Catania, Sicily: Exploring the Hidden Beauty, Food, and Warmth of a Misunderstood City

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  • @dianaandrea7160
    @dianaandrea7160 Рік тому +37

    Catania is my favorite place in Italy. We were there last year and completely fell in love immediately. The family owned restaurants, the streets, the people, the culture- everything was just perfect. We've also hicked Etna and explored a cave, which was super fun. Definitely wanna visit Catania again!!!

    • @bidalia
      @bidalia 15 днів тому

      were did you stay

  • @diannalist9272
    @diannalist9272 10 місяців тому +6

    Videos are amazing, makes me what to go to Italy so much. My family is from Sicily and Calabria. But I want to visit Tuscany more than anything. God Bless you both.

  • @joannelaflamme2360
    @joannelaflamme2360 Рік тому +10

    Will be taking an extended family trip in June to Sicily. Our grandparents came from Sicily in the early 1900s and so many of the cousins are gathering for this 10 day trip. We will be flying into Catania, and visiting Ragusa, Montallegro and Palermo… can’t wait!

    • @MaryBartnikowski
      @MaryBartnikowski Рік тому +1

      Dont forget Taormina 🎉

    • @AnaTohfa
      @AnaTohfa 6 місяців тому

      @@MaryBartnikowski I hoped you enjoyed Sicily and that you left with beautiful memories!

    • @MaryBartnikowski
      @MaryBartnikowski 6 місяців тому +1

      @@AnaTohfa sicily is my true love!

  • @josephcercy8117
    @josephcercy8117 Рік тому +10

    I visited Catania about 5 years ago for 4 days. It was super. I took two cooking lessons and walked all over the city. The pistachio pesto was one of my favorite dishes that I had there. Thank you for bringing back such wonderful memories.

  • @Skolman70
    @Skolman70 2 місяці тому +1

    Buongiorno, Alessio e Jessi, da siciliano di Catania come vi è piaciuta la mia città natale. Grazie per aver mostrato a tutti la bellezza della città di Catania. Avete portato molta gioia, lacrime e ricordi di quando ero bambino prima di venire negli Stati Uniti. Grazie mille. Ciao

  • @elizabethlarose3632
    @elizabethlarose3632 Рік тому +6

    The Catania Market!! We love Sicily. Lived there for 2 1/2 years…it was awesome. Caltigirone is an awesome city too.. just one terrific Island. 💕

    • @slkonnaris8477
      @slkonnaris8477 Рік тому +1

      Thank you for mentioning Caltagirone- I am always interested in fantastic places located near Catania. I just looked at some photos and it looks a wonderful place to visit! Grazie mille per il consiglio ❤

  • @christina7561
    @christina7561 Рік тому +8

    That Sicilian breakfast is a dream! yum.... and I you're hair Jessi, is gorgeous! You could do a video just on styling ;)

  • @megcaviglia6843
    @megcaviglia6843 Рік тому +12

    Missed you both so much! Almost as much as I miss Italy. You do such a great job of making us feel we are a part of your adventures. Thanks so much!

  • @bossboss787
    @bossboss787 Рік тому +6

    I’m sicilian, from Messina. Since 5 years I live in Canada. I have been following you since a long time. Always loved your content. This time I became very emotional. Thank you very much for this wonderful video from my beloved homeland. You managed to bring me back. Tears of joy. You two are the best. Keep the amazing quality. Grazie mille ragazzi! Ci avete deliziato con un altro contenuto di qualità (e mi avete fatto un bellissimo regalo). Siete riusciti a farmi commuovere. Grazie di cuore. Siete una splendida coppia. Continuate cosí.
    Sicilia troppu bedda comu tutta l’Italia ❤

    • @ThePasinis
      @ThePasinis  Рік тому +2

      Siamo andati in Sicilia 4 anni fa perché nel mondo e' il posto perfetto per una luna di miele dove puoi avere cultura , favoloso cibo e spiagge mozzafiato ma soprattutto gente stupenda! Siamo noi che ringraziamo te insieme a tutti i siciliani che ci hanno ospitato e fatto assaggiare e vedere questi posti meravigliosi per ripagare cosi tanta generosità il minimo per noi era di mostrare questa meravigliosa esperienza con i nostri followers! quindi grazie di cuore LA SICILIA E' TROPPU BEDDA❤️

    • @AnaTohfa
      @AnaTohfa 6 місяців тому

      I am Sicilian and admittedly love it but it would be a dream for me to be able to move like you and find a good job and Canada sounds awesome albeit cold! How did you manage to move there? I am open to advice :D

  • @Eloiseat6
    @Eloiseat6 Рік тому +30

    The last time I was in Sicily, I wanted to stay in Catania, BUT Mt. Etna had just erupted and the city was covered in smoke and ash. You could barely see (or breathe). We ended up staying in Messina instead. So I was especially happy to watch this video-thanks!

    • @user-hb5ym3rg9r
      @user-hb5ym3rg9r Рік тому +1

      Don't come, i am now here, we came today from taormina.. no food was tasty here, we live next to the fish marked direktly, omg the smell is so hard, like fish bis burned pig skin... nothing special here, we are very sad and happy to go back home

    • @cla0095
      @cla0095 Рік тому

      It's not that bad, you can definitely breath but yes you have to take care for your eyes especially when it's windy.
      Volcanic ashes in your eyes is not a pleasant situation. I speak from experience 😅

    • @_soban_ahmad
      @_soban_ahmad 9 місяців тому +1

      How was messina

    • @fiordaliso5762
      @fiordaliso5762 2 місяці тому

      Esagerati 😂😂

    • @Eloiseat6
      @Eloiseat6 2 місяці тому

      @ maybe; maybe not. 😂🤣 Have you ever been to Nizza di Sicilia?

  • @lettievanhemert
    @lettievanhemert Рік тому +9

    I discovered your videos while you were on hiatus, and I’m really happy that you’re back. You’re both wonderful.

    • @ThePasinis
      @ThePasinis  Рік тому +1

      Yay! Thank you so much! we are happy to be back

    • @ptHygge
      @ptHygge 8 днів тому

      Hi guys!
      During the summer I will visit Sicily. Which restaurants tips can do you recommend me in Catania and Siracusa/Ortigia?
      Best wishes!

  • @sandragrowe3554
    @sandragrowe3554 Рік тому +6

    Holy smokes!!!! So happy you’re back! Missed you guys so much on UA-cam.

    • @ThePasinis
      @ThePasinis  Рік тому +2

      Yay! Thank you! we are happy to be back

  • @Jennifer62389
    @Jennifer62389 Рік тому +2

    So nice to see you two again.

  • @dramriddell
    @dramriddell Рік тому +4

    Thank you. I'm loving this. Being a big fan of "Inspector Montalbano" over the years, I'm excited to see more of Sicily. Especially, when it is conducted with your amazing enthusiasm for living.

  • @high62609
    @high62609 Рік тому +3

    Love the grotto, those umbrellas make things so festive

  • @ianmurphy9955
    @ianmurphy9955 Рік тому +3

    It looks like Italy is amazing for you both, what a country an absolute wonder

  • @cynthiamcknight9002
    @cynthiamcknight9002 Рік тому +1

    You two are precious! I love how excited you are about that amazing food!

  • @nadinea1125
    @nadinea1125 Рік тому +7

    My study abroad program took us to Catania! It was lovely!

  • @Fabiana-pq9qw
    @Fabiana-pq9qw Рік тому +1

    Hi Jesse, I enjoyed the video very much. Your husband seems to be argentinian. What an incredible country is Italy! I love it. Thank you.

    • @cla0095
      @cla0095 Рік тому

      Maybe because half Argentina is basically Italians speaking Spanish 😂

  • @petefoti1041
    @petefoti1041 Рік тому +6

    I visited Catania in 1990 when I was in the Air Force. I was stationed on the island of Crete and travelled there to do some communication work for the Air Force. We were working on the Navy Base there. I loved the market and food was awesome. The day we left the Carabinieri escorted some judges on the plane on our way to Rome. What a trip.

  • @cessilyschwa
    @cessilyschwa Рік тому +4

    I am so glad you finally went to Sicily! Thank you for this content! ❤

  • @ritabenaglio4518
    @ritabenaglio4518 Рік тому +2

    Stavo iniziando a preoccuparmi non vedendovi più qui su YT. Felice di ritrovarvi :)

  • @slkonnaris8477
    @slkonnaris8477 Рік тому +1

    I loved this video guys! For me the best place for breakfast is Bar Mazzini (exactly where you were showing the ancient Roman columns) The food, pastries, coffees are so delicious & the building has the original vaulted ceilings inside, it’s so beautiful! You can never get bored in Catania, it’s perfect for seeing real Sicilian life❤

  • @KaterinaFerrara
    @KaterinaFerrara Рік тому +1

    I loved the medieval walls near the fish market that used to be the port before earthquakes and lava arrived. So fascinating!

  • @hunn1580
    @hunn1580 Рік тому +1

    I’ve never had a desire to go to Italy until yalls videos. Now I want to take my family so badly! Thank you for all the information and beautiful sights.

  • @GeorgieB1965
    @GeorgieB1965 Рік тому +1

    Love these little slices of life videos, where you get to see what the average person there lives/experiences. It's like doing a road trip in the States where you purposefully take the US/states routes and completely avoid the highways.

  • @high62609
    @high62609 Рік тому +2

    No place is ever just one thing. Love you guys

  • @OhWord3
    @OhWord3 Рік тому +5

    Was stationed nearby at Sigonella. Love Catania and the whole area!

  • @karlaruter3221
    @karlaruter3221 Рік тому +3

    I just love watching your adventures 😊.

  • @simonai90
    @simonai90 Рік тому +2

    Quel " 'mbare co cu sta parannu" al minuto 7.50 mi ha fatto morire 🤣🤣
    Molto contenta che vi sia piaciuta la mia città 🥰

  • @karenmar1529
    @karenmar1529 Рік тому +1

    Great video, your travels are beautiful, the markets look amazing. I of course am always interested in those fabulous desserts. 🤗😋

  • @andreacatzel8259
    @andreacatzel8259 11 місяців тому

    I’ve loved this. Grazie! Jesse, please take a still of your footage at the yellow wall and blow it up! You looked STUNNING! So enjoying watching you. Delightful. ❤

  • @buffytargaryan7171
    @buffytargaryan7171 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for showing us Sicily❤❤. I would love to see more!

  • @sherrieshatzen3801
    @sherrieshatzen3801 7 місяців тому

    I am so enchanted with your travel videos. You get into the things I love--architecture, art, history, legends, local people, local specialities. You are knowledgeable & entertaining. I would love to travel with you😉. I also enjoy your other videos. Among the best of the best.

  • @claireperry4451
    @claireperry4451 7 місяців тому

    So cool to finally see y'all explore our current home! Full of quirks, and definitely full of grit, but special nonetheless. Between the fish market on Saturdays, the antique market on Sundays and the incredible cuisine, there's no doubt Catania is a gem in its own right. Thank you for showcasing her uniqueness!

  • @BoppaGram
    @BoppaGram Рік тому

    Thank you both for the beautiful tour!!

  • @pastelgamercorn9260
    @pastelgamercorn9260 Рік тому

    Great tour of Catania. Thanks so much!

  • @PatriciaRoggero
    @PatriciaRoggero Рік тому +2

    Have missed you love your videos thank you

  • @high62609
    @high62609 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful 😍 bravo

  • @YouMeandSicily
    @YouMeandSicily Рік тому +2

    We love Catania and always make it part of our East Coast tours.

  • @texascountry7663
    @texascountry7663 Рік тому +1

    Welcome back, we missed you two!!

  • @DeborahWohlfeld
    @DeborahWohlfeld Рік тому +1

    So glad to see you back! Loved your views from Catania ❤

  • @lauraautry6992
    @lauraautry6992 Рік тому +1

    It seems like you both have been away a long time. Have really missed you videos of Italy. Catania is a very beautiful place and Mt Etna looked amazing. Thank you for sharing 🤗🤗

  • @kathleenkretzschmar4859
    @kathleenkretzschmar4859 7 місяців тому

    Amazing video. Lovely Sicily. ❤

  • @korenng5553
    @korenng5553 Рік тому

    Love 😘 all...thanks 👍!

  • @robertop7602
    @robertop7602 5 місяців тому

    Magnifico reportage. Complimenti ai due protagonisti che hanno bene trasmesso il loro apprezzamento per la cucina Catanese.

  • @lior38
    @lior38 Рік тому

    So great seeing you're back uploading videos!

  • @r3dki679
    @r3dki679 Рік тому

    It feels kinda weird seeing a tour of the city i live in, especially when the video is in english, it looks so foreign yet so familiar. The footage is very beautiful and i appreciate you guys for giving more notoriety to the city.
    Un saluto da Catania.

  • @mygetawayart
    @mygetawayart Рік тому +2

    thanks for visiting us! Glad you had a good time. One culinary experience you missed out on though is the horse meat culture. A lot of foreigners are put off by just how much of a big deal horse meat is in Catania but it's delicious. Driving down Via Plebiscito around lunchtime, getting all those roasted meat smells through the windows is sooo worth it.

  • @lindacampbell1559
    @lindacampbell1559 7 місяців тому

    I love you guys!!! Thank u for the ideas to travel to Italy!!!!!!

  • @angelacrosson827
    @angelacrosson827 Рік тому +3

    So nice to see you in Sicily enjoying the culture and of course the delicious food.
    I think the Umbrellas look so pretty.. the colors are beautiful. Is there a certain time of year they display them?
    We will be in Italy next week, visiting family in Avellino, then Tuscany, and Rome
    It's our third time there.. it's so hard to stay away from this beautiful country and people.
    Maybe we'll run into you one of these days!

  • @kahnjanm3376
    @kahnjanm3376 5 місяців тому

    I visit almost all Italy next Sunday 15 September I will be in catania .
    Lucky living in Switzerland its so easy to visit Italy
    I save the name of all restaurants going to eating and café too 👍👍👍🥰🥰

  • @stephanierenny1902
    @stephanierenny1902 Рік тому

    Ah! I am so bummed - we JUST got back from Italy before you started posting this content. You have such great tips!
    We were in Palermo for a few days. Also misunderstood and beautiful ❤

  • @artemiskarayianni
    @artemiskarayianni Рік тому +3

    Love this!❤

  • @emilywynstra
    @emilywynstra Рік тому +4

    SO thrilled to see a new video from my favorite couple!! Mm Street Food may be the greatest restaurant name I've ever heard...so cute! 😆 And wow, that creamy almond granita and brioche was one of the most unique snacks I've ever seen! Love you guys and thank you for sharing memories with us 🥰

  • @sw7833
    @sw7833 Рік тому

    Welcome back, I missed your vlog!

  • @adamandrews4107
    @adamandrews4107 Рік тому

    So glad to see you again. What a fun video.

  • @Millertimestwo
    @Millertimestwo Рік тому +3

    What camera are you using on this video? I don't know if it was the beautiful light outside or what especially at mark 14:30 but the picture looks so good!

  • @ask9166
    @ask9166 Рік тому

    No way, I just missed you guys! Left a week ago. 😢Will be back soon, this time for good!
    Absolutely love your videos, and you did a wonderful job on this one as usual 😊🤩
    My family is from Melilli (30 minutes south of Catania)

  • @boxerlover2030
    @boxerlover2030 Рік тому +1

    My wife and I are happy to see you enjoyed your time in Catania. We're hoping you guys make it to San Vito Lo Capo on the western side of the island. It's a truly breathtaking town with the nicest beach in Sicily. We'd love to hear your thoughts on it. Have fun and be safe!

  • @casamiasalentina5818
    @casamiasalentina5818 7 місяців тому

    We too love Ortigia and Borderi panini are defiantly the best anywhere ❤

  • @panedilegna2891
    @panedilegna2891 Рік тому +5

    Spotted you guys at the Palazzo Ducale in Venice not too long ago. Will you be doing a video on Venice? :D

    • @ThePasinis
      @ThePasinis  Рік тому +1

      haha yes we were there! and yes we have Veice video too

  • @MsMammamaria
    @MsMammamaria Рік тому

    My City..mi manca tantu.. grazie..😘

  • @Musicandcatsmeow
    @Musicandcatsmeow Рік тому

    Thank you for awesome videos on Sicily. I’m inspired to go where you go.
    Will you be able to make a video on Palermo too? Thank you 🙏

  • @francescozzononsisa1078
    @francescozzononsisa1078 7 місяців тому

    in italy tourists are supposed to eat always and stroll xD it's good indeed if they manage to make some friendships along the way too! Jessi looks amazing inside and outside, i'm just praying for your positive results in the hospital for her for a fruitful operation!

  • @edgardobassi4864
    @edgardobassi4864 Рік тому

    Sempre più bravi! I love You Guys!

  • @arcr717
    @arcr717 Рік тому +2

    As a Sicilian, I know we have wonderful food. Thank you for sharing this with everyone. However, no Spanish music...should have been Sicilian music!❤

  • @bellageorgetown7403
    @bellageorgetown7403 4 місяці тому

    Cari amici, I luv you two! 🫶The video is magnifico. Catania is my favorite city in Italy. 🇮🇹Could you please add Italian or even better, Sicilian music to the background? Grazie! Tanti abbracci.

  • @odetteuys1111
    @odetteuys1111 Рік тому +2

    I love Italy, never been to Sicily, would love to visit. I would get so fat there 😂

  • @pingpong6066
    @pingpong6066 4 місяці тому

    catania bella sicilia tante belle cose da vedere io sono dalla sicilia la mia sono codenta di essere siciliana❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Falhalterra
    @Falhalterra Рік тому

    This is going to be bizarre, but I'm strangely happy to know that Jessi is allergic to shellfish because so am I. xD I'm so glad you guys filmed Catania, as part of my ancestry came from there. :)

  • @mrsbfaithfitnessfun
    @mrsbfaithfitnessfun Рік тому +1

    I love your outfits Jessi! Where do you get these amazing dresses??
    Love your videos in general. You are a great couple.
    Also have a question, how do you finance this move? We are pondering our options and just wondering where to even start....additionally, I need good healthcare...how is healthcare in Italy?
    Sorry for all the questions, maye you can shed some light. That would be benissimo❤

  • @cindyrgallimore9345
    @cindyrgallimore9345 Місяць тому

    So jealous! but I can live it through y'all's eyes! And Jessi I love the dresses you wear the black and the blue one with the sleeves they look so Airy and comfortable. Would it be a brand that you would tell where you got them at? I love y'all's Adventures

  • @garrytuohy9267
    @garrytuohy9267 8 місяців тому +1

    I did not expect the number of seafood dishes in catania, but I know I should have.
    I can't remember tasting Granite, so I must have not been introduced to it.
    We also missed the Olive Leaf liqueur. Instead we got the cactus liqueur called "Fire of Etna" ... it was 70% alcohol ... leathal.

  • @pmg-1
    @pmg-1 10 місяців тому +1

    You could always tell them light salt...and order an extra glass of plain cold water... but when its hot and youve been walking around a lot...you actually need that salt to replenish you. 😊

  • @Freddels1
    @Freddels1 10 місяців тому

    We were in Catania this past November and stayed a couple of streets over from where you stayed. We only found one restaurant where the food wasn't very good (the pasta was crunchy and not cooked). I didn't choose it but it was also against my rule of "No English Menu". It was on one of those left turn side streets after the fish market but before the Piazza. Otherwise, we loved Catania.

  • @fedi1461
    @fedi1461 11 місяців тому

    I❤my SICILY 😊

  • @NA-zo1mc
    @NA-zo1mc 4 місяці тому

    I ate horse for the first time in Catania. It was delicious!

  • @Sassyglbeauty
    @Sassyglbeauty 5 місяців тому

    Love the seafood market! Are there any restaurants nearby that will cook the seafood?

  • @brigitteth2421
    @brigitteth2421 Рік тому

    Mmmmh ❤

  • @aris1956
    @aris1956 4 місяці тому

    6:20 Non mi aspettavo adesso questo taglio da questo posto così caratteristico ad una strada di Catania. Avrei voluto vedere qualcosa di più di quel posto segreto, di quella grotta.

  • @aris1956
    @aris1956 4 місяці тому

    4:22. In Italia ovviamente la tradizione è completare un posto con un digestivo. In America e anche in qualche altra nazione c’è chi invece termina un pasto con un cappuccino ! 😀

  • @quea24
    @quea24 Рік тому +1

    the drink is good for your body salt and lime for electrolytes especially hot weather...

  • @Ccamero123
    @Ccamero123 7 місяців тому

    My Father was a Canadian Soldier who was in the Italian Campaign. They landed in Scilly and then fought there way up the boot to Ortona. Ortona was street to street fighting and was considered one of the worst battles of the war, earning the reputation of “Little Stalingrad.” They we’re fighting elite German paratroopers. That’s where my Father was wounded and lost five of his friends. If he were alive today he would be amazed by all the food. Mostly the people were starving and many emigrated to Canada.🇨🇦

  • @krzysztoflosa9984
    @krzysztoflosa9984 2 дні тому

    What month were you in Catania? Btw I love your videos❤

  • @thelastdayone8889
    @thelastdayone8889 Рік тому

    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @simeto05
    @simeto05 Рік тому

    Complimenti per il video!👍

  • @ayubmarcus5566
    @ayubmarcus5566 11 місяців тому

    Hello How are you i am from Pakistan were are you from nice voice God bless you all ❤❤

  • @SamueleBucceri-c4j
    @SamueleBucceri-c4j 4 місяці тому +1

    ❤😊

  • @belabernal
    @belabernal Рік тому

    Alessio really reminds me of the main actor of the series “From Scratch”

  • @pompei1968
    @pompei1968 27 днів тому

    How come you haven't visited Napoli?
    Napoli has so much history and beauty
    It was a capital city of the south.
    Hope you can come and visit soon

  • @TAlonzo-qf5sn
    @TAlonzo-qf5sn Рік тому

    I miss Hugo Spritz in Italy, so yummy! 😋

  • @Danielle-ic7pv
    @Danielle-ic7pv Рік тому +1

    Hi guys,
    Great video!
    What is the name of the restaurant with the « grotto »
    Grazie !

    • @ThePasinis
      @ThePasinis  Рік тому +1

      ciao
      A Putia dell'Ostello,Piazza Curro, 6 Centro Storico, 95121 Catania, Sicilia Italia evryting it is right there fish market , mm street food and the restaurant with the Grotta

  • @teresamoscatiello
    @teresamoscatiello Рік тому +3

    You guys went from doing a daily cooking show and saying you would be back on Monday (like two months ago) and disappeared loll.
    Nice to see you back!
    I am Napolitan my parents came to America in 1965. Growing up there was always a rivalry between us Napolitan’s and the Sicilians. And for me I was told growing up ….never trust a Sicilian and those are words I live by to this day and every interaction with them had always lead to that being so true time and time again. From coworkers to past friends.
    And we grew up knowing they aren’t “real” Italians as a lot of them have African blood in them. Still true. When I say don’t trust them, I mean they are sneaky and two faced. And you have to really be in an Italian neighborhood and around them to understand.

    • @cla0095
      @cla0095 Рік тому

      It's so strange because we are actually very close with Napolitans here.
      We share the same "southern culture".

  • @staceyw.6608
    @staceyw.6608 5 місяців тому

    oooo...I'd be very curious to try the tuna bottarga as bottarga di muggine (roe) is a huge staple here in Sardinia. I've never had the tuna version!

  • @natalialopes719
    @natalialopes719 Рік тому +3

    When fish is fresh it does not have a fishy smell or taste. When you have had fresh fish you know the difference. Fresh fish is the best!!

  • @marylinda
    @marylinda 9 місяців тому +1

    The dress sis. Where did you get the dress?

  • @wizardofoz4284
    @wizardofoz4284 Місяць тому

    Can you kindly provide information on where you stayed? Looked but could not find it in the description.

  • @cindyrgallimore9345
    @cindyrgallimore9345 Місяць тому

    Will y'all ever be going to any of the beaches in Italy? I haven't seen a video on that yet

  • @capriceg7042
    @capriceg7042 Рік тому

    (#578) Next time, go to Alta Villa Milica, Sicily, Italy!!! Ask about the Madonna festival around or on September 8th.. Catania is very beautiful also.