Episodes

  • Destination Eat Drink – The British in South America with Shafik Meghji

    Destination Eat Drink – The British in South America with Shafik Meghji
    Aug 22 2025
    Award winning travel writer Shafik Meghji joins Brent to talk about the surprising British colonial history in South America. He tells Brent about having traditional English tea with dulce de leche, a fourth daily meal, and a giant plate of hangover food. Plus, Welsh football (soccer) fans in Uruguay. [Ep 351] Show Notes: Destination Eat Drink foodie travel guides on Buy Me a Coffee Shafik Meghji's website Small Earthquakes: A Journey Through Lost British History in South America book
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    39 mins
  • Destination Eat Drink – Festivals around the world with Daniel Stables

    Destination Eat Drink – Festivals around the world with Daniel Stables
    Aug 15 2025
    Daniel Stables is an acclaimed travel writer who has written guides for DK Travel and Lonely Planet. He's also contributed to BBC Travel and National Geographic. He shares festival tales from his new book "Fiesta: A Journey Through Festivity." There's Scots dressing as Vikings, a crazy vegetarian festival that's anything but mellow, and a ball game that sounds like The Purge. Let's party! [Ep 350] Show Notes: Destination Eat Drink foodie travel guides on Buy Me a Coffee Daniel Stables travel writer Fiesta: A Journey Through Festivity on Icon Books
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    42 mins
  • Destination Eat Drink – Florence, Venice, and the Bay of Naples in Italy

    Destination Eat Drink – Florence, Venice, and the Bay of Naples in Italy
    Aug 8 2025
    Everyone wants to visit Italy! Brent shares some of the best things to eat and drink in Florence, Venice, and the Bay of Naples off the Amalfi Coast. Except these aren't the typical tourist haunts. There's a literary cafe in Florence that has finally reopened, islands that are better than Capri, and hunting truffles in Tuscany. Plus dishes like grass pea soup, braised rabbit, and an alternative to Aperol Spritz [Ep 349] Show Notes: Destination Eat Drink Foodie Travel Guides at Buy Me a Coffee Taste Florence food tours Katie Parla's books, tours, and podcast Monica's Venice cocktail and food tours Pete's Trips2Savor tours of Tuscany and Puglia.
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    38 mins
  • Destination Eat Drink – Edinburgh, Scotland with Nell Nelson from Edinburgh Food Safari

    Destination Eat Drink – Edinburgh, Scotland with Nell Nelson from Edinburgh Food Safari
    Aug 1 2025
    Nell Nelson was born and bred in Edinburgh, Scotland. She shares with Brent why you gotta do more than the Royal Mile and castle when you visit Edinburgh. Nell also talks about dishes like traditional haggis, a cow whiskey party, the best markets, and neeps & tatties. Plus, something called Dutch Courage. [Ep 348] Show Notes: Destination Eat Drink foodie travel guides at Buy Me a Coffee Edinburgh Food Safari
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    32 mins
  • Destination Eat Drink – London Pubs with John Warland from Liquid History Tours

    Destination Eat Drink – London Pubs with John Warland from Liquid History Tours
    Jul 25 2025
    John Warland is an expert on pubs and pub culture in London. He takes thirsty travelers around the city to experience the best London pubs have to offer. John tells Brent how to find a good pub, the beer you must try in London, and why bartenders are a good resource for your trip. Plus, famous cask ales, snacks to keep you upright, and a whip that's not a weapon. [Ep 347] Show Notes: Destination Eat Drink foodie travel guides at Buy Me a Coffee Liquid History Tours with John Warland Liquid History book Harwood Arms Churchill Arms Nell Gwynne The Blackfriar The Gladstone Arms
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    32 mins
  • Destination Eat Drink – Delhi, India with Gajendra from A Chef’s Tour

    Destination Eat Drink – Delhi, India with Gajendra from A Chef’s Tour
    Jul 18 2025
    Gajendra is an expert on the cuisine of Delhi, India and a foodie tour guide for A Chef's Tour. He tells Brent about the Street of Fried Bread, a market that makes you sneeze, and American spicy versus Indian spicy. Plus, a temple that serves 30,000 free meals every single day! [Ep 346] Show Notes: Destination Eat Drink foodie travel guides at Buy Me a Coffee A Chef's Tour food tour with Gajendra in Delhi, India Chandni Chowk
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    33 mins
  • Destination Eat Drink – Northern Ireland and the Wild Atlantic Way with Mickela Mallozzi

    Destination Eat Drink – Northern Ireland and the Wild Atlantic Way with Mickela Mallozzi
    Jul 11 2025
    Mickela Mallozzi is a bundle of creative energy. She is the creator and host of the award winning TV show Bare Feet as well as a professor at New York University. She tells Brent about the new season of Bare Feet that includes adventures in Ireland like a distillery in a jail, eating oysters right from the ocean, and the punk rock scene in Northern Ireland. Plus, a little talk about New Zealand and the importance of accessibility. [Ep 345] Show Notes: Destination Eat Drink foodie travel guides at Buy Me a Coffee Mickela's website Travel Bare Feet Sligo Oyster Experience Farren's Bar McConnell's Distillery Vault Artist Studio Kelly's Cellars
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    43 mins
  • Destination Eat Drink – New York City with Marshall Crenshaw and Mickela Mallozzi

    Destination Eat Drink – New York City with Marshall Crenshaw and Mickela Mallozzi
    Jul 4 2025
    To celebrate the 4th of July, Brent is in New York for the diverse and delicious dishes offered there. From the spicy food of Little Sri Lanka to the food carts of Queens as well as Polish bars in Brooklyn and memorable Italian meals in the city, we're trying them all. Plus, there's Tibetan, Colombian, Indian, and Mexican food, too! [Ep 344] Show Notes: Destination Eat Drink foodie travel guides at Buy Me a Coffee Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi Culinary Backstreets food tours in Queens Marshall Crenshaw on tour Tim Kafalas website
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    25 mins