Our Food Adventures

Our Guest Kimberly Davies is a travel blogger who loves slow travel through North, Central, and South America. From eating through her home country of Canada to her adventurous treks in Chile, Kim documents her journey and shares the best tips to make everyone’s trip amazing. In today’s episode, Kimberly talks all things Disney World. With over 180 different restaurants under her belt, she tells about her favorite restaurants, hacking fast passes, and tips for making your next trip to Disney World stress-free and packed with the best food.  In this episode, Kim enlightens and educates about maximizing your Disney World trip. Kim’s Spots to Chow Down: Animal Kingdom -Yak and Yeti (Moderate dining) -Flame Tree BBQ (Quick Dining) Hollywood Studios -50’s Primetime Cafe (Moderate dining, request Cousin Eric) -Sci-Fi Dining (Theme Dining) -Baseline Taphouse (Craft Beer and Charcuterie) Epcot -Monsieur Paul (High-End Service, Signature Dining) -Tutto Italia (Antipasti that serves 4 people) -Spice Road Table (Tapas Style) Magic Kingdom -Be Our Guest (Theme Dining) -Cinderella’s Royal Table (Character Dining) -Skippers Canteen (Adventurous Cuisine) -Tony’s (Patio Seating) RESORTS Animal Kingdom Lodge -Boma Flavours of Africa (Buffet) -Kidnani Village (Excellent Bread Service, Near Animals) Contemporary Resort -The Wave (Affordable Best Brunch) -California Grill (High-End Service, Signature Dining) Fort Wilderness Campground -Trails End (American Buffet) French Quarter Resort -Sassagoula Floatworks (Beignets) Wilderness Lodge -Whispering Canyon (Theme Dining, Waiters are sassy; Don’t ask for ketchup) -Geyser Point (Outdoor Dining) Disney Springs Resort -The Boathouse (Signature Dining, Lobster Bisque) -Raglan Road (Irish Pub, Bread Pudding) -Jock Lindsays (Trendy Bar, Deep Fried Cheese Curds) SNACKS -Mickey pretzel and cheese dip -Dole Whip -Spring rolls (Adventureland Food cart, seasonal changes) -Joffery’s Donut -Cat Tails (Chocolate croissant w/ icing, Chesire Cafe) -Cinnamon Loaf (Giant loaves, ask for side cup of icing, Gaston’s Tavern Magic Kingdom) -Corn Dogs -Churros Kim’s Recommended Rides: -Flights of Passage -Safari Kilimanjaro -Tower of Terror -Toy Story Mania -Summit Plummet -Space Mountain If you want to know more about Kim’s Disney Adventures and her Instagram visit: https://www.walkaboot.ca https://www.instagram.com/walkaboottravel  Want to know more about Disney Fastpass hacks? Visit: https://www.walkaboot.ca/disney/15-disney-fastpass-secrets/ Share your thoughts with us! We’d like to hear from you about places you might want to learn more about or even stories about your adventures. Message us through our website OurFoodAdventures.com. Share the show on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Let us know how much you liked the episode with a 5-star rating and what your favorite part was. Thanks for listening! -Chris and Tiarra

Our Guest In 2010, Anthony Middleton looked at his life and realized he needed a massive change. With no online experience, Anthony started his website, manvsclock.com that started a digital timer that counted down from 365 days. With only one year he would eradicate his debt, quit his job, leave England, and figure out how to make an income full-time online. With a week to spare, he bought a ticket to Kuala Lumpur with a little bit of money and a journey to fulfill. He has successfully upgraded his life by the sheer hard work and belief in himself. In this episode, Anthony shares the enormous amount of vegan food that is available in the beautiful Chiang Mai. Anthony’s Spots to Chow Down: -Anchan Vegetarian Restaurant -Free Bird Cafe -The Riverside Chiang Mai Recommended Things to Do: -Elephant Nature Park -Karen Elephant Sanctuary -Chiang Mai Gate Night Food Market -See a Muay Thai Kickboxing match To find other vegetarian or vegan options use: https://www.happycow.net/ If you want to know more about Anthony’s blog and his Instagram visit: https://manvsclock.com/ https://www.instagram.com/manvclock/ Share your thoughts with us! We’d like to hear from you about places you might want to learn more about or even stories about your adventures. Message us through our website OurFoodAdventures.com. Share the show on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Let us know how much you liked the episode with a 5-star rating and what your favorite part was. Thanks for listening! -Chris and Tiarra    

Our Guest Danielle Desir is a travel finance strategist, writer, speaker and host of the The Thought Card Podcast. Her goal with her blog is to help tackle travel finance issues head-on because of the frustrations that come along with traveling. She teaches how to creatively save money while still maintaining your lifestyle, best travel deals, practical tips and providing resources for incorporation more travel, more often. She’s traveled to over 26 countries and 3 continents, so her expertise is something to be sought after. In this episode, Danielle gives great tips and delicious recommendations when traveling to Barcelona. Danielle’s Spots to Chow Down:-Cafe D’Estiu (Bikini sandwich) -Craft Barcelona (Craft beer and patatas braves) -La Fabrica (Argentinian Empenadas)-Switt Ice Cream Our Spots to Chow Down:-L’Amfora (Paella) -El Quim (Seafood, eggs, everything) -Tickets (Top 25 best restaurants in the world) Recommended Things to Do:-Picasso museum (Free Thursdays) -Casa Balto -Basilica Sagrada Familia -La Boqueria Market If you want to know more about Danielle’s blog and her podcast visit: https://thoughtcard.com/ https://podcast.thoughtcard.com/ Share your thoughts with us! We’d like to hear from you about places you might want to learn more about or even stories about your adventures. Message us through our website OurFoodAdventures.com. Share the show on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Let us know how much you liked the episode with a 5-star rating and what your favorite part was. Thanks for listening! -Chris and Tiarra

Planning the ultimate food adventure road trip is essential for a smooth vacation packed with fun stops, amazing food, and memories that will last a lifetime. This podcast episode is filled with fun stories about our food adventure road trips all around the United States. From our experience with both long and short trips, we have developed our own system of planning and enjoying the country's wide open roads. For more specific details of what we talk about, please reference below!  Planning Use Roadtrippers.com and download their app. The Roadtrippers website and app is an essential tool we've used for all of our road trips. Just go to the site, and see for yourself the power of organization behind the planning tool. Arrange stops, attractions, and restaurants with a simple click and explore the whole United States at your fingertips. The site also gives estimates on gas prices, the time between stops, and money spent while on the road. Download the app to have a quick reference on the road. Roadtrippers.com is guaranteed to make you trip amazing. Look to blogs for places to eat and attractions to visit. Locals know the best places to chow down! Take it from someone who's visited and eaten around the city to give their true opinion about a place. We trust other foodies wholeheartedly because of their pure ambition and love for food. If you read that a dish is good and cross-reference it on a foodie's website, you are guaranteed a delicious meal. Locals also know which attractions are worth the time and money. Pay attention to their advice and choose based on what works best for your itinerary Avoid Holidays. If you have vacation time off during a holiday, odds are, everyone else does too. Forget about traveling to well-known landmarks and cities, unless you love long hours waiting in traffic, overpriced and underwhelming food, and wading through masses of people. Plan your vacation away from national holidays whenever possible. Understandably, if this is unavoidable, avoid the flocks of tourists and head towards lesser known areas of the country. Do your research here, because an awful way to spend a vacation is at an uneventful location. Find the must-try restaurants for a regionally specific food. The whole purpose of a food adventure road trip is experiencing the wonders of our nation's food scene. Every city, state, and region of the country is known for its own specific cultural dishes. To find the best here is my best research tactic: -Google "what food is *City* know for." Make a list of the city's best options and take note if the references already name a few restaurants.   -Pick a dish and google "The best *dish* in *city*" Wallow through the results but pay attention to food blogs. If multiple sites bring up the same dish in the same restaurant, you are probably discovered something delicious.  -Make notes and put this restaurant in your Roadtrippers guide for later reference. Here are some examples of what we have experienced during our food adventure road trips: -Chicago Dogs at Super Dawg in Chicago, IL -Buffalo Wings at Bar Bill Tavern in Buffalo, NY -Main Lobster Rolls at Clam Shack in Kennebunkport, ME -Coney Island Dogs at Lafayette Coney Island in Detroit, MI -Key Lime Pie from at the Key Lime Pie Company in Key West, FL -Burgers at Louis Lunch in New Haven, CT -Blackberry liquor at Whidbey Island Distillery Langley, WA -Crawfish anywhere in Louisiana -BBQ Beef Brisket at Franklin BBQ in Austin, TX -Pizza at Pizza Suprema in New York City, NY -Fast Food Burgers at Dick's in Seattle, WA -Ribs at Central BBQ in Memphis, TN Plan out those awesome roadside attractions. We love roadside attractions! In fact, sometimes we love the fun places we stop more than the food we eat along the way. Every state and city holds a hidden gem that is bound to make for an interesting adventure. Keep in mind the hours of operation when planning your trip. Most attractions close in the late afternoon. Do not waste time driving off route to a cool attraction to find a closed sign hanging in the window. Pay attention to the cost, because some attractions cost exponentially more than the time investment. Think about how long you plan to stay there, and if the money makes sense for the attraction. When you leave, do you feel you are getting your money's worth? No one wants to stand in line for three hours at the Willis Tower in Chicago eating up all of your planned time for the day. Unfortunately, sacrifices are made when seeing attractions and unless you have an unlimited time table, fitting everything in is impossible. Pick and choose your favorites and stay the course.  Here are some of our favorite Roadside attractions: -Largest Ball of Stamps in Boys Town, NE -Tallest Filing Cabinet in Burlington, VT -Quilt Museum in Lincoln, NE -Largest Revolving Globe in Yarmouth, ME -Holding a baby alligator in Jennings, LA -Worlds Largest Czech Egg in Wilson, KS -Jello Museum in Leroy, NY -Largest Truck Stop in Wolcott, IA -Niagara Falls in NY -Willis Tower in Chicago, IL -Driving through a Redwood tree in California -Driving on Lombard St in San Francisco, CA -Bragg Farm Sugar House in East Montpelier, VT Try to visit national and state parks. State and national parks provide an exciting avenue to explore the natural beauty of our country and experience the outdoors. National parks have special memories for us camping under the starts next to a roaring fire. Every park is unique with its landmarks and attractions, so take a day or two to explore your surroundings. If you plan on visiting multiple parks, consider the National Parks pass which pays for itself after three visits. Some of our favorite National parks are: -Grand Tetons -Yellowstone -Glacier -Badland -Rocky Mountain -Redwoods  Pack an emergency roadside kit. Prepare yourself by anticipating a roadside emergency. Bring a roadside emergency kit with at least the following items: jumper cables, flares, first aid kit, and a flashlight. Some other good prep items to consider: LifeStraw, blankets, and waterproof matches. Yes, these items may appear unnecessary, but a quick Google search reveals countless stories of people getting trapped in their car in the middle of nowhere waiting for help to arrive. A little preparation goes a long way and gives peace of mind. Make an awesome road trip playlist. Listen to us carefully. Your playlist will forever link your memories to your food adventure road trip. For us, we listened to late '70s, '80s, and some folk to mix up our daily jam list. Make several playlists based on your mood, weather, and location. Driving in the mountains? Pop on the Lumineers. Raging through traffic? Try Van Halen. Always remember that music adds to the overall mood and memory, so choose wisely! Google Maps is God. When it comes to navigation, we always choose Google Maps. Time and time again Google Maps proves its faithfulness and dependability no matter the time of day or occasion. If Google detours you off the highway, then there is probably a good reason for it, like an accident or road construction. If you have a co-pilot navigating, they should look ahead to see the issues and confirm the detour. Trust Google Maps and avoid a world of frustration.  Be creative about sleeping arrangements. Long food adventure road trips can eat through your funds quickly. Not only are you spending money on gas, and super delicious food, but sleeping arrangements often rack up the highest costly. With cheap hotels averaging $75 night, keep an open mind about how and where you sleep. We converted our 2018 Chevrolet Traverse into a go anywhere, sleep anywhere machine. We used makeshift window covers to block out sunlight and give privacy, with a blow-up mattress fitting perfectly for our bed. We used campgrounds, Walmart parking lots and rest areas for the majority of our places to sleep. This saved us thousands of dollars over the years and helps us to focus our money on what we care about most: FOOD! If you want to avoid sleeping in your car, we recommend Airbnb for the community, customer service, and the pricing. We rented out a whole one bedroom apartment in Austin for $20. Yes, you heard me. We have stayed in hotels, apartments, houses and rented rooms through Airbnb, and the service and ease of use could not be better. Even if you need a room in a pinch, Airbnb can help.  Prep your vehicle. This sounds basic, but make sure your vehicle is road trip ready. Double check tire tread, get the oil changed, top off fluids and clean the interior. No one wants car trouble or needing maintenance on the road. It wastes time and money. A tow truck at 2 am is going to cost double than during normal hours, so do everything possible to keep your trip moving smoothly. Trust us on cleaning the interior. A clean car that smells good makes all the difference. Pack Dehydrated and Non-Perishable Foods. With your food adventure road trip budget set specifically for dreamy eats in your new destinations, it's important to save money on your other meals. For us, focusing our money on special foods remained a top priority, so we saved money everywhere else. We packed freeze-dried camping food where one bag usually feeds two people. The good stuff costs roughly six to nine dollars a bag, so three to four dollars per person is not a bad way to eat dinner. Our favorite brand is Mountain House, with many delicious choices. Other low cost, no refrigeration food options are ramen noodles, oatmeal, soup mixes, hard salami, and canned meats. We pack a JetBoil camping stove for convenience, but before that, truck stops and gas stations have free hot water to use. We asked for permission, and no one has turned us down.    On the Road Stop for attractions that catch your eye. Planning for everything is impossible. Keep an open mind to your wonderfully planned agenda, and when a random attraction catches your eye, consider stopping. Flexibility makes road trips adventurous. One of the most random places we stopped was in South Dakota called Wall Drug. Starting in the east side of SD we drove hundreds of miles seeing nonstop signs for Wall Drug. It's an enormous convenience store, restaurant, pit stop, and attraction all in one building. It started off as a drug store in 1931 but morphed into the beast of Wall Drug we know today filled with old western style shops, life-size animatronic T-Rex, and a giant jackalope statue. We got our homemade donut fix while taking in the wonder of Wall Drug. This was totally unplanned but how could we not stop with the several hundred signs advertising the place! A super fun memory full of laughs, and delicious eats. Other fun unplanned stops: -Bayou Rum Distillery Tour in Lacassine, LA -Lincoln Silver Dollar Bar in Haugan, MT -Calm beach in off the highway in Islamorada, FL Pack a small cooler. Bringing a small cooler was a life saver for us. Our Yeti 20L Roadie was perfect for its small size, and god-like ability to keep our food cold for days without needing more ice. Although a Yeti is a bit expensive, any solid cooler will do. Make sure it's small (under 30L) and do not over pack. Walmarts and grocery stores are all over the country so pack only what is needed and buy the rest when the occasion arises. Ice does get expensive after a while so always opt for smaller coolers. We've made the mistake of bringing bigger coolers and felt it necessary to keep it filled with food and ice at all time. Spending an extra $150 on ice over the course of the trip was not fun!  Audible is your friend! Endless hours on your food adventure road trip has dull moments. You've listened to the same playlist for the twentieth time, caught up on life with your fellow road trippers and the 180th mile in the Kansas plains looks the same as mile one. Audiobooks to the rescue! Nothing like a story to keep your imagination occupied to keep those 10 hours of driving at bay. We recommend Audible, as we listened to all of Harry Potter books, Enders Game, Ready Player One, We are Legion and many more. We pick nonfiction for its ability to make time pass quickly with easily digestible material. Take your pick of the thousands of novels and see your road trip get instantly better.   Don't go overboard on the junk food. Junk food is synonymous with road trips. Big gulps, slim jims, red bulls and dried out hotdogs all play in our memories of fully caffeinated filled rides on the highway. Junk food, however, makes your body feel sluggish, tired and sick after some time, so when it's time to eat something amazing, your body may not feel up for the heavy and dense food. Stop at a grocery store and pack plenty of fruits and veggies, and when in a pinch, reach for a green Naked Smoothie from the gas station. Keeping healthy while on your food adventure road trip means your body can handle that Chicago deep dish or the Texas beef brisket. Too often we've been unable to enjoy a meal because we didn't lay off the junk food. Remember to eat those fruits and veggies! Adapt to changes when things do not go your way. Always expect something will go wrong on your road trip. A flat tire, a restaurant is closed or your amusement park day gets rained out. Keep a "go with the flow" mindset and take each challenge as it comes. Arguments and quarrels leave a black spot on these memories and often can ruin a whole trip. Before leaving for your food adventure road trip, have a little meeting with all the passengers. Discuss this open mindset and if the unexpected happens, keep a strong adventuring spirit. Stay around major cities for a few days. Road trips take you through all sorts of cities, but if you have the chance, stay in a big city for a day or two, and focus on the local restaurants and dishes that will make the trip worth it. Passing through Michigan, we stopped in Detroit for coney island dogs at Lafayette and American Coney Island, went to a chocolate factory and ate some Detroit style pizza at the legendary Buddy's Pizza. This took about the whole day and gave us a good look at the city and some iconic dishes to try. By the way, Lafayette Coney Island is the best hotdog we've ever tried and Detroit style pizza beats Chicago style. We understand if that make us enemies now. Be a great co-pilot. The copilot holds an essential job on the road trip. Navigator, DJ, and the lookout, to only list a few of the essential responsibilities of the copilot. Basically, take care of anything the driver needs so they can keep the focus on the road. On our food adventure road trips, I (Chris) am usually the driver and Tiarra the co-pilot, and I can give testament first hand how important it is to have Tiarra helping with everything I need. It's just one less thing to worry about that I know she is going to handle.   Avoid rush hour. If you're passing through major cities between 3-6pm, you might run into traffic jams. If there is one thing on a road trip to make me irritable its unnecessary traffic. Seriously. I hate it. A rule we follow: if there is a chance of a traffic jam, stop at a restaurant or attraction and pass the time having fun instead of sitting in traffic wasting time and gas. Think about it. Sit at a nice bar, have a beer, and walk around town, or sit in a car crawling at a snail's pace. Avoid traffic! Driving in big cities can be stressful. When in doubt pay for parking and use public transport. Driving aimlessly through the confusing city streets trying to find parking or find out how to get to a main attraction can soak up hours filled with stress and worry. The best option is to bite the bullet pay for parking, and use public transport. Time in these cases can be more valuable than money, so spend it wisely. Find the local bus and metro system and use it for getting around the city. Most metro stops are within close distances of where you want to go anyways. Although it costs a little bit more, spending the extra time on making memories. Visit Local Restaurants, Orchards, Farmers Markets, and Roadside Stands. Learn this motto: If the locals are eating here, you should be eating here. No matter where you visit, you will always be a tourist, and generally, you will easily be noticed. Do not let this deter you from trying the amazing food every destination has to offer. From our experience, if you ask for help, the locals will be more than happy to help. Also, just because a place is small doesn't mean the quality is poor. Generally it's the exact opposite! Smaller local places have a long-standing history in the community and are known for making great food. Keep an open mind and find the little places. Farms, fruit stands, and shrimp shacks are the sort of places where you will have an unforgettable meal, such as these: -Discovering Snap Dragon Apples in NY, picking apples and -drinking fresh cider -Huckleberry Pie in Montana -Picking lavender from a farm in Washington State -Glenda's Creole Kitchen a few miles off the main road in Louisiana -Kokopelli Farm Market in Palisade Colorado for peaches and fried peach pie.  Avoid Alcohol! Remember, this is a road trip so avoid the alcohol. Not just for safety, but for efficiency. The last thing you need is wasting hours sobering up before you can drive again. Plus the cost of a single cocktail can be more than an entire meal in a local restaurant. The only exceptions are if your road trip is based on alcohol tours such as distilleries and breweries. Even then, be careful before returning to the road.  Look for regional snacks and food at convenience stores and gas stations. Sticking to regional foods, one of the most amazing and simplest ways to try local food is to browse the convenience store aisle. You will be surprised at how amazing potato chips and candy bars can taste when it's freshly made in a unique way right down the road from where its sold. Bakeries, restaurants, and fresh fried seafood can be found at gas stations all around the country. I still remember a Texas gas station with a full-on bakery selling Kolaches, a Czech baked bread stuffed with sweet or savory fillings, with heavenly sweet teas from companies all around the state. Totally awesome, and unrecognizable from the outside. These hidden gems are part of the adventure your road trip. Still have doubts? The Food Network TV show Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives has featured countless amazing, local eateries found in gas stations. Take your time and explore the small and local.  We hope this podcast episode and blog post helps expand your ideas of your next food adventure road trip. No matter how long or short your driving, these tips will make your trip amazing. 

Our Guest Marion Mithamo is a Kenyan blogger and local, who’s enthusiasm helps promote her wonderful country. With the media misrepresenting Kenya, Marion found a way to uplift and share its beauty with her audience. She gives great advice on how to spend your day, attractions to visit and the best dishes to eat. Not only does she share Kenya with the rest of us, she is also a lifestyle blogger who can give you tips on everyday life and helpful reviews of experiences and hotels in Kenya. In this episode, hear what Nairobi really has to offer in becoming your new travel destination. Marion’s Spots to Chow Down: -Nyama Mama (Modern African cuisine) -The Talisman Restaurant (African cuisine with Moroccan/Asian influence) -Mama Oliech (Kenyan dishes) -The Carnivore Restaurant (All-you-can-eat grilled meat) -Kilimanjaro (Best Pilau and Biriani) -For You (Chinese cuisine) -Diamond Plaza Mall (Food stalls) Marion’s Recommended Things to Do: -African Heritage House (African culture tour) -Nairobi National Park (Safari style park, $50 entrance pp) -Ride Horses Through Tea Farm (Limuru Town) -Bomas of Kenya (Cultural performances and showcases) -Kiss a Giraffe (Giraffe Centre) -Adopt Elephant (David Sheldrick Centre) -Hike or Nature Walk (Karura Forest) -Zipline (Kereita Forest) -Nairobi Railway Museum -Visit Maasai Market (Souvenir shopping) -Guided Tour (National Archives, Nairobi Art Gallery) If you want to know more about Marion and her blog visit: www.scrapbookjourneys.com @marion_mithamo Share your thoughts with us! We’d like to hear from you about places you might want to learn more about or even stories about your adventures. Message us through our website OurFoodAdventures.com. Share the show on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Let us know how much you liked the episode with a 5-star rating and what your favorite part was. Thanks for listening! -Chris and Tiarra        

Our Guest Natalie is a California based traveler, outdoor enthusiast, and self-proclaimed hipster. She and her husband Rob moved out of San Francisco, stored every owned and set out for a 7 month long trip around the world. After their travels, they decided to make South Lake Tahoe their home base as they spend half the year on the road. With spending so much time in South Lake Tahoe, it’s easy to understand the enthusiasm Natalie shares with her audience and with us. In this episode, learn about a new vacation destination that is closer than you think. Natalie’s Spots to Chow Down: -Chimayo (tacos) -Pretty Odd Weiner’s (hot dogs) -Cafe Fiore (Italian food) -The Oven (pizza) -Cork and More (wine and cheese) -MacDuff’s (mac ’n’ cheese) -Red Hut (breakfast) Natalie’s Brew Spots: -South Lake Brewing (IPA’s) -The Hangar (large beer selection) -Sidellis (local brewery) -Tahoe Brew Tours (tour) Natalie’s Recommended Things to Do: -Hiking at Van Sickle Bi-State Park -Hiking at Emerald Bay -Paddle boarding South Lake Tahoe -Kayak If you want to know more about Natalie and her blog visit: https://nattieontheroad.com/ @nattieontheroad Share your thoughts with us! We’d like to hear from you about places you might want to learn more about or even stories about your adventures. Message us through our website OurFoodAdventures.com. Share the show on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Let us know how much you liked the episode with a 5-star rating and what your favorite part was. Thanks for listening! -Chris and Tiarra        

Our Guest Lorenzo Gonzalez is a Belizean native and became an expert from his extensive travels and exploration of his country. Due to the lack of tourism, Belize holds an untouched authenticity that's grasping the heart of tourists and travelers from around the globe. Lorenzo has become the most popular Belizean blogger and shares his enthusiasm through his posts, growing the world's curiosity and excitement of Belize. In this episode, experience the untouched excitement of Belize. Lorenzo’s Spots to Chow Down: -Elvi’s Kitchen (pilbi tacos) -Estel’s (breakfast) -Blue Water Grill (seafood) -Waruguma (pupusas) -El Fogon (budget Belizean food) -Ko-Ox Han-Nah (classic Belizean food) -Mincho’s (fried tacos) -Guava Limb Cafe (local organic) -Erva’s Restaurant (rice and beans) -Tolacca Smoke House (steak) -Pop’s Restaurant (all-day breakfast) Lorenzo’s Recommended Things to Do: -Bird Watching at the Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary -Visit The Belize Zoo -Snorkeling at Hol Chan Marine Reserve -Diving the Blue Hole-Go Cave Tubing -Visit Hopkins to experience Garifuna culture (small seaside village) -Lamanai (Mayan Temple) -Xunantunich (Mayan Temple) -Caracol (Mayan Temple) -Mountain Pine Ridge National Park If you want to know more about Lorenzo and his blog visit: BelizeAdventures.ca @belizeadventure Share your thoughts with us! We’d like to hear from you about places you might want to learn more about or even stories about your adventures. Message us through our website OurFoodAdventures.com. Share the show on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Let us know how much you liked the episode with a 5-star rating and what your favorite part was. Thanks for listening! -Chris and Tiarra            

Our Guest Daniel Gray is a writer and food expert based out of South Korea. He runs a hospitality and events company that has organizes conferences, events, food festivals, food crawls and video productions. He advises companies on Korean market trends and writes feasibility reports on entry into the Korean market. He was one of the first people to popularize culinary tourism and cooking classes in Korea and helped build and advise several other companies in the field. His love of food and curiosity about the Korean business market led him to open two craft beer pubs: Brew 3.14 & Brew 3.15. Daniel has produced and/or appeared on many video productions from around the world including Netflix’s Street Food Asia, Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown, Bizarre Foods, National Geographic, the BBC and more. In this episode, experience Korean food on a whole different level. Dan’s Spots to Chow Down: -Hanchu 한추 (fried chicken) -Kkanbu Chicken 깐부 치킨(fried chicken) -Noran Tongdak 노란 통닭 (fried chicken) -Gultari Shikdang 굴타리식당 (kimchi stew) -Yetmat Seoul Bulgogi 옛맛서울불고기 (bulgogi) -The Original Gangnam Myeonok 강남면옥 본점 (galbijjim) -Veteran 베터랑 (noodles) -Hwadong Saenggalbi 화동생갈비 (BBQ) -Jungsikdang 정식당 (fine-dining) -Twet Maru 퇴마루 (bibimbap) -Bukchon Dumplings 북촌 손만두 -Gung 개성만두 궁 (rice cake dumpling soup) Dan’s Recommended Things to Do: -Lotte World Tower -Gwangjang Market 광장시당 -Jongmyo Shrine 종묘 -Insadong Korea Art Museum -Namsan Tower 남산 타워 -Changdeokgung Palace 창덕궁 -Leeum Art Museum -Bau house dog cafe 바우하우스 -Mr. Healing Massage -Siloam Spa -Electro Mart at Times Square -Gyeongbokgung Palace 경복궁 If you want to know more about Dan and his blog visit: Seoul Eats.com@Seouleats If you want to see his other projects, visit: Philosophy of GoIMDB Share your thoughts with us! We’d like to hear from you about places you might want to learn more about or even stories about your adventures. Message us through our website OurFoodAdventures.com. Share the show on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Let us know how much you liked the episode with a 5-star rating and what your favorite part was. Thanks for listening! -Chris and Tiarra  

Our Guest Amie Watson, a freelance food and travel writer based in Montreal, fell in love with Aruba while discovering the unique flare of Aruban cuisine. She became a feature writer for MenuAruba.com, and learned the intricacies of the island and all the adventures it has to offer.  Even though the island is quite small, Amie’s enthusiasm makes it clear this is going to be your next vacation spot. In this episode, fall in love with Aruba and everything it has to offer with Amie Watson. Amie’s Spots to Chow Down: -Old Cunucu House (Keshi Yena, Fried Grouper) -Eduardo's Beach Shack (CocoWhip Vegan Soft Serve) -Rum Reef Café (Fish) -Así es Mi Peru (Ceviche) -Café Luna-Zeerover’s (Fried Shrimp and Fish) -Yemanja's Wood-Fired Grill (Any grilled protein) -Madam Janette (Anything) Amie’s Recommended Things to Do: -Half-day catamaran snorkeling tour (skip one with meal, go for the snack on the boat) -The Butterfly Farm (Go at 4PM to see tipsy butterflies) -Terrafuse Glass Art (Melt glass beads)- Aruhiba Cigars (Hand-rolled organic cigars) -Philip’s Animal Garden (Large animal sanctuary) -Happy hour at Hadicurari -Happy hour at Bugaloe Beach Bar and Grill If you want to know more about Amie and her blog visit her website: https://www.multiculturiosity.com/ If you want to learn more about Aruba and Amie’s publications, visit: https://www.menuaruba.com/ Share your thoughts with us! We’d like to hear from you about places you might want to learn more about or even stories about your adventures. Message us through our website OurFoodAdventures.com. Share the show on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Let us know how much you liked the episode with a 5-star rating and what your favorite part was. Thanks for listening! -Chris and Tiarra          

Our Guest Laura Siciliano-Rosen fell in love with food and travel on a life-changing trip back in 2003. The trip revealed Laura’s true passions, pushing her to become a full-time travel writer and photographer. As she continued her travels, Laura realized the needed for a one-stop shop for all things food-related travel. Instead of doing endless searching, Laura created EatYourWorld.com with her husband, Scott. Their website is the missing piece in exploring the world through food. In this episode, Laura explains how Queens is the underrated foodie haven and should be added to every New York itinerary. Laura’s Spots to Chow Down: Fine Dining -Eleven Madison Park Thai Food -Ayada -Playground Thai -Chao Thai Nepali Food -Nepali Bhanchha Ghar Tibetan Food -Amdo Kitchen Food Truck -Potala Restaurant Chinese Food -Szechuan House -Fu Run -Asian Jewels -Golden Shopping Mall -New World MallIndian Food -Adda -Rajbhog Sweets and Snacks Laura’s Recommended Breweries: -Finback -Singlecut Beersmiths -Bridge and Tunnel -Big Alice -Fifth Hammer -Transmitter -Mikkeller -Evil Twin (coming soon) If you want to learn more about Laura and her food tours, visit her website and subscribe! Queens Food Tours Share your thoughts with us! We’d like to hear from you about places you might want to learn more about or even stories about your adventures. Message us through our website OurFoodAdventures.com. Share the show on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Let us know how much you liked the episode with a 5-star rating and what your favorite part was. Thanks for listening! -Chris and Tiarra    

Our Guest Miguel Aliaga, the Executive Chef at Los Balcones in Hollywood, fell in love with food at a young age. Growing up in a small town in Peru, his grandfather cooked for the entire family as a way of showing his love and gratitude. After graduating high school and his continued passion for food, he attended culinary school in Barcelona. His teacher offered him a position in his trattoria in Florence, and thus began his career in the restaurant industry. After working many hard years at that trattoria, he took other jobs to further his career and finally ended up with Los Balcones Hollywood. His Italian training brings a whole new perspective to Peruvian food, by using special techniques and ingredients. In this episode, Miguel explains how his training in Italian cooking has developed and elevated his passion for cooking. Miguel’s Favorite Dishes (Peruvian food made by grandfather) -Sopa a la Minuta (Beef noodle soup) -Chicharrones  (Fried Pork Skin and Fat) -Cuy ( Guinea Pig dish) Must Try Dishes at Los Balcones Hollywood-Ceviche (Striped bass or mixed seafood, lime juice, onions, chock and rocoto pepper -Oveja A La Norteña Con Chochoa (Braised lamb shank, norteño sauce, Peruvian polenta) -Porchetta Con Carapulcra (Aromatic baked pork belly, sun dried potato stew) -Pollada (Marinated chicken, baby potato, chimichurri, huancaina, and rocoto sauce) Instagram: losbalconeshollywood Share your thoughts with us! We’d like to hear from you about places you might want to learn more about or even stories about your adventures. Message us through our website OurFoodAdventures.com. Share the show on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Let us know how much you liked the episode with a 5-star rating and what your favorite part was. Thanks for listening! -Chris and Tiarra

Our Guest Chance Riley, the co-founder of Zen Spice Traders, wants to share his love of pepper and spices with the world. With his family history in the spice business, Chance believes in the superior quality of Southeast Asian spices, specifically with peppercorns. His website details the different varieties of peppercorns, explaining how to properly taste and compare peppers to experience the depth of acidity, spice, and flavor profiles.  In this episode, Chance expresses his passion for quality pepper that will change your views on cooking and eating.   Chance’s Recommendation to Taste Test Pepper -Grind the Zen Spice Traders peppercorns -Separate the different ground peppers -Sprinkle on white bread or cooked white rice -Compare the acidity, spiciness, and flavor     Want a FREE SAMPLE of their delicious pepper? Go to their Instagram, directly message your address and mention the podcast. *While supplies last. If you want to learn more about Chance and quality peppercorn, visit: https://zenspicetraders.com/ Instagram: ZenSpiceTraders   Share your thoughts with us! We’d like to hear from you about places you might want to learn more about or even stories about your adventures. Message us through our website OurFoodAdventures.com. Share the show on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.   Let us know how much you liked the episode with a 5-star rating and what your favorite part was. Thanks for listening! -Chris and Tiarra    

Our Guest Tam Warner is a travel blogger and writer who encourages abroad volunteer work and solo female travel. She originally started her blog as a way to update her family with her adventures, but soon became popular as more readers discovered her journey. She’s been featured on talk shows and other blogs discussing all that she’s learned while traveling. In this episode, Tam explains how Cozumel is a prime destination for any lover of warm beaches and gorgeous scenes. Tam’s Recommended Things to do in Cozumel -Scuba Diving (We B Diving company recommended) -Explore the Was Side of the Island -Visit the Cozumel Pearl Farm -Villa Blanca (Gardens) -The Money Bar (local bar) -Tikila (local bar, scuba dive with Mario) Tam’s Spots to Chow Down -Buccanos (Cheese Bread, Cheese Stuffed Ravioli, Firecracker Cauliflower) -La Cocay (Napa Salad, Cheese Ravioli) -Guido’s (Sangria, Garlic bread) Tam’s Scuba Tips -If you want to scuba dive, get your certification where you live to save you time, then do your 4 dives in Cozumel. -If you go scuba diving, be a friend to the reefs and use Biodegradable sunscreen. -Dive with We B Diving while in Cozumel If you want to learn more about Tam and her adventures, visit:https://travelswithtam.com/ To download the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch for Sustainable Seafood app, visit: Seafood Watch Share your thoughts with us! We’d like to hear from you about places you might want to learn more about or even stories about your adventures. Message us through our website OurFoodAdventures.com. Share the show on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Let us know how much you liked the episode with a 5-star rating and what your favorite part was. Thanks for listening! -Chris and Tiarra  

Our Guest Ricardo Zarate, the “Godfather” of Peruvian cuisine, was born in Lima Peru and is the second youngest of thirteen siblings. A large family requires a lot of cooking, so he assisted his mother and grandmother in the kitchen which influenced his culinary career. With no culinary school in Lima, he moved to London and began his journey. After twelve years of hard work in notable restaurants, he decided to share his creativity and Peruvian flavors with Los Angeles. Mo-chica opened in 2009 with success. He expanded his culinary influence by opening multiple restaurants in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and London. In this episode, Ricardo describes his journey from being an at-home cook to help out his parents to a successful restauranteur and chef. Ricardo’s Dishes to Try at Los Balcones -Ceviche Frito (Striped bass Rocoto Leche de tigre, Roasted sweet potato, cancha Corn chulpe) -Oysters (Uni Ponzu, pop quinoa, charred aji oil) -Pulpo A La Parrilla (grilled octopus, anticucho BBQ, Cauliflower puree, pickled fennel, botija olive aioli) Ricardo’s Favorite Restaurant -Sushi Gen (Downtown LA) Key Steps to Make Beef Hearts (Anticuchos de Corazon-popular Peruvian street food) -Clean the hearts properly-Cut it kebab style -Marinade for at least 3 hours -Grill just enough to add a smokey flavor -Enjoy! If you want to learn more about Ricardo and his restaurants, visit: https://www.ricardomzarate.com/ Instagram: Ricardo Zarate Check out Ricardo’s cookbook, visit: Fire of Peru Share your thoughts with us! We’d like to hear from you about places you might want to learn more about or even stories about your adventures. Message us through our website OurFoodAdventures.com. Share the show on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Let us know how much you liked the episode with a 5-star rating and what your favorite part was. Thanks for listening! -Chris and Tiarra        

Our Guest Naomi Tomky is an international food writer who’s works have been featured in Food and Wine, Serious Eats, Vogue and many more. Her enthusiasm as an eater, photographer and writer is deeply felt when reading her material. Naomi won the Association of Food Journalists “Best Food and Travel Writing” award in 2016 and was nominated for the International Association of Culinary Professionals writing award in 2017.  To Naomi, culture is the essential and fundamental part of traveling to a new country. In this episode, Naomi describes the wonderful city of Mexico City to encourage curiosity and open-mindedness. Naomi’s Food to Try While in Mexico City-Barbacoa Tacos (Beef or goat cooked underground) -Taco Al Pastor (Pineapple and pork grilled on a spit) -Tuna Tostada (Raw tuna on a toasted tortilla) -Conchas (Shell shaped pastries) Naomi’s Things to Do While in Mexico City-Food Tour with The Curious Mexican -Xochimilco (Water Canals, Party on the Water) -Yolcan (Floating Island Farms) -Centro Histerico (Historic Landmarks) -Casa de los Azulejos ( House of Tiles) -Pasteur’s del Real (Statue) -Pyramids -Museum of Anthropology (Largest museum in Mexico) -Lucha Libre (Mexican Wrestling) Naomi’s Spots to Chow Down-Renatos (Barbacoa Taco) -El Hidalguense (Weekends Only Barbacoa) -El Vilsito (Tacos Al Pastor) -Contramar (Tuna Tostadas) -El Cardenal (Conchas with nata) -Bósfaro (Mezcal) -No Name Restaurant across the street from Bósfaro (has the tortilla comal and a pot of beans in the front) If you want to learn more about Naomi and her writings, visit: https://www.naomitomky.com/ To check out Naomi’s book, search for: The Pacific Northwest Seafood Cookbook Share your thoughts with us! We’d like to hear from you about places you might want to learn more about or even stories about your adventures. Message us through our website OurFoodAdventures.com. Share the show on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.  Let us know how much you liked the episode with a 5-star rating and what your favorite part was. Thanks for listening!   -Chris and Tiarra        

Our Guest   Molly Sears-Piccavey’s adventure starts with a school exchange program where she lived in Spain and fell in love with the language, culture, and the people. In 1998, she moved to Spain and started in Barcelona, but currently lives in Granada. Her blog goes into immense detail about the history, food, and the culture of the Spanish people.   In this episode, Molly describes why choosing Granada will give you a more authentic Spanish experience.   What You’ll Learn   Why you should travel to Granada instead of Barcelona and Madrid What is Andalusia and where it’s located Which religion inspired the beautiful architecture The best ways to get around Granada Must to do things in Granada you don’t want to miss out on How to ensure you see the Alahambra on your trip Must Things to Eat in Granada       Molly’s Things to Eat While in Spain -Migas (cous cous like dish) -Tapas -Rasiones -Mangoes (when in season) -Pionono (cinnamon pastry cake)   Molly’s Spots to Chow Down -Restaurante Farala (Granada) -Chikito (Granada, cod fish and orange salad) -Betty’s Tea Rooms (York, U.K) -Aliatar (Gazpacho, Ensalada de la casa)   Molly’s Recommended Things to Do -City Center (moroccan style stores) -Granada Cathedral -Alahambra -Cartuja Monastery     How to Purchase Alahambra Tickets -The Alahambra limits 200 people in the building -3 Hours for the tour -Order the tickets at least 60 days before you’d like to go -To purchase tickets visit:  https://www.piccavey.com/alhambra-tickets-palace-spain/     If you want to learn more about Molly and her adventures in Spain visit, https://www.piccavey.com/   If you want to go on a food tour with Molly, visit: https://www.spainfoodsherpas.com/granada/taste-of-granada-food-tour/    Share your thoughts with us! We’d like to hear from you about places you might want to learn more about or even stories about your adventures. Message us through our website OurFoodAdventures.com. Share the show on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.   Let us know how much you liked the episode with a 5-star rating and what your favorite part was. Thanks for listening!   -Chris and Tiarra

Our Guest Clemente Heredia grew up in the kitchen of his grandparents’ restaurant, Carmelita’s, that opened in 1962. After dabbling in real estate, Clemente realized he wanted to own his own restaurant, so in 2008, he and his wife moved from Sacramento to Orange County and opened up their own restaurant at the age of 23. As years went by, Clemente read Setting the Table, that changed his perspective of owning and running a restaurant. From that moment, Clemente was determined to create an unforgettable customer experience making Calo’s a local favorite. In this episode, Clemente talks about what inspires his food, career and how he wants to break the standard of regular dining. What You’ll Learn How to Make the Perfect Margarita Must try dishes at Calo Kitchen and Tequila Clemente Heredia’s childhood, background, and culinary history Struggles of opening restaurant and overcoming obstacles    Understanding sipping tequila and which ones to try How Clemente’s favorite restaurant inspired his current culinary career Danny Meyers book Setting The Table transformed Clemente’s restaurants The difference between being your favorite restaurant the best restaurant   Calo Kitchen and Tequila Dishes You Must Try -Carnitas (Grandmother’s recipe) -Ribeye Tacos (baked over melted cheese) -Pollo Serrano (homemade Serrano Cream sauce) -Deep Fried Ice Cream (fried corn flakes)   Clemente’s Recommended Spots to Chow Down -The Factory Kitchen (LA) -Gramercy Tavern (NYC)   How to Make the Perfect Margarita 1 1/2 Lime (squeezed from a fresh lime) 1/2 ounce of Agave (cooking optional) 1/2 ounce of Water (to dilute the agave) 2 ounces of Tequila (Reposado tequila is recommended)     If you want to learn more about Calo Kitchen and Tequila, visit their website: https://www.calokitchen.com/   Share your thoughts with us! We’d like to hear from you about places you might want to learn more about or even stories about your adventures. Message us through our website OurFoodAdventures.com. Share the show on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.   Let us know how much you liked the episode with a 5-star rating and what your favorite part was. Thanks for listening!   -Chris and Tiarra

Our Guest Lee Garman, the Executive Chef at Hal’s Bar and Grill Playa Vista started his career in the culinary by washing dishes. He’s worked in many restaurants and many kitchens all around the US. As he climbed up the culinary ladder, he unintentionally used Good Eats to learn the things he needed to know for culinary school. He is an inventive and creative chef that is bringing life into Hal’s, by breaking down and rebuilding the menu. In this episode, listen to Lee's journey to becoming the Executive Chef at Hal's Bar and Grill, some of his favorite dishes and what inspires him. What You'll Learn: -Where Hal's Bar and Grill is -Who is Chef Lee Garman -What TV show will help you in culinary school -Lee Garman's Signature Dish -How Lee started his career -Lee's favorite places to chow down Lee’s Spots to Chow Down: -Sam’s Grill -Cassells -The Golden Gopher -Mama Shelter If you want to know more about Hal’s Bar and Grill visit their website: http://halsbarandgrill.com/ If you want to learn more about Lee and see his creations, visit his Instagram and follow! https://www.instagram.com/chef_lrg/ Share your thoughts with us! We’d like to hear from you about places you might want to learn more about or even stories about your adventures. Message us through our website OurFoodAdventures.com. Share the show on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Let us know how much you liked the episode with a 5-star rating and what your favorite part was. Thanks for listening! -Chris and Tiarra Our Guest Lee Garmin, Executive Chef at Hal’s bar and grill Playa Vista started his career in the culinary by washing dishes. He’s worked in many restaurants and many kitchens all around California. Also, he is a fan of Good Eats that also taught him the knowledge he needed to know for culinary school. He is an inventive and creative chef that is bringing life into Hal’s. He gets inspired by everyday things and influenced by his friends and relatives. In this episode, listen to Lee's journey to becoming the Executive Chef at Hal's Bar and Grill, some of his favorite dishes and what inspires him.   Lee’s Spots to Chow Down: -Sam’s Grill -Cassells -The Golden Gopher -Mama Shelter   If you want to know more about Hal’s Bar and Grill visit their website: http://halsbarandgrill.com/   If you want to learn more about Lee and see his creations, visit his instagram and follow! https://www.instagram.com/chef_lrg/   Share your thoughts with us! We’d like to hear from you about places you might want to learn more about or even stories about your adventures. Message us through our website OurFoodAdventures.com. Share the show on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.   Let us know how much you liked the episode with a 5-star rating and what your favorite part was.   Thanks for listening!   -Chris and Tiarra            

Our Guest Wendy from TheNomadicVegan.com is a vegan foodie and an avid traveler. She’s traveled to more than 100 countries and shows that you can travel anywhere and still enjoy being vegan! Her blog enables you to let go of your fear of not being able to find good vegan food. She shows you how to find places and where to go to get the best that country offers!   In this episode, Wendy explains how to travel around Lisbon, what to do and how to eat vegan there and everywhere.   What you’ll learn How to travel around Lisbon the best How to explore the vegan food scene What fun things to do in Lisbon What to eat in Lisbon What apps make finding vegan food easier Where the beautiful architecture is at Where to get illegal Chinese food in Lisbon Spots to Chow Down: VEGAN: -The Food Temple -Quintal de Santo Amaro -O Antigo Talho -Jardim das Cerejas -Aloha Cafe -Foodprintz -Vegan Eats -Ao26 -My Mother’s Daughters -Dona Flor Cafe VEGETARIAN: -Jardim dos Sentidos -PSI -Os Tibetanos -Terra   Resources that will help you find vegan restaurants wherever you go! -HappyCow -Veggie Planet by Wendy Werneth   If you want to know more about eating vegan in Lisbon website: https://www.thenomadicvegan.com/vegan-lisbon-best-vegan-restaurants/   If you want to learn more about Wendy and her adventures, visit his website and subscribe! https://www.thenomadicvegan.com/   Share your thoughts with us! We’d like to hear from you about places you might want to learn more about or even stories about your adventures. Message us through our website OurFoodAdventures.com. Share the show on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.   Let us know how much you liked the episode with a 5-star rating and what your favorite part was.   Thanks for listening! -Chris and Tiarra  

Our Guest Emanuele Filiberto Di Savoia the owner of The Prince of Venice food truck, was born into royalty. He is the grandson of King Umberto II, who was the last reigning king of Italy. With that being said, he was able to see at a very young the artistry and hard work that goes into Italian cooking. As he lived in California he enjoyed and loved the food truck scene but saw that authentic Italian food was missing. He teamed up with Milan-born LA Chef Mirko Paderno to provide LA with high quality, fresh, gourmet pasta that can be affordable and absolutely delicious.  He not only uses fresh and local ingredients from Southern California such as free-range meat, cage-free eggs, and organic produce, but he also imports flour, olive oil, and truffles from Italy to make it even better.   In this episode, Emanuele talks about the inspirations that drove him to create The Prince of Venice food truck, how his pasta will immediately transport you to Italy and what it’s like to get in the food business.   What you’ll learn   Who Emanuele Filiberto is What his background is What inspired him to open a food truck Why he chose to get into the food industry Where his food truck is   If you want to know more about Emanuele’s Food truck visit this website: http://www.princeofvenicefoodtruck.com/ If you want to learn more about Emanuele Filiberto, visit his website: http://www.emanuelefiliberto.eu/it/ If you’re close to the food truck and mention this episode, you’ll get 10% off!   Share your thoughts with us! We’d like to hear from you about places you might want to learn more about or even stories about your adventures. Message us through our website OurFoodAdventures.com. Share the show on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.   Let us know how much you liked the episode with a 5-star rating and what your favorite part was.   Thanks for listening!   -Chris and Tiarra    

Our Guest Josh from CaliforniaThroughMyLens.com has been running this California focused blog for over 5 years with the help of his wife. With over 1000 posts on his blog about the beautiful state, it’s easy to understand why the LA times and Good Morning America has mentioned his blog. His blog offers you an array of options of things to do and to go see. He is a foodie too, so his posts will encourage your inner foodie to eat! In this episode, Josh spills the details about how to experience San Francisco the best that you can. Find out where the best places to take pictures, great places to eat, and what to do when you’re there. What you’ll learn What the Garlic Festival is What Garlic ice cream tastes like Where to eat in San Francisco What to do in San Francisco Places to take great photos Is Alcatraz a tourist trap Spots to Chow Down: -Bob’s Donuts -Mencho Tokyo -Swan Oyster Depot -Mama’s -Brenda’s French Soul Food -Ike’s Place -Codmother -The Little Chihuahua   Things to Do: -Marshalls Beach -Palace of Fine Arts -Golden Gate Park -Fishermen’s Wharf -Battery Spencer -Alcatraz -Ride a Cable car   If you want to know more about San Francisco, visit Josh’s website: https://californiathroughmylens.com/san-francisco-guide   If you want to learn more about Josh and his adventures, visit his website and subscribe! https://californiathroughmylens.com/   Share your thoughts with us! We’d like to hear from you about places you might want to learn more about or even stories about your adventures. Message us through our website OurFoodAdventures.com. Share the show on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.   Let us know how much you liked the episode with a 5-star rating and what your favorite part was. Thanks for listening! -Chris and Tiarra      

Our Guest Seraina from LostinSwitzerland.com is a Swiss native who loves showing off her country. Her blog posts help people explore and get lost in Switzerland at a more affordable price. She’s been featured in multiple media outlets about her website and love of Switzerland. If you plan on going, she’s the one who can make your trip amazing! In this episode, Seraina explains how to travel around Zurich, what to do around there while in a budget and where to get the best cheese and chocolate.  What You’ll Learn How to travel around Switzerland the best How to explore Zurich while on a budget What to do if it’s raining in Zurich What to eat in Zurich What factories you should explore in Zurich Where you can purchase alcohol What phrases that will be useful for talking to locals   Spots to Chow  -Crèperie in Aarau and Winterthur -Ässbar -Thai Sunshine in Solothurn -Spiga in Zurich -Negishi in Zurich -Thach -Visaminstation in Solothurn -Gemperli in St. Gallen -Chanh -Dieci Pizza   Things to Do -Appenzell cheese factory -Gruyère cheese factory -Cailler -Emmental cheese factory -Engelberger cheese factory -Kambly Factory   Phrases Hi / Hello - grüezi (You say this to people you're not on first name basis with, like when you're in the street or entering a shop or a restaurant.) Thank you - danke  Please - bitte  I'm lost - Ich habe mich verlaufen. Where's the train station? - Wo ist der Bahnhof? How much does this cost? - Wie viel kostet das? If you want to know more about chocolate factories in Switzerland, go to: https://lostinswitzerland.com/kambly-factory/    If you want to learn more about Seraina and her adventures, visit her website and subscribe! https://lostinswitzerland.com/ Share your thoughts with us! We’d like to hear from you about places you might want to learn more about or even stories about your adventures. Message us through our website OurFoodAdventures.com. Share the show on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Let us know how much you liked the episode with a 5-star rating and what your favorite part was.   Thanks for listening! -Chris and Tiarra

  Our Guest Lucy from AbsolutelyLucy.com is an award-winning travel blogger who decided to change her life four years ago and booked a life-changing trip. She traveled around Asia, Australia, and New Zealand for a year. Five years later she’s still at her nomadic life enjoying every moment as much as she can. She’s constructed her blog to not only travel in her style but to also find other ways to travel that will fit your life.   In this episode, Lucy explains how you can have a chill and relaxing trip to Koh Lanta, the non-party island. Since it’s a small island you can easily get to each destination in a jiffy and safely.     What You’ll Learn Where Koh Lanta is What to do in Koh Lanta How to better Elephants lives in Thailand How to negotiate properly Where to get the best curry       Spots to Chow Down Kunda Vegan Vegetarian Lanta May’s Kitchen Time For Lime Shanti Shanti Yang Garden Moo Uan “The Fat Pig” Things to Do Go to Lanta Market KOH Lanta Monday Market Go to the beach Go beach hopping Go fishing Khlong Chak Waterfall Reggae Bar Lanta     If you want to know more about her trip to Koh Lanta, go to: http://absolutelylucy.com/2015/01/25/my-own-little-slice-of-paradise-koh-lanta/ Want to learn more about how to be a part of bettering elephants lives, visit: https://www.elephantnaturepark.org/   If you want to learn more about Lucy and her adventures, visit her website and subscribe! http://absolutelylucy.com/ Share your thoughts with us!   We’d like to hear from you about places you might want to learn more about or even stories about your adventures. Message us through our website OurFoodAdventures.com. Share the show on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.   Let us know how much you liked the episode with a 5-star rating and what your favorite part was.   Thanks for listening! -Chris and Tiarra

Our Guests   Tommo and Megsy are two roaming food and travel photographers & writers with an insatiable passion for seeking out culinary deliciousness. They've visited 91 countries during their quest to find the ultimate Food Worth Traveling For. On their food travel blog, they share what they have discovered, to help you plan your next perfect foodie vacation. Whether it be eating on the streets of Calcutta eating 50 cent curry and naan bread baked in an old oil drum converted into a tandoori oven. Or it is Michelin star excellence that is almost too pretty to eat, they will travel the lengths of the earth to find it, photograph it and then eat it.   In this episode take a dive into the unchanged culture of Tbilisi Georgia, a country not talked about very often for travel and vacations. Immerse yourself in the wonder of Tbilisi.     What You’ll Learn Where Tbilisi is How their people are What to eat Where to eat     Spots to Chow Down      -Ezo -Lolita -Shavi Lomi -Pipes Burger Joint -Azaphesha -Mapshalia -8000 Mosavali (Vintages) -Tsiskvili -Zakhar Zakharich -Funicular     Things to Eat -Khachapuri (Georgian Cheese Bread) -Phkali (vegetable mousse) -Tolma (Stuffen Vine Leave) -Adjaruli Khachapuri (Egg Cheese Boat) -Khachapuri on Spit (Cheese bread on spit) -Kubdari (Svanetian beef stuffed bread) -Khinkali (Soup Dumplings -Salad with Walnut paste -Badrijai Nigvzit (Walnut stuffed eggrolls) If you want to know what else to eat if you're ever in Tbilisi, go to: https://foodfuntravel.com/georgian-cuisine-khachapuri-khinkali-food/ If you want to learn more about Georgian food, visit their website, and subscribe! https://foodfuntravel.com/ Check out their podcast! https://itunes.apple.com/thedish Share your thoughts with us!   We'd like to hear from you about places you might want to learn more about or even stories about your adventures. Message us through our website OurFoodAdventures.com Share the show on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Let us know how much you liked the episode with a 5-star rating and what your favorite part was.   Thanks for listening!   -Chris and Tiarra

  Our Guest No guest this time, just us Chris and Tiarra. In this episode, we talk about our absolute favorite dishes around the world. Don't worry, they're not all expensive. Most of the food we love are simple, delicious, and affordable. We jump from country to country explaining to you how amazing all these different types of food are.      1. Mashed Potatoes from L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon in Paris, France.  Perfectly smooth mashed potatoes made with tons of butter. These mashed potatoes will convert any baked potato lover to a mashed potato fanatic.    2. Pressed Duck from Maison Rostang in Paris France. Thinly sliced duck, perfectly cooked and smothered in a sauce made with its own blood and juices from the squished bones. The sauce was a sinister dark brown but tasted light and nutty.    3. Stuffed Turkey Wings and Smothered Pork Chops from Glenda's Creole Kitchen in Beaux Bridge, Louisiana. Mystery ingredients slow cooked together until all the ingredients become one single component that makes a gravy that's so good it could cure any disease.     4. Poached Egg with Caviar from Momofuku Ko in New York Cit. Slow poached egg with caviar, onion, vinegar and crispy fingerling potato chips. Everything seems a bit odd to put in a single dish but with the first bite, it will all make sense.    5. Rice Pudding from Chez L'Ami Jean in Paris, France. Perfectly light and fluffy rice pudding topped with salted butter caramel whipped cream and roasted caramelized pecans. Served in a big bowl, you get the serving you want, and feel free to get seconds...or thirds.    6. Fusilli Pasta from Marea in New York City. Swirled house made pasta with red wine braised octopus and bone marrow in a delicious tomato sauce. Savory and slightly sweet, we eat this pasta dish every time we visit New York City.    7. Egg Salad Sandwich from Lawson Convenience Store in Tokyo, Japan. Yes, this is convenience store food, but everything at Lawson's is awesome. Super soft bread and fresh eggs that taste like pure magic all mixed in with Japanese mayo. Cheap and accessible and no trip to Toko would be complete without it.    8. Liquid Olives from Tickets Bar in Barcelona Spain. Liquid olives suspended in its own juice. Biting into these leaves an explosion of flavor in your mouth that tastes more like olives than actual olives.   9. Assorted Wild Mushrooms with Caramelized Foie Gras from El Quim in Barcelona, Spain. A surprising combination of savory elements topped with a crispy fried egg. Unlike anything, we've ever tried. Since it's located in the middle of the La Boqueria Market, feel keep eating at the other food stalls afterward.    10. Crispy Chicken Sandwich from White House Tavern from Aspen, Colorado. Not just a chicken sandwich but the perfect chicken sandwich, the flavor combinations of the chicken, tomato, swiss cheese, and spicy kale slaw make for the most amazing sandwich.      Share your thoughts with us!   We'd like to hear from you about places you might want to learn more about or even stories about your adventures. Message us through our website OurFoodAdventures.com Share the show on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Let us know how much you liked the episode with a 5-star rating and what your favorite part was.   Thanks for listening!   -Chris and Tiarra    

Our Guest   JinJoo Lee is a Korean food blogger at Kimchimari.com since 2010. She is a former computer engineer turned blogger who grew up as a diplomat kid exposed to different cultures and foods. She started food blogging when her daughter went off to college and asked if she could help her cook Korean food in her dorm. It was a perfect time to start a new career because she also wanting some big change in her life. In addition to developing Korean recipes, she loves to travel and experience new cultures through food. She believes every culture has some amazing food to try and she loves to share it with her readers of her food experiences because not everyone can travel. She also is a dog and horse lover and currently owns one crazy but cute dog who barks at everything because anything that makes sounds is just too scary!    In this episode learn about the different types of Korean food and how delicious it can be! If you happen to be traveling to Seoul, JinJoo gives you some great recommendations and key phrases to make your trip a blast!     What You’ll Learn What Korean food is Flavors of Korean food Where to eat in Seoul Key phrases to know when traveling to Seoul     JinJoo’s Spots to Chow Down    -Pildong Myeonok (필동면옥) since 1985 – Known for their huge mandu (dumplings) filled with tofu and kimchi. A must visit if you want true authentic Northern style Korean dumplings. 서울 중고 서애로 26 (26, Seoae-ro, Jung-gu)   -Woo Lae Oak (우래옥) since 1946 – The founding owner was my father’s good friend, now their children took over the management. True, authentic northern Korean style bulgogi and naengmyeon. They have sister restaurants in LA, DC and NY. Simply delicious food with class. 서울 중구 창경궁로 62-29 (62-29, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jung-gu). Big crowds on weekends.   -Gondurae Jip (곤드레집) – Gondurae Bap is cooked rice with Gondurae namul. This is a must try dish. They serve real wood charcoal bulgogi BBQ at your table that is just amazing. One of my most favorite places to eat. Quite crowded but they have fast service including even valet service. 서울 서초구 청룡마을1길 1 (1, Cheongnyongmaeul 1-gil, Seocho-gu).   -Balwoo Gongyang 발우공양 – One michelin star rated vegetarian Korean Temple Food restaurant with authentic tastes but with a modern flair. Individual rooms and their impeccable service makes this restaurant visit a special treat. You can read all about my visit in my Best Korean Temple Food Restaurant post.   -Jihwaja 지화자 – Korean royal court restaurant serving foods that were exclusively served to the King and his royal family. Korean royal court cuisine is mainly focused on two things – taste and promoting the health of the royal family. So Korean royal cuisine considers the medicinal properties of all foods prepared. See my previous post on Jihwaja for more info on this restaurant. Listed in Micheline Guide 2017.   -Poom 품- http://www.poomseoul.com/english/poom0101.asp - this is the upscale, modern Korean cuisine restaurant located in Namsan - near Namsan Tower. Also a Micheline Guide restaurant.     Korean Phrases Where’s the bathroom? 화장실 어딨어요? (Hwa-jahng-sheel Oh-dee-so-yo) Yes. 네 (neh) No. 아니요 (ah-ni-yo) How much is it? 얼마에요? (Oh-l-ma-eh-yo) Where is it? 어디에요? (Oh-di-eh-yo)  That’s ok. 괜찮아요. (kwen-chah-nah-yo) If you want to learn more about Korean food, visit JinJoo’s website, and subscribe! https://kimchimari.com/ Share your thoughts with us!   We'd like to hear from you about places you might want to learn more about or even stories about your adventures. Message us through our website OurFoodAdventures.com Share the show on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Let us know how much you liked the episode with a 5-star rating and what your favorite part was.   Thanks for listening!   -Chris and Tiarra

Our Guest Mar Pages used to be a telecoms strategy management consultant, who decided to hang up her 15 hour work days 7 days a week. Instead of quitting immediately and jet-setting to a new destination, she thought strategically what the best way was to get the life she wanted. Within that year she opened a hole in the wall take-away cafe, became a barista and started to blog. She took a year off to herself then started to travel almost consistently. In this episode, we talk about the Las Vegas of the East, Macau. Dive into the immerse and diverse culture and activities there.     What You’ll Learn What Macau is like How long Macau was a Portuguese territory What to do in Macau What to eat in Macau   Mar’s Spots to Chow Down -Lung Wah tea House -Rua da Felicidade -Lord Stow’s Bakery -Robuchon au Dome -Koi Kei Bakery -Margaret’s Care e Nata -Largo do Senado -The Eight -Lung Was Tea House -A Lorcha -Tai Lei Loi Kei -Guincho a Galera -Antonio -La Paloma   Mar’s Recommended Things To Do -Casa Garden -Church of St. Dominic -Street of Happiness -Lou Kau Mansion -Guia Fortress -Guia Chapel  -Guia Lighthouse -Macau Design Center -St Lazarus Church District -Mercearia Portuguesa -Mandarin’s House -Macau Tower -Tai Fun Tong Art House -Tap Seac Square and Gallery     If you want to learn more about Mar and her adventures, visit Mar’s website, and subscribe! https://www.onceinalifetimejourney.com/   Share your thoughts with us!   We'd like to hear from you about places you might want to learn more about or even stories about your adventures. Message us through our website OurFoodAdventures.com Share the show on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Let us know how much you liked the episode with a 5-star rating and what your favorite part was.     Thanks for listening!   -Chris and Tiarra

Our Guest Lisa Johnston is a Sydney/London based wine educator, writer, and wine business consultant who believes that wine should be fun, sometimes contemplative and never intimidating. She explains wine perfectly and makes drinking wine as a beginner approachable and quite fun.    In this episode, Lisa talks about how to approach wine confidently and thoughtfully.       What You’ll Learn Tips on how to drink wine in the Summer Wine terms to know as a beginner How to choose a great wine How to make drinking wine fun   If you want to learn more about wine, visit Lisa’s website, and subscribe! http://www.winemusing.com/   Share your thoughts with us!   We'd like to hear from you about places you might want to learn more about or even stories about your adventures. Message us through our website OurFoodAdventures.com Share the show on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Let us know how much you liked the episode with a 5-star rating and what your favorite part was.   Thanks for listening!   -Chris and Tiarra

Our Guest Shannon O'Donnell created ALittleAdrift.com to share her journey around the world. Eventually, it evolved into a resource point to motivate and encourage other travelers through stories, advice, and photography. She has become an advocate of responsible travel and tourism and won Traveler of the year from National Geographic for her work in responsible tourism.   In this episode, we explore the mysterious country of Kyrgyzstan. We'll learn what to do there, their culture and wonderful people that live there.     What You’ll Learn How to become a responsible traveler What responsible tourism is How to travel to Kyrgyzstan What to do in Kyrgyzstan    Shannon’s Recommendations Head to Karakol and Osh to for affordable and tasty food that will immerse you in the best food cultures in Kyrgyzstan. Both cities have tours that take you through the best dishes in the region (vegetarians are welcome!), and you can try the dishes that I mentioned (including my beloved Ashlan-fu!).  The South Shore of Lake Issyk-Kul is a wonderful place experience the culture of Kyrgyzstan. You can not only stay in a yurt (because that's a must), but also to see Salburuun, eagle hunting, which is a traditional sport in the area. It's here that you'll find some incredibly diverse landscapes—waterfalls, lunar-like landscapes, and Alpine hiking all nearby.  Horse lovers should head to Jyrgalan—this is where you can really do some amazing horse or treks into the Tian Shan mountains from a small village. The homestays here are particularly memorable.  There's tons of Silk Road history, and you could even do a road-trip of the region pretty easily visiting some historic sites with Silk Road history (there's a lot of this around Osh).  You can easily navigate the country on either the larger long-distance buses or smaller marshrutkas that zip between cities. It's easy to rent a car, but you should be confident driving on winding mountain roads.  Most road signs are in Cyrillic so learning to at least sound out the alphabet, or at least have familiarity with it, would go a long-way to feeling comfortable if you planned to drive.  There are more regional flights during the high season summer months, so you can sometimes jump the longer distances with a short and inexpensive flight.      Share your thoughts with us!   We'd like to hear from you about places you might want to learn more about or even stories about your adventures. Message us through our website OurFoodAdventures.com Share the show on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Let us know how much you liked the episode with a 5-star rating and what your favorite part was.     Thanks for listening!   -Chris and Tiarra    

Our Guest Phil and Kim Shen created Behindthefoodcarts.com because of their love for food trucks. Not only do they want to highlight the quality of the food, but also the stories about the people who work in these trucks. They have written a book, Food Truck Road Trip: A Cookbook, that features 63 food trucks from 12 cities around the country and over 100 authentic recipes.   In this episode, we discuss the versatility of food trucks around the country and the charming and amazing Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam.     What You’ll Learn Great food trucks in Oregon What to do in Ho Chi Minh City Where to eat in Ho Chi Minh City What phrases to know   Phil’s Spots to Chow Down -Phở Lệ 413–415 Nguyễn Trãi, P. 7, District 5   -Bánh Mì Huỳnh Hoa 26 Lê Thị Riêng, District 1   -The Lunch Lady 23 Hoang Sa, District 1   -The Morning Café (Coffee) 36 Lê Lợi, 2nd Floor, District 1   -Ốc Quang Anh (Snails) 189 Tô Hiến Thành, District 10   -Cơm Sườn Mê Kông (Pork Chop Rice) 136 Sương Nguyệt Ánh, District 1   Our city guide has photos and more options as well: http://behindthefoodcarts.com/post/115961232154/ho-chi-minh-city-guide-food     Phil’s Recommended Things To Do -Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts Very tranquil and peaceful break from food.   -Saigon Central Post Office Love the architecture of this place.   Phrases Xin chào - Hello, a general greeting   Cảm ơn - Thank you     Share your thoughts with us!   We'd like to hear from you about places you might want to learn more about or even stories about your adventures. Message us through our website OurFoodAdventures.com Share the show on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Let us know how much you liked the episode with a 5-star rating and what your favorite part was.     Thanks for listening!   -Chris and Tiarra    

What is the James Beard Award James Beard was a pioneer in cooking  in americ who lived in NYC and basically the grandfather of cooking. He did so much to push peoples careers along and introduce great food. Once he died his was dedicated to his foundation How did your culinary career start? Alex started in a restaurant when 14 as dishwasher and fell in love with the atmosphere the people and the pressure to perform. Once he started learning about ingredients it became infectious and wanted to know everything about it. What was your AHA moment? He would consider his whole career as his aha moment. He was able to experienced things that he never imagined or dreamed. Cooking has taken him all over the world and he is grateful for that. He believes success is a funny word because it can quickly turn in to failure. If someone wanted to start a culinary career, how would you encourage them to be successful? “Definitely don’t go to culinary school first because I think it would be like going to get an Ivy League education for business if you didn’t think you wanted to be in business. You know culinary school is expensive. It’s a huge commitment. 90% of the people don’t stay in the business that goes to culinary school, so start in a restaurant.I’ve developed a lot of chefs in Fruition and Mercantile that have never gone to school. You’ll get just a much as an education in a good quality restaurant as you will in culinary school." Alex’s Favorite Restaurants in Denver: -Señor Bear -ChoLon -Sushi Den -Beast and Bottle Restaurants and projects from Alex Seidel: -Fruition -Mercantile & Dining Provisions Fruition Farms Creamery Chook (Coming Soon!) Share your thoughts with us! We'd like to hear from you about places you might want to learn more about or even stories about your adventures. Message us through our website OurFoodAdventures.com Share the show on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Let us know how much you liked the episode with a 5-star rating and what your favorite part was.  Thanks for listening!  -Chris and Tiarra

Our Guest Ricky Ly from TastyChomps.com is an Orlando food expert. He’s breaking the misconception of Orlando not having a food scene and is more than just Disney World. In 2017 Ricky was inducted into the Orlando Sentinel’s Culinary Hall of Fame, featured in Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida 100 most influential people in culture, local government and politics, and just recently chosen by Orlando Weekly as one of the “Ten People Making Orlando a Better Place to Be.” With all of these achievements, he’s even written a book about the best food in Orlando.  In this episode, we talk a little about dim sum and how delicious it is. Also, he gives a great insight on the upcoming food scene that you need to experience. Not only does he give you great date night ideas, but if you end up going to Disney World, he’ll show you a different side of the eats there instead of hot dogs, churros, and corndogs. What You’ll Learn What Dim Sum is Great beginner dishes to eat at Dim Sum Where to eat in Orlando What to eat in Disney World Ricky’s Favorite restaurant in Orlando   Ricky’s Spots to Chow Down -Sleepy Hollow in Disney Springs -German Backhouse -Buttermilk Bakery -The Pharmacy -Flying Fish -Methos in Islands of Adventure -Dove Cove -Domu -Hunger Street Tacos -Pink Floyd’s BBQ -King Cajun Crawfish -Hanson’s Shoe Repair

Our Guest Nate is from Denver, CO who travels as much as he possibly can. He just finished a year-long trip to 43 countries and 6 continents. Talk about layover time. He wants to encourage people with his blog to travel and to travel smart. He has many posts about how to more bang for your buck when exploring and amazing things you can do there. What You’ll Learn Will you be safe traveling to Mexico What to do in Playa del Carmen Where to eat What country you should visit next if you already been to Mexico Nate’s Spots to Chow Down -El Fogon-Sushi Roll-Choux Choux-Marquesita carts-Nativo-Fusion-Las Hijas de la Tostada Recommended Things to Do -Cenote Azul -Any Cenote -Beach going -Go to a club or beer hall Share your thoughts with us! We'd like to hear from you about places you might want to learn more about or even stories about your adventures. Message us through our website OurFoodAdventures.com Share the show on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Let us know how much you liked the episode with a 5-star rating and what your favorite part was.  Thanks for listening!  -Chris and Tiarra http://travellemming.com/     

Our Guest   Joe Looker is a young adult who fell into traveling at the age of 18. Since then he’s found himself in many different places with friends or by himself. With as much traveling as he does, he’s learned how to budget his money well in order to get a great experience without paying a hefty price. He currently resides in England but tries to travel as much as he can when he gets the time.    In this episode dive in to see what trekking through Machu Picchu is like, going to Peru and budgeting well to make sure you’re not overspending.     What You’ll Learn How to travel by yourself What you need to go on famous Treks What Machu Picchu is like How you can get an authentic experience    Recommended Things to Do   -The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu it is 5 days normally but you can choose other variations ranging from 3 days to 8 days. You stay in huts, camping, hostels and even domes. -Moray an Inca ruin. It is thought to have been used to keep food cold and fresh because it was colder at the bottom than the top. There are circular steps going down. They are massive and very imposing. It is included in the boleto turistico. -Pisac a great place to go on a hike. Included in the Boleto Touristico too. At the bottom of the mountain there is pisac market. Then as you hike further up the view just gets better and you will also get to look around a small look  out built by the Incas at the top. -Saksaywaman looks out over the city of Cusco, you can walk to Saksaywaman from the centre of Cusco. It is another Inca ruin however very different in my opinion the stones are huge that were used to build the ruins roughly about 5ft. Which is incredible when you consider the whole structure was built with no cement and the stones are fitted together like puzzle pieces. It is included in the boleto turistico and there are many different spellings of the name.   Share your thoughts with us!   We'd like to hear from you about places you might want to learn more about or even stories about your adventures. Message us through our website OurFoodAdventures.com Share the show on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Let us know how much you liked the episode with a 5-star rating and what your favorite part was.   Thanks for listening!   -Chris and Tiarra

Our Guest   Jean-Philippe is from France but moved to NYC to enjoy the different cuisines that only NYC can offer. He quickly created a blog about the different and best places to go to. His website is interactive and super helpful to navigate in the never-ending restaurant list. We know when we travel to NYC it can be overwhelming and intimidating but JP presents the food and culture there to help make it even better.    In this episode, we dive into what NYC food and culture is like. If you haven’t been there yet, after this episode you’re going to want to!     What You’ll Learn What NYC restaurants are like Where to find the best burger Where to find great steaks Where to find the best cheesecake    JP’s Spots to Chow Down  -La Sirène  -Peter Luger -The Old Homestead -Ruth’s Chris  -Le Relais de Venise -Morimoto  -The Brindle Room.  -5 Napkin Burger -Katz -Junior’s -Oppa   Michelin stars: -The Modern     Share your thoughts with us!   We'd like to hear from you about places you might want to learn more about or even stories about your adventures. Message us through our website OurFoodAdventures.com Share the show on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Let us know how much you liked the episode with a 5-star rating and what your favorite part was.     Thanks for listening!   -Chris and Tiarra

Our Guest   Abigail Stark from LaVitaRoma.com is an American Ex-pat who lives in Rome. She went to Rome for a semester of school, and as time went on she fell in love with the beautiful city. She met her boyfriend there and he showed her the parts of Rome tourists don’t know about. After that point she knew she wanted to live there. Abigail wants to help travelers, ex-pats or anyone know the city of Rome on a deeper and more interesting view of Rome.    In this episode, we discuss the tips and tricks of traveling to Rome, what to eat and what makes Rome a great and wonderful place to visit.   What You’ll Learn What to eat in Rome Tips to make traveling to Rome easier Tips for first time travelers How to avoid being scammed Who makes the best lasagna   Abigail’s Spots to Chow Down in Rome -Emma Pizzeria -Ai Marmi -Trattoria da Danilo -Gelateria La Romana -Gelateria Fatamorgana     Abigail’s Personal Recommendations -Pantheon -Walk down Via del Corso -Trevi Fountain -Vatican Museum -The Non-Catholic Cemetery -Testaccio Market     Share your thoughts with us!   We'd like to hear from you about places you might want to learn more about or even stories about your adventures. Message us through our website OurFoodAdventures.com Share the show on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Let us know how much you liked the episode with a 5-star rating and what your favorite part was.     Thanks for listening!   -Chris and Tiarra  

Our Guest Brian MacDuckston moved to Japan 12 years ago to get away from his life draining job here in the States. His friend told him about teaching English in Japan and he immediately took that opportunity. After a few years in Tokyo, he started to get into ramen. He fell in love with ramen so much that he decided to create a blog dedicated to the ramen he eats while he resides there. He eats on average about 320 bowls of ramen a year and his blog has become so popular to where he became a ramen guide for those who travel to Japan. He currently is The Palace Hotel’s Ramen go to guy!  In this episode, we dive into the different types of ramen, how it’s made, what it’s made of and where to get the best bowl you’ll ever have in your life! What You’ll Learn Where to get the best ramen How ramen is made How many different types of ramen there are Proper etiquette when eating ramen Etiquette while in Tokyo Brian's Spots to Chow Down in Japan -Kaede(TOKYO, SUGINAMI-KU, KAMIOGI 2-40-1) -MENSHO (TOKYO, BUNKYO-KU, OTOWA 1-17-16) -Kioritei (TOKYO, SHIBUYA-KU, UEHARA 1-42-4) -Fukumaru (TOKYO, SHIBUYA-KU, HATAGAYA 1-9-6) -Nakiryu (TOKYO, TOSHIMA-KU, MINAMIOTSUKA 2-34-4) -Michi (TOKYO, KATSUSHIKA-KU, KAMEARI 5-28-17) -Mitsui TOKYO, (TAITO-KU, NISHIASAKUSA 2-10-4) -Hakata Issuitei (TOKYO, SHINJUKU, SHINJUKU 1-4-12) -Kitaotsuka (TOKYO, TOSHIMA-KU, KITAOTSUKA 1-14-1) -Sakurai (TOKYO, MUSASHINO-SHI, NISHIKUBO 2-15-27) -Kashimura (TOKYO, MINATO-KU, SHINBASHI 2-10-2) -Misato (TOKYO, SHINJUKU-KU, TOYAMA 2-33)   How to say recommendation in Japanese! Osusume (oh-soo-soo-meh)     Share your thoughts with us! We'd like to hear from you about places you might want to learn more about or even stories about your adventures. Message us through our website OurFoodAdventures.com Share the show on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Let us know how much you liked the episode with a 5-star rating and what your favorite part was. Thanks for listening! -Chris and Tiarra  

Our Guest Nicole Caridad Ralston is a food Instagrammer, Off the Eaten Path and also is a contributor/ community leader for Best Food New Orleans. With her being able to explore New Orleans through food, she has been able to fall in love with NOLA. Nicole has lived there for 6 years and has no intention to move away. She enjoys being able to show off and help others understand New Orleans on a different level. This episode Nicole gives great recommendations to give any first timers the best experience. What you'll learn Where to get Beignets How to say certain New Orleanian words What to avoid in New Orleans What to expect when traveling there    Nicole's Personal Spots to Chow down Lower Garden/Uptown: -Take the streetcar Uptown to Audubon Park -Surreys -Lilly’s Vietnamese -Mais Arepas -Couli's -DTB -Cavan -Stein's -Wayfare -St. James Cheese Co -Dat Dog on Magazine St. Or Frenchmen St. Mid City/City Park: -Parkway Bakery (best Poboys). -Beignets at Morning Call -Bevi Seafood Co for seafood platters and boiled crawfish -Taqueria Guerrero CBD (Central Business District) -Monkey Board rooftop for drinks or food -Johnny Sanchez -Happy hour at NOSH -Hot Tin Bar (rooftop in lower garden district) -Willa Jeans -Aglio -Cochon -The Butcher -Balise French Quarter -Beignets at Cafe du Monde. -Coops Place -Happy hour at SOBOU or Bombay Club -muffuletta at Central Grocery -Drinks at the carousel bar in Hotel Monteleone -Check out the free PB&J and milk bar at Le Pavillion Hotel every night at 10 PM Marigny/Bywater -3Muses -Coffee and pastries at Cafe Rose Nicaud -Go to Bacchanal (this is a MUST DO -wine bar and amazing food & cheese plates & live music) -Paladar 511 -Jazz & eat at Spotted Cat Food & Spirits -Kebab and Pizza Delicious Nicole’s recommendations of things to do Lower Garden/Uptown: -Stroll Magazine street (a MUST do for shops, restaurants, bars) -Fleurty Girl Store -Zele Store Mid City/City Park: -Walk the sculpture garden (free) -New Orleans Museum of Art CBD (Central Business District) -Drinks and music at Ace Hotel rooftop French Quarter -Walk around Jackson Square -St. Louis Cemetery number 1 -Stroll Royal Street for galleries, shops, music Marigny/Bywater -Stroll Frenchmen street for live music -Crescent Park for the best river views -Music & fun on St. Claude Ave: go to Hi Ho Lounge -Kajuns is a fun karaoke bar near there too! -Studio Be Share your thoughts with us! We'd like to hear from you about places you might want to learn more about or even stories about your adventures. Message us through our website OurFoodAdventures.com Share the show on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Let us know how much you liked the episode with a 5-star rating and what your favorite part was.     Thanks for listening!   -Chris and Tiarra

Our Guest Julie-Mae is from Cebu, Philippines and currently lives in Dubai. She started a blog to talk about her many interests like her faith, family, love, travel, and food. She's captivated her audience with her adventures and with her everyday life.  In this episode, she enthusiastically walks us through what her hometown is like and why you should travel there. What You’ll Learn What Cebu is like What phrases to say when visiting there Where to get the best crispy pig skin How to stay safe in Cebu  JM’s Spots to Chow Down in Cebu -Mila's Lechon -Zubuchon -Lantaw -Larsian JM’s Personal Recommendations -Canyoneering -Whale Sharks -Eat! What to Say When in Cebu! Thank you!-  Salamat How much?- Tagpila How are you?- Kumusta Where is?- Asa ang Take care!- Ayo Ayo / Amping  Share your thoughts with us! We'd like to hear from you about places you might want to learn more about or even stories about your adventures.       •Message us through our website OurFoodAdventures.com      •Share the show on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.       •Let us know how much you liked the episode with a 5-star rating         and what your favorite part was. Thanks for listening! -Chris and Tiarra

Our Guest Nma, from Nigerian Lazy Chef, is an at-home chef who didn’t want to cook growing up. She grew up in Nigeria and moved to the states. As she got older and had children she realized that she would need to start picking up on her mother’s cooking traditions. Nma started to learn and develop her own flavors and started to love it. Her blog was started by Nma’s friend creating the website for her and telling her she needs to share her story and recipes. As Nma started to upload blog posts about herself and her cooking her following grew.  In this episode, you’ll get to hear about some Nigerian cuisine, Nma’s beginning of her cooking life and about her advocacy for mental illness.  What You’ll Learn What Nigerian food is What kind of spices go into Nigerian Food Mental Health Nma’s Nigerian Cuisine Recommendations -Nigerian Jollof Rice  -Nigerian Fried Rice -Egusi Soup -Afang soup -Suya -MoinMoin (bean pudding) -Puffpuff -Fried sweet and salty plantains -Bole (roasted plantains) -Spicy roasted fish  -Nkwobi Share your thoughts with us!   We'd like to hear from you about places you might want to learn more about or even stories about your adventures. Message us through our website OurFoodAdventures.com Share the show on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Let us know how much you liked the episode with a 5-star rating and what your favorite part was. Thanks for listening! -Chris and Tiarra

Our Guest Amanda Roberts is an American who moved to China with her husband in 2010. They decided if they were going to move, it was going to be a BIG move. They are currently living in the countryside of Yangshuo, China and loving every minute of it. The scenery she gets to see every day, green pastures, giant mountains and birds chirping happily. They adopted their first child in 2016 and have been adventuring as a family ever since. Amanda has a minor in Chinese language, and wrote two books about dumplings.  In this episode, she’ll walk you through what Chinese food is really like and dissolving the misconceptions of China. What You’ll Learn What Chinese food is like in China What to do in Yangshuo Reality of living in China Where to find the best dumplings wherever you go in China Spots to Chow Down in Yangshuo: -Explorer -Pure Lotus -Monkey Jane Roof Top Bar -Gan Noodle House -Cloud 9 Recommended Things to Do: -Li River Cruise -Tour at 7-Star Tea Plantation -Gaze upon Green Lotus Peak -Visit Yangshuo Local Market -Rock Climb in Yangshuo Share your thoughts with us! We'd like to hear from you about places you might want to learn more about or even stories about your adventures. Message us through our website OurFoodAdventures.com Share the show on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Let us know how much you liked the episode with a 5-star rating and what your favorite part was. Thanks for listening! -Chris and Tiarra

Our Guest   Arianna Thayer is a blogger originally from Baton Rouge. She moved to New Orleans 8 years ago and hasn’t left. She fell in love with the people, the culture and most of all the food. Her website Beenthayerdonethat.com offers an insight into New Orleans culture and food that will make you want to go immediately.  What you’ll learn The culture within New Orleans  Where the food was influenced by Places to eat and go to enjoy yourself What Mardi Gras is   Arianna’s Spots to Chow Down -Juan’s -Mother’s -Pizza Dominica  -Acme Oyster Bar -Sucre -Cafe Beignet -Creole Creamery   Arianna’s recommendations of things to do: -WW2 Museum -The French market -Frenchmen street for music and dancing -The Garden District for historic architecture -Magazine for shopping and food -Royal street for looking at art   Share your thoughts with us! We'd like to hear from you about places you might want to learn more about or even stories about your adventures. Message us through our website OurFoodAdventures.com Share the show on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Let us know how much you liked the episode with a 5-star rating and what your favorite part was. Thanks for listening! -Chris and Tiarra

Our Guest Sherri Pengjad from Thai-foodie.com runs a Thai recipe based blog from a small town in North Carolina. She fell in love with everything Thai ever since she tasted pineapple fried rice with her friend. With the yearn for more authentic Thai food, she moved to Bangkok and indulged as much as she could. She met her husband in Thailand and ended up moving her beautiful family back to the states. She missed the food and flavors of what Bangkok offered, so she decided to get cooking. She is now a Thai food chef and instructor who’s food can impress any Thai mother-in-law. She still loves to travel with her husband and her 3 small children as much as they can. In this episode, we discuss what the food, the life, and the people are like in Bangkok and what it’s like to travel with kids. What You’ll Learn What foods to eat in Bangkok What Bangkok is like What it’s like traveling with children Tips on how to make your trip with children easier  Sherri’s Personal Recommendations for Bangkok Amphawa Floating Market Chatuchak Market  Khao San Road  Sherri’s Spots to Chow Down in Bangkok Krua Apsorn Ros Niyom Som Tam Jay So Paste Bangkok Klang Soi Chidlom Footloft Siam Paragon Share your thoughts with us! We'd like to hear from you about places you might want to learn more about or even stories about your adventures. Message us through our website OurFoodAdventures.com Share the show on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Let us know how much you liked the episode with a 5-star rating and what your favorite part was.  Thanks for listening! -Chris and Tiarra

Our Guests   Jim and Christina, from MrandMrsRomance.com are based in Sydney Australia, but they travel to as many places as they possibly can. After meeting each other at random, they both realized they were meant for one another. The love they both share for traveling and how to experience life fueled their desire to share their stories with everyone.    If you’ve ever wondered how to bring romance in every part of your journey or trip, Jim and Christina are the ones to listen to. They pride themselves on traveling as a couple and trying to find the romance in any way they can. In this episode, you’ll be able to look forward to fun rituals to spark that romance and their trip to Cuba that’ll make you want to pack your bags immediately.     What You’ll Learn Fun rituals to spark the romance What to do in Cuba How to travel as a couple better  Where to stay in Cuba     Jim and Christina’s Personal Recommendations for Cuba   Havana: Rooftop bar at Hotel Ambos Mundos La Habana  Vinales: Finca la Chiquitica organic permaculture farm is superb with enormous amounts of food and superb sunset views over the mountains and the valley. Cienfuegos: El Tranvia is a restaurant dedicated to the old trams that used to run through the town. It’s a bit of fun and the food’s great. Trinidad: There are plenty of bars, little hole-in-the-wall pizza places and things like that around Trinidad. We were also treated to a barbecue out on the beach, which, if you’re part of a tour group and you’re offered it, go for it. It’s really special.   Jim and Christina’s Recommendation for Your Stay   Cuban Adventures (International countries): http://www.cubagrouptour.com/  Cuban Adventures (USA): http://www.cubanadventuresusa.com/.   Share your thoughts with us! We'd like to hear from you about places you might want to learn more about or even stories about your adventures. Message us through our website OurFoodAdventures.com Share the show on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Let us know how much you liked the episode with a 5-star rating and what your favorite part was.  Thanks for listening! -Chris and Tiarra

Our Guest Maria Pasquale from Heartrome.com is an Italian-Australian food and travel writer. She’s written for CNN, USA Today, Telegraph, Fodor’s and has her own book called, “I Heart Rome." After deciding to drop everything in Australia, she was able to finally move to Rome. She not only, shares how Rome captivates you but also her personal favorite eats so you can get the best experience. In this episode, we discuss with Maria the beauty of Rome and what will make your next trip to Rome one that you’ll never forget. Forget the travel guidebooks and listen to this episode! What You’ll learn 4 major types of dishes in Rome Types of street FoodWhat to do in Rome What to eat in Rome Maria’s Spots to Chow Down in Rome Da Enzo for Roman cuisine Da Remo for Roman pizza Giulietta for gourmet pizzaRomeo for cocktails Regoli for some of best cakes in town Roscioli cafe for the best club sandwich Hotel de Russie for fancy Saturday garden lunch Share your thoughts with us! We'd like to hear from you about places you might want to learn more about or even stories about your adventures. Message us through our website OurFoodAdventures.com Share the show on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Let us know how much you liked the episode with a 5-star rating and what your favorite part was. Thanks for listening! -Chris and Tiarra      

Our Guest Nathan Aguilera from foodieflashpacker.com is a food-based travel blogger based out in Mexico. He’s eaten through over 60 countries and is sharing his views on summering in Europe, his time as a food sport judge and dishes he recommends around the world and some that are not so tasty! I know all of us want to know the new hot place to visit, the thing to eat and a great tip to make your trip better.  Well, this episode will shed a little a light from a well-seasoned traveler. World Food Championships Location: Orange Beach, Alabama Summering in Europe Locations: Madrid, Spain Andalusia, Spain Costa Brava, Spain Romania Bulgaria   What You'll Learn Fun things to do in Europe Great places to eat What a World Food Championship consists of Places to visit in Eastern Europe Nathan’s Spots to Chow Down in Europe Mercado San Fernando (Madrid, Spain) Everything, especially octopus. (Anywhere in Spain) Look for tapas restaurants with no English menus (Anywhere in Spain) Barack & Szilva Étterem (Budapest) Seychelles (Athens) Çoko (Tirana) Padam (Tirana) Salt (Tirana) Pavaj (Plovdiv) Cosmos (Sofia) Casa Guedes (Porto) Nathan’s Recommendations for Eastern Europe Seven Lakes Climb- Rila, Bulgaria Plovdiv (Oldest Town in Europe)- Bulgaria Melnik (wine country)- Bulgaria Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria Bucharest, Romania   Share your thoughts with us! We'd like to hear from you about places you might want to learn more about or even stories about your adventures. Message us through our website OurFoodAdventures.com. Share the show on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Let us know how much you liked the episode with a 5-star rating and what your favorite part was. Thanks for listening! -Chris and Tiarra

    Share your thoughts with us! We'd like to hear from you about places you might want to learn more about or even stories about your adventures. Message us through our website OurFoodAdventures.com. Share the show on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Let us know how much you liked the episode with a 5-star rating and what your favorite part was. Thanks for listening! -Chris and Tiarra