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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Food & Travel guides from Destination Eat Drink
Foodie videos from Destination Eat Drink

Anya von Bremzen in Insta
Kathy McCabe Dream of Italy
Kathy McCabe Dream of Europe
Chicago Pizza Tours
Scott’s Pizza Tours

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]

Show Notes:

Destination Eat Drink food and travel guides
Destination Eat Drink YouTube channel

Darley Newman’s website

Level 10
Galloping Hill Inn
The Esso Club
Back 40 Beer
Big Bob Gibson BBQ
Under the Hill Saloon
Dobbin House
Carol Widman’s
Commander’s Palace
Korai Kitchen

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]

Show Notes:

Destination Eat Drink food and travel guides
Destination Eat Drink YouTube channel

Galway Food Tours website

Galway Hooker beer
Soulwater beer
Galway Bay Brewery
Micil Distillery
MP Walsh
Tigh Neachtain
Bierhaus
The Crane Bar
Taylor’s Bar

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]

Show Notes:

Destination Eat Drink food and travel guides
Destination Eat Drink YouTube channel

Mickela Mallozzi Bare Feet website
Gráinne Lawlor’s Flavour Trails website
Galway Food Tours with Sheena 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]

Show Notes:

Destination Eat Drink food and travel guides
Destination Eat Drink YouTube channel

Katie Parla website
Monica Cerserato website
Life in Abruzzo website
Forager in Italy facebook page

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]

Show Notes:
Destination Eat Drink food and travel guides
Destination Eat Drink YouTube channel
Arigato Travel website

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]

Show Notes:

Destination Eat Drink food and travel videos
Destination Eat Drink food and travel stories
Type Ashton YouTube channel
Black Forest Family website
Vesperstube Unterkrummenhof

We’re celebrating Carnival season by starting the party early in Rio (at 7am!), dancing in the streets in Guadeloupe, and chowing down on the best treats and snacks before Lent in Italy. Plus, how to best enjoy Venice’s famous Carnival party! [Ep 376]

Show Notes:

Destination Eat Drink food & travel ebooks
Destination Eat Drink food & travel videos

Taste Florence food tours
Monica Cersarato’s blog
Eat Rio food tours
Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi