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Destination Eat Drink brings you delicious dishes and tasty beverages from the world’s great foodie cities. Join us for a culinary adventure as we explore the world one plate at a time.
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Visit website →Columbus has a surprising and incredibly diverse food scene. From Algerian Pizza to a Chinese meal that doesn’t seem Chinese at all, and a dish called Johnny Marzetti. Plus, Columbus style pizza. All this from Bethia Woolf, founder of Columbus Food A
Pål Johansen is from Norway and is a licensed Oslo travel guide, sailor, filmmaker, and writer. Pål talks with Brent about Norway’s famous fjords, street food markets in Oslo, a firewater called aquavid, and why Norwegians drink so much coffee. Plus,
Pizza is one of the most popular dishes in the world! We sample the pizza from Naples and find out why pizza had to get popular in the United States before it could take over Italy. Then, we try the real Chicago-style pizza (hint: it’s not deep dish!
Darley Newman is the creative and talented force behind the award winning PBS TV show “Travels with Darley.” She tells Brent about her adventures filming season 13 of her show including watching a baseball game from a rooftop and enjoying a beer in a
Sheena Dignam was running a chocolate shop in Dublin when she decided to move to Galway over a decade ago and start Galway Food Tours. Sheena tells Brent about local oysters and all the different ways to eat them. Plus, a beer called Galway Hooker, a
We’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Galway, Donegal, and Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. Mickela Mallozzi from the TV show Bare Feet talks about Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way and enjoying oysters right out of the sea and a much needed Guinness. Then, G
Planning a trip to Italy? We’ve got some of the best things to eat in Rome, drink in Venice, as well as enjoying the bounty of Abruzzo. There’s the reason why you should get your Suppli hot out of the fryer, the best wines from Abruzzo, and whether a
Lauren Shannon has been living in Japan for over 25 years and is a partner at Arigato Tours. Lauren shares Kyoto’s unique take on sushi, creative Matcha dishes, and the massive Nishiki market. Plus, a deep dive into sake. [Ep 378]
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Ashton Schottler is an American who created the popular YouTube Channel Type Ashton and moved to Germany for love. She tells Brent about her life in the Black Forest including her love of the local cycling culture. Ashton also talks about her favorit
We’re celebrating Carnival season by starting the party early in Rio (at 7am!), dancing in the streets in Guadeloupe, and chowing down on the best treats and snacks before Lent in Italy. Plus, how to best enjoy Venice’s famous Carnival party! [Ep 376
Visiting local markets is one of the best ways to immerse yourself in the culture and food of a city. Brent talks with locals about the diverse markets of Palermo, how to find the best fish at the Rialto Market in Venice, the kind of fruit at the mar
Somsack is from Laos where he became a Buddhist monk as a young man and spent time living in a temple. Today, Somsack is a foodie tour guide for A Chef’s Tour, taking hungry and curious travelers around his city of Luang Prabang. He tells Brent why t
Lori Sganzerla is a foodie tour guide from Modena, Italy. She knows the famous city of gastronomy as well as anyone and shares the things you must try when visiting including the famous aged balsamic vinegar. Plus, a local wine that’s been unfairly m
Xavi Curtis is the brains behind Go Further, a tour company that takes curious travelers around Africa. Xavi tells Brent about the unique cuisine of Ethiopia including a grain so small they say you can’t see it, a carb heavy dish with an Italian twis
Award winning author and podcaster Rick Kaempfer joins Brent to talk about vacation mishaps. There’s broken arms in Switzerland, broken legs in Montana, and an unwanted pig farm vacation. Plus, getting kicked out of a hotel in France and a suspicious
We’re toasting 2026 with whiskeys and liqueurs around the world. There’s a new favorite Irish whiskey, a liqueur that causes you to make a sour face, a drink made from cacti, and the signature drink of Estonia. [Ep 370]
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Happy New Year from Destination Eat Drink! On our special New Year’s episode we’re ringing in the new year by banging bread on the wall in Ireland, celebrating the constellation of Matariki in New Zealand, and observing First Footing in Scotland. Plu
Merry Christmas from Destination Eat Drink! For the holiday we’re in Ireland to chase the wren, visiting South Carolina for a holiday Low Country boil, and enjoying holiday cheer in London. Plus, why Panettone is so popular in Peru at Christmas and m
Mickela Mallozzi has been all over the world filming her award winning TV show Bare Feet. Mickela returns to Destination Eat Drink to talk about her adventures in Taiwan while filming season 8, including drums and dance in a repurposed sugar refinery
We’re celebrating the 7th anniversary of the Destination Eat Drink podcast with some delicious wines from around the world. There’s the unusual native grapes of Veneto in Italy, a unique wine island near Auckland, New Zealand, a surprising wine regio
So many places in Europe are suffering from overtourism; massive crowds, overpriced hotels, and grumpy locals. So, we’re giving some tips to avoid the crowds in hotspots like Florence, Dubrovnik, and Rome. [Ep 365]
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Ruixi Hu has brought her passion for delicious local food to her company Lost Plate where she takes hungry visitors to the best spots in Shanghai and other cities in China. Ruixi tells Brent about a unique coffee drink made with fermented rice, somet
New York Times bestselling author Katie Parla talks with Brent about her adopted hometown of Rome and her new book Rome: A Culinary History, Cookbook, and Field Guide to the Flavors that Build a City and dishes like braised pig skin and beans, pizza
Brent met up in Dublin with Gráinne Lawlor from Flavour Trails last summer where she told Brent about the little rooms in pubs called snugs and the new tours she has planned for her company. Now that those tours are live, Gráinne is back to tell Bren
Heimata Hall from Tahiti Food Tour has a fascinating story. Born in Tahiti, Heimata was destined to work in his family’s lucrative pearl business. But, fate intervened and he found his own way, first in Hawaii and then in his home of Tahiti. Heimata
Avik Mitra from A Chef’s Tour is back on the podcast to talk about the cuisine of the Bengal region of India. Avik tells Brent about the surprising Persian origin of Biryani, samosas from Uzbekistan and momos from Nepal.
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Avik Mitra is a foodie tour guide from Kolkata (aka Calcutta) India. He tells Brent fascinating stories from his childhood including his favorite dish, his Grandma’s lobster shrimp curry. Avik also talks about the exotic Kolkata spice market, a deep
Lima, Peru is one of the top rated food cities in the world, recently boasting the best restaurant in the world and attracting talented and creative chefs. Samantha Lewis of Lima Gourmet Company tells Brent about the city’s ascension and the amazing
Brent revisits some of his favorite conversations about street food around the world. There’s the famous Arepa Lady in Jackson Heights, New York, the queen of street food in Palermo, Sicily, and delicious treats in the Chinatown neighborhood of Sydne
Food and wine expert Gabor Banfalvi from Taste Hungary is back to talk about Hungarian wine. He tells Brent about the history of winemaking in Hungary, why so little Hungarian wine is exported, and the country’s unique grape varieties.Plus, fine wine
Budapest is a terrific foodie city with famous dishes and ingredients like Goulash and Paprika. But, there’s lots more like the delicious street food called Langos, fresh cheeses, and a great market. Gabor Banfalvi, founder of Taste Hungary tells me
Rhode Island is an amazing foodie city and its small size makes it easy to see and sample so much! Author Jamie Coelho is back on the podcast to talk to Brent about her new book “Rhode Island Food Crawls: Touring the Neighborhoods One Bite and Libati
Food doesn’t recognize borders, so Brent explores some of the best Transplanted Cuisine from around the world. There’s a famous dish from Sicily that got its start in northern Africa, a dish that came to Chicago via Hawaii, and so much great food fro
Bruges is a gorgeous Medieval city in Belgium. Besides the centuries old site, we learn about the best eats and drinks from Patrick Verleye, a foodie from Tour in Bruges. He talks about how to find a great chocolate shop, why you should get mayo with
Award winning travel writer Shafik Meghji joins Brent to talk about the surprising British colonial history in South America. He tells Brent about having traditional English tea with dulce de leche, a fourth daily meal, and a giant plate of hangover
Daniel Stables is an acclaimed travel writer who has written guides for DK Travel and Lonely Planet. He’s also contributed to BBC Travel and National Geographic. He shares festival tales from his new book “Fiesta: A Journey Through Festivity.” There’
Everyone wants to visit Italy! Brent shares some of the best things to eat and drink in Florence, Venice, and the Bay of Naples off the Amalfi Coast. Except these aren’t the typical tourist haunts. There’s a literary cafe in Florence that has finally
Nell Nelson was born and bred in Edinburgh, Scotland. She shares with Brent why you gotta do more than the Royal Mile and castle when you visit Edinburgh. Nell also talks about dishes like traditional haggis, a cow whiskey party, the best markets, an
John Warland is an expert on pubs and pub culture in London. He takes thirsty travelers around the city to experience the best London pubs have to offer. John tells Brent how to find a good pub, the beer you must try in London, and why bartenders are
Gajendra is an expert on the cuisine of Delhi, India and a foodie tour guide for A Chef’s Tour. He tells Brent about the Street of Fried Bread, a market that makes you sneeze, and American spicy versus Indian spicy. Plus, a temple that serves 30,000
Mickela Mallozzi is a bundle of creative energy. She is the creator and host of the award winning TV show Bare Feet as well as a professor at New York University. She tells Brent about the new season of Bare Feet that includes adventures in Ireland l
To celebrate the 4th of July, Brent is in New York for the diverse and delicious dishes offered there. From the spicy food of Little Sri Lanka to the food carts of Queens as well as Polish bars in Brooklyn and memorable Italian meals in the city, we’
Aimee Maldonado calls herself an “Experience Curator.” She tells Brent what that means and how she tailors tours to people’s personality. Aimee talks about traveling the Camino de Santiago in a wheelchair and enjoying a second breakfast on the trail.
Dr. CK is known in travel circles as Doctora the Explorer and is a cultural intelligence consultant with a doctor of management in global leadership. Dr. CK talks with Brent about her Beyond Borders podcast and the places she’s lived around the world
Susan Schwartz is the host of the Lush Life podcast and guide based in London who takes thirsty visitors to some of SoHos most beautifully sophisticated bars with London Cocktail Tours. Susan and Brent talk about the recent explosion of cocktail cult
We’re celebrating the start of summer with refreshing beers from Munich and Berlin in Germany as well as Santa Fe, New Mexico and Asheville, North Carolina. Brent samples suds from beer halls in Munich and craft beer brewers in Asheville. Plus spicy
Daryl & Mindi Hirsch, aka 2foodtrippers, spent 3 years traveling the world and living out of a suitcase. Today, they make their home in Lisbon so they met Brent for a cup of coffee to talk about their foodie adventures around the world! Daryl & Mindi
Joseph Rosendo is a travel and TV legend who has amassed countless accolades and awards during his career including Emmy’s and France’s Medal d’Or du Tourisme. He tells Brent about visiting Cuba and exploring his family’s heritage on the island. Jose
Monica Cesarato is a native Venician who knows more about one of Europe’s most popular cities than anyone. She tells Brent about cocktails in Venice including the original spritz, a mixology renaissance, and cocktails that originated in Venice. Plus,
Ben Aitken is an award winning writer whose latest book, “Shitty Breaks” has him exploring the least-visited cities in the U.K. He tells Brent about the benefits of going in the wrong direction. And, there’s the food and drinks like a good drop in Wr
To celebrate Cinco de Mayo we’re sampling some of the best tacos in Texas including West Indian tacos in San Antonio, Baja tacos in Fort Worth, and puffy tacos. Plus, donuts with tacos and Taco Bell almost breaking up a marriage. [Ep 335]
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Granne Lawlor is the founder of food and whiskey tour company Flavour Trails. She shares the best things to eat and drink in Dublin including boxty, a controversial dish called coddle, as well how to pair food with whiskey. Plus, why the Irish tradit
Toni Mazzaglia is an expert on the cuisine of Florence and Tuscany. With Easter coming up, she tells Brent about all the things to eat during Easter celebrations (so many!) including Easter desserts, fresh peas and artichokes, and, of course, Easter
Brent visits with Mona, an expert on the food and culture of Cairo, Egypt. She tells me all the different people who have made Cairo home and the dishes they brought with them from the Sinai Peninsula, the western desert, and Upper Egypt. We talk abo
Brent is sampling the tastiest small plates including tangy pickled vegetables in Seville, eggplant mezze in Istanbul, delicious artichokes in Barcelona, salted cod on top of polenta in Venice, .Plus, delicious drinks with your snacks like a Select s
Jamie Coelho is the Editor in Chief at Rhode Island Monthly magazine, an institution in the Ocean State. She shares Rhode Island’s many unique culinary delights like pizza strips, coffee milk, cabinets, Rhode Island style calamari, and why you never
Namtam is a gastronomy expert from Thailand who takes hungry travelers around her city of Phuket to enjoy the city’s amazing cuisine. From hokkien noodles to tea leaf salad to mom’s gaeng som, Nam tells Brent about all the best dishes in Phuket, a UN
For St. Patrick’s Day, Brent is in Ireland for a visit to a castle (and some ice cream!) with Samantha Brown. Then, it’s off to Dublin for a few pints (and great craic) before we trek back to Northern Ireland for some incredible Game of Thrones sites
Brent is getting jittery with flat whites from Australia, a frozen coffee drink from Milan, and a coffee amusement park [Ep 327]
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Barry Enderwick literally wrote the book on sandwiches. His tome “Sandwiches of History” covers the origin of some famous sandwiches and more recent delicious entries. Barry tells Brent about some of the most interesting sandwiches including a Nicois
Brent visits with Pooja from A Chef’s Tour in Mumbai, India. She tells Brent about a place she calls The Alley of Treats and why she says it activates all five senses. Pooja also talks about all the different peoples who have come to Mumbai and conti
We’re in Ravenna, Italy with Silvia from Taste Bologna Tours for a unique pasta that resembles a chicken’s throat, local flatbreads called piadina, and a decadent dessert. Plus, a little truffle talk and the mosaic masterpieces of Ravenna. [Ep 324]
Valentine’s Day is coming up so what better time than now to sample some sweets and desserts from around the world. From casata and cannoli’s in Sicily to beignets and chicory coffee in New Orleans to a pastel de nata contest in Massachusetts, we try
Harper and Eva are the charming couple behind the incredibly popular YouTube channel Pasta Grammar. They tell Brent about buying an abandoned restaurant in Eva’s hometown in Calabria, Italy. Plus, how Harper sealed the deal with blueberry pie and Eva
Brent visits with P.S. from Everyday Tour Company about the amazing food culture in Singapore where Street Food is an Intangible Cultural Heritage. She talks about Roti Parata, Singapore Salad, and how Malaysian, Chinese, and Indian food influenced l
Marta Udalowa and her husband gave up corporate jobs in Ireland for life in rural Abruzzo, Italy. She tells Brent about foraging for a huge bounty of figs, greens, plums, elderberries, mushrooms and so much more! Plus, getting busted picking cherries
Darley Newman joins Brent to talk about the new season (her 12th!) of Travels with Darley and all the great things she ate & drank along the way. From mole and cocktails infused with local honey in Santa Fe to pizza made in car parts trays in Detroit
We’re welcoming in 2025 with a visit to the vineyards of Bordeaux and a famous wine museum. Plus, the reason why sherry drinkers are like a cult, the surprising origins of Missouri wine, and what it means to “kiss the wine.”. [Ep 318]
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For New Year’s we’re celebrating with Georgian wine, a crazy fireworks display in Manila, a BBQ on the beach in New Zealand, ringing in the new year on a rooftop in Bangkok, and toasting with Prosecco in Ravenna, Italy [Ep 317]
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For Christmas we’re celebrating with Bûche de Noël in France, walking off the meal in Rome, a Glühwein crawl in Germany, and the huge Christmas dinner in the Philippines. [Ep 316]
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Lyon is called the gastronomy capital of France. Virginie Jandet from Food Tour company Tasty Lyon tells Brent about the amazing food of the city including a candy honoring silk workers, a market named for a legendary chef, and a red colored praline.
We’re sampling some of the best cheese from around the world. Amazing blue cheese from Nova Scotia, pecorino from Sardinia, raw milk cheese from Australia and many more! [Ep 314]
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Milli Kumar and Jeni Matheson are the founders of Eat Kinda ice cream in New Zealand, a company that makes ice cream using a totally unique ingredient; cauliflower! And no, it doesn’t taste like cauliflower, just delicious premium ice cream. Milli an
Scott Weiner is the founder of Scott’s Pizza Tours and owner of the Guiness World Record largest pizza box collection. Scott recently returned from the birthplace of pizza, Naples, Italy, where he judged an international pizza contest. Scott tells Br
Mohamed is a photographer and foodie travel guide in Morocco. His company Moroccan Food Tour takes curious travelers to see and taste everything his country has to offer. Brent talks with Mohamed about the unique spices of Morocco and the many differ
Lucian Reed-Drake first visited Bangkok as a teenage backpacker. Today, he calls the bustling city his home. He tells Brent about co-founding his tour company A Chef’s Tour and the best things to eat and drink in Bangkok including mango sticky rice,
Brent explores some of the best coffee from around the world including Colombia and Vietnam. Plus, great coffee recommendations in the birthplace of Starbuck, Seattle, and 3rd wave shops in New York City. [Ep 309]
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Maria is in Lisbon and meets Brent for an episode of the podcast. She tells Brent about her first trip to mainland Portugal, her love of the city of Guimarães, The Douro Valley, and a scary escape from the Portuguese wildfires. Maria also talks about
Jian Tayaban is an expert on the food and culture of Manila. He shares the best dishes to try in his city in off the beaten track neighborhoods. Jian tells Brent about Manila’s street food and dishes called Dynamite and Lumpia as well as a Dim Sum to
Aveiro is called the Venice of Portugal, but that might be unfair to Aveiro. The city has so much to offer besides just being compared to the Italian city. Yes, there are canals and cool boats, but there’s also great food like a local pastry and a de
Everyone loves pizza and we’re trying different kinds of pizza in Italy and NYC. Katie Parla talks about the styles of pizza in Rome and why Double Zero flour is a marketing scam. Then, Marco Scapagnini tells Brent about the unique pizza of Sicily. A
Capri Cafaro is a TV personality, cookbook author, and radio host and podcaster who got her start as a state senator in Ohio. She tells Brent about her Italian heritage and the influence of her grandmother on her love of food and how it led her to st
Tommo from Eat This! Food & Wine Tours and Megsy from Food Fun Travel are back on the podcast to talk about the 8,000 year history of wine from the country of Georgia! Tommo and Megsy tell Brent about some of the unique wine regions of Georgia, aging
Tommo and Megsy are world travelers who have visited almost100 countries. But, several years ago, they set down roots in the country of Georgia and that’s where they’re raising their family and working on spreading the world about the beautiful and f
We’re discovering some of the best markets in the world as we visit Bordeaux, France in a motorcycle sidecar, find the best pickles in Seville, Spain, the king of fruit in the Saigon market, and get Chinese veggies at a market in Melbourne, Australia
Vincent Marcus is a foodie tour guide for Food Tours Stockholm as well as a sommelier and an advanced degree student studying marine food systems. He talks with Brent about marine food sustainability, new Nordic cuisine, coffee culture, and the surpr
Vancouver is getting tons of buzz as a foodie city. Doug, founder of Vancouver Food Tours, and his lead guide Sean talk with Brent about pasta topped with Japanese curry, a bar built in just 24 hours, and why actors make the best tour guides. Plus, p
Daniel Gray lived in an orphanage in Korea until the age of 5 when he was adopted by a couple in the U.S. Daniel talks with Brent about fried lobster on a stick, Spam as a luxury item, and what we can learn about Korea from the TV show M*A*S*H. Plus,
We’re cooling off during the dog days of summer with frozen treats from all over the world. We’ll sample the Cosmic Cousin of Neapolitan Ice Cream, an Australian flavor called Iced Vovo, and a Gelato Sandwich. [Ep 297]
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Montmartre is one of the great foodie neighborhoods in Paris. Karl Wilder from The Chef Tours tells Brent about the best places to eat & drink as well as a gourmet picnic, and dishes like eggs preserved in gelatin, escargot, beef bourguignon, coq au
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 r
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
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 C
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]
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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 abou
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
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 neighbor
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.
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 Pas
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 di