In Genoa, pesto isn’t just a sauce—it’s a legacy. Brent dives into the city’s food scene to uncover the best pesto in town (including one version with a very unexpected ingredient). Between bites, he tackles pandolce, hops aboard a bizarre train to a castle, drinks decadent hot chocolate, investigates Christopher Columbus’ questionable birthplace, and ends the day with some seriously spicy Kenyan food. This Genoa food crawl gets weird—in the best way.
About the Author
Brent Petersen is the Editor-in-Chief of Destination Eat Drink. He currently resides in Setubal, Portugal. Brent has written the novel “Truffle Hunt” (Eckhartz Press) and the short story collection “That Bird.” He’s also written dozens of foodie travel guides on Destination Eat Drink, including several in Italy. Brent’s podcast, also called Destination Eat Drink, is available on all major podcasting platforms.