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Culinary Adventure: Best cocktails in Newport, Rhode Island

Brent visits Newport, Rhode Island and samples some cocktails including one with ties to a painful past. He also checks…

4 months ago

My favorite place for a glass of wine in Beja, Portugal

Housed in a 16th century (or earlier) building, Os Infantes is a terrific place to get a glass of wine…

5 months ago

Iconic Rhode Island dishes (Pizza Strips, Doughboys, & Johnnycakes)

Brent travels to Rhode Island for some classic and unusual Rhode Island dishes like Pizza Strips, & Johnnycakes. Plus, a…

5 months ago

Cape Cod Foodie Road Trip

Brent takes a break on Cape Cod, but not before sampling a Pastel de Nata in New Bedford recommended by…

5 months ago

Delicious Christmas cookies & pastries in Portugal

Brent is on the hunt for Portugal's Bolo Rei Christmas cake. He visits a Christmas Market, bakeries & a flower…

5 months ago

The REAL Chicago style pizza & a cocktail battle

Brent returns to his hometown of Chicago to try the Chicago style pizza that locals eat. Hint: It's not Deep…

5 months ago

Wine Crawl in undiscovered Palmela, Portugal

Brent is in the Setubal region of Portugal to wineries in the town of Palmela. He samples wines made from…

6 months ago

Life in Portugal: Cost of Living & Monthly Budget

Brent is in the Santos neighborhood of Lisbon visiting the famous Green Street and enjoying a chocolate salami with his…

6 months ago

Campo de Ourique, Lisbon charming cafes & natural wine

Brent returns to Lisbon's non-touristy Campo de Ourique neighborhood and visits a characteristic cafe and a natural wine bar. Plus,…

6 months ago

Lisbon’s Campo de Ourique food crawl & creepy 19th century murder mystery

Brent visits Lisbon's Campo de Ourique, a non-touristy neighborhood in the popular city. He samples gelado in an amazing food…

6 months ago