Brent heads to the French Riviera—Nice, Antibes, and Menton—in search of the best Lebanese food on the coast. From a bold, smoky take on baba ghanoush to elevated meze, a one-of-a-kind bread, and what might be the best hummus ever, this food journey delivers big flavors. And yes… there’s also a powerful firewater you won’t forget.
Brent Petersen is the Editor-in-Chief of Destination Eat Drink. He currently resides in Setubal, Portugal. Brent has written the novel “Truffle Hunt” (Eckhartz Press) and the short story collection “That Bird.” He’s also written dozens of foodie travel guides on Destination Eat Drink, including several in France. Brent’s podcast, also called Destination Eat Drink, is available on all major podcasting platforms.
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