FILL UP ON NEW FOODIE TOURS

FILL UP ON DELICIOUS FOODIE TOURS WITH DONALD CONTURSI

— By Danica Serena Stockon

Lip Smacking Foodie Tours is a five-time award-winner of Review Journal’s “Best Tour” category. Tour guides lead guests to the best restaurants in Vegas. Each restaurant on the tour serves about three different signature dishes, along with an optional drink. Self-guided tours are also available through Finger Licking Foodie Tours.

Owner Donald Contursi’s passion for food began when he was working as a restaurant server. “I would talk with guests about food and where else they planned to dine during their trip. I stayed on top of all the restaurants in Vegas, and made a point to try each one.” Eventually, Contursi’s interest in food matured into a business.

“While working my last job as a server at Gordon Ramsay Steak, I started to take people around on my days off. When I realized how much people loved it, I transitioned to it full-time. The numbers were consistently good, with tours every day, repeat guests, phones ringing, and emails coming in. That’s when I realized there was no stopping.”

Tour guests get to try several dishes from several revered restaurants. It’s a win-win situation for all involved, Contursi says, as “the tours increase revenue for everyone we bring in to the restaurants and resorts. Nothing beats the experience of guests actually trying the food to foster great word of mouth.”

For those interested in a potential partnership, Contursi advises to call, email, or submit an inquiry via the website. To reserve a tour with Lip Smacking Foodie Tours or Finger Licking Foodie Tours, book online. And be sure to bring your appetite.

To book a tour visit www.lipsmackingfoodietours.com

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