Episodes
Brent visits with Katie Parla to talk about pairing Italian wine with pizza. He also talks wine from Croatia & Bolivia. Plus, Robbin Gheesling tells Brent about the famous wine doors of Florence. [Ep 266] Show Notes: Full Show Notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded266/ Robbin Gheesling's full episode on Destination Eat Drink Robbin Gheesling’s website with her photography and books Shafik Meghji's Bolivia on Destination Eat Drink Crossed Off the Map: Travels in Bolivia Shafik’s...
Published 01/05/24
We're popping corks and celebrating New Year's in Venice with elaborate fireworks and sparkling New Zealand wine. Plus, elaborate Bento Boxes in Japan and turning the calendar page in Malaysia. [Ep 265] Show Notes: Full Show Notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded265/ Buy Me a Coffee Andar per bacari – english version book signed copy Monica Cesarato blog and food tours Venice on Destination Eat Drink Hakata Foodie Experiences Hakata, Japan on Destination Eat Drink The Big Foody Auckland on...
Published 12/29/23
We're celebrating Christmas with an all new interview with Rick Steves, Guidebook author Cameron Hewitt about his holiday in Switzerland and a combustible Christmas tree. Plus, Yuletide feasts in Florence, Australia & the Big Easy! [Ep 264] Show Notes: Full Show Notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded264/ Buy Me a Coffee Cameron Hewitt’s website The Temporary European: Lessons And Confessions Of A Professional Traveler on Amazon Cameron Hewitt on Destination Eat Drink Local Sauce Tours...
Published 12/22/23
Kathy McCabe tells Brent about the new season of her award winning show "Dream of Italy." She shares a delightful story about Andrea Bocelli singing "Ave Maria" to her and discovering the Black Madonna with Marissa Tomei. Plus, gold covered Panettone and the best pizza in the world! [Ep 263] Show Notes: Buy Me A Coffee Dream of Italy Find Dream of Italy showtimes Dream of Italy magazine Pepe in Grani Gino Sorbillo Osteria Francescana Franceschetta58 Ristorante Cavallino Brent's Foodie...
Published 12/15/23
We're in Auckland, New Zealand where it's summer! Elle-Armon Jones from The Big Foody tells Brent about the cool wine making Waiheke Island, traditional Hangi, and the difference between British and New Zealand fish & chips. Plus, settling a coffee dispute and getting kicked out of a country over cheese. [Ep 262] Show Notes: The Big Foody Vineyard Cottages Ananda Tours Man O' War Vineyards Three Seven Two Obsidian Wines Timmy Smith Kumeu River Parnell Farmers Market Grey Lynn Farmers...
Published 12/08/23
Just in time for the holidays, Brent samples sweets and desserts from Amsterdam, Bordeaux, Asheville, and Vienne. [Ep 261] Show Notes: Full Show Notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded261/ Amsterdam Food Tours Amsterdam on DED Asheville Food Tours Asheville on DED Hole Donuts Stay Glazed donuts Stu Helm Food Fan Andrew Prior Fabulously website Andrew’s podcast Fabulously Delicious Vienne on DED Darley Newman’s website Bordeaux on DED
Published 12/01/23
Mohammed Dalaeen is a foodie tour guide in his home city of Aqaba, Jordan, a port city on the Red Sea. He takes visitors on food tours and conducts cooking classes in his home complete with help from his wife and family. Mohammed tells Brent about the city's market and its spices and Maqluba, a dish that needs to be served by a drummer! Plus, the importance of olive trees not only to Jordanian cuisine but also Jordanian culture. [Ep 260] Show Notes: Full Show Notes at...
Published 11/24/23
Bruce Haendel is an American who landed in Japan after a skiing accident almost 40 years ago. He leads hungry travelers on foodie adventures in the culinary capital of Hakata and around Japan. Bruce tells Brent about great dishes like Hakata's unique ramen broth, Sri Lankan cuisine in Japan, as well as the country's take on cheesecake. Plus, he talks about the Portuguese influence on Japanese cuisine. [Ep 259] Show Notes: Full Show Notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded259/ Hakata Foodie...
Published 11/17/23
Cat Neville is the Emmy Award winning host and producer of the TV show tasteMAKERS. Cat talks about urban beekeeping, the surprising wine industry in Missouri, and honey and brie ice cream [Ep 258] Show Notes: Full Show Notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded258/ Cat Neville's Taste Makers website MO Hives KC Dale Hollow Winery Winemaking in Missouri documentary Bold Spoon Creamery
Published 11/10/23
We're getting wired on caffeine with coffee in Florence, coffee with Sambuca in Abruzzo, egg coffee in Vietnam, and talking the origin of the Flat White. [Ep 257] Show Notes: Complete show notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded257/ Robbin Gheesling talks about Florence on Destination Eat Drink Robbin Gheesling’s website with her photography and books Sammy and Peter talk Abruzzo on Destination Eat Drink Life in Abruzzo Facebook page Life in Abruzzo website Peter Austin Photography...
Published 11/03/23
Mickela Mallozzi is the award winning creator and host of "Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi." She and Brent share a meal in Lisbon and talk about the new season of her show including some badass female drummers, spicy Sri Lankan cuisine, and a great Uruguayan bakery. [Ep 256] Show Notes Full show notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded256/ Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi Mickela's last appearance on Destination Eat Drink Organi Chiado restaurant
Published 10/27/23
Foodie Tour Guide and author Monica Cesarato has written an incredible guide to the Bacari bars of Venice. She tells Brent about inventing a new dish for her book, wine of the Veneto region, and the city's famous Rialto market. Plus, creating detailed itineraries for visiting the best places to get small plates of cicchetti in Venice. [Ep: 255] Show Notes: Full show notes https://radiomisfits.com/ded212/ Andar per bacari – english version book signed copy Andar per bacari on...
Published 10/20/23
Coffee expert talks with Brent about coffee from Malaysia, Vietnam, Cuba, Costa Rica, and Hawaii including deconstructed lattes, learning to roast coffee beans, and traveling with her portable coffee maker. Plus, Rebecca shares some of her favorite places to get coffee in New York City. And, she talks about the organization Not Just Tourists [Ep 254] Show Notes: Get the full show notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded254/ Not Just Tourists Maui Grown Coffee Coffee Project City of...
Published 10/13/23
Now that Fall is here, Brent wants to warm up with a nice bowl of soup. We're sampling a bread soup from Tuscany, a hangover cure soup from Colombia, Pho in Vietnam, and a soup from England with an unfortunate name. [Ep 253] Show Notes: Get the full show notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded253/ Toni on Destination Eat Drink Toni’s food tour company Taste Florence Alice on Destination Eat Drink Alice’s blog about Naples, Naples Fabulous Project 1979 with Alice Tracy on Destination Eat...
Published 10/06/23
Foodie Tour Guide and blogger Jackie DeGiorgio is back talking about Milan's great pastry like a brioche with caramel lime filling, the city's coffee culture, and Lombardy wine. [Ep 252] Show Notes: Full Show Notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded252/ A Signorina in Milan Jackie's first appearance on Destination Eat Drink Pavé Torrefazione Moka Hodeidah Manna I Dolci Namura Marchesi 1824 Martesana Milano Loste Cafe Vinoir Necchi Campiglio Villa San Bernardino alle Ossa
Published 09/29/23
Jackie DeGiorgio is an American expat and foodie tour guide who has called Milan home for nearly a decade. She talks about the city's famous Negroni Sbagliato cocktail, the best gelato, and why you need to try Milan's Chinese food. Plus, how Covid changed aperitivo culture with tons and tons of foodie recommendations. [Ep 251] Show Notes: Full Show Notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded251/ A Signorina in Milan Giardino di Giada Cantine Isola La Ravioleria Sarpi Bar Basso Rita Ugo Cocktail...
Published 09/22/23
Rated V's Eunice Reyes joins Brent to talk about tacos & tortas, a monster food truck park, and hangover ramen in Los Angeles. [Ep 250] Show Notes: Full show notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded250/ Rated V Youtube Channel Eunice Reyes on Destination Eat Drink talking , Valencia, Cordoba  Cena Vegan Smorgasburg El Cocinero Restaurant Monty's Good Burger Hart House Nice Burger Bored and Hungry Sura Korean Iron Teapot Dim Sum Crossroads Kitchen Sage Plant Based Bistro Satdha Kitchen
Published 09/15/23
Brent is carb loading with Focaccia Barese, Cat's Head Biscuits, and a special loaf for a rock and roll star. Plus, traveling with sourdough starter in your luggage. [Ep249] Show Notes: Full show notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded249 Constantine Kalfakakos Athens episode of Destination Eat Drink Culinary Backstreets Athens food tours Kate Pierson on Destination Eat Drink Paris episode of Destination Eat Drink with Jess Timmins Devour Tours Paris Toni Mazzaglia talks Tuscany on...
Published 09/08/23
Enrica Bruno, foodie travel guide from Culinary Backstreets and Alternative Tours Palermo, returns to talk about Palermo's incredible sweet treats like Cassata cake, Gelato served on a sweet bun, and something called "The Triumph of the Throat." Plus, some of Palermo's amazing street art. [Ep 248] Show Notes: Full show notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded248 Palermo Food Tours with Culinary Backstreets Alternative Tours Palermo Il Signore de Carbognano Rorò Gelateria
Published 09/01/23
Enrica Bruno is a foodie tour guide and native Sicilian who takes guests on culinary adventures in Palermo. She tells Brent about the famous outdoor markets, hipster rice balls, and a poor person's Mahi Mahi in her city. Plus, Enrica explains the multiethnic influence that's everywhere in Sicilian cuisine. [Ep 247] Show Notes: Full show notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded247 Palermo Food Tours with Culinary Backstreets Alternative Tours Palermo Mercado del Capo Mercato di Ballarò Vucciria...
Published 08/25/23
Brent talks with Monique Bayer of Walk Melbourne Tours about Australia's foodie destination city. She shares the best markets to visit as well as a delicious local treat, Jam Donuts! Plus, why you should always explore a "laneway" and the contributions from Italian, Vietnamese & Chinese immigrants to Melbourne's culinary scene. [Ep 246] Show Notes: Full Show Notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded246/ Walk Melbourne Tours Queen Victoria Market South Melbourne Market Evora Foodie Travel...
Published 08/18/23
Anya von Bremzen is a 3 time James Beard Award winner and culinary author. She emigrated to the U.S. as a child from Soviet Russia and wound up in Philadelphia. Anya tells Brent about her latest book "National Dish" and Japanese convenience store as well as the "Pizza Effect." Anya also shares a story about being puzzled by the food offerings in U.S. grocery stores as a newly arrived expat from the U.S.S.R. [Ep 245] Show Notes: National Dish: Around the World in Search of Food, History, and...
Published 08/11/23
Brent is popping corks in Napa & Sonoma in California, Puglia & Abuzzo in Italy, and in a remote corner of Asia for a special episode on wine. A grape named for a sheep, the first winery in Bhutan, and almost getting kicked out of a vineyard this week. [Ep 244] Show Notes: Full show notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded244/ Sam Coturri on Destination Eat Drink Sixteen 600 Winery website Sam’s podcast The Wine Makers Katie Quinn on Destination Eat Drink Katie Quinn’s book Cheese,...
Published 08/04/23
Michelle Mashon is back to talk about her city of New Orleans. She tells Brent about great places for beignets and coffee made with chicory. Plus, the best of the New Orleans' Bywater neighborhood and the history of Italian Americans in the city. [Ep 243] Show Notes: Full Show Notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded243/ Bon Moment Tours Michelle talks cocktails in New Orleans on Destination Eat Drink Loretta's Authentic Pralines The Vintage Cafe Beignet Stuph'D Beignets & Burgers The...
Published 07/28/23
Michelle Mashon from Bon Moment Tours in New Orleans tells Brent about a cocktail museum, a restaurant built on an old chicken coup, and the best neighborhoods for live music. Plus, all the best places to eat & shop in the Garden District [Ep 242] Show Notes: Full show notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded241/ Bon Moment Tours website WWOZ radio station Brieux Carré Brewing Co. The Carousel Bar & Lounge Jewel of the South Cane and Table The Will and the Way Manolito Sazerac...
Published 07/21/23