Erwan Leo from The Secret Wine Door in Paris is a wine expert, but he didn’t start that way. He tells Brent about his major career shift and how he survived when his shop was closed during the pandemic. He tells Brent about the most underrated wine region in France, the Left Bank and the Right Bank of Bordeaux, and an alternative to Châteauneuf-du-…

Andrea Chierici lives and works in Bologna, Italy and loves his city! He tells Brent about the amazing food including lasagna with green noodles, ragu alla Bolognese, and a crispy treat called Crescentina. Plus, why you need to forget stereotypes and try Lambrusco! [Ep 294] Show Notes: Support Destination Eat Drink Taste Bologna website Mercato del…

Monica Eng is an award winning journalist from Chicago who has worked at the Chicago Sun Times, Chicago Tribune, WBEZ radio, and now, Axois. She took on the story of this year’s so-called Cicadapalooza, and has written stories about why this year’s Cicada emergence, going as far as frying and eating the noisy little insects. Then, she tells Brent w…

Brent visits Seville, Spain to learn about buying cakes from nuns. Then, we’re enjoying an ice cream from New Zealand called Hokey Pokey, the state cookie of New Mexico, and how to eat a cupcake in Seattle! [Ep 292] Show Notes: Support Destination Eat Drink Darley Newman’s website Pilar Rubio’s Instagram Frugal Travellers YouTube Channel Rated V Yo…

Mexico City’s urban islands of Xochimilco have fed the city for centuries. Victor Gamboa, an environmentalist and tour guide from Culinary Backstreets, is trying to preserve Xochimilco and the farmer’s traditional way of life. Victor tells Brent about how the islands were constructed and how visitors can see this amazing part of Mexico City that’s …

Brent talks with Anastassia from Discover Estonia about the city of Tallinn and its unique cuisine. We’ll down Estonian Jagermeister, answer a sandwich dilemma, and learn about edible Christmas trees. Plus, chocolate covered cheese curds and a great market in Tallinn. [Ep 290] Show Notes: Support Destination Eat Drink on Buy Me a Coffee Discover Es…

Brent visits with Margot and Alex, the founders of Walk With Us Tours in Berlin about their vibrant and diverse city. How vibrant? Well, there’s great food like Kettwurst and German Meatballs in Caper Sauce and delicious craft beer. Exciting neighborhoods like Prenzlauder Berg and Friedrichshain. And, we even talk a little German Punk Rock! [Ep 289…

Brent searches for the best pasta shape for pesto with NYT bestselling author Katie Parla, tries the stuffed pasta native to Piedmont, is enchanted by a pasta named for a musical instrument, and learns about Croatia rediscovering its pasta heritage. [Ep 288] Show Notes: Support Destination Eat Drink Katie Parla’s website Katie’s book Food of the It…

Simon Bajada wanted to explore his Maltese roots through its cuisine. So, he decided to research, sample, and write a cookbook all about the dishes of Malta. He tells Brent about the spices of Malta, white olives, a giant dish called Timpana, and Pastizzi. Plus, a liqueur made from prickly pears. [Ep 287] Show Notes: Support Destination Eat Drink o…

Pauline Lee from Simply Enak Food Tours is back to talk with Brent about the amazing cuisine of Penang, Malaysia. She talks about dishes like Asam Laksa, Char Kuew Teow, and Penang Hokkien Mee. Plus, Pauline tells Brent about the clan houses and a dish named after buckets of rice and curry. [Ep 286] Show Notes: Support Destination Eat Drink at Buy …

Scott Wiener, founder of Scott’s Pizza Tours talks with Brent about New York Pizza including a pizza bus, backyard pizza, and how to define New York Style pizza and why that may ultimately be a fool’s errand. Brent also asks Scott about the world’s largest pizza box collection! [Ep 285] Show Notes: Support Destination Eat Drink on Buy Me A Coffee S…

Actor and TV host Kira Cook is back on Destination Eat Drink to talk with Brent about the latest season of her show “Islands Without Cars.” She talks about her adventure swimming with sharks, a huge party on Fire Island, and Ceviche on the beach at sunset. [Ep 284] Show Notes: Support Destination Eat Drink on Buy Me A Coffee Islands Without Cars TV…

Grammy winning musician/singer/songwriter Sarah Jarosz shares her favorite spots for tacos in Austin and her hometown of Wimberley, Texas. Then, Eunice Reyes tells us about vegan tacos in L.A. And, taco editor from Texas Monthly, Jose R. Ralat tells Brent about Jewish tacos and Korean tacos. [Ep 283] Show Notes: Support Destination Eat Drink at Buy…

Rob Rose thought he was wrapping up his TV series Raw Travel. But then, Russia invaded Ukraine. Rob, who’s done several TV episodes in Ukraine, decided to return to Ukraine and film what life is like in a war zone. He tells Brent about raising funds for the defense effort, why Ukraine needs to stay front and center on the international conversation…

Jonathan Porter is the founder of Chicago Pizza Tours and flies the flag for pizza from the Windy City. He tells Brent about racing to get a pizza on TV, biking on the 606, and pizza crust as thin as Bible pages. Jon also talks about all the best places to eat & drink in Chicago’s Bucktown. Plus, a deep dive into “The Bear.” [Ep 281] Show Notes: Su…

Celia Pedrosa, an author and foodie tour guide, joins Brent in Lisbon’s Estrela Garden to talk about the best things to eat and drink in Lisbon including Pastel de Nata, traditional tascas, and a treat for Easter. Plus, Lisbon’s excellent African, Indian, and Brazilian food! [Ep 280] Show Notes: Support Destination Eat Drink on Buy Me a Coffee Culi…

If you’re planning a trip to Spain, this show is for you! We’re exploring the best neighborhoods to visit in Barcelona, where to see Flamenco in Seville, the Basque culture of San Sebastian, and Paella Day in Valencia. [Ep 279] Show Notes: Support Destination Eat Drink on Buy Me a Coffee Culinary Backstreets food tours in Barcelona Eunice’s book Sp…

Travel legend Joseph Rosendo wrapped up the 12th and final season of his show Travelscope last year. He’s back on Destination Eat Drink to talk with Brent about his new show Joseph Rosendo’s Steppin’ Out and visiting a restaurant where meals are literally a work of art. Plus, Joseph talks about visiting a chef with five Michelin stars and dispellin…

Kim Haas is the TV host, producer, and creator of the PBS show Afro-Latino Travels with Kim Haas. She tells Brent about the best empanadas in the world, singing backup with a world famous performer, and sampling firewater made from sugar cane! [Ep 277] Show Notes: Support Destination Eat Drink at Buy Me a Coffee Complete show notes at https://radio…

Actor, writer, and producer Rupak Ginn grew up the child of Indian immigrants in New York. He tells Brent about his favorite dishes his mom made growing up and taking those lessons to the kitchen with his family. He also talks about his TV show “Spice Road” and finding amazing Indian cuisine around the U.S. including a Punjabi restaurant in a Baker…

Croatia is on lots of people’s list to visit so we’re visiting Dubrovnik to see Game of Thrones locations, eat black risotto, and figure out how to beat the massive crowds. Plus, we travel to the beautiful city of Rovinj and take a boat trip to some of Croatia’s amazing Dalmatian Coast islands. [Ep 275] Show Notes: Support Destination Eat Drink at …

Award winning author Darra Goldstein talks with Brent about preserving fruit and the unique and delicious ways to preserve fruit including candied figs, fruit scrap vinegar, and nuts dipped in thickened grape juice from Georgia. [Ep 274] Show Notes: Full show notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded274/ Preserved: Fruit book Darra Goldstein website Da…

Darra Goldstein is an award winning author, food scholar, and professor at Williams College. Her latest project is a 6 volume set called Preserved. She talks with Brent about Volume 1: Condiments including a mustard catastrophe, Worcestershire sauce made with figs, and funky ketchup. Plus, red hoisin sauce and purifying the house with black salt. […

Brent talks with Christine van Blokland about the latest season (the 6th!) of her great show on PBS Curious Traveler. She tells Brent about chocolate covered medicine, a candy to make a king’s fiance smile, and the patron saint of perogies. Plus, a visit to an artistic salt mine! [Ep 272] Show Notes: Full show notes https://radiomisfits.com/ded272/…

Award winning author and podcaster Rick Kaempfer recently visited Switzerland and he tells Brent about dishes like Spitzbuben, Swiss chocolate, and sampling horse meat. Plus, fondue and stinky feet cheese. Rick also talks about his trip getting cut short with a gruesome accident (don’t worry, everyone’s ok). [Ep 271] Show Notes: Full show notes at …

It’s cocktail time with Aperitivo from Venice, Chicha from Colombia, Chuflay in Bolivia, and a unique take on an old fashioned. [Ep 270] Show Notes: Vote for Destination Eat Drink on the 15th annual Taste Awards https://www.thetasteawards.com/viewers-choice-voting-for-15th-annual-taste-awards/ Monica talks Venice on Destination Eat Drink radiomisfi…

Pauline Lee is a foodie tour guide from Simply Enak in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She shares the best things to try in KL including Curry Puffs, the King of Fruits, and an amazing coffee drink. Plus, the influence of Indian, Chinese, and Indonesian cuisine on Malaysia. And, rating different Satay sauces. [Ep 269] Show Notes: Full show notes at https:/…

Darley Newman returns to Destination Eat Drink to talk with Brent about Season 11 of her show “Travels with Darley.” She talks about Boudin for breakfast and Zydeco dancing with the right hat in Lafayette. Plus, staying in a Buddhist temple in South Korea and the best sweet potato ever! [Ep 268] Show Notes: Full Show Notes at https://radiomisfits.c…

Darley Newman is the charming host of the TV show “Travels with Darley.” She tells Brent about the new season of her show and visiting Alabama for Beignets covered in a mountain of powdered sugar, a cocktail called Nicodemus, and Mac & Cheese as a vegetable. Plus, vegan cauliflower wings. [Ep 267] Show Notes: Full show notes at https://radiomisfits…

Brent visits with Katie Parla to talk about pairing Italian wine with pizza. He also talks wine from Croatia & Bolivia. Plus, Robbin Gheesling tells Brent about the famous wine doors of Florence. [Ep 266] Show Notes: Full Show Notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded266/ Robbin Gheesling’s full episode on Destination Eat Drink Robbin Gheesling’s websi…

We’re popping corks and celebrating New Year’s in Venice with elaborate fireworks and sparkling New Zealand wine. Plus, elaborate Bento Boxes in Japan and turning the calendar page in Malaysia. [Ep 265] Show Notes: Full Show Notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded265/ Buy Me a Coffee Andar per bacari – english version book signed copy Monica Cesarato…

We’re celebrating Christmas with an all new interview with Rick Steves, Guidebook author Cameron Hewitt about his holiday in Switzerland and a combustible Christmas tree. Plus, Yuletide feasts in Florence, Australia & the Big Easy! [Ep 264] Show Notes: Full Show Notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded264/ Buy Me a Coffee Cameron Hewitt’s website The …

Kathy McCabe tells Brent about the new season of her award winning show “Dream of Italy.” She shares a delightful story about Andrea Bocelli singing “Ave Maria” to her and discovering the Black Madonna with Marissa Tomei. Plus, gold covered Panettone and the best pizza in the world! [Ep 263] Show Notes: Buy Me A Coffee Dream of Italy Find Dream of …

We’re in Auckland, New Zealand where it’s summer! Elle-Armon Jones from The Big Foody tells Brent about the cool wine making Waiheke Island, traditional Hangi, and the difference between British and New Zealand fish & chips. Plus, settling a coffee dispute and getting kicked out of a country over cheese. [Ep 262] Show Notes: The Big Foody Vineyard …

Just in time for the holidays, Brent samples sweets and desserts from Amsterdam, Bordeaux, Asheville, and Vienne. [Ep 261] Show Notes: Full Show Notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded261/ Amsterdam Food Tours Amsterdam on DED Asheville Food Tours Asheville on DED Hole Donuts Stay Glazed donuts Stu Helm Food Fan Andrew Prior Fabulously website Andrew…

Mohammed Dalaeen is a foodie tour guide in his home city of Aqaba, Jordan, a port city on the Red Sea. He takes visitors on food tours and conducts cooking classes in his home complete with help from his wife and family. Mohammed tells Brent about the city’s market and its spices and Maqluba, a dish that needs to be served by a drummer! Plus, the i…

Bruce Haendel is an American who landed in Japan after a skiing accident almost 40 years ago. He leads hungry travelers on foodie adventures in the culinary capital of Hakata and around Japan. Bruce tells Brent about great dishes like Hakata’s unique ramen broth, Sri Lankan cuisine in Japan, as well as the country’s take on cheesecake. Plus, he tal…

Cat Neville is the Emmy Award winning host and producer of the TV show tasteMAKERS. Cat talks about urban beekeeping, the surprising wine industry in Missouri, and honey and brie ice cream [Ep 258] Show Notes: Full Show Notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded258/ Cat Neville’s Taste Makers website MO Hives KC Dale Hollow Winery Winemaking in Missouri…

We’re getting wired on caffeine with coffee in Florence, coffee with Sambuca in Abruzzo, egg coffee in Vietnam, and talking the origin of the Flat White. [Ep 257] Show Notes: Complete show notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded257/ Robbin Gheesling talks about Florence on Destination Eat Drink Robbin Gheesling’s website with her photography and book…

Mickela Mallozzi is the award winning creator and host of “Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi.” She and Brent share a meal in Lisbon and talk about the new season of her show including some badass female drummers, spicy Sri Lankan cuisine, and a great Uruguayan bakery. [Ep 256] Show Notes Full show notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded256/ Bare Feet w…

Foodie Tour Guide and author Monica Cesarato has written an incredible guide to the Bacari bars of Venice. She tells Brent about inventing a new dish for her book, wine of the Veneto region, and the city’s famous Rialto market. Plus, creating detailed itineraries for visiting the best places to get small plates of cicchetti in Venice. [Ep: 255] Sho…

Coffee expert talks with Brent about coffee from Malaysia, Vietnam, Cuba, Costa Rica, and Hawaii including deconstructed lattes, learning to roast coffee beans, and traveling with her portable coffee maker. Plus, Rebecca shares some of her favorite places to get coffee in New York City. And, she talks about the organization Not Just Tourists [Ep 25…

Now that Fall is here, Brent wants to warm up with a nice bowl of soup. We’re sampling a bread soup from Tuscany, a hangover cure soup from Colombia, Pho in Vietnam, and a soup from England with an unfortunate name. [Ep 253] Show Notes: Get the full show notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded253/ Toni on Destination Eat Drink Toni’s food tour compan…

Foodie Tour Guide and blogger Jackie DeGiorgio is back talking about Milan’s great pastry like a brioche with caramel lime filling, the city’s coffee culture, and Lombardy wine. [Ep 252] Show Notes: Full Show Notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded252/ A Signorina in Milan Jackie’s first appearance on Destination Eat Drink Pavé Torrefazione Moka Hode…

Jackie DeGiorgio is an American expat and foodie tour guide who has called Milan home for nearly a decade. She talks about the city’s famous Negroni Sbagliato cocktail, the best gelato, and why you need to try Milan’s Chinese food. Plus, how Covid changed aperitivo culture with tons and tons of foodie recommendations. [Ep 251] Show Notes: Full Show…

Rated V’s Eunice Reyes joins Brent to talk about tacos & tortas, a monster food truck park, and hangover ramen in Los Angeles. [Ep 250] Show Notes: Full show notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded250/ Rated V Youtube Channel Eunice Reyes on Destination Eat Drink talking , Valencia, Cordoba Cena Vegan Smorgasburg El Cocinero Restaurant Monty’s Good B…

Brent is carb loading with Focaccia Barese, Cat’s Head Biscuits, and a special loaf for a rock and roll star. Plus, traveling with sourdough starter in your luggage. [Ep249] Show Notes: Full show notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded249 Constantine Kalfakakos Athens episode of Destination Eat Drink Culinary Backstreets Athens food tours Kate Pierso…

Enrica Bruno, foodie travel guide from Culinary Backstreets and Alternative Tours Palermo, returns to talk about Palermo’s incredible sweet treats like Cassata cake, Gelato served on a sweet bun, and something called “The Triumph of the Throat.” Plus, some of Palermo’s amazing street art. [Ep 248] Show Notes: Full show notes at https://radiomisfits…

Enrica Bruno is a foodie tour guide and native Sicilian who takes guests on culinary adventures in Palermo. She tells Brent about the famous outdoor markets, hipster rice balls, and a poor person’s Mahi Mahi in her city. Plus, Enrica explains the multiethnic influence that’s everywhere in Sicilian cuisine. [Ep 247] Show Notes: Full show notes at ht…

Brent talks with Monique Bayer of Walk Melbourne Tours about Australia’s foodie destination city. She shares the best markets to visit as well as a delicious local treat, Jam Donuts! Plus, why you should always explore a “laneway” and the contributions from Italian, Vietnamese & Chinese immigrants to Melbourne’s culinary scene. [Ep 246] Show Notes:…