Somsack is from Laos where he became a Buddhist monk as a young man and spent time living in a temple. Today, Somsack is a foodie tour guide for A Chef’s Tour, taking hungry and curious travelers around his city of Luang Prabang. He tells Brent why the French are to thank for coffee culture in Laos, how seaweed helps young people in a tough job market, and cooking a delicious stew for all his friends! [Ep 374]
Xavi Curtis is the brains behind Go Further, a tour company that takes curious travelers around Africa. Xavi tells Brent about the unique cuisine of Ethiopia including a grain so small they say you can’t see it, a carb heavy dish with an Italian twist, an unusual drink called Turbo. Plus, the birthplace of coffee and why most Ethiopian coffee is exported. [Ep 372]
Embark on an Italian coffee crawl with Brent as he explores Italy’s most delicious and unique espresso drinks! 🇮🇹 From bold single-origin espresso to creamy, chocolatey Espressino, and even an anise-infused coffee, this road trip is a caffeine lover’s dream. Along the way, Brent discovers regional specialties like Caffè Leccese from Puglia and the indulgent Caffè Speciale, revealing what makes Italian coffee culture so legendary. 📍
Ruixi Hu has brought her passion for delicious local food to her company Lost Plate where she takes hungry visitors to the best spots in Shanghai and other cities in China. Ruixi tells Brent about a unique coffee drink made with fermented rice, something called exploding fish, the city’s craft beer scene, a carb-tastic breakfast, and much, much, more! [Ep 364].
A coffee drink in Puglia is as delicious as it is decadent. Coffee in Italy I’m always amazed at the…
Discover the ultimate Bologna street food tour in Italy’s culinary capital! 🇮🇹 From a rum-soaked cake to tortellini en brodo,…
Need to cool off in hot Lecce? Don’t get a soda, have a coffee! Caffe Leccese origin story Lecce is…
Brent is in Pescara to sample the food of Abruzzo. That means homemade pasta named after a musical instrument, a…
Brent’s roadtrip takes him to Trani on the Adriatic Sea. He searches for a unique local liqueur and pastry (only…
Brent kicks off his Italy roadtrip in the far southern tip of country with an amazing food crawl in Lecce.…
Brent visits the Lisbon neighborhoods of Marques de Pombal and Parque. He enjoys a flat white at a 3rd wave…
Brent is getting jittery with flat whites from Australia, a frozen coffee drink from Milan, and a coffee amusement park…
Brent explores some of the best coffee from around the world including Colombia and Vietnam. Plus, great coffee recommendations in…
Some states’ official state beverage seem exotic, like ‘Awa in Hawaii. Others couldn’t be more plain. Water in Indiana? Really?…
Café com Cheirinho is a Portuguese coffee with a kick! Coffee served with alcohol certainly isn’t an idea that originated…
Brent visit’s Providence, Rhode Island’s “Little Italy,” Federal Hill for a delicious Zeppole pastry with some wine, eggplant roll ups…
Brent visits Rhode Island for some classic Ocean State drinks. He may or may not add a little something extra…
Brent takes a boat ride during the Setubal Bay Festival (Festas da Baía de Setúbal), checks out the cool bikes…
Brent is in Lisbon to try eight different coffee drinks at both historic and neighborhood cafes. He tries uma bica…
Brent tries Portuguese coffee in several characteristic and charming cafes in the seaside city of Setubal. He samples Galão, Abatanado…
Trying to find a specific specialty coffee drink proves challenging in Lisbon. Mazagran origin story Mazagran is a cold coffee…
There’s a great scene from “Seinfeld” in which George beats himself up because he doesn’t realize that when his date…
This rich and creamy drink combines two things that Italy excels at: espresso and gelato. What is an Affogato? An…
Not a latte and not a cappuccino, the flat white is a unique beverage all its own from, depending on…
Customers visit caffès in Naples each morning and order two espressos. But, they don’t drink both. The second one is…
Coffee, Wine, and sweet, local liqueurs. Lisbon is one of Europe’s best cities for liquid refreshment. Ginjinha Enjoying a Ginjinha…
I know. “Italy’s Greatest Coffee Drink” is a bold statement. But, the first time I sipped a Bicerin, I knew…
