Eating My Way Through Genoa 🇮🇹 Focaccia, Farinata & Hidden Street Food Gems

Genoa might be gritty, but its street food is pure magic 🇮🇹

Brent dives into the rough-and-tumble streets of Genoa to hunt down the city’s most iconic eats — from crispy chickpea farinata baked in a 200-year-old oven, to classic Ligurian focaccia, and sweet little treats like a mini cannolo you can eat in two bites.

Along the way, there’s a local drink named after a donkey, a search for a good-luck sculpture, and plenty of delicious surprises hiding in plain sight. This is real Italian street food — simple, historic, and insanely good.

If you love authentic food, old-school bakeries, and exploring cities through what locals actually eat, this one’s for you 🍽️✨

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.