5. Discussing Food Tours with Taste it Tours owner, Jessica Veniard

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What is a food tour? Welcome back to Only Old Town's Podcast with Brian and James and today we interview the owner of Taste it Tours, Jessica Veniard, where we learn all about food tours and her story.

As always, we had to visit some great places this week. First Berry Berry Açaí and Well Seasoned restaurant for some delicious eats. Mon Cheri, a new restaurant for bachelorette parties, just opened up!

This week's guest, Jessica Veniard, tells us how she started her company, Taste It Tours. She's a second generation Arizonian raised with an entrepreneur spirit. Taste it Tours started in Downtown Phoenix but when she looked more into Old Town Scottsdale, she found all the history fascinating. The Valley Ho Hotel's history was one of the biggest inspirations for this decision.

What is a food tour? It's a walking tour that lasts about 2-3 hours and a perfect way to see a city through the food. The restaurants on tour are handpicked and food choices are carefully selected and paired. Expect lots of food! Meeting new friends on a public tour is one of the best parts, as well as connecting with your guide. Also, it's a great way to get out of your comfort zone with food.

Jessica learns the story behind the restaurants from the owners and tastes the food to make sure its in line with her standards. Prices range from $85-95 per person.

Taste it Tours offers a few tours including: Old Town Tour, Waterfront Tour, Downtown Phoenix and Downtown Gilbert. Check out these tours and book through the website Taste it Tours.

Restaurants, if you are looking to work with taste it Tours, contact [e-mail]

We have some events coming up this week. The consistent ones that happen each week are One Handsome Bastard hosting DJ 310 Friday nights, every Saturday, Coffee And Cars at FourtilFour, Farmer's Market every Saturday, Karaoke at Wok and Roll Friday, Trivia at One Handsome Bastard on Wednesday nights.

Some events that are just for this next week are St. Patrick's Day Block Party at Gilligan's happening all weekend, Boondocks has live Celtic, punk, folk, rock music on Saturday, Yoga Festival in Civic center on Saturday, Spring training games this weekend at Scottsdale Stadium, Saturday Giants vs. Guardians and Sunday Giants vs Rockies, Sunday pool party at Maya Day Club, Free concert Sun and Sounds and Wines around the world tour March 21st.

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