Eat Like A Local FOUR TASTY FOOD TOURS
By Katie Riley
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ood tours have long been a staple of tourism in cities like New York and Philadelphia, but now you can find several tasty tours in the Baltimore/ Washington area that offer more than just a bite to eat. “Food tours have only been around for about twenty years, but there’s a lot of people in the world that love food and love to eat,” says David Saxe, Chief Eating Officer and founder of Mangia DC food tours. “Once people experience a food tour, they realize what a fun way it can be to explore a city,” Saxe says. On a food tour, one may visit several different restaurants or food merchants, try local specialties, and learn about the history of a particular neighborhood. The tastings are usually enough to make up an entire meal, all ages can participate, and it’s a unique way to
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experience your city or hometown. In Frederick, people are discovering the city’s rich history and vibrant culinary scene through Taste Frederick’s popular three-hour tours. “In the past twenty years, Frederick’s culinary scene has exploded,” says Taste Frederick founder, Sarah Kurtanich. “Our distillery and craft brewing scene is growing, there are so many different food options, and best of all—it’s all within walking distance.” Food tours are not just for tourists either. “You don’t have to be a foodie or even a tourist to take a food tour. All you need is a sense of adventure and a love of food,” Kurtanich says. Hungry for more? Read on for four tasty tours that promise great food, interesting history and a fun afternoon.
