Destination Eat Drink on Radio Misfits

We’re in Poland with the host of the TV show Flavor of Poland to talk about perogies, a Michelin starred restaurant in Warsaw and a tavern at the bottom of a mine shaft. Plus, Aleksandra talks about being sous chef in her mom’s kitchen [EP85] Show Notes: Visit https://radiomisfits.com/podcasts/destination-eat-drink/ for website links. Aleksandra August’s TV show Flavor of Poland...

Sicily is emerging from one of the strictest lock-downs in Europe. We catch up with local Sicilian Eszter Vajda about coping with cabin fever and how people are enjoying life now that restrictions are beginning to be eased. [Ep 84] Show Notes: Web series You Me and Sicily with Eszter Vajda You Me and Sicily website Granita Festival in Acireale, Sicily Eszter talks about Sicily on episode 18 of Des...

Mark Wolter from Wolter’s World tells us about ice cream in Argentina, stinky feet cheese in the Czech Republic, and wine in Uruguay. Plus we talk about the difference between younger and older travelers and why Mark doesn’t give restaurant recommendations. [EP83] SHOW NOTES Wolter’s World YouTube Channel Wolter’s World website Destination Eat Drink website Wines of Uruguay...

Stealing tea plants from China, sugar powering the British economy, and a curry dish made from iguana. We talk with author and food historian Lizzie Collingham about these topics plus high wine and biscuits. [Ep82] Show Notes: Lizzie’s book The Taste of Empire: How Britain’s Quest for Food Shaped the Modern World Lizzie’s book Curry: A Tale of Cooks and Conquerors Lizzie’s...

James Blick from Devour Tours tells us about reinventing his food tour company as an online company with virtual experiences. We talk about whether paella should be yellow or not, Spanish wine, and a 500 year old cookbook. Plus, we discuss Vermouth Time, Vermouth on Tap, and a Vermouth Epiphany. [EP81] Show Notes: Devour Tours online experiences Use Devour20 for a 20% discount on online experience...

This week on Destination Eat Drink, we talk with the host and creator of the TV show Bare Feet Mickela Mallozzi about the 8,000 year old winemaking tradition in the Republic of Georgia, pasta making on the streets of Bari, and the debate over sauce or gravy. Plus, the wheat harvest of Minturno, Italy and Mickela makes a big announcement about her show. Show Notes: Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi T...

TV’s Curious Traveler Christine van Blokland tells us about a 500 year old pub, Welsh tea cakes, and something called folded tofu skin. Plus, Sicilian lemon rind salad. [EP79] SHOW NOTES Curious Traveler TV Show on PBS Curious Traveler on Amazon Prime Corne Port Royal chocolate shop in Brussels The Arcade Providence Cafe Vlissinghe in Bruges, opened in 1515 Bron Yr Aur cottage where Led Zepp...

Nora Dunn, The Professional Hobo, tells us about her recent stay in Crete and the wonderful food she had there including a simple dish called dakos, real Greek salad, and Cretan moonshine. Plus Nora tells me the best tattoo story I’ve ever heard. [EP78] Show Notes: Nora’s website The Professional Hobo Nora’s book Tales of Trains: Where the Journey is the Destination Nora’s...

Cedar tea, late night poutine, and mead. This week we’re in Canada talking to TV host and documentary film maker Brandy Yanchyk about some unique dishes and drinks in Canada like ice wine and prickly pear syrup. Plus, Brandy tells us about close encounters with grizzly bears and polar bears. Show Notes: Brandy Y Productions – Brandy’s website Seeing Canada – Brandy’s...

Ruthie Foster is a Grammy nominated musician/singer and a member of the Texas Music Hall of Fame. She tells us about growing up in Texas and hanging around the kitchen of her grandmother who made fantastic meals and canned everything in sight. Ruthie also talks about meeting her hero Koko Taylor and making the decision to see Ella Fitzgerald instead of paying her power bill. [EP76] Show Notes: Rut...

Chocolate in Costa Rica, chocolate in Peru, making chocolate in Hawaii, and getting kicked out of your apartment because of chocolate. This week it’s all things chocolate with David Menkes of Letterpress Chocolate. Show Notes: Letterpress Chocolate https://letterpresschocolate.com/ Hotel Chocolat St. Lucia https://www.hotelchocolat.com/uk/about/cocoa-estate.html Madre Chocolate https://www.m...

Pilsner beer in the Czech Republic, the best Indian food in Nashville and Glasgow, and Def Leppard T-shirts. We talk with musician, composer, arranger, and songwriter Viktor Krauss about getting the call to play bass in Lyle Lovett’s Large Band, growing up and performing in Champaign, Illinois as a youngster with his sister Alison, and playing Lead Belly songs with Robert Plant. [EP74] Show...

Kate Pierson of the B-52s talks about living in the the real life Love Shack, starting the B-52s in Athens, GA and what to eat on the road when you’re broke. Plus, she tells us about getting married in Hawaii and her grandparent’s farm. [EP73] Show Notes: Kate’s solo album Guitars and Microphones https://www.amazon.com/Guitars-Microphones-Kate-Pierson/dp/B00QFWSLS0 Kate’s L...

Italian beef, perogies on pizza, and a hot dog stand that refuses to serve ketchup as a condiment. Join us in Chicago as we explore the Chicago Dog, Greek Town and Roman style pizza with Jon Porter of Chicago Pizza Tours. [EP72]

Marshall Crenshaw has been making superb records since his self-titled LP in 1982. Today he’s still making records and working on movies, but he loves food, too. Marshall talks with us about Faygo soda, the best recipe for collards, and eating amazing Indian food with the band The Bottlerockets in Madison, WI. [EP71] Show Notes: Marshall Crenshaw’s website http://marshallcrenshaw.com/...

The question you’ll be asked in Santa Fe, New Mexico is “Red or Green?” We answer this culinary query with “Christmas” on this week’s podcast. We’ll explore chile culture, posole, and Frito Pie on our foodie adventure. Plus, talk about the great art scene. Joe Griffith of Wander New Mexico leads us through the foodie scene in “The City Different.&#82...

San Sebastian, Spain. Snacks stabbed with toothpicks, cider right from the barrel, and the highest concentration of Michelin starred restaurants in the world. This week we’re Ania Wielechowska from Devour Tours takes us to San Sebastian, Spain to sample Pintxos, the local sparkling wine, and picnic with surfers. [EP69] Show Notes: Devour Tours San Sebastian https://devoursansebastianfoodtour...

Upscale soul food, the war of the breakfast taco, and a beer can museum in Houston, Texas. Plus we’ll have rice balls for freedom as we talk with Star Gilani of Best Bites Houston. [EP68] Show Notes: Best Bites Houston food tours https://www.bestbiteshouston.com/ Discovery Green https://www.discoverygreen.com/ La Carafe http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~hans320/projects/lacarafe/ Brasserie du Parc...

Sushi, tempura, and the surprising basements where you can get amazing food. This week we’re in Tokyo, Japan to try something called curry pan and train station cuisine. Plus, how a gentleman in his pajamas might help you out on your visit. [EP67] Show Notes: Culinary Backstreets Tokyo tour https://culinarybackstreets.com/category/cities-category/tokyo/#food-tours Fromages du Terroir https://www.f...

Charleston, South Carolina is home to a great French Torte, African Rice, and Shrimp & Grits. We’ll try it all plus walk across a huge bridge for the best views and check out the pastel colored homes of Rainbow Row [EP66] Show Notes: Charleston at Destination Eat Drink https://destinationeatdrink.com/north-america/united-states/charleston-south-carolina/ The Gullah Society http://www.the...

Deep Dish pizza, Tavern Style pizza, even Quad Cities pizza. We try it all and figure out what to drink with it as we visit Chicago and talk with Jonathan Porter of Chicago Pizza Tours. [EP65] Show Notes: Chicago Pizza Tours https://www.chicagopizzatours.com/ Lou Malnati’s Pizza https://www.loumalnatis.com/ Pizano’s Pizza https://www.pizanoschicago.com/ Pizzeria Uno https://www.pizzeri...

Food cart pods, the country’s largest craft beer scene, and great breakfast spots. This week we’re in Portland, Oregon for all that plus donuts and pinot noir with Eat Adventures Food Tours Angie Johnson. Show Notes: Eat Adventures Food Tours https://www.eatadventures.com/ Prost Marketplace https://www.facebook.com/prostmarketplace/ The Barley Pod https://www.facebook.com/TheBarleyPod/...

Beignets with a Senegalese flair, a bunny dish with NO rabbit, and the best drink to keep away the mosquitoes. This week we’re in Cape Town, South Africa with Elsje Erasmus of Cape Town Culinary Tours for all that plus coffee touba and a dish called bobotie. [EP63] Show Notes: Cape Town Culinary Tours https://www.capetownculinarytours.com/ Cape Town Culinary Tours coupon code DEATDRINK2020 (...

Rice balls in different shapes, gelato in a brioche bun, and a market named for yelling, this week we’re in Palermo, Sicily for all that plus a trip to the restaurant with the best dishes made from local mushrooms and pasties made by a former nun. Marco Scapagnini of Niche Italy tells us the best places, best plates, and best drinks in Palermo. [EP62] Show Notes: Niche Italy tour company htt...

A dish named after Romeo and Juliet, Brazillian moon shine, and how to best enjoy Carnival, this week we’re in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In addition, we’ll visit Rio’s famous beaches as we talk with Rio foodie tour guide Tom Le Mesurier. [EP61] Show Notes: Eat Rio https://eatrio.net/ Bar do Momo https://www.facebook.com/bardomomotijuca Difference between Brazil and Portugal (comedy video...