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Podcast: Coffee from Colombia, Vietnam & Seattle

Brent explores some of the best coffee from around the world including Colombia and Vietnam. Plus, great coffee recommendations in the birthplace of Starbuck, Seattle, and 3rd wave shops in New York City. [Ep 309] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksZHvANLHdQ About the Author Brent Petersen is the Editor-in-Chief of Destination Eat Drink. He currently resides in Setubal, Portugal. Brent…

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Podcast: Maria Lawton-The Azorean Green Bean in Lisbon

Maria is in Lisbon and meets Brent for an episode of the podcast. She tells Brent about her first trip to mainland Portugal, her love of the city of Guimarães, The Douro Valley, and a scary escape from the Portuguese wildfires. Maria also talks about her new cookbook and some of her family recipes. Plus,…

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The World’s Greatest Cheesecake is in Spain (sorry, New York)

San Sebastián (also known by its Basque name, Donostia) is one of the most famous foodie cities in the world, boasting their delicious take on Tapas called Pintxos and Txokos gastronomy clubs. But, for me, Basque Cheesecake is reason enough to visit San Sebastián. Basque Cheesecake at La Viña (image: Brent Petersen) Basque Cheesecake origin story…

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Berlenga Island, Portugal

Brent takes a boat ride to stunning Berlenga Island, off the coast of Peniche, Portugal. He marvels at the views of the island’s castle and 19th century lighthouse. Plus, there’s the incredible caves and rock formations! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzbQnj1gV5U&t=3s About the Author Brent Petersen is the Editor-in-Chief of Destination Eat  Drink. He currently resides in Setubal, Portugal. Brent…

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Podcast: Manila, Philippines

Jian Tayaban is an expert on the food and culture of Manila. He shares the best dishes to try in his city in off the beaten track neighborhoods. Jian tells Brent about Manila’s street food and dishes called Dynamite and Lumpia as well as a Dim Sum tour in the world’s oldest Chinatown. Plus, ordering…

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Arrabida Nature Park, Setubal, Portugal

Brent takes a day and visits the beautiful Arrabida Nature Park. He dangles from a cliff (not really), explores a centuries old convent, finds a shrine in a cave, visits an abandoned military battery, and has lunch on the water. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BG61Uv6Bkpc Convento de Nossa Senhora da Arrábida https://www.foriente.pt/a-fundacao/co… Galeão   / o-gale%c3%a3o-100057097764145   About the Author Brent Petersen…

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Podcast: Aveiro, Portugal

Aveiro is called the Venice of Portugal, but that might be unfair to Aveiro. The city has so much to offer besides just being compared to the Italian city. Yes, there are canals and cool boats, but there’s also great food like a local pastry and a delicious treat named after pig innards (yes, really)….

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Guggenheim Museum

Far and away the most popular attraction in the Basque region (and the 10th most visited in Spain) is the Guggenheim Museum of Bilbao. Guggenheim Museum and Jeff Koons’ “Puppy” (photo: Brent Petersen) Guggenheim Museum origin story The Guggenheim Foundation was looking for a city to build an museum to display modern masterpieces. Famous tourist…

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Life in Portugal: Expats Susan & Tim

Susan & Tim Darcy have been living in Portugal for 6 years. They talk about why they chose Portugal as their new home, the cost of living, why they eat out all the time, and the “little victories’ of life in Portugal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7j4R48-yho About the Author Brent Petersen is the Editor-in-Chief of Destination Eat  Drink. He…

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Podcast: Pizza in Naples, Rome, Sicily & NYC

Everyone loves pizza and we’re trying different kinds of pizza in Italy and NYC. Katie Parla talks about the styles of pizza in Rome and why Double Zero flour is a marketing scam. Then, Marco Scapagnini tells Brent about the unique pizza of Sicily. And, Scott Weiner shares why there is no true NY style…

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The divisive drink from Spain

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…

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Aveiro, Portugal foodie exploration and boat ride!

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…

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Two incredible tapas streets in Spain

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…

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Is there a Michelangelo painting hiding in plain sight in Spain?

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…

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Food & surf in Ericeira, Portugal

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…

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Markets in Bordeaux, Seville, Saigon & Melbourne

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…

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Best Vegan Restaurants in Lisbon

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…

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Mafra, Portugal Food Crawl & National Palace

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….

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The Best Wineries in Haro, Spain

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…

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Starting a new restaurant in Portugal!

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…

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Wine Fight in Haro, Spain

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…

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Vegan Food crawl & Gastronomy Club in Donostia / San Sebastián, Spain

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…

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Frozen treats from Italy, Australia, St. Louis & Canada

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,…

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Portuguese Truffles

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…

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