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Culinary Adventure: Best cocktails in Newport, Rhode Island

Brent visits Newport, Rhode Island and samples some cocktails including one with ties to a painful past. He also checks…

My favorite place for a glass of wine in Beja, Portugal

Housed in a 16th century (or earlier) building, Os Infantes is a terrific place to get a glass of wine…

Iconic Rhode Island dishes (Pizza Strips, Doughboys, & Johnnycakes)

Brent travels to Rhode Island for some classic and unusual Rhode Island dishes like Pizza Strips, & Johnnycakes. Plus, a…

Porto’s Bank of Tiles

The Banco de Materiais is helping keep alive Porto’s heritage of Azulejo tiles. Azulejo Tile origin story Azulejos are painted…

Cape Cod Foodie Road Trip

Brent takes a break on Cape Cod, but not before sampling a Pastel de Nata in New Bedford recommended by…

Portuguese Rice Cake, Bolo de Arroz

Bolo de Arroz or Rice Cake is a sweet treat that’s so moist and rich you might even wind up…

Delicious Christmas cookies & pastries in Portugal

Brent is on the hunt for Portugal’s Bolo Rei Christmas cake. He visits a Christmas Market, bakeries & a flower…

The REAL Chicago style pizza & a cocktail battle

Brent returns to his hometown of Chicago to try the Chicago style pizza that locals eat. Hint: It’s not Deep…

Foz do Douro, Portugal

A quick trip from Porto, Foz do Douro seems a world away. Foz do Douro origin story The parish of…

Wine Crawl in undiscovered Palmela, Portugal

Brent is in the Setubal region of Portugal to wineries in the town of Palmela. He samples wines made from…