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Palmela Castle

March 23, 2023 Brent

On one of the most prominent points in the Setubal Peninsula sits an historic castle with a fascinating history. Palmela…

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Posted in: palmela, Portugal, Uncategorized Filed under: castle, Military Base, Palmela, portugal, viewpoint

Cabo da Roca, Portugal

March 15, 2023 Brent

Continental Europe’s westernmost point is marked with a monument on the windy cape. By far, the biggest tourist attraction in…

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Posted in: Portugal, sintra, Uncategorized Filed under: azenhas do mar, cabo da roca, Colares, Lighthouse, portugal, sintra, wine, Winery

Berenjenas Fritas con Miel (Fried Eggplant with Honey)

February 15, 2023 Brent

Berenjenas Fritas con Miel (Fried Eggplant with Honey) is a tapas dish that’s incredibly popular not only in Cordoba, but…

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Posted in: Cordoba, Spain, Uncategorized Filed under: Berenjenas Fritas con Miel, cordoba, Fried eggplant, Spain

Street Art in Graça, Lisbon

January 25, 2023 Brent

Graça is a neighborhood in Lisbon that is often overlooked by tourists. But, it’s gaining in popularity and there is…

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Posted in: Lisbon, Portugal, Uncategorized Filed under: art, Caracol da Graça, Gracas, Igreja da Graça, Lisbon, miradouro, Miradouro da Graça, portugal, street art

Side Trip from Lisbon: Grutas de Mira de Aire

January 18, 2023 Brent

The largest cave system in Portugal is one of the country’s seven wonders. Grutas de Mira de Aire origin story…

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Posted in: Portugal, Uncategorized Filed under: caves, Grutas de Mira de Aire, portugal

Salmorejo

January 4, 2023 Brent

Cordoba is famous for it’s cold tomato soup, but it’s not gazpacho! Salmorejo origin story Legend has it that when…

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Posted in: Cordoba, Spain, Uncategorized Filed under: cordoba, Salmorejo, Sopa de Tomate Alentejana, Spain

Four Novels That Will Enhance Your Vacation

December 15, 2022 Brent

Reading a work of fiction set in your vacation destination is a great way to get more out of your…

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Posted in: Dublin, New Zealand, Palermo, Uncategorized Filed under: Asheville, Basilicata, Christ Stopped at Eboli, dublin, fiction, Look Homward Angel, Lord of the Rings, New Zealand, novels, Sicily, The Leopard, Ulysses

Volto já

November 30, 2022 Brent

Volto já is a Portuguese phrase with several closely related definitions. But, when going to a store, it has an…

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Posted in: Portugal, Uncategorized Filed under: cultural differences, portugal, Volta já, volto ja

Lisbon’s famous Pastéis de Belém pastry

November 23, 2022 Brent

Lisbon’s custard tart, the Pastel de Nata is available at every bakery in the city. But only one place can…

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Posted in: Lisbon, Portugal, Uncategorized Filed under: Belem, Jeronimos Monastery, Lisbon, Pasteis de Belem, Pastel de Nata, pastry, portugal

Bone Chapel in Évora, Portugal

November 8, 2022 Brent

Évora is a town in Portugal that attracts tourists from all over the world for its Roman Temple, Medieval Wall, and…

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Posted in: evora, Portugal, Uncategorized Filed under: Bone Chapel, church, Evora, ossuary

Colares – Daytrip from Lisbon

October 27, 2022 Brent

Colares is the smallest and oldest wine region in all of Portugal. Wine grapes have been cultivated here for 800…

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Posted in: Colares, Lisbon, Portugal, sintra, Uncategorized Filed under: adega vadia, azenhas do mar, beaches, cabo da roca, Colares, Foodie, Lisbon, portugal, sintra, vineyard, wine, Winery

Cascais, a daytrip from Lisbon

October 5, 2022 Brent

A short train ride from Lisbon, Cascais, Portugal is a wealthy seaside enclave with lots of fun things to make…

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Posted in: cascais, Lisbon, Portugal, Uncategorized Filed under: boca do inferno, cascais, Lisbon, portugal

Don’t believe online reviews of restaurants in Europe

September 28, 2022 Brent

Online rating sites don’t take into account cultural differences. You’re finally taking that Covid-delayed trip to Europe! Yay! You get…

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Posted in: Restaurants, Uncategorized Filed under: online ratings, portugal, restaurants, trip advisor, yelp

Popular Marches Competition

July 27, 2022 Brent

June is Festival Season in Portugal. Some of the biggest festivals celebrate the three saints: Anthony, John, and Peter. The…

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Posted in: Portugal, Setubal, Uncategorized Filed under: festival, parade, Popular Marches Competition, portugal, setubal, st. Anthony, St. John, St. Peter

Jury Duty vs. Root Canal

July 22, 2021 Brent

Some choices require analysis and deep thought. Others are a piece of cake. My first experience with jury duty When…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: dentist, jury, jury duty, law

Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience

June 10, 2021 Brent

Several digital art exhibits featuring the work of Vincent Van Gogh are traveling the United States in 2021 and 2022.…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: art, Avignon, france, Provence, Van Gogh

The Real Chicago-style Pizza isn’t Deep Dish

June 3, 2021 Brent Leave a comment

You’ll want some authentic Chicago-style Deep Dish Pizza when you visit the Windy City. But, don’t miss out on the…

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Posted in: chicago, Uncategorized Filed under: beer, chicago, deep dish pizza, old style, Pizza, tavern style pizza

Sprinkles or Jimmies?

March 1, 2021 Brent

What do you ask for when you want your ice cream cone topped with little pieces of confectionery? The answer…

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Posted in: Uncategorized, Worldwide foodie Filed under: ice cream, jimmys, sprinkles

Hot Toddy

February 22, 2021 Brent

Cold weather can mean getting toasty with a Hot Toddy, This bevvie warms two ways, with the hot liquid and…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: hot toddy, tea, whiskey

Pizzolo in Sicily

February 1, 2021 Brent

In Greek mythology, Kalliope is the goddess of music, song and dance. She is also the muse of epic poetry.…

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Posted in: Italy, Ortigia, Uncategorized Filed under: ortigia, pizzolo, Sicily, wine

It’s time for a mug of smoldering wine

December 14, 2020 Brent

Every year around Christmas, Germans start enjoying Glühwein, a kind of mulled wine that dates back to Roman times. Glühwein…

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Posted in: Germany, Uncategorized Filed under: christmas, Germany, gluhwein, wine

The wasabi you’re eating is fake

December 7, 2020 Brent

Wasabi is on the table at every sushi restaurant in the U.S. The only problem is it’s not wasabi. What…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: horseradish, mustard, wasabi

Split Rock Lighthouse

October 5, 2020 Brent

Minnesota’s Split Rock Lighthouse is one of the most picturesque beacons in the world, guiding the ships that navigate the…

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Posted in: Lighthouses, Uncategorized Filed under: Lake Superior, Lighthouse, Minnesota, ships, Split Rock

I blamed my girlfriend for a seismic event

August 15, 2020 Brent

It was Sunday morning and my girlfriend and I were eating breakfast on the couch. “Could you stop shaking the…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: earthquake

Delicious meatless “meatballs”

August 9, 2020 Brent

Whether you’re vegetarian or just looking for a something different, these meatless eggplant balls are the perfect way to top…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: eggplant, meatless, recipe, vegetarian

I lied to Lyle Lovett

July 13, 2020 Brent

We all have a stash of stories about ourselves we like to tell. Over the years you tell these stories…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: Lyle Lovett, music

I tried making homemade vermouth. Here’s what happened

July 6, 2020 Brent

Vermouth is enjoying a moment. If you want to make your own batch of the aromatic fortified wine at home,…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: Madrid, Spain, turin, vermouth, wine

How a meal for miners migrated to Michigan

June 27, 2020 Brent

Pasties have been a culinary staple in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula for over 150 years. What started out as a meal…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: cornwall, england, michigan, pasty

Christmas on a plate in Santa Fe

June 22, 2020 Brent

One of the first questions you’ll be asked when eating in Santa Fe is “Red or green?” Your waitperson is…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: chile, hatch, Santa Fe

In Defense of Cheap Plastic Souvenirs

June 13, 2020 Brent

Recently, I was talking with my friend Mickela Mallozzi for my podcast. Mickela is the creator and host of the…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: italy, scotland, Sicily, souvenirs

La Piscialetta

October 19, 2019 Brent

La Piscialetta for sale at a bakery in Puglia, Italy (Photo: Brent Petersen) There are two things about Italian food…

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Posted in: Uncategorized

Podcast Ep.46 Porto Portugal

Ep46: Porto, Portugal A monster sandwich, little plates that definitely are not tapas, and the famous port wine. This week we visit Porto, Portugal, learn about the beautiful Azulejos tiles and sip a liqueur made by monks with Taste Porto tour guide Andre Apolinario.

Show Notes:

Porto foodie tours at Taste Porto

Porto at Destination Eat Drink

Sao Bento train station and beautiful tiles

Livraria Lello Bookstore

Majestic Cafe Porto’s most famous cafe

Cafe Guarany Another famous Porto cafe

Day Trips from Porto

Petiscos small plates of food at Portuguese restaurants

Tasco modern petiscos

Francesinha a monster sandwich

Caldo Verde famous Porto soup

Bolhão Market Porto’s characteristic market

FC Porto Porto’s top soccer team

Port wine Porto’s famous sweet wine

Touriga Vinhos de Portugal wine shop in Porto

Quinta do Popa boutique winery in the Douro Valley

Prova wine bar in Porto

Singeverga micro liqueur made by monks near Porto

Calma great cafe for a coffee

Bird of Passage specialty coffee house

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Podcast Ep.45 Rovinj, Croatia

A donut made with rum, floating saints, and cocktails on the rocks-literal rocks. We’re on the peninsula of Istria in Croatia to visit the town of Rovinj with author and publisher Rick Kaempfer.

Show Notes:
Minutia Men – Rick’s excellent podcast
Free Kicks – Rick’s soccer podcast
Every Cub Ever – Rick’s book about the Chicago Cubs
Eckhartz Press – Rick’s publishing company
Truffle Hunt – Brent’s novel, much of which takes place in Croatia
Rovinj at destinationeatdrink.com
Rick talking about Ljubljana, Slovenia on the Destination Eat Drink podcast
Valentino – spot for cocktails and sunset
Marshal Tito Square – square lined with cafes
Restaurant Bosket – best restaurant in Rovinj
Church of St. Euphemia
Istrian Brass Bands Meeting – event Rick describes
Ožujsko – Croatian lager
Taverna De Amicis – Rick’s top recommendation in Rovinj

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Podcast Ep44 – London

EP44: A food market that goes back 1,000 years, micro distilleries making craft gin, and world famous sausage rolls. London’s food scene has exploded in recent years and Secret Food Tour’s David Cotter takes us to his favorite places.

Show Notes:

Secret Food Tours London

Imported Cuisine with Rachel Lauden on Destination Eat Drink

Glasgow, Scotland on Destination Eat Drink

The Handbook

Borough Market Outdoor market, has been in business over 1,000 years

Monkey 47 Gin maker

Mercado Metropolitano Craft Gin producer in London

Ginger Pig – world famous sausage rolls

Brick Lane – area for great Indian and Bangladeshi food

Dishoom great Indian restaurant

Cinnamon Kitchen Modern Indian restaurant

Old Spitafield’s Market

Pleasant Lady – get the jian bing

Bermondsey Beer Mile Great place to get get a beer in London

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Podcast Ep. 43 Glasgow, Scotland

EP43: Deep Fried Candy Bars, Projectile Pies, and a Wee Dram. This week we’re in Glasgow, Scotland

Show Notes:

Horse Shoe Bar Victoria-era bar to get a Scotch Pie

Rose & Grant’s Deli Cafe  Vegan Scotch pies

The Piper Bar the place to get Clapshot (aka Neeps and Tatties)

Mrs. Mitchell’s Sweet Shop and Glickman’s Sweet shops where you can Tablet

Rabbie’s has several tours including stops at the Glengoyne Distillery and a tour of the Scottish Highlands and Oban.

Pot Still, Bon Accord, Ubiquitous Chip and Ben Nevis Excellent Scotch bars

Dramble Tours and Once Upon a Whisky whisky bar tours

Soba cocktail bar

Lebowski’s A bar where the Dude abides

The Finnieston excellent Gin bar

King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut Famous club where Oasis got their start

Òran Mór, Barrowland Ballroom, and Stereo Other excellent music clubs

Ben Nevis Great pub with live music

The Howlin’ Wolf Blues bar with free live music

Bloc+ Free live music and a menu with lots of veg. options

Botanic Garden Great greenhouses filled with statues

Kevingrove Park Another nice park

Keep the Cone Funny Facebook page dedicated to Scottish humor and culture

Map of Glasgow street murals

Article outlining Glasgow slang

free walking tour of Edinburgh

Edinburgh Castle Tickets for Edinbugh castle

Edinburgh Old & New Town food tour

Stirling Castle Beautiful castle near Glasgow

Brodick Castle Famous castle on the Isle of Arran

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Podcast Ep. 40 Savannah

EP40: A restaurant with no menu, a graveyard from a famous book, and a dish that is simultaneously Belgian and not Belgian. This week we’re in Savannah.

Show Notes:

Savannah on Destination Eat Drink

Sweet Potatoes comfort food

Sisters Real Southern Food

Mrs. Wilke’s Southern style food

Elizabeth on 37th upscale Southern food

The Grey

Mirabelle Leige waffles

Fox and Fig vegetarian restaurant

Prohibition museum and bar

Free Savannah Walking Tour remember to tip your guide

Savannah’s Squares self-guided tour

Journeys By Faith history of Savannah’s African American community

Old Town Trolley Hop on Hop Off trolley tour

City Sidewalks self-guided walking tours

GPS My City self-guided walking tours

Savannah History Museum home of the bench from the movie Forrest Gump

First African Baptist Church

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Tour of sights from the book and movie.

Bonaventure Cemetery Many scenes from Midnight take place here

Jepson Center home of Bird Girl statue

ShopSCAD store with one of a kind artwork

Tybee Island Lighthouse

Tybee Island slang

Huca Poos bar on Tybee

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Podcast Ep. 37 Madrid

EP37: Madrid Churros fat cousin, a tortilla that’s not flat, and a fortified wine infused with herbs. This week we’re in Madrid Spain.

Show Notes:

Lauren Aloise website

Devour Tours

Puerto de Santa Maria

Sherry Triangle podcast

Traditional tapas in Madrid

Spanish breakfast including churros and porras

Padron peppers recipe

La Casa del Abuelo website

Mahou beer US website

Casa Toni on Facebook

Botin restaurant website

Overtourism podcast

Mercado San Miguel website

Mercado Antón Martin website

Mercado Vallehermoso

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Podcast Ep.36 Kauai, Hawaii

Lilikoi pie, Taro chips, and chickens. So many chickens. This week we’re on the Hawaiian Island of Kawaii

Show Notes:

Eat and Dink

Taro Ko Chip Company

Wailua Shave Ice best shave ice, get coconut foam

The Right Slice Lilikoi Pie

VIP Treats and Sweet the place to get Malasadas

Mark’s Place where to get Spam Musibi

Duke’s excellent Aloha Hour

Lava Lava good happy hour

Tahiti Nui local bar, 70 years in the business

Kauai Coffee coffee farm on Kauai

Things to do

Napali Coast hiking trails

Journey Era excellent resource for hiking

Wings Over Kauai plane tours of the Napali Coast

Poipu Beach

Shipwreck Beach

Chickens feral chickens are everywhere on Kauai

 

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Podcast Ep.31 Cinque Terre, Italy

EP31: A scenic hike, a crepe made from chickpeas, and the birthplace of pesto. This week we’re in Italy’s Cinque Terre

Show Notes:

Food and Drink:

Trattoria dal Billy

Ristorante Miky

Il Frantoio-The place for farinata SP38, 52, 19016 Monterosso al Mare SP, Italy

Pizzeria La Cambusa-Another great spot for farinata Via Renato Birolli, 114, 19017 Manarola SP, Italy

Cinque Terre Wine Cooperative

Things to Do:

Park Service of the Cinque Terre with trail info

Cinque Terre ferry

Portovenere ferry

A list of places to stay in the Cinque Terre

Tips:

Tool for avoiding crowds

 

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Podcast Ep.20 Hawaii with Guy Hagi

EP20: Guy Hagi, weather anchor and co-host of Cheap Eats on TV station Hawaii News Now, joins us to talk about Hawaiian cuisine, a great wine bar in Honolulu, and the top surfing spots in the 50th state.

Guy Hagi https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/authors/guy-hagi/

Food
Salt Lick (Austin) https://saltlickbbq.com/
Wolfgang’s Steakhouse https://wolfgangssteakhouse.net/waikiki/
Vino https://vinohawaii.com/
Aunty’s Ramen https://auntysramen.com/
Ahi Assassins https://www.ahiassassins.com/
Andy’s Sandwiches http://www.andyssandwiches.com/
Off the Hook Poke Market https://www.facebook.com/OffTheHookPokeMarket/
Kulolo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kulolo
Haupia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haupia
Cheap Eats http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/cheap-eats/

Surfing
Point Panic (bodysurfing) on Oahu
Waimea Bay https://www.surfline.com/surf-report/waimea-bay/5842041f4e65fad6a7708895
Sandy Beach (bodysurfing) https://www.surfline.com/surf-report/sandy-beach/5842041f4e65fad6a7708df6
Laniakea https://www.surfline.com/surf-report/laniakea/5842041f4e65fad6a7708898
Ala Moana Bowls https://www.surfline.com/surf-report/ala-moana-bowls/5842041f4e65fad6a7708b42

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Podcast Ep. 21 Molise, Italy

EP21: We talk with film maker Giancarlo Iannotta about his movie “My Country” a charming road trip film that travels from Chicago to Molise, Italy. Giancarlo tells us about growing up in an Italian American family in Chicago, making the movie, and several unique foods that appear in the film.

Giancarlo Iannotta https://www.mycountryfilm.com/

Food and Drink

Lucia’s http://luciaschicago.com/

Black Dog Gelato https://blackdoggelato.com/

Scamorza https://www.cheese.com/scamorza/

Amatriciana https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amatriciana_sauce

Cacio e pepe https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cacio_e_pepe

Pringles https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pringles

Nutella pizza https://laurainthekitchen.fandom.com/wiki/Nutella_Pizza

Genziana https://www.italymagazine.com/news/save-genziana-liqueur-made-nuns-twitter-pleas

Aperol Spritz https://www.liquor.com/recipes/aperol-spritz/#gs.75fahb

Peroni http://www.peroniitaly.com/age-gate

Moretti https://www.birramoretti.com/

Forst https://www.forst.it/en

Pasta e fagioli https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pasta_e_fagioli

Burrata https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burrata

Autogrill http://www.bbc.com/autos/story/20131001-road-food-italy

 

Places

Little Italy Chicago https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Italy,_Chicago

Castel San Vincenzo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castel_San_Vincenzo

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Podcast Ep. 22 Tuscany

EP22: Paul Cullen, former bassist for rock band Bad Co. talks about living the life of a rock star and reinventing himself as a chef and somellier. Along the way he shares stories about trying Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the back of a tour bus, eating dinner with AC/DC singer Brian Johnson, and hosting tours of Tuscany.

Show notes:

Paul Cullen https://www.paulcullen.rocks/

 

Food and Drink

Châteauneuf-du-Pape https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C3%A2teauneuf-du-Pape

Tuscan wild boar https://www.visittuscany.com/en/ideas/wild-boar-in-tuscany/

Parmesan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parmigiano-Reggiano

Balsamic vinegar https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balsamic_vinegar

Prosciutto https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prosciutto

Bolognese sauce https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolognese_sauce

Lambrusco https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lambrusco

Tripe https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tripe

Osteria (Chef Jeff) https://www.osteriaphilly.com/about

Pickled eggplant http://www.pbs.org/food/recipes/pickled-eggplant/

Henlopen City Oyester House http://www.hcoysterhouse.com/

a(Muse.) http://www.amuse-rehoboth.com/

Heirloom http://www.heirloomdelaware.com/

Dogfish Head https://www.dogfish.com/

Backporch Cafe https://www.backporchcafe.com/

 

People and Places

Jaco Pastorius http://jacopastorius.com/

Cliff Williams https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cliff_Williams

Brian Johnson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Johnson

Simon Kirke https://officialsimonkirke.com/

Mick Ralphs http://mickralphs.co.uk/main/

Siena Palio https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palio_di_Siena

Tuscany with Paul Cullen https://www.paulcullen.rocks/tuscany2019

Paul’s Sunday market https://www.paulcullen.rocks/copy-of-travel

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Podcast Ep.23 Great Smoky Mountains

EP23: This week we forage for mushrooms, follow a rattlesnake, and try some moonshine in the Great Smoky Mountains and Eastern Tennessee with local trail guide and naturalist Vesna Plakanis.

Show notes:

A Walk in the Woods – Great Smoky Mountains National Park nature guides https://www.awalkinthewoods.com/

Wild edibles and other classes https://www.awalkinthewoods.com/pages/wd_classes.html

Popcorn Sutton https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Popcorn_Sutton

Food and drink:

Mushroom field guide https://www.amazon.com/Field-Guide-Mushrooms-America-Peterson/dp/0395910900/ref=sr_1_6?crid=3LRGWJEEQYPRW&keywords=mushroom+field+guide&qid=1556144103&s=books&sprefix=mushroom+f%2Caps%2C250&sr=1-6

Dried apple stack cake https://www.ourstate.com/appalachian-apple-stack-cake/

Fried apple pie https://applevalleystores.com/townsend-tn-restaurant

Banana pudding https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/22749/the-best-banana-pudding/

Cherokee Grill https://cherokeegrill.com/

Trish’s https://www.facebook.com/TrishsMountainDiner/

Calhoun’s https://calhouns.com/menus-and-locations/gatlinburg/

Bennett’s BBQ https://www.bennetts-bbq.com/

Wild Plum Tea Room https://www.wildplumtearoom.com/

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Podcast Ep.24 Bordeaux, France

EP24: We’re in Bordeaux, France visiting one of the most renowned wine regions of the world. But, it’s not just about the grape, we try a local pastry called a  Canelé, sample a cocktail invented by 007, and learn the difference between Pain au Chocolat and Chocolatine.

Show Notes:

Food and drink

La Touque Cuivree https://www.la-toque-cuivree.fr/

Canelés Baillardran http://www.baillardran.com/en/

Avantis https://avantispeoria.com/

Chocolatine https://www.thelocal.fr/20170119/pastry-wars-is-it-a-pain-au-chocolat-or-a-chocolatine

La Cite du Vin https://www.laciteduvin.com/en

Vins Urbains http://www.vinsurbains.fr/

Bar a Vin https://baravin.bordeaux.com/en/#

Chateau Franc Mayne https://www.chateaufrancmayne.com/

Chateau Mouton Rothschild https://www.chateau-mouton-rothschild.com/

Maison du Vin de Margeaux https://www.margaux-tourisme.com/degustation/maison-du-vin-de-margaux-degaqu033fs00008/

Lillet https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lillet

Cloître des Cordeliers https://www.lescordeliers.com/

Véritables Macarons de Saint Emilion http://www.macarons-saint-emilion.fr/Accueil.html

Marche des Capucins http://marchedescapucins.com/

Marche Chartrons http://www.bordeaux.fr/o2332

Places and Entertainment

Bordeaux nègre http://www.memoiresetpartages.com/visite-guidee/

Arcachon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arcachon

Dune du Pilat https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dune_of_Pilat

Locabeach https://locabeach.com/

Bordeaux public transportation https://www.infotbm.com/en

Bordeaux City Pass https://www.infotbm.com/en

Dingo Velos https://en.dingovelos.com/

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Podcast Ep.27 Mexico City

An assassinated Bolshevik, a delicious fungus, and one of the greatest artists of the 20th century. This week we’re in Mexico City.

Show Notes:

Eat and Drink:

Ava Maria Restaurant Restaurant in Jardin Centenario.

Pujol One of Mexico City’s finest restaurants

Cafe Eno Less expensive spot run by the chef from Pujol

Quintonil Another excellent high end restaurant

Pasteleria Ideal Bakery with fancy cakes upstairs

Mercado de San Juan Great food market in Mexico City

La Merced Another great market in Mexico City

Sabores Mexico Food Tours Taco, beer and Mezcal tour

La Botico Great bar for Mezcal

Bosforo Great and unusual Mezcal on the menu

 

Entertainment and Places to Go:

Huitlacoche aka Corn Smut

La Casa Azul Frida Kahlo’s home is now a great museum

Trotsky Museum Home and now museum of Bolshevik Leon Trotsky

Xochimilco Canals with colorful boats available for tours

Mercado Sonora Market with items of witchcraft in the back

Santa Muerte Bony patron saint of Death

Museo de Arte Popular Museum that has some Santa Muerte exhibitis

Teotihuacan Mysterious pyramids and abandoned ancient city

Ecobici Bike rental service

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Podcast Ep.29 Ljubljana, Slovenia

EP29: A cake imported from Serbia, a wine that only a saint allows, and dragons without any Games or Thrones. This week we’re in Ljubljana, Slovenia

Show notes:

Guest Rick Kaempfer

Every Cub Ever Rick’s book about Chicago Cubs

Minutia Men Rick’s funny podcast

Free Kicks Rick’s soccer podcast

Rick’s blog

 

Eat and Drink

Zbornica great spot for Jota and Ricet

Klobasarna Jota and Ricet here, with vegetarian options

Moji Štruklji the place to get excellent Štruklj

Park Cafe in the Park Hotel top place for kremšnita (at Bled,Slovenia)

Central Market one of the best open air markets in Europe

Movia Wine Bar located in the Ljubljana city hall

Gostilna Na gradu great restaurant in the courtyard of Ljubljana castle

Lasko Slovene beer

Tabar Slovenian tapas restaurant

 

Things to do

St. Martin’s Day the day in Slovenia when must becomes wine

Dragon Bridge

Triple Bridge iconic Ljubljana Bridge

Jože Plečnik house museum dedicated to the legacy of the Ljubljana architect

Ljubljana Castle

Metelkova alternative living and artist community

Lake Bled island church

Triglav National Park

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Podcast Ep.30 Newport, Rhode Island

EP30: Frozen lemonade, pizza strips, and world class beaches. This week we’re in Newport, Rhode Island

Show Notes:

Eat and Drink:

Salvation Cafe

22 Bowens

Clarke Cooke House

Black Pearl

The Mooring

Iggy’s

Palmeri’s

Rosa Mia’s

Watch Hill Inn

Brick Alley Pub

Red Parrot

Fluke

White Horse Tavern

Flo’s Clam Shack

210 Oyster Bar

Del’s

Ballards

The Oar

Castle Hill Inn

Places to go and Entertainment:

Newport Folk Festival

Jamestown Newport Ferry

Rose Island Lighthouse

Audrain Car Museum

Second Beach

Block Island Ferry

Cliff Walk

Will Gilbert:

The Rhode Show

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Podcast Ep.19 Seattle with Jon Manley

Ep19: Jon Manley from Seattle’s 1077 The End joins Destination Eat Drink to talk about Seattle dogs, the craft beer scene, and music in the Jet City.

Show notes: Places we talk about on this episode
Music Venues
Paramount Theater – https://www.stgpresents.org/
The Croc – https://www.thecrocodile.com/
The Showbox – https://www.showboxpresents.com/
Neumos – http://www.neumos.com/

Food
Tavolata – https://www.ethanstowellrestaurants.com/locations/tavolata-belltown/
How to Cook a Wolf – https://www.ethanstowellrestaurants.com/locations/how-to-cook-a-wolf/
Machiavelli – https://www.ristorantemachiavelli.com/
Bizarro Italian Cafe – https://www.bizzarroitaliancafe.com/
Seattle Dog – http://mynorthwest.com/82273/cream-cheesehot-dog-the-history-behind-the-seattle-dog/?
Dick’s Drive-In – https://www.ddir.com/

Coffee
Analog Coffee – http://analogcoffee.com/
Ghost Note Coffee – http://www.ghostnotecoffee.com/
Espresso Vivace – http://espressovivace.com/

Bars and Breweries
Georgetown Brewing – https://www.georgetownbeer.com/
Elysian – https://www.elysianbrewing.com/age-gate
Sun Liquor (now called Sol) – https://www.solliquor.com/
Pine Box – https://www.pineboxbar.com/
The Diller Room – http://dillerroom.com/
The Whiskey Bar – https://www.thewhiskybar.com/
Jupiiter Bar – https://www.facebook.com/jupiterbarseattle/
The Meyer – https://www.themeyerbar.com/
Mike’s Chili Parlor – https://www.facebook.com/MikesChiliParlor/

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Podcast Ep.18 Sicily with Eszter Vajda

EP18: Sicily with Eszter Vajda. We visit the open air markets of Sicily and talk Sicilian festivals, granita, pasta, and wine with Eszter Vajda, tour guide and host of the web series You, Me, and Sicily.

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Podcast Ep.25 Digital Nomads

EP25: One of the most talked-about trends is the Digital Nomad. We talk with expert Kristin Wilson who tells us what it means and what it’s like to be location independent. Then, she shares some of her favorite foods in the countries where she has lived and worked.

Show Notes:

Kristin Wilson YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS2ezhBvebMx6BUL-4qpadQ

Kristin Wilson website and blog https://www.travelingwithkristin.com/

Schengen Zone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaqdzdQnhr0

Belgrade, Serbia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Brgoc9z0oeU

Bulgaria https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpPeK_hJkP4

Albania https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-kFHqLIyek&list=PLsTStwiO7jmqAY-uaCpSVRfOn7OOASr2s&index=3

Tokyo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6nUsmS1x1A&list=PLsTStwiO7jmrn93UqE0svjWKz1tZeUmUC

Costa Rica https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFmpThKVmxM

Vagabonding by Rolf Potts https://www.amazon.com/Vagabonding-Uncommon-Guide-Long-Term-Travel/dp/0812992180/

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Podcast Ep.42 Ortigia Sicily

EP42: Cannoli, Granita, and Double-crusted Pizza, this week we’re in Ortigia, Sicily.

Show Notes:

Caseificio Borderi amazing sandwich shop in Ortigia

Ortigia outdoor market

Cannoli Del Re  Cannoli shaped like an ice cream cone

Voglia Matta excellent granita

Gelateria Fiordilatte another great spot for granita

Trattoria Kalliope  nice pizzolo

La Pizzoleria Ortigia known for their pizzolo

Pupillo Family-run winery not far from Ortigia

Vino Veritas Enoteca excellent wine shop in Ortigia

Barcollo, Tinkitè, and Taverna Giudecca.all do nice Aperitivo

MOON  My favorite restaurant in Ortigia, also good Aperitivo

Cathedral of Syracuse Centerpiece of the piazza with Greek columns integrated into the cathedral

Catania podcast mentions St. Agatha, her feast day, and pastry dedicated to her.

Teatro dei Pupi  delightful family-run puppet theater

Neapolis archeological site with Greek and Roman theaters and Dionysus Ear

Modica at Destination Eat Drink

Antica Dolceria Bonajuto  Modica’s top chocolate maker

La Fenice and Locanda Don Serafino Ristorante and Ciccio Sultano Duomo Michelin starred restaurants in Ragusa

FestiWall dramatic murals in Ragusa

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Podcast Ep.41 Historian Rachel Laudan

Pizza from Argentina, Asian food in Mexico, and Portugese donuts in Hawaii. This week we’re talking with food historian Rachel Laudan.

Show Notes:

Rachel Laudan’s website

Rachel Laudan’s books

Rachel’s article A Plea for Culinary Modernism

Rachel’s article What’s the True History of Pizza: Consider Argentina

Destination Eat Drink episode with Alex Mayyasi mentions Rachel Laudan

Malasadas in Kauai, Hawaii

St. Lucy feast day on Destination Eat Drink

Native American cuisine podcast with Loren Spears

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Podcast Ep.26 Culver City & LA

EP26: Culver City is a small five square mile town that’s part of the Los Angeles Metro. Here you can have the freshest produce, incredible tacos, and one incredibly strange museum.

Show Notes:

Food and Drink

Tender Greens

Best spot for a fresh and interesting salad in Culver City

Tocaya

Modern Mexican casual restaurant

Tacomiendo

Best tacos in Southern Cali, if not the country

Van Leeuwen

Incredible ice cream shop

Crossroads Kitchen

High end plant-based restaurant. One of the best!

Smorgasburg

Massive Sunday outdoor food and craft market worth exploring

The Barber Shop

Former barber shop is now a bar in Dripping Springs, TX

The Blind Barber

Barber shop in front, bar in back

The Velvet Lounge

Cool speakeasy lounge in the Culver Hotel

Father’s Office

Gastropub in the Helm’s Bakery district

Public School

Bar with the concept of being in school

Places and Entertainment

Crossroads Kitchen Cookbook

Cookbook from the folks at this outstanding restaurant

Sony Studio Tours

One of the only movie studio tours in Culver City

Self-Guided walking tour

Download the map and see the sights at your own pace

Museum of Jurassic Technology

One of a kind oddball museum

Wende Museum

Cold War museum

Berlin Stasi Musuem

Museum of the East German secret police in Berlin, Germany

Watts Towers

Outsider art installation built by an Italian immigrant over 33 years.

Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band cover art

Simon Rodia, creator of the Watts Towers is on the cover of Sgt. Pepper.

Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area

Great place for a hike

Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook

Incredible views of the city

Stone View Nature Center

Nature center with edible gardens

Holy Cross Cemetery

Final resting place of many of famous celebritites

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Podcast Ep.28 Truffles

EP28: The world’s most sought after, expensive, and delicious fungus also causes humans to steal and resort to violence. This week, it’s all about the truffle with special guest, Ryan Jacobs.

The Truffle Underground: A Tale of Mystery, Mayhem, and Manipulation in the Shadowy Market of the World’s Most Expensive Fungus

Ryan’s website

Brent’s novel Truffle Hunt

 

Food and drink

La Toque Restaurant in Napa Valley that often has truffles on the menu

Antica Corona Reale Michelin two star restaurant in Cervere, Italy

Eataly Gastronomy wonderland in Turin, Italy

 

Places to go

Piedmont the region of Italy where white truffles grow

Istria, Croatia the region of Croatia where white truffles grow

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Podcast Ep.39 Native American Cuisine

EP39: A Johnnycake that’s really a Journeycake, a pie made with raccoon, and 13 Thanksgivings. This week we’re exploring Native American Cuisine.

Show Notes:

Tomaquag Museum Native American museum and cultural center

2016 National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Indigenous Empowerment Network strives to eradicate poverty in the Indigenous Community of Rhode Island through education, cultural competency, job training, and employment at the Tomaquag Museum and an ever expanding network of partners.

John Christian Hopkins Narragansett journalist

The Purple Shell gallery of master artist Allen Hazard

Rhythm and Roots Festival visit the Tomaquag Museum tent

Princess Red Wing founder of the Tomaquag Museum and activist for Native American causes.

Dovecrest Restaurant Native American restaurant famous for raccoon pot pie (now closed).

Journey Cakes now commonly called Johnny Cakes

Three Sisters planting method

Narragansett Food Sovereignty Initiative established to enable Narragansett people to provide food, health, and wellness through sustainable agriculture, economic development, community involvement, and cultural and educational programs.

Narragansett Tribe Pow Wow

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Podcast Ep38 Around the World

EP38: Tim Kafalas talks about quitting his job to film an around the world TV adventure with his best friend. Plus, he tells us about his favorite places in his adopted hometown of New York City.

Show Notes:

This is My City available on Amazon Prime

Berlin on Destination Eat Drink

Wellington on Destination Eat Drink

Fat Freddy’s Drop band from Wellington

New York

La Superior tacos in Williamsburg

Calaxico tacos

Emmy Squared Detroit style pizza

Pauly Gee’s pizza in Greenpoint

Five Leaves restaurant in Greenpoint

Bernie’s comfort food in Brooklyn

Frankel‘s deli in Brooklyn

Peter Pan donuts

Diamond bar and bar games in Brooklyn

Sunshine Laundromat bar and pinball

Mikkeller brewery near Citi Field

FourFiveSix bar in Brooklyn

Goldie‘s bar in Brooklyn

The Palace bar in Greenpoint

Hartley’s Irish Pub

Capri Social Club

Madame Vo Vietnamese food in the East Village

Hanoi House Vietnamese food in the East Village

Joe’s Pizza NYC style pizza

Vinnie’s pizza in Brooklyn

Best Pizza Brooklyn

Via 313 Detroit style pizza in Austin

Quinta de Pacheca winery in the Douro Valley

Quinta de la Rosa vineyard in the Douro Valley

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