FINGER LICKING FOODIE TOUR- BY SHELLEY STEPANEK
I’ve been on quite a few of these tours, New Orleans, Seattle, San Diego, and a couple in Florida. Don Contursi, the owner of this adventure really does it up right. Everything is ready the second you start the tour and is done to perfection. If you are going to be in Las Vegas, please think about booking for one of these tours. Below are the highlights, please take time to watch the videos.
Downtown Self-Guided: I have tried this tour and it is so fun!
Start Times: Available every half hour between 12:00 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Available Days: Daily Duration: 2.5-hours Number of Restaurants: 3
Restaurants: Carson Kitchen • Therapy • 7th & Carson
Carson’s Kitchen
Description: Explore Las Vegas’ newly revitalized historic downtown, one of the city’s most eclectic neighborhoods, on a private, self-guided culinary tour that features 3 signature dishes at each of 3 chef-driven restaurants.
Price: $79/person (includes 10 signature dishes, restaurant gratuities, virtual guide).
Optional Beverage Package: (1) pre-selected signature drink at (3) stops $50
Arts District Self-Guided: This one is on my list!
Start Times: Available every half hour between 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Available Days: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Duration: 2.5-hours Number of Restaurants: 3
Restaurants: Esther’s Kitchen • Main Street Provisions • Cornish Pasty Co.
Description: Experience vibrant works of artists – both culinary and mixed media – on this private, self-guided culinary tour through the enthralling 18b Arts District. Enjoy signature dishes at 3 influential restaurants, as well as distinctive public art works.
*Esther’s
Price: $79/person (includes 9 signature dishes, restaurant gratuities, virtual guide).
Optional Beverage Package: (1) pre-selected signature drink at (3) stops $50
Chinatown Self-Guided: Another great one to try!
Start Times: Available every half hour between 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Available Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Duration: 2.5-hours Number of Restaurants: 3
Restaurants: EDO Tapas • Lamaii • Sparrow + Wolf
Sparrow + Wolf
Description: With its growing cultural and culinary diversity, Chinatown is now better known as Spring Mountain Road. Only a 10-minute drive from The Strip, it feels a world away. Take in a private, self-guided tour of this fascinating neighborhood; plus enjoy 3 signature dishes at 3 restaurants, each specializing in different global flavors.
Price: $125/person (includes 10 signature dishes, restaurant gratuities, virtual guide).
Optional Beverage Package: (1) pre-selected signature drink at (3) stops $50
ARIA Resort & Casino Self-Guided: Did this one and it was the 10 star plus!
Available Start Time: 5pm
Available Days: Nightly Duration: 2-hours Number of Restaurants: 3
Restaurants: Catch • Carbone • Jean Georges Steakhouse/Bardot Brasserie
Carbone
Description: For a true night out on the town with VIP service, enjoy a private, self-guided gourmet culinary experience at the glamorous ARIA Resort & Casino, Vegas’ preeminent dining destination. Sit down to 3 signature dishes at each of 3 world-class restaurants.
Price: $150/person (includes 10 signature dishes, restaurant gratuities, virtual guide).
Optional Beverage Package: (1) pre-selected signature drink at (3) stops $60
Upgrade to include a Maverick Helicopter flight over the Strip: $100
