Destination Eat Drink on Radio Misfits

We’re in Chile with travel writer Shafik Medhji. Shafik tells us about Chilean wine, of course, and the Pisco debate between Chile and Peru. Plus, we talk Chilean spices and cooking on hot stones. [ep 147] Show Notes: Shafik Medhji website Shafik on the podcast talking about Buenos Aires Shafik on the podcast talking about Argentina Shafik on the podcast talking about Easter Island

We’re in the City of Brotherly Love with Matt Schillizzi of Philadelphia City Food Tours to talk about cheesesteaks and the Cheez Whiz that tops them along with tomato pie, pretzels and the famous Reading Market Terminal. Plus, I try to get a definition of a Philly slang term. [Ep 146] Show Notes: Philadelphia City Food Tours website Pat’s cheesesteaks website Gino’s cheesesteaks...

We’re in the ancient city of Antioch (Antakya) and southern Turkey with archaeologist and tour guide Benoit Hanquet. Benoit tells us about working his way through the bush to uncover ancient ruins and the perfect Turkish snack for such a grueling trip. Plus, we talk about the the local pomegranate molasses, salty yogurt, pepper paste and drying eggplant in the sun. [Ep 145] Show Notes: Benoi...

This week we’re talking pasta in Italy. Carbonara, cacio e pepe, amatriciana and more pasta dishes from Rome, Florence, Bari and more! [Ep 144] Show Notes: Mickela Mallozzi on the podcast Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi TV show Bare Feet on PBS Bare Feet on Amazon Prime NY Times article about pasta in Bari and Nunzia Caputo Giancarlo Iannotta on the podcast Giancarlo Iannotta’s film My...

We’re in Denver with Jessica Baumgart of Delicious Denver Food Tours to talk about butter pecan old fashioned, craft beer, and the friendly chile rivalry between Colorado and New Mexico. Plus, we talk about Palisade peaches, Denver’s street art and the perks of living next to a brewery. [Ep 143] Show Notes: Delicious Denver Food Tours website Cerebral Brewing website Radio Beer Works w...

Alice Morrison is an adventurer based in Morocco. Quite a change from her corporate life in England. She talks about how she came to call Morocco home and her treks in the Atlas Mountains and across the desert. And, of course, what she eats on her adventures! [Ep 142] Show Notes: Alice Morrison’s website Alice in Wanderland podcast Books by Alice Morrison Alice’s YouTube channel Morocc...

Puglia, Italy is famous for their Primitivo wine and Orecchiette pasta. We talk about both with author Katie Quinn who moved to Puglia during the pandemic along with her prized sourdough starter. Plus, we talk pizza Friday, burrata cheese and focaccia. [Ep141] Show Notes Katie’s book Cheese, Wine, and Bread: Discovering the Magic of Fermentation in England, Italy, and France c Katie’s...

We’re sampling frozen treats from around the world including passionfruit ice cream from Argentina, gelato in Florence, sorbet in Rome and water ice (aka Italian ice) in Philadelphia. Plus, I share Rhode Island’s own version of Italian ice. [ep 140] Show Notes: Shafik Meghji talks about Buenos Aires on the podcast Shafik Meghji’s website Shafik’s Rough Guide to Argentina book Toni on D...

We’re in Turin, Italy with foodie tour guide Cecilia Puca to talk about the city’s extravagant coffee houses and a coffee drink you must never stir. Plus we talk about Turin’s famous chocolate with hazelnuts and Barolo wine. [ep 139] Show Notes: I Eat Food Tours and Events website Porta Palazzo website Casa Martini website Caffe al Bicerin website Blog Post: Wellington’s Pe...

Cecilia Puca from I Eat Food joins us in the birthplace of the Slow Food Movement, Turin, Italy for a Christmas dish called bagna cauda and lots of ideas for all that eggplant! Plus, making pasta at home [ep 138] Show Notes: Cecilia’s food tour company I Eat Food website Slow Food International website Destination Eat Drink Turin foodie travel guide Blog post : Root canal vs. jury duty

Barcelona has its own unique tapas dishes like artichoke omelettes and bombas. And, there’s dozens and dozens of local cheeses like tupi and serrat. Cava is also from the region. Foodie tour guide Paula Mourenza from Culinary Backstreets tells us about all this and more. [Ep 137] Show Notes: Culinary Backstreets food tours in Barcelona

We’re in Barcelona and exploring some lesser-known neighborhoods like Sants and Gracia. Plus, we visit some Barcelona markets and bodegas. [Ep 136] Show Notes: Culinary Backstreets Barcelona food tours Mercat de Sants website Mercat de Sant Antoni website Parc Guell website

We’re sampling liqueurs and spirits from around the world including Cachaça from Brazil, touring London’s gin scene, and a liqueur made by monks in Portugal. Plus, what to do when an unlabeled bottle shows up at your table in Croatia (hint, you drink it!) [Ep 135] Show Notes: Eat Rio Food Tours website  Tom Le Mesurier on Destination Eat Drink Noo Cachaçaria website Rick’s podcas...

Queens, New York is the most diverse place in the United States. So, it’s no surprise that we’re sampling so many different cuisines. Tibetan momos, Ecuadorian food carts, Mexican & Chinese bakeries, and Arepas. All that and learning Thai in the local market. [EP134] Show Notes: Culinary Backstreets tours of Queens Huisipungo on Bandcamp Queens Museum website Dosa Delight website K...

Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood is filled with great spots to explore for the foodie traveler. We try Cubano sandwiches, plantain tostones, and cool off with a mojito. Plus, we learn about the coffee culture of the local ventanitas with foodie tour guide Robyn Webb of Miami Culinary Tours [EP133] Show Notes: Miami Culinary Tours website  Ball & Chain website El Pub restaurant website...

We’re on remote Easter Island with travel writer Shafik Meghji to talk about the incredible Bird Man contest, the mysterious Moai statues, and Uma, the method of cooking on hot stones. [EP132] Show Notes: Shafik Meghji’s website Shafik talks about Buenos Aires and Argentina on Destination Eat Drink Rapa Nui museum on Easter Island website Shafik’s articles about Easter Island for Wande...

We’re sampling many different styles of pizza from the margarita that originated in Naples to the deep dish from Chicago to the surprising pizza in Argentina and the unique St. Louis style pie. [Ep 131] Show Notes: Shafik Meghji’s website Shafik talks about Buenos Aires and Argentina on the podcast Fiorella Squilante’s website Naples Fabulous Vesuvius vs. Pompeii tour company web...

We’re in Taiwan with Wendy Werneth, The Nomadic Vegan for night markets and Three Cups Monkey Head Mushroom. Plus, she shares the heartwarming story of Rainbow Grandpa. [Ep 130] Show Notes: Wendy’s website The Nomadic Vegan Wendy talks about India on the Destination Eat Drink podcast Wendy’s article from her website about Rainbow Village and Rainbow Grandpa Food guide to Taiwan f...

Istanbul, Turkey is famous for the Grand Bazaar and Turkish. We’ll talk about that plus try Meza, the powerful drink Raki, and Turkish pizza called Lahmacun. [Ep 129] Show Notes: Istanbul food tou r with Ugur and Culinary Backstreets Grand Bazaar website Mandabatmaz website

We’re talking with Leon Logothetis of the Kindness Diaries about his trips around the world on a motorcycle and in a VW bug. Leon tells us about hugging strangers, helping orphans in India, and visiting a tea plantation. Plus, Leon tells us about eating mystery meat and a welcome meal of pasta. [EP128] Show Notes: Leon Logothetis’ website Stream The Kindest Diaries on Amazon Prime Cros...

We’re exploring coffee all over the world from the fancy coffee houses of Vienna to the delightful tradition of Suspended Coffee in Naples to coffee made with a root in New Orleans [Ep127] Show Notes: Vienna episode on Destination Eat Drink Vienna Food Tours website Café Engländer website Cafe Centra website Porto episode on Destination Eat Drink Porto foodie tours at Taste Porto Majestic Ca...

Katie Quinn, author of Cheese, Wine, and Bread: Discovering the Magic of Fermentation in England, Italy, and France talks about harvesting grapes in Italy, her Mt. Rushmore of cheese, and why Julia Child is a badass. [Ep126] Show Notes: Katie Quinn’s book Cheese, Wine, and Bread : Discovering the Magic of Fermentation in England, Italy, and France Katie’s website Katie’s YouTube...

We’re back in Oaxaca with our friend, foodie tour guide Maria Itaka, to talk about smoky Mezcal, drinking chocolate and the emergence of coffee culture in Mexico’s culinary capital. [Ep 125] Show Notes: Oaxaca food tour from Culinary Backstreets Articles about Oaxaca written by Maria Itaka Maria’s website Maria’s first appearance on the podcast talking about Oaxaca Rito cho...

We’re in Oaxaca, Mexico with Foodie Tour Guide Maria Itaka to explore Mexico’s culinary capital and try tamales, mole, and tropical fruit [EP124]

We’re in Nice, France talking with documentary filmmaker Scott Petersen about his movie “We Eat Socca Here” and the unique dish called Socca. We also talk rose wine, chickpea beer, and making friends at the bus stop. [EP123] Show Notes: We Eat Socca Here on Amazon Prime We Eat Socca Here on Facebook Chez Pipo website René Socca website : Chez Thérésa website Socca Bièra website N...