Destination Eat Drink on Radio Misfits

How did Jamaican tacos land in Texas? Or Portuguese donuts in Hawaii? Why did a Brazilian treat merge with a Dutch one? We’re talking transplanted cuisine this week with our guests Jose Ralat, Maria Lawton, Mickela Mallozzi, and Thijs van Royan. [Ep. 222] Show Notes: Get the full show notes at radiomisfits.com/ded222 Jose Ralat talks tacos on Destination Eat Drink Jose’s Tacopedia The...

Eunice Reyes is an enthusiastic foodie, author and YouTube personality who loves talking about vegan food all over the world. She shares with Brent her favorites from Seattle including a new taco invention, vegan cupcakes, molten chocolate cake, mac and cheese, and, of course, coffee! [Ep 221] Show Notes: Rated V Rated V YouTube Channel Eunice’s Top 15 Vegan Dishes of 2022 Spain Ultimate Veg...

Cameron Hewitt is a travel guidebook author for Rick Steves Europe. Cameron, who spends 3-4 months in Europe every year, tells Brent about finally returning to travel, island hopping in Croatia, underrated Croatian wine, and a trip up a mountain in Montenegro. Plus, Cameron shares what happens when you become fodder for the tabloids in Scotland. [Ep 220] Show Notes: Cameron Hewitt’s website...

Brent talks with Justin Steele from Local Sauce Tours in Sydney, Australia. Justin tells Brent about eating ice cream in the middle of winter, strawberry watermelon cake, and a friendly coffee rivalry between Australia and New Zealand. Plus, Justin breaks down some of the cool neighborhoods in Sydney like Chinatown and Newtown. [Ep 219] Show Notes: Local Sauce Tours with Justin Steele Rising Sun W...

It’s all about what we put between two slices of bread; Sandwiches! We hear about a sandwich that was born in Cuba but came into its own in the cigar factories of Key West and how a bogus promo built the reputation of Philly cheesesteaks. Then, we go to Canada for an iconic sandwich in Toronto and another in Nova Scotia that originated in Greece. [Ep 218] Show Notes: Robyn Webb talks Miami o...

Ashley Castellanos was working in the corporate world when she decided to chuck it and move abroad. She lived in 6 countries over 5 years before returning to the U.S. and pursuing her dream of creating engaging photography and video, especially in the world of vegan food. Ashley talks about the food scene in Portland including fried corn on a stick, vegan mac & cheese, and the best breakfast j...

Legendary TV host Samantha Brown talks about the new season of “Places to Love” and the food she enjoyed along the way including a huckleberry mule, roasted oysters, and bison pho. Plus, Sam goes curling with an Olympian and tells Brent about an amazing foodie experience in a castle in Ireland. [Ep 216] Show Notes: Get the full show notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded216 Samantha Bro...

Darley Newman is back to talk to Brent about getting up at 4am for a hot air balloon ride, 40 years of friendship over a cup of coffee, and New Mexico’s state cookie. Plus, we talk craft beer, a Shepherd’s Pie as big as your head, and the best poutine in Quebec. Then, Brent tells Darley about a dish served in a corn chip bag. [Ep 215] Show Notes: Complete show notes at https://radiomis...

TV Host Darley Newman from “Travels with Darley” tells Brent about tooling around Bordeaux in a Soviet-era motorcycle sidecar and a famous wine museum. Plus, foodies will love the crispy and boozy pastry from Bordeaux and an elegant caviar tasting. [Ep 214] Show Notes: Get the full show notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded214 Darley Newman’s website Retro Sidecar Tour Cite du Vi...

Katie Parla is an award winning cookbook author, TV personality, and podcaster who is a certified sommelier with a master’s degree in Italian Gastronomic Culture. She also looooooves pizza! Katie tells Brent about the vast variety of pizza available in her adopted hometown of Rome including 5 foot long slabs of pizza, eating pizza with a knife and fork, and pinza. Plus, dismisses the myth of...

Laura Hernandez Espinosa, along with her mother, run the world famous Restaurante Leo in Bogota, Colombia. She shares with Brent the philosophy of the restaurant that includes supporting local and indigenous producers while keeping the highest quality ingredients at the fore. Laura talks about achira biscuits, and some indigenous ingredients that even Colombians don’t know about. [Ep 212] Sh...

Andrew Prior leads food tours and cooking experiences in the Vienne region of France. Andrew tells Brent about macarons, pain au chocolat, and why no one in France makes a Buche de Noel at home. Plus, Andrew and Brent compare notes on French salads, butter, and croissants. [Ep 211] Show Notes: Full show notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded211/ Andrew Prior Fabulously website Andrew’s podcas...

Joseph Rosendo is a legendary TV host and producer whose show on PBS, Travelscope, is now in its 12th season. Joseph talks with Brent about St. Patrick’s Way in Ireland, and celebrating St. Patrick’s Day & Halloween in Ireland. We also talk about whiskey, Irish butter, seafood, and the lack of corned beef and cabbage in Ireland. [Ep 210] Show Notes: Full show notes at https://radio...

We’re sampling smoky Mezcal in Mexico, Cacique in Costa Rica, Ginginha in Portugal, Gin in Amsterdam, and Genziana in Abruzzo. [Ep 209] Show notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded209/ Maria Itaka talks Mezcal on Destination Eat Drink Maria’s first appearance on Destination Eat Drink Oaxaca food tour from Culinary Backstreets Articles about Oaxaca written by Maria Itaka Maria’s website A...

Award-winning author and podcaster Rick Kaempfer talks with Brent about his latest novel “Back in the DDR,” a coming of age story wrapped in a Cold War spy thriller. His work is filled with food, too, some delicious, some stomach churning. Rick shares who makes the best schnitzel, what to get at a German bakery, and why he loves pickled herring. [Ep 208] Show notes at https://radiomisf...

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina is the foodie haven of Asheville. Brent talks with Stu Helm from Asheville Food Tours about biscuits, pimento cheese, great breakfast spots, and donuts made to order. Plus, we talk Asheville’s famous craft beer scene including a place with the great name of the Funkatorium. [Ep 207] Show Notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded207 As...

Everyone wants to visit Italy so we’re checking out Cicchetti in Venice, how to properly order Florentine steak in Tuscany, an undiscovered neighborhood in Rome, and why you need to go underground to really understand Naples. [Ep 206] Show Notes: Show notes https://radiomisfits.com/ded206 / Monica talks Venice on Destination Eat Drink Monica Cesarato blog and food tours Toni’s food tour comp...

Producer and host of the TV show Raw Travel, Rob Rose talks with Brent about the new season of his show and the episode on expats in Portugal that includes an appearance by Brent. Plus, Rob tells Brent about visiting Ukraine and what the people there are going through and how they’re trying to carry on with their lives. [Ep 205] Show Notes: Full show notes and links at radiomisfits.com/ded20...

Eunice Reyes is an author and YouTuber who loves telling the world about her travels and the great vegan food she has along the way. Brent and Eunice talk about tomatoes and toast for breakfast, eggplant fries, and a recipe posted on a public wall in Cordoba, Spain. Plus, a quick sidetrip to Tarragona. [Ep 204] Show Notes: Eunice’s website Rated V Food Eunice’s book Ultimate Vegan Trav...

Rob Rose from Raw Travel TV talks with Brent about the new season of his show and trips to Puerto Rico and Patagonia. We enjoy cheese empanadas, edible flowers, local wine & beer. Plus, Rob tells Brent about nearly running out of gas in the middle of nowhere and getting over a long standing goat trauma. [Ep 203] Show Notes: Raw Travel website Raw Travel on YouTube Batalha, Portugal Foodie Trav...

Eunice Reyes, author of Spain: Ultimate Vegan Travel Guide, tells us about the best dishes & drinks in Valencia including cafe bombon and the city’s most famous dish, paella. Plus, Eunice raves about the “Central Park of Valencia” and Sundays with grandma. [Ep 202] Show Notes: Eunice’s book Spain: Ultimate Vegan Travel Guide Eunice’s YouTube Channel Rated V for Ve...

We’re talking street food with ginormous sandwiches, fresh rice balls right out of the fryer, and a dish called scalding noodles that has nothing to do with its temperature. Brent revisits some of his favorite conversations about food carts, food trucks, and pop ups with Mickela Mallozzi of the TV show “Bare Feet,” Cameron Hewitt from Rick Steves Europe, award winning travel writ...

Celebrate the 200th episode of Destination Eat Drink with Lizzie and Sam Bell from “Off the Beaten Path Food Tours” in Boston. Lizzie and Sam tell Brent about the breadth of international food in Boston like Greek, Peruvian, Brazilian, Salvadoran, and Mexican dishes. Plus we brew beer on a ship, get a ton of craft beer recommendations, and take a quick side trip from Boston to Burlingt...

Lizzie and Sam Bell join Brent to talk about their company “Off the Beaten Path Food Tours” and some of the iconic dishes of Boston like Clam Chowder and Lobster Rolls as well as a vegan donut taste test. Plus we talk about Lizzie and Sam’s chocolate tour and Brent tells the sad story of seeing someone wearing a Tom Brady jersey in Portugal. [Ep 199] Show Notes: Off the Beaten Pa...

Wildman Steve Brill’s name is fitting; he’s had wild experiences over the years leading foraging tours in New York City and nearby Connecticut. He was even busted and taken away by Park Rangers at one point! Wildman Steve and his daughter Violet Brill share stories of urban foraging and the delicious plants you can find in plain sight in public spaces. [Ep. 198] Show Notes: Wildman Ste...