Travel Episodes

When you travel somewhere new, you often don't know a single soul. So how do you actually understand the place you're standing in? Kenny Dunn's answer: eat. In this episode I'm talking with Kenny Dunn, Founder and CEO of Eating Europe. His story is a rare one — he started his career at the United Nations working on food security and sustainable agriculture, then a chance pizza tour sparked an idea that became one of Europe's leading culinary tour companies, spanning cities across seven-plus countries and hundreds of thousands of guests.

Toronto’s dynamic food scene might be the inspiration you didn’t know your next event needed. As Trevor Liu, chef, author, and chair of Destination Toronto, tells Tracy Stuckrath, true innovation in events goes beyond menu labels—it’s about real inclusion, tapping into local communities, and making food a voice for every guest. Discover how Toronto’s 200+ languages, countless cultures, and unique “third spaces” are transforming what it means to gather, eat, and connect. Trevor Liu shares how engaging authentic partners, elevating local small businesses, and reshaping traditional set-ups can help planners create events that are as meaningful as they are memorable—while being better for the bottom line. Looking to do more than just serve a meal? Find out why Toronto just might be your next destination for food-driven engagement.