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, […]

Podcast (ded): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 21:50 — 15.0MB)

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS

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 […]

Podcast (ded): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 30:41 — 21.1MB)

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS

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, […]

Podcast (ded): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 33:32 — 23.0MB)

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS

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 […]

Podcast (ded): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 30:35 — 21.0MB)

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS

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 […]

Podcast (ded): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 22:41 — 15.6MB)

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS

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 […]

Podcast (ded): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 32:48 — 22.5MB)

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS

Four time Grammy winner Sarah Jarosz talks with Brent about her latest appearance on the Austin City Limits TV show and performing for the first time in months for a live audience. Plus, she tells us the best place to get breakfast tacos in her hometown of Wimberly, Texas, what […]

Podcast (ded): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 28:59 — 19.9MB)

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS

There’s no history of winemaking in the kingdom of Bhutan. After all, Bhutan is a mountainous country in the Himalayas. Michael Juergens is looking to change that. After running a marathon in Bhutan he thought “where are all the grape vines?” A couple years later he planted vineyards and is […]

Podcast (ded): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 39:25 — 27.1MB)

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS

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 […]

Podcast (ded): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 35:13 — 24.2MB)

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS

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 […]

Podcast (ded): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 23:43 — 16.3MB)

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS