Auckland, New Zealand has been growing at a dizzying pace, so Elle-Armon Jones from The Big Foody food tours is back to talk about the changes in her city. We explore the neighborhoods of Ponsonby and K Road. Plus, the only Cambodian restaurant in New Zealand, a memorable Samoan meal, and making gin out of old bread. [Ep 386]

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Columbus has a surprising and incredibly diverse food scene. From Algerian Pizza to a Chinese meal that doesn’t seem Chinese at all, and a dish called Johnny Marzetti. Plus, Columbus style pizza. All this from Bethia Woolf, founder of Columbus Food Adventures, named best food tour by USA Today! [Ep 385]

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Columbus Food Adventures

Pål Johansen is from Norway and is a licensed Oslo travel guide, sailor, filmmaker, and writer. Pål talks with Brent about Norway’s famous fjords, street food markets in Oslo, a firewater called aquavid, and why Norwegians drink so much coffee. Plus, why you can find great Pakistani food in Norway and why Norwegians don’t eat waffles for breakfast. [Ep 384]

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Norway with Pål

Pizza is one of the most popular dishes in the world! We sample the pizza from Naples and find out why pizza had to get popular in the United States before it could take over Italy. Then, we try the real Chicago-style pizza (hint: it’s not deep dish!) and take the pizza bus all over New York. And, there’s a famous pizza maker in Campania making a unique style of pizza Margarita. [Ep 383]

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Darley Newman is the creative and talented force behind the award winning PBS TV show “Travels with Darley.” She tells Brent about her adventures filming season 13 of her show including watching a baseball game from a rooftop and enjoying a beer in a repurposed gas station. Plus, knock ya naked margaritas, BBQ, hush puppies, meat & three, and a real southern breakfast! And, at the end of the episode, Darley shares breaking news. [Ep 382]

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Sheena Dignam was running a chocolate shop in Dublin when she decided to move to Galway over a decade ago and start Galway Food Tours. Sheena tells Brent about local oysters and all the different ways to eat them. Plus, a beer called Galway Hooker, a fish called Sweaty Betty, and tons and tons of pub recommendations! [Ep 381]

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Galway Hooker beer

We’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Galway, Donegal, and Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. Mickela Mallozzi from the TV show Bare Feet talks about Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way and enjoying oysters right out of the sea and a much needed Guinness. Then, Gráinne Lawlor from Flavour Trails talks about some lesser-known places to visit in Ireland like Donegal and Wicklow as well as “Irish Wine.” And, we finish up with Sheena Dignam from Galway Food Tours giving tons of beer recommendations in her city! [Ep 380]

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Mickela Mallozzi Bare Feet website

Planning a trip to Italy? We’ve got some of the best things to eat in Rome, drink in Venice, as well as enjoying the bounty of Abruzzo. There’s the reason why you should get your Suppli hot out of the fryer, the best wines from Abruzzo, and whether a gondola ride is worth splurge. Katie Parla joins Brent to talk about the tradition of organ meat in Rome, Monica Ceserato gives great tips on gondola rides, Sammy Dunham tells us the best wines to try in Abruzzo, and Marta Udalowa shares the edible flowers of Italy, including poppy petals! [Ep 379]

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Lauren Shannon has been living in Japan for over 25 years and is a partner at Arigato Tours. Lauren shares Kyoto’s unique take on sushi, creative Matcha dishes, and the massive Nishiki market. Plus, a deep dive into sake. [Ep 378]

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Ashton Schottler is an American who created the popular YouTube Channel Type Ashton and moved to Germany for love. She tells Brent about her life in the Black Forest including her love of the local cycling culture. Ashton also talks about her favorite dishes including the famous Black Forest Cake, flammkuchen, and earning a hearty meal after a hike. Plus, a dive into “fake foods” like truffle oil, hatch chilis, and wasabi.  [Ep 377]

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