Agrigento

Martin and his aunt enjoy freshly fried arancine, deep-fried rice balls stuffed with ragù, cheese, and meats. Martin's aunt explains the Arab origins of the dish from when rice and citrus were introduced to Sicily, while Martin details the regional naming difference between Arancina in the west and Arancino in the east.

At La Panetteria e Rosticceria, Martin meets owner Alessandro and tries La Mignolata, a flower-shaped Agrigento pastry filled with mortadella, cheese, and olives. Alessandro explains that the name comes from 'mignola', the olive tree flower, and explains how each Sicilian town has its own distinct culinary specialty.

Martin samples Pesce Spada alla Siciliana, a grilled swordfish steak topped with fresh tomatoes, capers, olives, garlic, herbs, and lemon juice. He explains that swordfish thrives in the cold Mediterranean waters around Sicily and demonstrates the Sicilian cheek pinch gesture to show how good it tastes.

Juliana and Martin try caponata, a traditional Sicilian sweet and sour appetizer made with fried eggplant, celery, capers, olives, tomato sauce, and topped with sliced almonds. Juliana notes the unique texture and delicious sweet-and-sour flavor profile while sitting at an outdoor restaurant table.

Martin tastes a mini Cassata Siciliana cake, which features sponge cake soaked in fruit liqueur, layered with sweet ricotta cream, chocolate chips, and candied peel, encased in green marzipan and royal icing. He praises the rich sweetness and pistachio topping on this classic island dessert.

The hosts visit La Antica Panineria to try Pane con la Milza, an iconic street food sandwich packed with tender spleen and lung cooked in lard. Despite being a self-proclaimed picky eater, Juliana bites into the soft bread and tender meat, praising how exceptionally soft and flavorful it is.

Juliana enjoys brioche con gelato, a traditional Sicilian breakfast treat consisting of gelato stuffed inside a soft, fresh brioche bun. She shows off her pistachio gelato filled brioche and highlights how locals genuinely eat ice cream sandwiches for breakfast in Sicily.