Portugal Destinations

Kalimotxo is a popular drink all over the Basque region of Spain, but tell Americans about it and Kalimotxo becomes very divisive. Enjoying a Kalimotxo (photo: Karen L. Campopiano) Kalimotxo origin story Red wine and cola were first combined in Spain about 100 years ago. But, since there was no Coca-Cola in Spain until the…

Brent is in the “Venice of Portugal,” Aveiro to take a ride on the characteristic boats of the city. Plus, he looks for the best Ovos Moles and has a great vegan meal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d3p9EDJTRQ&t=938s About the Author Brent Petersen is the Editor-in-Chief of Destination Eat  Drink. He currently resides in Setubal, Portugal. Brent has written the…

Tommo from Eat This! Food & Wine Tours and Megsy from Food Fun Travel are back on the podcast to talk about the 8,000 year history of wine from the country of Georgia! Tommo and Megsy tell Brent about some of the unique wine regions of Georgia, aging wine in clay pots, and a monastery…

Logroño, in the Rioja region of Spain has turned into a foodie hotspot because of the iconic tapas streets of Calle del Laurel and Calle de San Juan. Tapa street art (photo: Brent Petersen) Calle de Laurel Calle de Laurel is definitely the more popular of the two streets, likely due to recent posts on…

Tommo and Megsy are world travelers who have visited almost100 countries. But, several years ago, they set down roots in the country of Georgia and that’s where they’re raising their family and working on spreading the world about the beautiful and fascinating country they call home. They tell Brent about an amazing feast called a…

Maybe the small painting discreetly displayed in a church in Logroño is by the master. Then again, maybe not. Concathedral of Saint Mary Concathedral of Saint Mary (photo: Brent Petersen) The Concatedral de Santa María de la Redonda de Logroño is unusual in that it is one of three co-cathedrals in Logroño (Calahorra and Santo Domingo de…

Brent visits the World Surf Reserve city of Ericeira, Portugal to check out the waves and sample some local food like a delicious pastry and some healthy snacks. Plus, an abandoned fort and the spot where the Portuguese royal family fled after the revolution. https://youtu.be/qXZcMXlVxXk About the Author Brent Petersen is the Editor-in-Chief of Destination…

We’re discovering some of the best markets in the world as we visit Bordeaux, France in a motorcycle sidecar, find the best pickles in Seville, Spain, the king of fruit in the Saigon market, and get Chinese veggies at a market in Melbourne, Australia. [Ep 301] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-Oex2UDzp0 Show Notes: Darley Newman’s websiteRetro Sidecar TourPilar Rubio’s Instagram and alsoMercado de…

For a city whose cuisine is so closely identified with fish (Bacalhau) and eggs (Pastel de Nata), visitors might be surprised at the amazing vegan options in Lisbon. This isn’t a definitive list of all the vegan restaurants in Lisbon. Feel free to consult a resource like Happy Cow for that. Instead, I’m presenting some…

Brent talks with Lorraine, a Canadian who moved to Portugal on a D7 visa. She talks about why she moved to Portugal, adapting to life in a new country, the cost of living, and why it’s hard to get veggies in a restaurant. Plus, Lorraine gives advice for anyone thinking of making the move to…

Vincent Marcus is a foodie tour guide for Food Tours Stockholm as well as a sommelier and an advanced degree student studying marine food systems. He talks with Brent about marine food sustainability, new Nordic cuisine, coffee culture, and the surprising wine culture of Sweden. Plus, there’s pickled herring and Swedish drinking songs [Ep 300]…

Brent is in Marfra, Portugal to visit the incredible National Palace. Then, he seeks out the city’s famous bread (which is harder to find than you might think), enjoys a typical Portuguese pastry, and chows down on a variation of Portugal’s national dish. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_yj9SEivHs About the Author Brent Petersen is the Editor-in-Chief of Destination Eat  Drink….

Vancouver is getting tons of buzz as a foodie city. Doug, founder of Vancouver Food Tours, and his lead guide Sean talk with Brent about pasta topped with Japanese curry, a bar built in just 24 hours, and why actors make the best tour guides. Plus, pet psychics and the story of Gassy Jack! [Ep…

Grape growing and wine making dates back about 3,000 years in northern Spain. Today, Rioja is one of the most respected wine regions in the world. Map of Rioja’s wine making regions (photo: Brent Petersen) In France, Grape phylloxera decimated vineyards in the late 19th century, ultimately killing over 70% of the vines. French winemakers were…

Brent follows Carlo as he builds a new restaurant from scratch in Setubal, Portugal. Everything from construction to painting to trying new menu items until opening day at Bocca al Lupo! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xgnkz2BjalY Bocca al Lupo   / boccaallupo.pt   About the Author Brent Petersen is the Editor-in-Chief of Destination Eat  Drink. He currently resides in Setubal, Portugal. Brent has…

Daniel Gray lived in an orphanage in Korea until the age of 5 when he was adopted by a couple in the U.S. Daniel talks with Brent about fried lobster on a stick, Spam as a luxury item, and what we can learn about Korea from the TV show M*A*S*H. Plus, a street food dish…

Every June 19th, there’s a spectacular festival in Haro. Statue depicting the Wine Fight in Haro (photo: Brent Petersen) Wine Fight origin story When San Felices (Felix) of Bilibio died in the 6th century CE, pilgrims started traveling to the site where his hermitage was located and where he was buried. Much later, in the…

Donostia / San Sebastián is known for its amazing food culture. But, is it hard to find good vegan food here? Brent tries some incredible vegan food including a tasty artichoke and bean dish, a carrot pate with pomegranate & micro greens, poached pears with chocolate, and many other delicious eats. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TD7JHPkfmBQ Maiatza    • Culinary Adventure: Vegan Food crawl …   Tedone…

We’re cooling off during the dog days of summer with frozen treats from all over the world. We’ll sample the Cosmic Cousin of Neapolitan Ice Cream, an Australian flavor called Iced Vovo, and a Gelato Sandwich. [Ep 297] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51BnUgypAvE&t=9s About the Author Brent Petersen is the Editor-in-Chief of Destination Eat  Drink. He currently resides in Setubal,…

Surprisingly, there is a variety of truffle that grows in Portugal. What are truffles? Brent’s novel “Truffle Hunt” Put simply, truffles are a fungus. They are related to mushrooms, except truffles grow underground in symbiosis with tree roots. The tree, through its roots, give the truffle food in the form of carbohydrates. The truffle, in…

Brent is in the foodie city of Donostia-San Sebastian to try the iconic Basque Cheesecake. Will it be worth the wait? Plus, he enjoys a couple cones from a famous ice cream shop and the Spanish take on French toast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8IsULCppp4 About the Author Brent Petersen is the Editor-in-Chief of Destination Eat Drink. He currently…

Montmartre is one of the great foodie neighborhoods in Paris. Karl Wilder from The Chef Tours tells Brent about the best places to eat & drink as well as a gourmet picnic, and dishes like eggs preserved in gelatin, escargot, beef bourguignon, coq au vin, and a thinner baguette. Plus, some truffle talk! [Ep 296]…

Just an hour from Lisbon, this little village is a great daytrip for wine lovers. Fernando Pó origin story Vineyard at Casa Ermelinda Freitas (photo: Brent Petersen) The village of Fernando Pó is named after Fernão do Po, a 15th century Portuguese explorer who was the first European to set foot on the island of…

Brent is in one of the world’s great foodie cities, San Sebastián to sample the best pintxos! He tries several small plates at the place that may have invented pintxos, munches on a delicious deep-fried treat, and sips a drink made with two ingredients you might not expect! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTf91Zu4weI About the Author Brent Petersen is…

Erwan Leo from The Secret Wine Door in Paris is a wine expert, but he didn’t start that way. He tells Brent about his major career shift and how he survived when his shop was closed during the pandemic. He tells Brent about the most underrated wine region in France, the Left Bank and the…

Brent is in the Basque city of Bilbao for a vegan food crawl at La Ribera Gastro Plaza, a 100% vegan bakery, and a classic Pintxos bar. Plus, a visit to the world famous Guggenheim Museum. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgQ2KXBlnR0 La Ribera https://www.bilbaoturismo.net/BilbaoT… Gloria Bendita https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?… Bohemian Lane Pastelería Vegana https://bohemianlanebilbao.com/ Txukrut https://txukrutbar.com/ Guggenheim Museum Bilbao https://www.guggenheim-bilbao.eus/ Café…

Andrea Chierici lives and works in Bologna, Italy and loves his city! He tells Brent about the amazing food including lasagna with green noodles, ragu alla Bolognese, and a crispy treat called Crescentina. Plus, why you need to forget stereotypes and try Lambrusco! [Ep 294] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clE_XwEvpuk About the Author Brent Petersen is the Editor-in-Chief of…

Guimarães might not be on the top of your Portugal bucket list, but it’s a great day trip from Porto and the historic city is known as the birthplace of Portugal. “Here Portugal was born” (Photo: Brent Petersen) Why Guimarães? Guimarães is a small city about a 45 minute drive or bus ride (75 minutes…

Brent is in Logroño, Spain for a Tapas crawl along the famous Calle del Laurel. He samples small dishes from restaurants that serve just one dish and then enjoys two kinds of asparagus. Plus, he finds a Michelangelo hiding in plain sight. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCYwqAw0C2M Bar Cid Tr.ª de Laurel, 1, 26001 Logroño, La Rioja, Spain Bar…

Monica Eng is an award winning journalist from Chicago who has worked at the Chicago Sun Times, Chicago Tribune, WBEZ radio, and now, Axois. She took on the story of this year’s so-called Cicadapalooza, and has written stories about why this year’s Cicada emergence, going as far as frying and eating the noisy little insects….