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 market in Tallinn. [Ep 290] Show Notes: Support Destination Eat Drink on Buy Me a Coffee Discover Estonia Baltic Market  Hell Hunt pub Pohjala brewery

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 neighborhoods like Prenzlauder Berg and Friedrichshain. And, we even talk a little German Punk Rock! [Ep 289] Show Notes: Support Destination Eat Drink on Buy Me A Coffee Walk With Us Tours website Restaurante Tim Raue Restaurante Trio

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. [Ep 288] Show Notes: Support Destination Eat Drink Katie Parla's website Katie's book Food of the Italian Islands I Eat Food Tours and Events in Turin Life in Abruzzo website Cameron Hewitt The Temporary European

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 Pastizzi. Plus, a liqueur made from prickly pears. [Ep 287] Show Notes: Support Destination Eat Drink on Buy Me A Coffee Simon Bajada's website Simon's book Malta: Mediterranean Recipes From The Islands Brent's Foodie Travel Guide to Malta

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 dish named after buckets of rice and curry. [Ep 286] Show Notes: Support Destination Eat Drink at Buy Me A Coffee Simply Enak Food Tours

Scott Wiener, founder of Scott's Pizza Tours talks with Brent about New York Pizza including a pizza bus, backyard pizza, and how to define New York Style pizza and why that may ultimately be a fool's errand. Brent also asks Scott about the world's largest pizza box collection! [Ep 285] Show Notes: Support Destination Eat Drink on Buy Me A Coffee Scott's Pizza Tours Scott's book Viva la Pizza!: The Art of the Pizza Box Michael's of Brooklyn Arturo's Emilio's Ballato Hometown BBQ Astoria...

Actor and TV host Kira Cook is back on Destination Eat Drink to talk with Brent about the latest season of her show "Islands Without Cars." She talks about her adventure swimming with sharks, a huge party on Fire Island, and Ceviche on the beach at sunset. [Ep 284] Show Notes: Support Destination Eat Drink on Buy Me A Coffee Islands Without Cars TV Show NOA

Grammy winning musician/singer/songwriter Sarah Jarosz shares her favorite spots for tacos in Austin and her hometown of Wimberley, Texas. Then, Eunice Reyes tells us about vegan tacos in L.A. And, taco editor from Texas Monthly, Jose R. Ralat tells Brent about Jewish tacos and Korean tacos. [Ep 283] Show Notes: Support Destination Eat Drink at Buy Me A Coffee Sarah Jarosz's new album "Polaroid Lovers" Sarah's full appearance on Destination Eat Drink Eunice Reyes YouTube Channel Eunice's...

Rob Rose thought he was wrapping up his TV series Raw Travel. But then, Russia invaded Ukraine. Rob, who's done several TV episodes in Ukraine, decided to return to Ukraine and film what life is like in a war zone. He tells Brent about raising funds for the defense effort, why Ukraine needs to stay front and center on the international conversation, and how the people are trying to maintain some sense of normality. [Ep 282] Show Notes: Support Destination Eat Drink on Buy Me a Coffee My...

Jonathan Porter is the founder of Chicago Pizza Tours and flies the flag for pizza from the Windy City. He tells Brent about racing to get a pizza on TV, biking on the 606, and pizza crust as thin as Bible pages. Jon also talks about all the best places to eat & drink in Chicago's Bucktown. Plus, a deep dive into "The Bear." [Ep 281] Show Notes: Support Destination Eat Drink on Buy Me a Coffee Chicago Pizza Tours Kim's Uncle Pizza Pizza Matta Bungalow by Middlowbrow Obbie's Pizza Vito...

Celia Pedrosa, an author and foodie tour guide, joins Brent in Lisbon's Estrela Garden to talk about the best things to eat and drink in Lisbon including Pastel de Nata, traditional tascas, and a treat for Easter. Plus, Lisbon's excellent African, Indian, and Brazilian food! [Ep 280] Show Notes: Support Destination Eat Drink on Buy Me a Coffee Culinary Backstreets Lisbon food tours Aloma Pasteis de Belem Pastelaria Santo Antonio

If you're planning a trip to Spain, this show is for you! We're exploring the best neighborhoods to visit in Barcelona, where to see Flamenco in Seville, the Basque culture of San Sebastian, and Paella Day in Valencia. [Ep 279] Show Notes: Support Destination Eat Drink on Buy Me a Coffee Culinary Backstreets food tours in Barcelona Eunice’s book Spain: Ultimate Vegan Travel Guide Eunice’s YouTube Channel Rated V for Vegan Devour Tours San Sebastian Pilar Rubio’s Instagram

Travel legend Joseph Rosendo wrapped up the 12th and final season of his show Travelscope last year. He's back on Destination Eat Drink to talk with Brent about his new show Joseph Rosendo's Steppin' Out and visiting a restaurant where meals are literally a work of art. Plus, Joseph talks about visiting a chef with five Michelin stars and dispelling the myths about Myrtle Beach. [Ep 278] Show Notes: Support Destination Eat Drink at Buy Me a Coffee Full show notes at...

Kim Haas is the TV host, producer, and creator of the PBS show Afro-Latino Travels with Kim Haas. She tells Brent about the best empanadas in the world, singing backup with a world famous performer, and sampling firewater made from sugar cane! [Ep 277] Show Notes: Support Destination Eat Drink at Buy Me a Coffee Complete show notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded277/ Afro-Latino Travels with Kim Haas website Festival Petronio Alvaréz Galeria Alemeda Thai O'Brien's

Actor, writer, and producer Rupak Ginn grew up the child of Indian immigrants in New York. He tells Brent about his favorite dishes his mom made growing up and taking those lessons to the kitchen with his family. He also talks about his TV show "Spice Road" and finding amazing Indian cuisine around the U.S. including a Punjabi restaurant in a Bakersfield truck stop! [Ep 276] Show Notes: Support Destination Eat Drink at Buy Me a Coffee Full show notes at...

Croatia is on lots of people's list to visit so we're visiting Dubrovnik to see Game of Thrones locations, eat black risotto, and figure out how to beat the massive crowds. Plus, we travel to the beautiful city of Rovinj and take a boat trip to some of Croatia's amazing Dalmatian Coast islands. [Ep 275] Show Notes: Support Destination Eat Drink at Buy Me a Coffee Full show notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded275/ Cameron Hewitt’s website Cameron’s travel memoir “The Temporary...

Award winning author Darra Goldstein talks with Brent about preserving fruit and the unique and delicious ways to preserve fruit including candied figs, fruit scrap vinegar, and nuts dipped in thickened grape juice from Georgia. [Ep 274] Show Notes: Full show notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded274/ Preserved: Fruit book Darra Goldstein website Darra talks Preserved Condiments

Darra Goldstein is an award winning author, food scholar, and professor at Williams College. Her latest project is a 6 volume set called Preserved. She talks with Brent about Volume 1: Condiments including a mustard catastrophe, Worcestershire sauce made with figs, and funky ketchup. Plus, red hoisin sauce and purifying the house with black salt. [Ep 273] Show Notes: Full show notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded273/ Preserved: Condiments book Darra Goldstein website The Invention of...

Brent talks with Christine van Blokland about the latest season (the 6th!) of her great show on PBS Curious Traveler. She tells Brent about chocolate covered medicine, a candy to make a king's fiance smile, and the patron saint of perogies. Plus, a visit to an artistic salt mine! [Ep 272] Show Notes: Full show notes https://radiomisfits.com/ded272/ Curious Traveler TV show https://curioustravelertv.com/ Syrena Irena https://www.instagram.com/syrena.irena/ Wieliczka Salt Mine...

Award winning author and podcaster Rick Kaempfer recently visited Switzerland and he tells Brent about dishes like Spitzbuben, Swiss chocolate, and sampling horse meat. Plus, fondue and stinky feet cheese. Rick also talks about his trip getting cut short with a gruesome accident (don't worry, everyone's ok). [Ep 271] Show Notes: Full show notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded271/ Rick's book The Loop Files...

It's cocktail time with Aperitivo from Venice, Chicha from Colombia, Chuflay in Bolivia, and a unique take on an old fashioned. [Ep 270] Show Notes: Vote for Destination Eat Drink on the 15th annual Taste Awards https://www.thetasteawards.com/viewers-choice-voting-for-15th-annual-taste-awards/ Monica talks Venice on Destination Eat Drink radiomisfits.com/ded90 Monica's book Andar per Bacari https://www.monicacesarato.com/blog/ Jessica on Destination Eat Drink talking Denver...

Pauline Lee is a foodie tour guide from Simply Enak in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She shares the best things to try in KL including Curry Puffs, the King of Fruits, and an amazing coffee drink. Plus, the influence of Indian, Chinese, and Indonesian cuisine on Malaysia. And, rating different Satay sauces. [Ep 269] Show Notes: Full show notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded269/ Simply Enak Food Tours

Darley Newman returns to Destination Eat Drink to talk with Brent about Season 11 of her show "Travels with Darley." She talks about Boudin for breakfast and Zydeco dancing with the right hat in Lafayette. Plus, staying in a Buddhist temple in South Korea and the best sweet potato ever! [Ep 268] Show Notes: Full Show Notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded268/ Darley Newman's website Darley's last appearance on Destination Eat Drink talking Foodie Alabama Festival International The French...

Darley Newman is the charming host of the TV show "Travels with Darley." She tells Brent about the new season of her show and visiting Alabama for Beignets covered in a mountain of powdered sugar, a cocktail called Nicodemus, and Mac & Cheese as a vegetable. Plus, vegan cauliflower wings. [Ep 267] Show Notes: Full show notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded267/ Darley Newman's website The Noble South City Cafe Plant Bae Mo'Bay Beignet Druid City Brewing Nicks in the Sticks Las...