This week our guest is Jonathan Knotek of Chicago Prohibition Tours. We talk about the rich history of the Chicago speakeasy, the stomach turning origin of rot gut, and the best places for a shot and a beer in the Windy City. Plus, Jonathan takes a shot at his neighbors […]

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We’re exploring Transplanted Cuisine on Destination Eat Drink. A Czech pastry that found its way to Texas, an Italian digestiv that has exploded in popularity in Spain, Korean/Russian/Uzbek fusion cuisine as well as Malaysian food in South Africa [Ep 148]

Show Notes:

Rachel Laudan on Destination Eat Drink

Rachel Laudan’s website

Rachel […]

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We’re in Chile with travel writer Shafik Medhji. Shafik tells us about Chilean wine, of course, and the Pisco debate between Chile and Peru. Plus, we talk Chilean spices and cooking on hot stones. [ep 147]

Show Notes:

Shafik Medhji website

Shafik on the podcast talking about Buenos Aires

Shafik on the […]

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We’re in the City of Brotherly Love with Matt Schillizzi of Philadelphia City Food Tours to talk about cheesesteaks and the Cheez Whiz that tops them along with tomato pie, pretzels and the famous Reading Market Terminal. Plus, I try to get a definition of a Philly slang term. [Ep […]

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We’re in the ancient city of Antioch (Antakya) and southern Turkey with archaeologist and tour guide Benoit Hanquet. Benoit tells us about working his way through the bush to uncover ancient ruins and the perfect Turkish snack for such a grueling trip. Plus, we talk about the the local pomegranate […]

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This week we’re talking pasta in Italy. Carbonara, cacio e pepe, amatriciana and more pasta dishes from Rome, Florence, Bari and more! [Ep 144]

Show Notes:

Mickela Mallozzi on the podcast
Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi TV show
Bare Feet on PBS
Bare […]

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We’re in Denver with Jessica Baumgart of Delicious Denver Food Tours to talk about butter pecan old fashioned, craft beer, and the friendly chile rivalry between Colorado and New Mexico. Plus, we talk about Palisade peaches, Denver’s street art and the perks of living next to a brewery. [Ep 143]

Show […]

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Alice Morrison is an adventurer based in Morocco. Quite a change from her corporate life in England. She talks about how she came to call Morocco home and her treks in the Atlas Mountains and across the desert. And, of course, what she eats on her adventures! [Ep 142]

Show Notes:

Alice […]

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Puglia, Italy is famous for their Primitivo wine and Orecchiette pasta. We talk about both with author Katie Quinn who moved to Puglia during the pandemic along with her prized sourdough starter. Plus, we talk pizza Friday, burrata cheese and focaccia. [Ep141]

Show Notes

Katie’s book Cheese, Wine, and […]

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We’re sampling frozen treats from around the world including passionfruit ice cream from Argentina, gelato in Florence, sorbet in Rome and water ice (aka Italian ice) in Philadelphia. Plus, I share Rhode Island’s own version of Italian ice. [ep 140]

Show Notes:

Shafik Meghji talks about Buenos Aires on the podcast

Shafik […]

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