Rob Rose thought he was wrapping up his TV series Raw Travel. But then, Russia invaded Ukraine. Rob, who's done several TV episodes in Ukraine, decided to return to Ukraine and film what life is like in a war zone. He tells Brent about raising funds for the defense effort, why Ukraine needs to stay front and center on the international conversation, and how the people are trying to maintain some sense of normality. [Ep 282] Show Notes: Support Destination Eat Drink on Buy Me a Coffee My Summer in Ukraine TV Series Veselka

Jonathan Porter is the founder of Chicago Pizza Tours and flies the flag for pizza from the Windy City. He tells Brent about racing to get a pizza on TV, biking on the 606, and pizza crust as thin as Bible pages. Jon also talks about all the best places to eat & drink in Chicago's Bucktown. Plus, a deep dive into "The Bear." [Ep 281] Show Notes: Support Destination Eat Drink on Buy Me a Coffee Chicago Pizza Tours Kim's Uncle Pizza Pizza Matta Bungalow by Middlowbrow Obbie's Pizza Vito & Nick's Pizza Boy Piece Brewery Club Lucky La Pasadita Bordel Paulie G's Wicker Park Stan's Donuts Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream Vaca's Creamery Margies Candies Spinning J My Pi Pizza Mr. Beef Ema Girl & The Goat Au Cheval Beatrix The Publican

Celia Pedrosa, an author and foodie tour guide, joins Brent in Lisbon's Estrela Garden to talk about the best things to eat and drink in Lisbon including Pastel de Nata, traditional tascas, and a treat for Easter. Plus, Lisbon's excellent African, Indian, and Brazilian food! [Ep 280] Show Notes: Support Destination Eat Drink on Buy Me a Coffee Culinary Backstreets Lisbon food tours Aloma Pasteis de Belem Pastelaria Santo Antonio

If you're planning a trip to Spain, this show is for you! We're exploring the best neighborhoods to visit in Barcelona, where to see Flamenco in Seville, the Basque culture of San Sebastian, and Paella Day in Valencia. [Ep 279] Show Notes: Support Destination Eat Drink on Buy Me a Coffee Culinary Backstreets food tours in Barcelona Eunice’s book Spain: Ultimate Vegan Travel Guide Eunice’s YouTube Channel Rated V for Vegan Devour Tours San Sebastian Pilar Rubio’s Instagram

Travel legend Joseph Rosendo wrapped up the 12th and final season of his show Travelscope last year. He's back on Destination Eat Drink to talk with Brent about his new show Joseph Rosendo's Steppin' Out and visiting a restaurant where meals are literally a work of art. Plus, Joseph talks about visiting a chef with five Michelin stars and dispelling the myths about Myrtle Beach. [Ep 278] Show Notes: Support Destination Eat Drink at Buy Me a Coffee Full show notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded278/ Joseph Rosendo's website Joseph Rosendo Presents on Facebook Miramar Winna's Kitchen Bonfire Perrone's Sea Captain's House Hook and Barrel Johnny D's Brookgreen Gardens

Kim Haas is the TV host, producer, and creator of the PBS show Afro-Latino Travels with Kim Haas. She tells Brent about the best empanadas in the world, singing backup with a world famous performer, and sampling firewater made from sugar cane! [Ep 277] Show Notes: Support Destination Eat Drink at Buy Me a Coffee Complete show notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded277/ Afro-Latino Travels with Kim Haas website Festival Petronio Alvaréz Galeria Alemeda Thai O'Brien's

Actor, writer, and producer Rupak Ginn grew up the child of Indian immigrants in New York. He tells Brent about his favorite dishes his mom made growing up and taking those lessons to the kitchen with his family. He also talks about his TV show "Spice Road" and finding amazing Indian cuisine around the U.S. including a Punjabi restaurant in a Bakersfield truck stop! [Ep 276] Show Notes: Support Destination Eat Drink at Buy Me a Coffee Full show notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded276/ Spice Road on YouTube Spice Road on PBS Punjabi Dhabi Taaza Indian Cuisine

Croatia is on lots of people's list to visit so we're visiting Dubrovnik to see Game of Thrones locations, eat black risotto, and figure out how to beat the massive crowds. Plus, we travel to the beautiful city of Rovinj and take a boat trip to some of Croatia's amazing Dalmatian Coast islands. [Ep 275] Show Notes: Support Destination Eat Drink at Buy Me a Coffee Full show notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded275/ Cameron Hewitt’s website Cameron’s travel memoir “The Temporary European” Cameron's full episode about Croatia Minutia Men – Rick’s excellent podcast Free Kicks – Rick’s soccer podcast Eckhartz Press – Rick’s publishing company Rick's full episode about Rovinj Raw Travel website Rob Rose's full episode about Dubrovnik Pip Jones website Travel Goals podcast Pip's full episode about Film Tourism Truffle Hunt – Brent’s novel, much of which takes place in Croatia Rovinj at destinationeatdrink.com

Award winning author Darra Goldstein talks with Brent about preserving fruit and the unique and delicious ways to preserve fruit including candied figs, fruit scrap vinegar, and nuts dipped in thickened grape juice from Georgia. [Ep 274] Show Notes: Full show notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded274/ Preserved: Fruit book Darra Goldstein website Darra talks Preserved Condiments

Darra Goldstein is an award winning author, food scholar, and professor at Williams College. Her latest project is a 6 volume set called Preserved. She talks with Brent about Volume 1: Condiments including a mustard catastrophe, Worcestershire sauce made with figs, and funky ketchup. Plus, red hoisin sauce and purifying the house with black salt. [Ep 273] Show Notes: Full show notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded273/ Preserved: Condiments book Darra Goldstein website The Invention of Curried Sausage

Brent talks with Christine van Blokland about the latest season (the 6th!) of her great show on PBS Curious Traveler. She tells Brent about chocolate covered medicine, a candy to make a king's fiance smile, and the patron saint of perogies. Plus, a visit to an artistic salt mine! [Ep 272] Show Notes: Full show notes https://radiomisfits.com/ded272/ Curious Traveler TV show https://curioustravelertv.com/ Syrena Irena https://www.instagram.com/syrena.irena/ Wieliczka Salt Mine https://www.kopalnia.pl/

Award winning author and podcaster Rick Kaempfer recently visited Switzerland and he tells Brent about dishes like Spitzbuben, Swiss chocolate, and sampling horse meat. Plus, fondue and stinky feet cheese. Rick also talks about his trip getting cut short with a gruesome accident (don't worry, everyone's ok). [Ep 271] Show Notes: Full show notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded271/ Rick's book The Loop Files https://eckhartzpress.com/shop/the-loop-files-an-oral-history-of-the-most-outrageous-radio-station-ever/ German food in Chicago with Rick Kaempfer podcast https://radiomisfits.com/ded159/ Rick's podcast Minutia Men https://radiomisfits.com/podcasts/minutia-men/ Rick's podcast Minutia Men Celebrity Interview https://radiomisfits.com/podcasts/mm-celebrity-interview/ Rick's podcast Free Kicks https://radiomisfits.com/podcasts/free-kicks/

It's cocktail time with Aperitivo from Venice, Chicha from Colombia, Chuflay in Bolivia, and a unique take on an old fashioned. [Ep 270] Show Notes: Vote for Destination Eat Drink on the 15th annual Taste Awards https://www.thetasteawards.com/viewers-choice-voting-for-15th-annual-taste-awards/ Monica talks Venice on Destination Eat Drink radiomisfits.com/ded90 Monica's book Andar per Bacari https://www.monicacesarato.com/blog/ Jessica on Destination Eat Drink talking Denver https://radiomisfits.com/ded143/ Delicious Denver Food Tours https://www.deliciousdenverfoodtours.com/ Shafik Meghji talks Bolivia on Destination Eat Drink https://radiomisfits.com/ded177/ Shafik's Travel Memoir "Crossed Off the Map" https://www.amazon.com/Crossed-Off-Map-Travels-Bolivia/dp/1909014257 Laura Hernandez Espinoza on Destination Eat Drink talking Bogota https://radiomisfits.com/ded212/ Restaurante Leo https://restauranteleo.com/en/

Pauline Lee is a foodie tour guide from Simply Enak in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She shares the best things to try in KL including Curry Puffs, the King of Fruits, and an amazing coffee drink. Plus, the influence of Indian, Chinese, and Indonesian cuisine on Malaysia. And, rating different Satay sauces. [Ep 269] Show Notes: Full show notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded269/ Simply Enak Food Tours

Darley Newman returns to Destination Eat Drink to talk with Brent about Season 11 of her show "Travels with Darley." She talks about Boudin for breakfast and Zydeco dancing with the right hat in Lafayette. Plus, staying in a Buddhist temple in South Korea and the best sweet potato ever! [Ep 268] Show Notes: Full Show Notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded268/ Darley Newman's website Darley's last appearance on Destination Eat Drink talking Foodie Alabama Festival International The French Press The Cajun Hatter White Fence Farm Cozy Dog Restaurant My Cravingz Udderly Caffeinated Wally's Doc's Automatic Seafood

Darley Newman is the charming host of the TV show "Travels with Darley." She tells Brent about the new season of her show and visiting Alabama for Beignets covered in a mountain of powdered sugar, a cocktail called Nicodemus, and Mac & Cheese as a vegetable. Plus, vegan cauliflower wings. [Ep 267] Show Notes: Full show notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded267/ Darley Newman's website The Noble South City Cafe Plant Bae Mo'Bay Beignet Druid City Brewing Nicks in the Sticks Las Floriditas Colonial Fort Conde

Brent visits with Katie Parla to talk about pairing Italian wine with pizza. He also talks wine from Croatia & Bolivia. Plus, Robbin Gheesling tells Brent about the famous wine doors of Florence. [Ep 266] Show Notes: Full Show Notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded266/ Robbin Gheesling's full episode on Destination Eat Drink Robbin Gheesling’s website with her photography and books Shafik Meghji's Bolivia on Destination Eat Drink Crossed Off the Map: Travels in Bolivia Shafik’s website Katie Parla talks Rome on Destination Eat Drink Katie Parla’s website Cameron Hewitt's full episode about Croatia Cameron Hewitt’s website Cameron’s travel memoir “The Temporary European”

We're popping corks and celebrating New Year's in Venice with elaborate fireworks and sparkling New Zealand wine. Plus, elaborate Bento Boxes in Japan and turning the calendar page in Malaysia. [Ep 265] Show Notes: Full Show Notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded265/ Buy Me a Coffee Andar per bacari – english version book signed copy Monica Cesarato blog and food tours Venice on Destination Eat Drink Hakata Foodie Experiences Hakata, Japan on Destination Eat Drink The Big Foody Auckland on Destination Eat Drink Simply Enak Food Tours

We're celebrating Christmas with an all new interview with Rick Steves, Guidebook author Cameron Hewitt about his holiday in Switzerland and a combustible Christmas tree. Plus, Yuletide feasts in Florence, Australia & the Big Easy! [Ep 264] Show Notes: Full Show Notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded264/ Buy Me a Coffee Cameron Hewitt’s website The Temporary European: Lessons And Confessions Of A Professional Traveler on Amazon Cameron Hewitt on Destination Eat Drink Local Sauce Tours with Justin Steele Sydney, Australia on Destination Eat Drink Taste Florence, Toni’s food tour company Florence on Destination Eat Drink Bon Moment Tours website New Orleans on Destination Eat Drink

Kathy McCabe tells Brent about the new season of her award winning show "Dream of Italy." She shares a delightful story about Andrea Bocelli singing "Ave Maria" to her and discovering the Black Madonna with Marissa Tomei. Plus, gold covered Panettone and the best pizza in the world! [Ep 263] Show Notes: Buy Me A Coffee Dream of Italy Find Dream of Italy showtimes Dream of Italy magazine Pepe in Grani Gino Sorbillo Osteria Francescana Franceschetta58 Ristorante Cavallino Brent's Foodie Travel Guide to Milan