After a series of misunderstandings—including Amy bringing Giancarlo to Lino's restaurant—Lino feels slighted. However, the episode concludes with Amy choosing Lino, and the two share a romantic moment in the rain outside her apartment. Characters to Watch

A professional chef with a deep respect for his craft who quickly falls for Amy's spirit.

Amy's father, Hershel, arrives in Florence wearing full Texan regalia to check on her. He remains skeptical of her artistic dreams and pressures her to return to her "real life".

Amy is torn between pursuing her passion for art in Italy and fulfilling her father’s expectation that she return to Texas for law school. Plot Summary & Key Events

Amy's supportive sister who serves as her primary confidante back in the U.S.. "From Scratch" First Tastes (TV Episode 2022) - IMDb

Amy meets Giancarlo, a charming local she begins dating, but later crosses paths with Lino (Eugenio Mastrandrea), a talented and passionate chef.

is the premiere episode of the Netflix limited series From Scratch . The episode establishes the show's foundation—a cross-cultural romance between an American art student and a Sicilian chef, inspired by Tembi Locke's memoir. Episode Overview Release Date: October 21, 2022. Runtime: 53 minutes. Setting: Florence, Italy, in the fall of 2000.

The episode follows Amy Wheeler (Zoe Saldaña), a Texan who has deferred law school to study art in Florence for six weeks.