so much it was such a joy to watch you two.

Never had so much fun watching two people eat, thanks for the sunshine

@PurdueAlum01

24 күн бұрын

Only problem they need twice the table size... drove me crazy with the empty table behind them. Scoot them together this is important stuff!

I love seeing the reactions of foreigners to our quintessential cuisine. I just stumbled on this video, but I hope you, Alessio, have experienced all the different varieties of BBQ we Americans have to offer. I imagine (sadly, I've not had the chance to visit your beautiful country...yet) it's like travelling throughout Italy and trying out all the different regional pasta dishes.

This is my first video of you two. Perfect. Alessio, when Jessi started stacking that corn cake, I said to myself. And that is why he loves her.

These 2 are fun to watch and listen to in this video as they tasted and instantly fell in love with southern BBQ foods....you've motivated a bunch of us to take a trip this weekend to Puckett's...✌

I grew up in the South, and I have to remind myself a lot of times that people haven't tasted food like this before. All of these flavors are so normal (and still heavenly) to me that not knowing them just seems so strange. Keep it up, and best wishes!

I'm watching this while eating my dinner in Spain wishing i'd be there trying all that delicious food! Your expressions were just amazing! 🤭😂

Pitting BBQ spots in different Southern states against each other will just lead to another civil war 😂. Love fried pickles! The crunch, the flavor from the dill, and the ranch to counter it is a perfect balance. Fried pickles, believe it or not, originate in ARKANSAS! First created in the summer of 1963 by the late Bernell Austin who owned the Duchess Drive-in. Austin's son David Smith said, "He thought, well there's got to be a way to cash in on that pickle. Of course this is the south, where did it go? In the deep-fryer." Genius move. The idea was originally a gimmick to drum-up business for the drive-in that was located across the highway from the Atkins Pickle Company, but from there it just became a Southern staple once it got popular at festivals. Although the drive-in closed in the late 60s, you can still get the fried pickle made with the original recipe (only his family know the recipe) at the Picklefest held annually in Atkins, Arkansas!

@05HeritageSoftail

Жыл бұрын

Tennessee is the best barbecue

@ShiningAndStarstruck

Жыл бұрын

@@05HeritageSoftail bless your heart

@05HeritageSoftail

Жыл бұрын

@@ShiningAndStarstruck Memphis barbecue is the best. My husband is from Tennessee. Bless your heart bitch

@ShiningAndStarstruck

Жыл бұрын

@@05HeritageSoftail I blessed you first hun. Tennessee will NEVER achieve that perfect smokiness and tenderness of the meat. Texas bbq ftw.

@desormais22

Жыл бұрын

God bless y’all for creating fried pickles!!! Lol. I hate regular pickles like alessio, but loooove fried pickles!!!

Signore just realized that culinary sophistication is well and alive in the States. The food in America catches a lot of foreign foodies off guard (29 years ago I was one of them). This is the land of a million cultures. I love this country despite what anyone thinks about it!

I’m thrilled y’all liked the food. Feel free to travel more because different southern states have different types of BBQ.

I have been to Puckett’s and their food is amazing! You should go on a Friday or Saturday night when they have live music. My nephew Jon Mullins plays their often! Great food, great atmosphere, great music!💜💜

@encrypter46

12 күн бұрын

I don't think I'd want to be distracted from the food. I mean, if you look toward the music, the food might not get all the attention.

"Best barbecue in the United States." Mighty strong words.

@michaelhaynesjr.3189

3 ай бұрын

The entirety of NC wants a word 😂😂

@sheilafitchpatrick8419

Ай бұрын

Memphis would also like a say!❤

The happiest of dances after eating food like that the expressions, your husband makes while enjoying actually flavorful food is something that I truly truly enjoy thank you both very much for how hard you guys work in making these videos and also thank you for showing that in Italian can come to this country and enjoy this country

I am a Canadian, who grew ip in Texas as a child. Texas BBQ will ALWAYS be my favourite food. I always said Texas brisket would be my last meal. I cannot imagine anything tasting better than what i’ve had, but this looks great! Sadly I have yet to find BBQ restaurant in Canada that come close to Texas BBQ. Alessio, now “you get it”! 😂 Jessi well done teaching Alessio whats what!

@calvin2032

5 күн бұрын

I grew up in Georgia and now live in British Columbia. I don't know what part of Canada you live in, but in Golden there is a BBQ place that did it really well when I went several years ago. It wasn't good for Canadian standards, it was properly good. The only thing that was a miss was the coleslaw. It was almost flavorless, which was a big step up from the places where the coleslaw was offensive tasting.

@lizmc.1031

5 күн бұрын

@@calvin2032 I live Grimsby Ontario. There is good BBQ places but they are nowhere near any southern state in the US! Thank you for the recommendation. When I go to BC I will have to check it out.

Love our BBQ in Texas, but to be 100% fair... we usually focus more on brisket here. I have had KC BBQ and some from the South (never tried white sauce though), and let me say that I am very proud and fortunate that BBQ is treated with such care and reverence in other southern states. Every bit I have tried has been fantastic and you can immediately tell the attention to detail these folks put in their food. I honestly don't have a particular favorite. Some people (regions) do ribs better, some do wings and chicken better, some do beef better, and some do pork better. I have never tried Hawaiian BBQ, but I hear they do fantastic pork too. That doesn't even include whole hog, which is another animal entirely (no pun intended). I am being 100% honest in saying BBQ is hands down the best food a person could eat in my opinion. Glad you guys enjoyed it, and just keep exploring. 👍

@snowflakehunter

Жыл бұрын

I am from North Texas. In my backyard I have three different types of smokers and you are making me want to start prepping a brisket! I usually reserve that for spring and summer outdoor gatherings. But on occasion I will cook one up for me or a friend.

@jordandale85

Жыл бұрын

"I hear they do fantastic pork too. That doesn't even include whole hog, which is another animal entirely (no pun intended)." what? Did I miss something?

@aaronpatterson2369

9 ай бұрын

1st texan ive heard that gives THE BBQ CAPITAL OF THE WORLD the credit it deserves. Kansas City is simply the best at BBQ. Texas brisket, tho...👍🏻

Glad a guy from a culture with excellent food can come here and enjoy the food where I grew up. :) One day I want to go to Italy and enjoy all their excellent dishes.

So relieved that all went well with the surgery and you’re healing comfortably! I’m so excited that the two of you are another step closer to adding to your beautiful family ❤ sending positive energy and love your way ❤

Watching the way that Alessio enjoys that food is even better than enjoying it myself.

wow! ... way awesome ... Alessio's expressions and honest evaluations on the food is fun to watch. You both know food and where to find it ... and to get his opinion being a true home grown Italian gives this a lot more credibility. You guys are fun to watch .. I love that happy dance at the end :) .. 👍👍

I love our people and amazing food here in the South! Born and raised in NC and grew up pig pickin' (whole pig cooked on the grill all day), mac n cheese, slaw, baked beans, green beans with ham hocks, cornbread, banana pudding...we eat so good!! Love seeing people's first experience trying Southern soul food. I'm planning my first trip to Italy next year and can't wait to try authentic Italian dishes 😊

It’s so nice seeing him so happy eating new things .

I live in Tennessee and have been to Franklin quite often. So glad you love our food.💙 my grandmother taught me to take pride in my cooking. The old saying she used was the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. Must work because I've been married 43 years now😂

What a lovely reaction, so wholesome and pure! The way an American reacts to authentic Italian food.

Loved this! He's so expressive and excited about BBQ!

The most beautiful thing is, someone experiencing something NEW.... this is WHY I love travel... please, go experience every part of the globe and come back with these happy faces,

Looked so yummy! Brisket a little too lean for my taste, we got the moist (fatty) brisket! 😆 I had to throw in one for Texas.

@grantog123

Жыл бұрын

100%

@therev2100

Жыл бұрын

Honestly, most of that Q looks kinda dry.

Wow. You impressed an Italian with American food. He'll, I'm going to write that down in MY journal.

Only been to Puckett's once, you guys are really making me want to take a trip from Jersey back to Nashville area! It was incredible

My mother was Italian and a fabulous cook. Her spaghetti sauce cooked for hours with italian sausages cut into like 2” lengths and homemade meatballs. Fennel is a key ingredient. Her lasagna was incredible. To this day I’ve never met a match, which is why it’s tough to order lasagna in restaurants. I was spoiled, as were my 9 siblings.

I’ll say it once again…Italians don’t seem to care for America’s renditions of Italian food, but they really do appreciate straight up American food! Great video guys!🙂

I gotta put this out there: I'm a big fan of your channel and have watched many of your videos. But, you both seemed extra ethereal and super appreciative of the food in the Puckett's review, Great show, as always.

Wow, Puckets sounds amazing. I absolutely love watching your videos. You both always put a smile on my face

It's so wonderful to watch him experience all of the foods I grew up with... my uncle Mike in Texas,, his brisket, the best. And now live in Carolina,, south east... pulled pork is a standard, fried chicken too❤❤❤ so much fun to watch you both and enjoy.. you would so love my collards,,, making a batch to have the green food for new year, love both.❤

You guys are adorable with your happy dance. That food looks amazing. Thanks for sharing ☺️

I love watching you guys explore foods! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us!

I’m so glad to discover your channel. And very happy you are enjoying American southern food. Looking forward to seeing all your videos.

my compliments on featuring such fine food. it's fun sharing food experiences vicariously with such a nice couple. the production values are much appreciated.

I remember my mom not wanting to try fried pickles but I talked her into it and now she wants them to be her last meal. The funny thing is she can only get them once a year at the state fair because to her no other fried pickles are as good.

How nice to travel and try all the different foods! Living vicariously through you guys right now! 🤗

I love seeing people be able to enjoy the good American cooking. I live in New York myself and even I have an appreciation for some good barbeque. Kudos to him for giving it a try, glad he got to enjoy himself!

love watching people try new things and absolutely loving every minute of it...

His love for that food is so genuine.

It just warms your heart to see someone enjoying a new experience !!!!! P.S. love your videos !!!!

Hi Guys! Dear, you need to buy a cook book with these recipes for Alessio to take back with him to Italy!Soo much fun to watch you guys enjoying yourselves there...much gratitude to you for sharing this...

Awesome experience for you two and all your viewers. I am a bbq fan and love it from where ever it comes from. I don't think one is better than the other just different. I love the bbq that is in front of me when it is time to eat. I just enjoy great food no matter where it originated, who made it or what it is. As long as it tastes delicious.

Every single thing he ate it was Amore this is the best thing I've ever ate. I Love that he loves it all. Thank you for sharing all your experiences with us. Truly made my day! Enjoy! As always You guys ROCK❤

We here in North Carolina, down south call the “pulled pork “ barbecue and most is us eat it with the slaw together and yes we fry almost everything! Our “pulled barbecue “ is usually pulled straight from the pig off the grill. We love our collards and beans! Enjoyed!

@victorwaddell6530

Жыл бұрын

South Carolina , same here .

I'm from Memphis and anybody that I meet from another country i take them for BBQ 100% of the time they think it's one of the best meals they've ever had. Koreans are always super impressed, and that's saying a lot Korean food is meat forward and hands down one of the best cultures for food in the world.

@j1m1j3nkins5

4 ай бұрын

Also, my kid just came back from Florence, and she wants to go back and live there, because of the food.

I try everything when traveling and then I try to recreate it when I return home. We are fortunate to have so many cultures in the US. In Florida, and Maine, I learned to enjoy seafood. I learned brisket and BBQ in Kansas City. Far east foods in Seattle and Vancouver. We are blessed!

I'm in Northern Arizona but we're going to be in Virginia next month, I'm going to try to convince my wife into a stop in Tennessee. You guys are great

Nawwww THAT HAPPY DANCE at the end though 💃 🕺 ❤️

Anytime you see someone smile and start to laugh as they put food in their mouth, you know it is wonderful!

Even for me living in illinois in United States, I am completely jealous of Texas BBQ. The BBQ down there is like a whole culture and lifestyle. Served by some of the best people in the world. If I could go anywhere just to try food it would be Texas or Japan

It’s ok to be happy where you are, Alessio! NY will be here when you’re in need of another visit! ❤

@ThePasinis

Жыл бұрын

this message it is just ❤️

Kansas City = best burnt ends, ribs, and sauce. Texas = best brisket, ribs, and beans. The South = best chicken, hands down! And best side dishes overall.

@fishguy911

Жыл бұрын

As a Texan, I will agree with this list, with one exception . East Carolina whole hog is central Texas beef barbecue’s equal. As far as I’m concerned, those two are the kings of barbecue.

@aaronpatterson2369

Жыл бұрын

@@fishguy911 ....KC says..."hold my beer"

@sleepforever3494

Жыл бұрын

@@fishguy911 Lol, facts. I came to comment the same, Carolina pork is as good as it gets.

Your making me hungry. It looks so good. Yes, we can cook up some food, but I'm sure it would be just as much a delight to eat food in your country. I just ran across this video and have subscribed. I really like the cool and friendly vibe I get from y'all. Thanks for trying our food. Enjoy more!

It makes me smile just watching you both enjoy this food

Just love y'all. Great happy dance. Welcome to true southern cuisine.