The Minho Region of northern Portugal is famous for Vinho Verde. Translated to "Green Wine" the name doesn't refer to…
Brent visits Cuba, Portugal where some people think Columbus was born. He enjoys wine served in a tiny cup made…
Brent visit's Providence, Rhode Island's "Little Italy," Federal Hill for a delicious Zeppole pastry with some wine, eggplant roll ups…
While the island nation and this small town in Portugal have little in common, they do have a tenuous link…
Housed in a 16th century (or earlier) building, Os Infantes is a terrific place to get a glass of wine…
Brent is in the Setubal region of Portugal to wineries in the town of Palmela. He samples wines made from…
Brent returns to Lisbon's non-touristy Campo de Ourique neighborhood and visits a characteristic cafe and a natural wine bar. Plus,…
November 11th is a day wine lovers look forward to in Slovenia St. Martin's Day celebration in Ljubljana, Slovenia (Photo:…
A short drive from Lisbon is a world-class winery with incredible views. Quinta do Piloto winery (photo: Brent Petersen)Seating at…
Brent is in Milan, Italy to visit the Milan Cathedral and tries a sorbetto made with Champagne, yummy mini pastries,…
Brent is bar hopping Setubal to 4 different neighborhoods and 4 different bars. He samples wine, Moscatel, Beirão, and espresso…
Brent visits Braga's stunning churches and enjoys some of the best ice cream in Portugal. Plus, he explores the local…
Brent is in Porto, Portugal to try the namesake wine of the city. Ruby, Tawny, Rose, L.B.V., and even a…
Brent visits Évora, Portugal to sample a delicious local dish called Ovos Mexidos com Espargos Selvagens (Scrambled Eggs with Wild…
Brent is in his adopted town of Setubal to try Moscatel, a local fortified wine. He sips Moscatel in a…
Continental Europe's westernmost point is marked with a monument on the windy cape. By far, the biggest tourist attraction in…
In the heart of the Parque Natural da Arrábida (Arrábida Park) is a charming little winery. Quinta de Alcube's production…
Colares is the smallest and oldest wine region in all of Portugal. Wine grapes have been cultivated here for 800…
Photo: Brent Petersen In Greek mythology, Kalliope is the goddess of music, song and dance. She is also the muse…
Every year around Christmas, Germans start enjoying Glühwein, a kind of mulled wine that dates back to Roman times. Glühwein…
Vermouth is enjoying a moment. If you want to make your own batch of the aromatic fortified wine at home,…
Tiny Slovenia is sandwiched between Croatia, Italy, Austria, Hungary and the Adriatic Sea. Her delicious cuisine takes cues from all…
Coffee, Wine, and sweet, local liqueurs. Lisbon is one of Europe's best cities for liquid refreshment. Ginjinha A Ginjinha, Lisbon…