From sizzling street food in Nice to centuries-old snacks in Genoa,
I traveled the French and Italian Riviera to taste some of the most unique local foods you’ve probably never heard of. In this food and travel adventure, I explore authentic street food on the Riviera, eating what locals love in Nice, France, Genoa, Italy, and much more.
It may be a tiny, mountaintop village, but Scanno has more than its share interesting cuisine including a pastry named…
In the Italian region of Abruzzo, they light fires and eat delicious little pastries every January 17th.
Italy is famous for its food—but the street food might be even better 🇮🇹 In this video.
Brent travels across Italy to try some of the best Italian street food, from Bologna all the way to Puglia. He’s eating crispy Crescentine Bolognese stuffed with rich, savory fillings, fluffy focaccia barese, massive slabs of rustico, and deep-fried polenta—the perfect late-night Italian snack. Every stop delivers bold flavors, local traditions, and unforgettable bites
The coast of Abruzzo, Italy is dotted with characteristic fishing platforms called Trabocci. In fact, they are so common that the area from Ortona to San Salvo is called The Trabocco Coast.
I drove across Italy’s east coast from Lecce to Bologna on a dessert-filled road trip, tasting some of the most incredible Italian sweets you’ve never heard of 🇮🇹🍰 Delizioso!
From a legendary pastry named after a mountain bear, to shortbread filled with pistachio cream, rum-soaked cakes, and what might be the best chocolate torrone in Italy, this journey is a must-watch for food lovers and travelers alike.
Pescara is a thoroughly modern city with miles of beaches and typical Italian beach resorts. However, it is also home…
Experience Italy through its most authentic and unexpected pasta dishes (and more!) on this unforgettable foodie road trip. In this…
Ever been shortchanged, overcharged, or received less than you paid for while on vacation? Congratulations, you just paid the Tourist Tax.
If you’re in Italy for New Year’s Eve, be sure to wear this specifically colored undergarment.
From Baroque Lecce to rugged Monte Sant’Angelo, Puglia is a foodie’s hidden paradise. Each city and town has its own dish or drink that makes it unique.
Puglia, the heel of Italy’s boot is an incredible place. Filled with historical sites dating back, in some cases, thousands of years, and traditions that seem to reach back just as far, it is also home to culinary innovations from the last century like Caffe Speciale and Spaghetti all’assassina.
One of the most unique breads in all of Italy is Pane di Monte Sant’Angelo. These comically large loaves can…
Perched on a mountaintop in the middle of a national park, Monte Sant’Angelo is a pilgrim destination with several unique foodie items.
I just wanted a slab of Focaccia Barese. Hopefully, I won’t get roughed up.
I was standing in the street, patiently waiting my turn, as the toughest, meanest bouncer I’d ever seen stood guard at the door. And, just in case there was any question about Rino’s intentions, yes the bouncer’s name is Rino, there’s a large poster with his picture saying “Don’t make him angry.”
Embark on an Italian coffee crawl with Brent as he explores Italy’s most delicious and unique espresso drinks! 🇮🇹 From bold single-origin espresso to creamy, chocolatey Espressino, and even an anise-infused coffee, this road trip is a caffeine lover’s dream. Along the way, Brent discovers regional specialties like Caffè Leccese from Puglia and the indulgent Caffè Speciale, revealing what makes Italian coffee culture so legendary. 📍
The 4th century saint lived and preached in present-day Turkey. Somehow, his bones ended up in Bari.
New York Times bestselling author Katie Parla talks with Brent about her adopted hometown of Rome and her new book…
A rough and tumble port city, Bari’s charm lie in its culinary culture, especially several unique street food items. Foodie…
Arriving in the Puglian town of Trani, I had one beverage-based mission. Find and sample the local sweet wine, Moscato di Trani.
A quaint town on the Adriatic, Trani held great importance in the Middle Ages. Today, it’s more sleepy with a lovely port and a sweet wine named for the town.
When you go to Puglia (the heel of the Italian peninsula), you’re sure to see Taralli. They’re everywhere! Taralli are…
In Polignano a Mare, they pay tribute to their favorite son, Domenico Modugno. Who was Domenico Modugno? In 1958, there…
A coffee drink in Puglia is as delicious as it is decadent. Coffee in Italy I’m always amazed at the…
Brent revisits some of his favorite conversations about street food around the world. There’s the famous Arepa Lady in Jackson…
If Lecce is the sophisticated historical center of Puglia and Bari is the rough and tumble port, Monopoli is the…
My latest foodie travel guide is to the Italian city of Lecce in Puglia. We’ve been going to Lecce for…
Discover the ultimate Bologna street food tour in Italy’s culinary capital! 🇮🇹 From a rum-soaked cake to tortellini en brodo,…
Need to cool off in hot Lecce? Don’t get a soda, have a coffee! Caffe Leccese origin story Lecce is…
Modena, Italy is a food lover’s paradise — and in this episode, Brent dives deep into its culinary treasures. 🇮🇹✨…
Discover Ravenna, Italy — a city of dazzling 1,500-year-old Byzantine mosaics, medieval history, and incredible food you won’t find anywhere…
Discover the hidden flavors of L’Aquila, Italy — a city that rose from the 2009 earthquake to become one of…
Join Brent on a mouthwatering road trip through Scanno, a hidden gem in the mountains of Abruzzo, Italy. 🍝🍷 We’ll…
Brent is in Pescara to sample the food of Abruzzo. That means homemade pasta named after a musical instrument, a…
Brent drives up Monte Gargano to the stunning town of Monte Sant’Angelo. Here, coffee is done right and there’s a…
Everyone wants to visit Italy! Brent shares some of the best things to eat and drink in Florence, Venice, and…
Brent’s roadtrip takes him to Trani on the Adriatic Sea. He searches for a unique local liqueur and pastry (only…
Brent is in Bari for deep-fried polenta, a bakery with a bouncer, and the local focaccia. Plus, a visit to…
Brent is in the seaside town of Monopoli for homemade pasta and a giant slab of delicious rustica! Plus, a…
Brent kicks off his Italy roadtrip in the far southern tip of country with an amazing food crawl in Lecce.…
Monica Cesarato is a native Venician who knows more about one of Europe’s most popular cities than anyone. She tells…
We’re in Ravenna, Italy with Silvia from Taste Bologna Tours for a unique pasta that resembles a chicken’s throat, local…
Harper and Eva are the charming couple behind the incredibly popular YouTube channel Pasta Grammar. They tell Brent about buying…
Scott Weiner is the founder of Scott’s Pizza Tours and owner of the Guiness World Record largest pizza box collection.…
Andrea Chierici lives and works in Bologna, Italy and loves his city! He tells Brent about the amazing food including…
Milan is one of the best cities in all of Italy for Gelato. It rivals even Florence for the number…
The social media sensation cocktail was invented in Milan 50 years ago. Negroni Sbagliato origin story During a TV interview…
The Santuario di San Bernardino is not only where a creepy ossuary is located, it’s also where a very unpopular…
Brent is in Milan visiting the coolest wine bar, sipping a “broken” Negroni, and enjoying decadent truffles. And, he caps…
Brent is in Milan, Italy to visit the Milan Cathedral and tries a sorbetto made with Champagne, yummy mini pastries,…
Brent is in Milan, Italy to see Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece and try some of the city’s best gelato, coffee,…
Reading a work of fiction set in your vacation destination is a great way to get more out of your…
Puttanesca translates literally to “prostitute.” So, Spaghetti alla Puttanesca is “pasta in the style of a prostitute.” That couldn’t be…
Chocolate and hazelnuts seems like a match made in heaven. But it took a war to bring them together Chocolate…
Our notion of Halloween in the U.S., children in costumes going door to door for candy, originates in Scotland and…
Naples is known as the birthplace of pizza. But, there’s more than just classic Neapolitan pizza in the Città del…
Although you can now get limoncello all over Italy (and in most of Europe or any self-respecting Italian joint in…
This is a very traditional dish from the Puglia region (the heel of the boot) in Italy. But, I put…
Rome has thousands of quirky drinking fountains called Nasoni to keep you hydrated during the hot summer. Nasoni origin story…
Tricotta takes Ricotta Cheese and cooks it a third time for a special Sicilian treat. Tricotta origin story Ricotta Cheese…
This rich and creamy drink combines two things that Italy excels at: espresso and gelato. What is an Affogato? An…
Everyone in Rhode Island loves Pizza Strips. Any gathering in Lil’ Rhody is sure to have a box of the…
Riding the train in Sicily, my mind wanders. The scenery leads to these thoughts. Heading south to Siracusa, oil refineries…
In Greek mythology, Kalliope is the goddess of music, song and dance. She is also the muse of epic poetry.…
Yet another entry in my long list of examples of why you should keep yourself open to saying “yes” to…
One of my favorite things about being in Italy in the fall and winter is the chestnut vendors. On almost…
Each evening, all over Italy, people come out for the “passeggiata,” or stroll. Everyone takes part; young, old, rich, poor,…
In Italian, Friggitoria means fryer. And the name is apt. The local Friggitoria shop in Naples has a huge selection…
One of my favorite things about Italy is the culture’s ingenious frugality. Have grape skins and stems left over from…
Homemade Limoncello is easy to make. You just need the correct ingredients and a little patience. Limoncello origin story You…
Italy is home to a vibrant film making industry that has been widely recognized over the years for its quality…
Sicily is an extraordinary place filled with gorgeous scenery, a fascinating history, and interesting people. While many famous films are…
Customers visit caffès in Naples each morning and order two espressos. But, they don’t drink both. The second one is…
Your favorite culinary experience in Palermo might just be from the back of a 3-wheeled truck or a sidewalk street…
You’ve probably enjoyed a luscious Bellini or two during brunch but there’s a second Bellini-inspired dish that you have to…
I know. “Italy’s Greatest Coffee Drink” is a bold statement. But, the first time I sipped a Bicerin, I knew…
Excerpt from a larger piece I’m working on: Ortigia is a maze of winding, narrow streets. Three story limestone buildings…
Torino’s Piazza Castello really goes all out for Christmas. There’s a massive cone of spectacularly colored lights that create a…
Vertine, Italy Tuscany is perhaps the best known region of Italy and is quite crowded with tourists. But, there are…
Records for sale Whenever I see a street market or flea market I always stop and browse. You’ll always find…
I spotted this vespa with a cracked windshield in Florence and it captivated me. I wanted to know the story. …
If you visit Turin (Torino), Italy, you’re sure to hear about their famous beverage, Bicerin. First made in the 18th…
I take the cone from man behind the counter. The cone is piled with slabs of chocolate, hazelnut, and stracciatella…
One of my favorite things about being in Italy in the fall and winter is the chestnut vendors. On almost…
About the Author Brent Petersen is the Editor-in-Chief of Destination Eat Drink. He currently resides in Setubal, Portugal. Brent has…
Less than an hour from Catania’s international airport in Sicily is one of my favorite towns in the world, Ortigia. …
The exact dates vary, but the Arabs are known to have introduced citrus to Sicily about 1,000 years ago. The…
It’s Christmas day in Torino, Italy. Nothing is open, not even the little coffee shop where we get a shot…
I have not idea what the literal translation of “Straw the Police’s Noise” is because I don’t think there is…
On a trip to Puglia, Italy, I noticed how many of the men wore purple. I couldn’t pull it off,…
Just over the Ponte Santa Lucia is Mercato di Ortigia, the island’s outdoor market. You’d expect to find the market…
