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Chicago is one of the world’s great foodie cities! Former Chicago Cubs manager Dusty Baker talks about the city’s steakhouses. Then, Radio Hall of Famer Lin Brehmer tells the story of inappropriate singing in a Michelin 3 star restaurant. Finally, award winning writer Rick Kaempfer shares his favorite German restaurants in Chicago including one where you can drink beer from a boot! [Ep 409] Show Notes: Baker Family Wines Alinia restaurant Boka restaurant group Eckhartz Press Rick Kaempher’s blog Minutia Men podcast The Berghoff Laschet’s Inn Resi’s Bierstube Edelweiss German American Cuisine

Italy expert and foodie Monica Cesarato joins the podcast to talk about the best day trips from Venice. We explore historic Treviso’s local risotto dish. Then, there’s Padua with its amazing sites and the famous Gallina Padovana dish. And, why there’s so much more to Verona than Romeo and Juliet. Plus, I attempt to get redemption for my tiramisu recipe (hint: it doesn’t go well) [Ep 408] Show Notes: Monica Cesarato Venice tours Monica’s trip consultation Venice Talks podcast Monica talking gelato on Destination Eat Drink Ljubljana, Slovenia Food & Travel Guide from Destination Eat Drink

Monica Cesarato is an expert on the food & wine in Italy and her city of Venice. In this episode Monica talks about gelato including some of her favorite gelato shops in Venice, some crazy flavors, and an artisanal gelato maker who started making nougat. Plus, Monica tells Brent about hosting Eugene Levy in Venice and blowing his mind with some great wine! [Ep 407] Show Notes: Monica Cesarato Venice tours Monica’s trip consultation Venice Talks podcast Scaldaferra gelato shop sullaluna libreria & bistrot Ljubljana, Slovenia Food & Travel Guide from Destination Eat Drink

Valery from 100 Spires Tours is an expert on the city of Prague. She shares with Brent why you must visit a canteen for an authentic Czech experience in Prague. Valery also talks about life under communist, craft beer and whether Prague is still a budget destination. [Ep 406] Show Notes: 100 Spires City Tours in Prague Real Prague Guides on YouTube Ljubljana, Slovenia Food & Travel Guide from Destination Eat Drink

Our favorite dishes and ingredients don’t recognize borders. They travel with people to new places. Brent explores transplanted cuisine including how the French macaroon likely has an Italian origin, the Chinese who brought noodles to Thailand, and the long journey of Chamoy Sauce from Asia to Hawaii and Mexico. Plus, a deep dive into Indian, African, and Brazilian cuisine in Lisbon. [Ep 405] Show Notes: Tasty Lyon food tours A Chef’s Tour food tours Darra Goldstein books and recipes Culinary Backstreets food tours in Lisbon Ljubljana Food & Travel Guide from Destination Eat Drink

Josh and Kalie from Expats Everywhere have lived all over the world including Saudi Arabia and Singapore. Five years ago they moved to Porto and today they help people make the move to Portugal. Josh and Kalie talk about living abroad and raising their daughter in Porto. Then, there’s the food! Josh and Kalie talk about Porto’s famous monster sandwich and the simple and delicious Bifana. Plus, the great Pastel de Nata debate! [Ep 404] Show Notes: Support Destination Eat Drink Nice, France Food & Travel Guide Destination Eat Drink on YouTube Port Wine Guide video Josh and Kalie’s website Expats Everywhere Josh and Kalie’s YouTube Channel

Kevin Brass has lived and worked all over the world writing for prestigious publications like the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and The Wall Street Journal. Now Kevin writes about one of the most vibrant cities in the world; Barcelona. He tells Brent about about the unique design of Barcelona, the famous Sagrada Familia, toothpick tapas, Spain’s answer to champagne, artisan vermouth, and much more! [Ep 403] Show Notes: Support Destination Eat Drink Nice, France Food & Travel Guide Destination Eat Drink on YouTube Video at Porto’s Bolhão Market Barcelona Anarchy Kevin Brass Substack

Magdalena Fielden tells Brent the fascinating story of chocolate in Grenada. Once an industry that exploited farmers for cocoa export, today chocolate production is an economic engine for the island, making world class, sustainable, and ethical chocolate bars that are acknowledged worldwide for their quality. Magalena talks about pairing chocolate with rum, cocoa infused tea, and creating a world famous chocolate festival. [Ep 402] Show Notes: Support Destination Eat Drink Nice, France Food & Travel Guide Destination Eat Drink on YouTube Porto Food Crawl (Bonfim neighborhood) video Grenada Chocolate Festival True Blue Bay Boutique Resort

India is an endlessly fascinating and delicious country. In this episode we explore the unique food system of Mumbai that originated a century before UberEats. Plus, a place that serves 30,000 meals a day for free (!), the signature dish of Kolkata, and, of course, Indian sweets. [Ep 401]. Show Notes: Support Destination Eat Drink Nice, France Food & Travel Guide Destination Eat Drink on YouTube Nazare Food Crawl video Mumbai Food Tour Delhi Food Tour Kolkata Food Tour Wendy Werneth The Nomadic Vegan

Gerald Casale is the co-founder, co-lead vocalist and bass player for the ground breaking band Devo. He’s also a foodie and the owner of The Fifty by Fifty winery. For this special 400th episode of Destination Eat Drink, Jerry tells Brent about landing in California in the 70s during a revolutionary time for wine and cuisine. Jerry also talks about surviving on fast food in Devo’s early days, playing Coachella this year, and why Devo’s music is timeless. Plus, tons of Napa restaurant recommendations! [Ep 400] Show Notes: Venice, Italy food & travel guide from Destination Eat Drink The Fifty by Fifty winery Devo tour dates and tickets

Baseball superstar, 3 time manager of the year, and World Series champ Dusty Baker got interested in wine courtesy of Hall of Famer Willie Stargell who told him about wine while trying to pick him off first base! Dustry, along with vitners Chik Brenneman, and Polly Brenneman talk with Brent about California winemaking. Dustry tells Brent about making a special wine for Dusty’s friend and teammate Hank Aaron, eating too much steak in Chicago, and pairing Dusty’s wine with seafood and sausage! [Ep 399] Show Notes: Venice, Italy food and travel guide from Destination Eat Drink Baker Family Wines website Crossroads: A Memoir in Baseball and Life

Quyen Dinh was born and raised in the seaside city of Hoi An, Vietnam. She takes hungry and curious travelers to taste the best dishes her city has to offer. We talk about white rose dumplings, the best stall at the market, the influence of Chinese cuisine, and a chef who gets up at 1am every morning to make the noodles. Plus, Quyen tells me about growing up in Hoi An and her love for candy as a girl. [Ep 398] Show Notes Destination Eat Drink Substack Venice, Italy food & travel guide from Destination Eat Drink Hoi An lunchtime food tour Hoi An evening food tour

Emmy winning TV host and producer Christine van Blokland just released the 8th season of “Curious Traveler” and she shares some of the exciting places she visited. There’s the giant mechanical steampunk elephant in Nantes, France, a penguin “highway,” and why people from Malaga are called Bonquerones. Plus, an odd cookie calendar, swooning over Galettes, and going to Antarctica for Chinese food! [Ep 397] Show Notes: Venice, Italy food & travel guide Curious Traveler with Christine van Blokland website

If you have a sweet tooth, this episode is for you! We’re trying the best of Milan including Panetone, all kinds of chocolate in Switzerland, a cookie called Spitzbuben, Malaysia’s delicious answer to Shave Ice, and a purple tuber that makes great sweets! Plus, why sugar cane is grown in The Philippines. [Ep 396] Show Notes: Destination Eat Drink food & travel guides Jackie DeGiorgio A Signorina in Milan Rick Kaempfer blog Eckhartz Press website Simply Enak food tours Explore Manila Tours with Jian

Marcela de Genaro tossed her career as a journalist to become a sommelier and wine expert. Today, she is a wine expert who has curated a wine experience in her city of Rio de Janeiro. Marcela tells me about how vineyards came to be planted in Brazil, the art of pairing food and wine, how the young Brazilian wine industry is finding its footing, the different wine regions of Brazil and the popularity of natural wine and low intervention wines in Brazil. Plus, some great recommendations for your vacation in Rio! [Ep 395] Show Notes: Food and Travel Guides from Destination Eat Drink Destination Eat Drink YouTube channel Brazilian Wine Experience at Eat Rio food and wine tours