Enrica Bruno is a foodie tour guide and native Sicilian who takes guests on culinary adventures in Palermo. She tells Brent about the famous outdoor markets, hipster rice balls, and a poor person’s Mahi Mahi in her city. Plus, Enrica explains the multiethnic influence that’s everywhere in Sicilian cuisine. [Ep 247]

Show Notes:

Full show notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded247

Brent talks with Monique Bayer of Walk Melbourne Tours about Australia’s foodie destination city. She shares the best markets to visit as well as a delicious local treat, Jam Donuts! Plus, why you should always explore a “laneway” and the contributions from Italian, Vietnamese & Chinese immigrants to Melbourne’s culinary scene. [Ep 246]

Show Notes:

Full Show Notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded246/

Anya von Bremzen is a 3 time James Beard Award winner and culinary author. She emigrated to the U.S. as a child from Soviet Russia and wound up in Philadelphia. Anya tells Brent about her latest book “National Dish” and Japanese convenience store as well as the “Pizza Effect.” Anya also shares a story about being puzzled by the food offerings in U.S. grocery stores as a newly arrived expat from the U.S.S.R. [Ep 245]

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National Dish: Around the World in Search of Food, History, and the Meaning of Home

Brent is popping corks in Napa & Sonoma in California, Puglia & Abuzzo in Italy, and in a remote corner of Asia for a special episode on wine. A grape named for a sheep, the first winery in Bhutan, and almost getting kicked out of a vineyard this week. [Ep 244]

Show Notes:

Full show notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded244/

Sam Coturri on Destination Eat Drink

Michelle Mashon is back to talk about her city of New Orleans. She tells Brent about great places for beignets and coffee made with chicory. Plus, the best of the New Orleans’ Bywater neighborhood and the history of Italian Americans in the city. [Ep 243]

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Michelle Mashon from Bon Moment Tours in New Orleans tells Brent about a cocktail museum, a restaurant built on an old chicken coup, and the best neighborhoods for live music. Plus, all the best places to eat & shop in the Garden District [Ep 242]

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Brent visits with Jackfruit Adventure founder Dung Ho about his city of Saigon. They talk about coffee culture in Vietnam and a popular coffee drink made with egg. Plus, the best street food, broken rice, and why seeing Saigon on bicycle is the best way to see the city. [Ep 241]

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Italy is on everyone’s bucket list so Brent is taking you to some of his fave spots in Bella Italia. We visit some wineries on the Amalfi Coast, explore the markets of Palermo, and sip an aperitivo in Turin. Plus, TV’s Joseph Rosendo shares his latest show with Brent. [Ep 240]

Show Notes:

Full Show Notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded240/

Ray Delahanty is the wildly popular City Nerd on YouTube. He sits for a meal with Brent in Lisbon to discuss city design in the United States versus Europe. Ray tells Brent about travelling gluten free and eating a monster sandwich in Porto. Then, Brent and Ray dive into gluten free croquettes washed down with a gluten free beer. [Ep 239]

Show Notes:

Full Show Notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded239/

City Nerd on YouTube

Monica Eng and David Hammond are the authors of “Made In Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites.” They tell Brent about unique Chicago dishes like the Jim Shoe and Akutagawa. Plus, what it means to dine “Al Trunko” and new slogans for Chicago’s spirit Malört. [Ep 238]

Show Notes:

Full Show Notes at https://radiomisfits.com/ded238/

Made In Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites on Amazon