Macerata, January 11, 2026 – Alessandro Borghese is bringing his culinary challenge too the heart of the Marche region tonight, spotlighting the area’s rich peasant cuisine in a new episode of “4 Restaurants.” The show, now in its eleventh season, will explore the gastronomic traditions of the province of Macerata, a landscape woven with medieval villages and the rolling hills immortalized by poet Giacomo Leopardi.
The episode promises a taste of authentic Italy, where family recipes and locally sourced ingredients reign supreme.
- The fourth stage of “4 restaurants” season eleven focuses on the peasant cuisine of the Macerata province.
- Four local restaurants will compete, showcasing their interpretations of conventional dishes.
- the episode will air on Sky Uno at 9:15 PM on Sunday,January 11th.
- Duck ragù will be the featured dish, testing each chef’s skill and creativity.
Alessandro Borghese arrives in the Marche hinterland,a region where the aroma of earth,duck ragù,and authenticity fill the air.The program will delve into the indissoluble link between the territory and its cuisine,a gastronomy rooted in zero-kilometer garden products,seasonal ingredients,and generations of culinary wisdom. Dishes like vincisgrassi,rabbit in porchetta,and crescia tell stories of hard work,land,and family.
The Peasant Soul of the Marche
The backdrop for this episode is a picturesque landscape of green hills, medieval villages like Montecassiano and Treia, and vibrant sunflower fields. Nearby Recanati, the birthplace of Giacomo Leopardi, offers breathtaking views that echo the poet’s concept of infinity. The Macerata area has also recently established the Macerata Honey Road, further highlighting the region’s agricultural treasures.
The Restaurants of the Episode in the Province of Macerata
restaurants in the Macerata area are navigating a creative tension: balancing the preservation of ancient recipes with modern techniques. Offering authentic, country-inspired cuisine is a challenge, but one these four contenders are eager to embrace.
The competing restaurants and their chefs are:
- Jacopo at Infinity at the Table, focuses on pure tradition, using local ingredients and authentic flavors in the heart of Macerata.
- Mirko at Osteria Poesia a Tavola Butcher Shop in Recanati, balances tradition and creativity, specializing in grilled meats and local products.
- Francesca at Country House I Gelsi, offers a “medieval-modern” cuisine in an eighteenth-century farmhouse, blending traditional recipes with ancient cooking methods.
