Dogs that eat truffles and dogs that don’t eat truffles. Spanish truffles with French citizenship. And, a crazy holiday drink with black truffles. This week my guest is award winning author Rowan Jacobsen. His latest book “Truffle Hound: On the Trail of the World’s Most Seductive Scent, with Dreamers, Schemers, […]

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Valery of Real Prague Guides takes us through the best places to see in the “City of 100 Spires” including Old Town Square, the Charles Bridge and The John Lennon Wall. Valery also gives us the best places to get a famous Czech Pilsner, including a monastery. Then, we talk […]

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Author and podcast Rick Kaempfer has deep roots in Chicago and Germany. He grew up speaking German in his house and may (or may not) have worn lederhosen to school. Rick shares his favorite German dishes and where to get them in Chicago, plus the best place for an authentic […]

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Toni Mazzaglia is a foodie tour guide in Florence, Italy. But, she’s also got a love for nearby Emilia-Romagna, especially the balsamic vinegars of the region. Toni tells me about the similarities and differences between aging balsamic vinegar and fine wine. She also tells me about pairing food and vinegar, […]

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We’re sampling pastries and sweets from all over the world including Pastel de Nata from Portugal, treats for Carnival in Venice, Alfajores in Argentina, Turkish Delight in Istanbul, and Cocas in Barcelona. Get ready for a sugar rush! [EP157]

Show Notes:

Andre Apolinario of Taste Porto on Destination Eat Drink

Taste Porto, […]

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Darley Newman’s show Travel with Darley has been on PBS for 8 seasons with a 9th coming in 2022. Darley tells Brent about some of her favorite dishes she’s had while on the road like Aebleskiver in Solvang, Kugelhopf in Strasbourg, and Galettes in Brittany. Plus, Darley tells me about […]

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Filmmaker Alice Gu didn’t know that a huge number of the independent donut shops were owned and operated by Cambodian refugees from the war in Southeast Asia. She tells the amazing story in her film “The Donut King.” Alice talks with us about all kinds of donuts like Sriracha donuts, […]

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The wine doors in Florence have gained incredible popularity during the times of Covid because of their charming design and functionality allowing people to get a glass of wine while socially distanced. My guest Robbin Gheesling is an expert on the wine doors of Florence and tells us about them […]

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We’re sampling coffee from around the world including spiced coffee in Oaxaca, coffee and chocolate in Costa Rica, ventanitas in Little Havana, and Turin’s bicerin. [EP 153]

Show Notes:

Maria Itaka on episode 125 of Destination Eat Drink

Oaxaca food tour from Culinary Backstreets

Maria’s website

Rito chocolate shop website

Café caracol […]

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Rob Rose, creator and host of the TV show Raw Travel, talks about the new season of the show. He tells me about his reluctance to visit Dubrovnik, Croatia and how the city ultimately surprised and delighted him. Plus, he talks about the capital of Croatia, Zagreb and a place […]

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