Destination Eat Drink on Radio Misfits

Xavi Curtis lived in Rwanda for five years. Today, he takes adventurous visitors on safaris to see the wildlife like gorillas, elephants, giraffes, and more! Xavi tells Brent about touring Akagera Park. Then, there’s the food like Brochette, a stew made from cassava leaves, and can’t miss milk bars. Plus, exotic beers made from sorghum and bananas. [Ep 410] Show Notes: Antibes Food &#3...

Chicago is one of the world’s great foodie cities! Former Chicago Cubs manager Dusty Baker talks about the city’s steakhouses. Then, Radio Hall of Famer Lin Brehmer tells the story of inappropriate singing in a Michelin 3 star restaurant. Finally, award winning writer Rick Kaempfer shares his favorite German restaurants in Chicago including one where you can drink beer from a boot! [Ep...

Italy expert and foodie Monica Cesarato joins the podcast to talk about the best day trips from Venice. We explore historic Treviso’s local risotto dish. Then, there’s Padua with its amazing sites and the famous Gallina Padovana dish. And, why there’s so much more to Verona than Romeo and Juliet. Plus, I attempt to get redemption for my tiramisu recipe (hint: it doesn’t go...

Monica Cesarato is an expert on the food & wine in Italy and her city of Venice. In this episode Monica talks about gelato including some of her favorite gelato shops in Venice, some crazy flavors, and an artisanal gelato maker who started making nougat. Plus, Monica tells Brent about hosting Eugene Levy in Venice and blowing his mind with some great wine! [Ep 407] Show Notes: Monica Cesarato...

Valery from 100 Spires Tours is an expert on the city of Prague. She shares with Brent why you must visit a canteen for an authentic Czech experience in Prague. Valery also talks about life under communist, craft beer and whether Prague is still a budget destination. [Ep 406] Show Notes: 100 Spires City Tours in Prague Real Prague Guides on YouTube Ljubljana, Slovenia Food & Travel Guide from...

Our favorite dishes and ingredients don’t recognize borders. They travel with people to new places. Brent explores transplanted cuisine including how the French macaroon likely has an Italian origin, the Chinese who brought noodles to Thailand, and the long journey of Chamoy Sauce from Asia to Hawaii and Mexico. Plus, a deep dive into Indian, African, and Brazilian cuisine in Lisbon. [Ep 405...

Josh and Kalie from Expats Everywhere have lived all over the world including Saudi Arabia and Singapore. Five years ago they moved to Porto and today they help people make the move to Portugal. Josh and Kalie talk about living abroad and raising their daughter in Porto. Then, there’s the food! Josh and Kalie talk about Porto’s famous monster sandwich and the simple and delicious Bifan...

Kevin Brass has lived and worked all over the world writing for prestigious publications like the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and The Wall Street Journal. Now Kevin writes about one of the most vibrant cities in the world; Barcelona. He tells Brent about about the unique design of Barcelona, the famous Sagrada Familia, toothpick tapas, Spain’s answer to champagne, artisan vermouth, and much...

Magdalena Fielden tells Brent the fascinating story of chocolate in Grenada. Once an industry that exploited farmers for cocoa export, today chocolate production is an economic engine for the island, making world class, sustainable, and ethical chocolate bars that are acknowledged worldwide for their quality. Magalena talks about pairing chocolate with rum, cocoa infused tea, and creating a world...

India is an endlessly fascinating and delicious country. In this episode we explore the unique food system of Mumbai that originated a century before UberEats. Plus, a place that serves 30,000 meals a day for free (!), the signature dish of Kolkata, and, of course, Indian sweets. [Ep 401]. Show Notes: Support Destination Eat Drink Nice, France Food & Travel Guide Destination Eat Drink on YouTu...

Gerald Casale is the co-founder, co-lead vocalist and bass player for the ground breaking band Devo. He’s also a foodie and the owner of The Fifty by Fifty winery. For this special 400th episode of Destination Eat Drink, Jerry tells Brent about landing in California in the 70s during a revolutionary time for wine and cuisine. Jerry also talks about surviving on fast food in Devo’s earl...

Baseball superstar, 3 time manager of the year, and World Series champ Dusty Baker got interested in wine courtesy of Hall of Famer Willie Stargell who told him about wine while trying to pick him off first base! Dustry, along with vitners Chik Brenneman, and Polly Brenneman talk with Brent about California winemaking. Dustry tells Brent about making a special wine for Dusty’s friend and tea...

Quyen Dinh was born and raised in the seaside city of Hoi An, Vietnam. She takes hungry and curious travelers to taste the best dishes her city has to offer. We talk about white rose dumplings, the best stall at the market, the influence of Chinese cuisine, and a chef who gets up at 1am every morning to make the noodles. Plus, Quyen tells me about growing up in Hoi An and her love for candy as a g...

Emmy winning TV host and producer Christine van Blokland just released the 8th season of “Curious Traveler” and she shares some of the exciting places she visited. There’s the giant mechanical steampunk elephant in Nantes, France, a penguin “highway,” and why people from Malaga are called Bonquerones. Plus, an odd cookie calendar, swooning over Galettes, and going to...

If you have a sweet tooth, this episode is for you! We’re trying the best of Milan including Panetone, all kinds of chocolate in Switzerland, a cookie called Spitzbuben, Malaysia’s delicious answer to Shave Ice, and a purple tuber that makes great sweets! Plus, why sugar cane is grown in The Philippines. [Ep 396] Show Notes: Destination Eat Drink food & travel guides Jackie DeGiorg...

Marcela de Genaro tossed her career as a journalist to become a sommelier and wine expert. Today, she is a wine expert who has curated a wine experience in her city of Rio de Janeiro. Marcela tells me about how vineyards came to be planted in Brazil, the art of pairing food and wine, how the young Brazilian wine industry is finding its footing, the different wine regions of Brazil and the populari...

Lisa Bertacchini is an expert on the food & wine of her hometown of Parma, Italy. She tells me about the strict rules regarding Parmigiano Reggiano and how to pair the cheese with food and wine. Plus, we talk about the famous Prosciutto di Parma, a local pasta, and 3 delicious desserts. And, Lisa breaks down a food fight between Parma and Bologna. [Ep 394] Show Notes: Food and Travel Guides  f...

This week we’re trying some of the world’s best street food. We’ll visit the “alley of treats” in Mumbai, try a new spin on Hokkien Mee, and the sour noodles of Penang. Plus a Lion mane mushroom satay and an East Berlin snack that you’ve probably never heard of. And then, we’ll stretch the definition of street food with the most unusual truck stop ever and gas station burri...

Toni Mazzaglia from Taste Florence is an expert on Italian Food and Wine. She tells Brent about the wine regions of Tuscany and gives some recommendations for great wineries and wine tours. Plus, Toni tells Brent about the time she was on an episode of “Jersey Shore”. Then, Toni talks about Tuscan beach breaks, why everyone needs a pair of linen pants, and an eel eating Pope! [Ep 392]...

Toni Mazzaglia is the founder of Taste Florence food tours and she’s back on the podcast to talk about the best day trips from Florence. There’s Lucca and its stunning Medieval walls and a dish called the Pie with the Beaks. And, Pisa where there’s so much more than the leaning tower. Then, Toni and I talk about our favorites in Bologna. Plus, the hilarious rivalry between Pisa a...

Jackie DeGiorgio is an expert on Milan and the Lombardy region. She tells Brent about the best day trips from Milan including a visit to where a famous gelato flavor was invented and the birthplace of chocolate hazelnut. Plus, an amazing coffee drink, a wine region just outside Milan, a lesson in Italian pronunciation, and a strong anti-Fascist message. [Ep 390] Show Notes: Destination Eat Drink f...

Jackie DeGiorgio is a Milan writer, podcaster, tour guide, and foodie. She returns to the podcast to talk about the latest happenings in Milan. Plus, how to enjoy Lake Como and Italy’s lake region. Jackie gives tips for Como and some lesser known spots. Then there’s the food like dinner in a cave, polenta instead of pasta, and a 3 Michelin star restaurant on Lake Orta. Plus, lots of te...

Darley Newman is an Emmy Award winning TV host, producer, and creator of the PBS show “Travels with Darley”. Darley is now an author with her new book “Revolutionary Road Trip: Hidden Stories from America’s Founding Journey”. She shares stories with Brent about the legend of a painting with a decapitated king, gambling in a colonial tavern, and what it’s like to fire...

We’re exploring some of the most diverse wine regions in Europe. From Bordeaux and the natural wines of France to Pignoletto in Emilia-Romanga and the ancient history of Georgian wines. Plus, the surprising wines of Sweden! [Ep 387] Show Notes: Destination Eat Drink  food & travel guides Destination Eat Drink YouTube channel Secret Wine Door  Paris wine tastings Taste Bologna food tours...

Auckland, New Zealand has been growing at a dizzying pace, so Elle-Armon Jones from The Big Foody food tours is back to talk about the changes in her city. We explore the neighborhoods of Ponsonby and K Road. Plus, the only Cambodian restaurant in New Zealand, a memorable Samoan meal, and making gin out of old bread. [Ep 386] Show Notes: Food & Travel guides  from Destination Eat Drink Foodie...