Cook Alongside ‘Tucci in Italy’ Season Two with These Authentic Recipes

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May 2, 2026

A Stanley-Tucci inspired plate of Tagliatelle al ragu

At TABLE Magazine, we’ve been on the Stanley Tucci train for a while. With the premiere of Searching for Italy, we followed along the best way we know how—by cooking. Each episode became a jumping-off point for pasta recipes inspired by the regions he visited and the stories he experienced while there.

Now, with season two of Tucci in Italy premiering May 11, we’re doing it again. This time, Tucci travels through Naples and Campania, Sicily, Le Marche, Sardinia, and Veneto. Each of these five regions carry different distinct ingredients, techniques, and food traditions.

For each stop, we pair a recipe that connects directly to that region. So when season two drops on National Geographic, Disney+, and Hulu you can join in on the fun by making a recipe for each episode, joining Tucci in his own discoveries.

**Recipes for Cooking Through Tucci in Italy Season Two**

Naples and Campania – Pasta Fagioli

A black bowl filled with fresh Pasta Fagioli noodles and vegetables by Victoria Sande.

In Naples and across Campania, Pasta Fagioli is a part of everyday cooking. It comes out of the region’s cucina povera tradition, using beans, pasta, and aromatics to create something filling and practical at a low price. In Naples, it’s often made thicker than a soup and a bit closer to a stew. It’s a dish that’s less about a fixed recipe and more about the method itself. Oh: and the flavor too!

Sicily – Pasta alla Norma

Stanley Tucci Inspired Pasta alla Norma sits in a bowl to the right with two glasses of red wine off to the back left.

Sicily is home to Pasta alla Norma and you’ll find it all across the region. Eggplant, tomatoes, basil, and ricotta salata form the base, reflecting ingredients that are central to Sicilian agriculture. Even the name is specific to the place. Pasta alla Norma is believed to reference the opera Norma by Vincenzo Bellini, linking the dish back to one of Sicily’s major cultural figures.

Le Marche – Tagliatelle al Ragù

In Le Marche, fresh egg pasta is a defining part of the food culture. In turn, tagliatelle is one of the most common shapes. It’s typically paired with a ragù that comes from beef and San Marzano tomatoes as well as a slow cooking technique. It’s a straightforward combination that reflects how central pasta-making is to the region.

Sardinia – Lemon and Fregula Chicken Soup

A bowl of soup with little round noodle balls, greens, chicken, and lemon slices on top sits in a dark teal bowl with a winter citrus salad sitting nearby.

Sardinia is where fregula, a small, toasted pasta, originates. This pasta’s texture and flavor come from the toasting process, which gives it a slightly nutty taste. You’ll see fregula in soups or alongside seafood like mussels and fish, tying it back to Sardinia’s geography as an Italian island in the Mediterranean Sea.

Veneto – Sarde in Saor

Sarde in Saor on a porcelain plate set on a rustic table.

In Veneto, Sarde in Saor is a traditional dish with roots in Venice. Sardines are paired with onions, vinegar, and raisins, a combination that reflects Venice’s long history as a trading center because it draws upon flavor influences from the Eastern Mediterranean. Originally used as a way to preserve fish, the dish remains a part of the region’s standard cooking repertoire.

Story by Kylie Thomas

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Collier’s Cuts: The Devil You Know Returns for ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’

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May 1, 2026

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Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, and Stanley Tucci stand in a group during The Devil Wears Prada 2. — (L-R) Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs, Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly and Stanley Tucci as Nigel Kipling in 20th Century Studios' THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2. Photo by Macall Polay. © 2026 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

A graphic rating banner for The Devil Wears Prada 2 featuring a screengrab of Emily from the movie and a 2.5/5 star rating.

Twenty years after the Oscar-nominated first film, the stars return for The Devil Wears Prada 2, a film with the courage not to rely on nostalgia — but no willingness to innovate. The results are funny and pleasant but decidedly light.

The Devil Wears Prada 2, a Sequel Review

Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) returns, picked up by Runway when her high-minded newspaper undergoes budget cuts. She steers the publication through a minor public-relations flap while renewing polite hostilities with Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep), the publication’s clever and condescending editor-in-chief.

There are obstacles — an unhappy advertiser represented by former colleague Emily Charlton (Emily Blunt), a stalwart chairman (Tibor Feldman) replaced by his clueless son (B.J. Novak) — but none add up into a serious complication or even a consistent plot.

At one point, Nigel Kipling (Stanley Tucci) bemoans the small size of print magazines in the age of digital; a recent issue of Runway, the film’s stand-in for Vogue, was “so thin you could floss with it,” he says. The script, by returning scribe Aline Brosh McKenna, acknowledges the considerable changes in the publishing world in the decades since the original film debuted. Yet these threats are always fleeting; there’s always another money man to be called, another deal to be made.

It Looks Good, But Don’t Read It Cover to Cover

There are genuine laughs; Streep, a Best Actress nominee for the first film, embodies the character’s wit and cutting charm beautifully. There’s also a society page worth of special guest appearances — this will probably be the only film to feature both NBA star Karl-Anthony Towns and presidential offspring Jenna Bush Hager — many of which are fun, if not impactful.

There’s also an unannounced A-list star in the third reel; good thing, because by then, you’ll likely have checked out. The Devil Wears Prada 2 is thoroughly agreeable, and director David Frankel elegantly depicts both New York and Milan, but the story can’t support the film’s 119-minute runtime.

Fashionistas and Streep (or Tucci) superfans won’t regret buying a ticket. For the rest of us, save this one for your next transcontinental flight; it’ll eat up miles and might even lull you into a midair slumber.

**An Animal Farm That Orwell Probably Didn’t Imagine, and More New Releases**

The title Animal Farm lends itself to an animated feature. The content of George Orwell’s dystopian novel… not so much. That didn’t stop comedy writer Nicholas Stoller and director Andy Serkis, who have adapted the book into an all-ages parable, complete with slapstick jokes and celebrity voices. Reviews aren’t kind; writing for Consequence, Liz Shannon Miller says, “There are bad movies, and then there are movies that drain all life and joy out of a person’s soul.”

Perhaps young viewers will be better off at home: Swapped, a new animated feature from Netflix, features a loaded voice cast headlined by newly minted Oscar winner Michael B. Jordan.

Speaking of last year’s awards season, I Swear, the biography of a Tourette’s advocate that became an unfortunate point of controversy, expands to more American screens this weekend. By all accounts, the film is nuanced and powerful — unlike the ensuing flap.

AMC has a fun theme in its Thrills & Chills horror series: You Didn’t Stay Out of the Woods, a group of fright flicks set in remote cabins. They’ll show the 4K Director’s Cut of 2002’s Cabin Fever on May 1, then The Cabin in the Woods on May 8.

Story by Sean Collier
Featured Photo by Macall Polay Courtesy of 20th Century Studios

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5 Stylish Cocktails Inspired by ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’

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Kylie Thomas

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April 24, 2026

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Five cocktails for The Devil Wears Prada 2 sit on a white table in tall and short glasses and various colors.

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Fans of The Devil Wears Prada have waited 20 years for a sequel to the hit comedy-drama that follows an entry-level assistant trying to make it in the fast-moving worlds of media and fashion. Finally, on May 1, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci, Emily Blunt, and Meryl Streep return for The Devil Wears Prada 2 and there’s plenty of hot goss that awaits.

While we wait for our turn to watch the movie on the big screen, we’re taking inspiration from our favorite The Devil Wears Prada characters to mix up a batch of cocktails Runway Magazine would promote. Whether your heart connects with lovable Andy, witty Nigel, ambitious Emily, or imperious Miranda, we have a cocktail to ensure that your night is as luxurious as a Runway Magazine party.

To put together this series of cocktails, we collaborated with Ritual House in Downtown Pittsburgh to feature the five cocktails below on their menus from April 27 to May 3. Plus, the fifth cocktail is one you can only get at their bar. Miranda would love that exclusivity: “Everyone wants to be us, Andrea!”

Cocktails Inspired by The Devil Wears Prada 2

The Andy

An orange color cocktail in a tall glass with a lemon twist garnish and a floral backdrop behind it.

We could not be more ecstatic for Andy’s confident transformation in the new film. Our recipe for The Andy (Anne Hathaway) uses bourbon for structure, while Aperol and Amaro Nonino introduce a bittersweet sophistication. Then a final splash of champagne adds a celebratory lift to Andy’s success.

The Short King (AKA The Nigel)

A pair of round glasses lean against a Nigel cocktail in red color with ice cubes as a luxardo cherry on a toothpick balances on the glasses.

The Short King cocktail channels a refined, expressive, and balanced energy, just like Nigel (or frankly, like Stanley Tucci himself!). Tart pomegranate and fresh lemon create a foundation for Empress 1908 Gin’s botanical depth. Add accents of Luxardo, red vermouth, and a dash of Angostura bitters. You’ll see that this drink has just the right amount of edge.

The Emily

A tall glass with a yellow cocktail with a lemon twist garnish.

Always one step ahead, Emily (Emily Blunt) thrives in a world where details matter so we’ve made a cocktail she would approve if it came across her desk. Grey Goose Vodka provides a clean base for Chinola Passion Fruit Liqueur’s burst of tropical flavors. Fresh lemon sharpens the focus and a bit of bubbly also adds that perfect finish.

18 Karat Espresso Martini (The Miranda)

Miranda's espresso martini in a tall glass with gold leaf coffee beans on the white table below it.

Miranda, portrayed by Meryl Streep, is elegance, style, power, and precision personified. For a cocktail that follows suit, the 18 Karat Espresso Martini is rich and unapologetically luxurious. The secret here is the combination of coffee liqueur and cold brew concentrate. Gold leaf coffee beans are the ritzy, high-end garnish.

Runway Ready

A dark filled martini glass sits beside a dark filled shoe glass container.

A lychee and blackberry forward cocktail, the Runway Reader embodies Runway Magazine with its mix of trending flavors. This exclusive cocktail from the Ritual House bar team will be available only for purchase at their establishment April 27 to May 3 as you prepare for the film of the year!

All cocktails above will also be available for purchase at Ritual House from April 27 to May 3 as a part of a collaboration between Ritual House and TABLE Magazine.

Story by Kylie Thomas
Recipes by TABLE Magazine Staff
Photography by Dave Bryce
Special Thank You to the Ritual House Team

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The Emily Cocktail Inspired by The Devil Wears Prada

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April 24, 2026

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Always one step ahead, Emily Charlton (Emily Blunt) thrives in a world where details matter and nothing less than perfection will do. The Emily Cocktail Inspired by The Devil Wears Prada represents high-energy precision with a crisp, effervescent profile. Grey Goose Vodka provides a clean, base, while Chinola Passion Fruit Liqueur delivers a burst of tropical flavors. Fresh lemon sharpens the focus, and a combination of prosecco and soda water keeps the finish endlessly refreshing. This cocktail mirrors Emily’s momentum that’s vibrant and fast-paced. It’s designed to keep up, not slow down.

Soda water pours into and bubbles a yellow Emily cocktail in a tall glass with ice and a lemon twist garnish.

Emily’s Part in The Devil Wears Prada 2

Emily Charlton has transformed from overworked assistant into a high-level executive with authority in the new film The Devil Wears Prada 2. At the center of a shifting industry, she represents the company that could save Runway Magazine. Her relationship with Runway and her own former boss becomes more complex as business, rivalry, and legacy collide in unexpected ways.

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The Emily Cocktail Inspired by The Devil Wears Prada

Author: TABLE Magazine Staff

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Description

Fruity yet with prestige.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 oz Grey Goose
1 oz Chinola
1/4 oz fresh lemon
2 oz Prosecco
Soda water

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Instructions

Shake vodka, Chinola, and fresh lemon with ice.
Pour into a wine glass with ice, add prosecco and top with soda water.
Garnish with a lemon twist.

Recipe by TABLE Magazine Staff
Photography by Dave Bryce

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The Short King Cocktail Inspired by Nigel in The Devil Wears Prada

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April 24, 2026

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Effortlessly stylish and sharply perceptive, Nigel (Stanley Tucci) in The Devil Wears Prada carries the kind of presence that commands a room without demanding attention. The Short King cocktail channels that same energy. It’s refined, expressive, and balanced. Tart pomegranate and fresh lemon create a foundation for Empress 1908 Gin’s botanical depth and visual intrigue. Accents of Luxardo and red vermouth round out the luxurious profile while a dash of Angostura bitters adds just the right amount of edge. It’s the kind of drink that doesn’t follow trends. Instead, it defines them.

Red liquid pours into a glass with ice that a pair of blue round glasses leans against.

Nigel Returns in The Devil Wears Prada 2

We could not be more happy to see the return of Stanley Tucci and the eccentric Nigel in The Devil Wears Prada 2. Nigel Kipling remains one of Runway Magazine’s most trusted voices in the new film, continuing to serve as an editorial beacon of sanity and savoir faire. In the new era of magazine publishing, Nigel’s role as mentor, stylist, and cultural translator becomes even more essential. He bridges the gap between old-school Runway prestige and the modern pressures reshaping the industry. Plus…his dry, comedic remarks are always welcome. And instructive.

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