Local Sacramento Touring Company Showcases Mecca of Food

By Dawnie May 14, 2012

Sacramento is always being highlighted for something, but did you know Restaurant News recently named Sacramento as the city whose “Restaurants Sizzle”?  Sacramento has evolved into a vibrant dining Mecca. Time magazine has also named Sacramento the most diverse city in America, which is reflected in the many flavors found in restaurants throughout the region.  Be adventurous and ready to be entertained as you join Local Roots Food Tours in one of their 3 culinary tours in downtown Sacramento.

Taking time to explore the back streets by foot, taking your palate on a culinary journey is what Local Roots Food Tours is all about.  Savoring, Learning, Exploring and Connecting its locals and tourist to Sacramento’s cuisine, culture and history.  Their tours are a great way to get acquainted with the local food scene, and a great activity for visitors, families, and co-workers alike.  They harness the power of great food to unite people, no matter their race or creed.  Spend three hours learning and tasting, and you’re sure to come away a bit more enlightened than you already were.  Book some time for you or your group and take a well-rounded sample of some delicious foods, from iconic restaurants to the hidden gems — you’ll see what the buzz is about! Local Roots Food Tours offers four tours in Sacramento; each distinctly different.  City of Trees Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour and our Origins of Sacramento Food and Cultural Walking Tour are offered 6 days a week, custom group tours can be arranged as well.  Their newest food tour experience is offered Wednesday and Thursdays; Market to Plate Executive Chef Lunch Tour

We say that food and dining are experiential because we touch all five senses. But the great food is just the start.  Our food tours uses great food as an opportunity to connect with other people on the tour, the diverse restaurant chefs and shop owners, the city we visit, and even the local farmers who provide the ingredients.  And before you can say ‘quatro formaggia’, guess what?  You’re helping to strengthen our community.  Create a moment, a destination and a memory within your hectic life, where for three hours you will be transported on a journey of food, fun and discovery, feeling refreshed and energized.  Well-fed, too!  What sets these culinary adventures apart from your typical Dish Crawl or Pub Crawl is the small group size restriction, making each food stop personal and up close with the chefs and owners to the artisan shops.  Voted the #1 Tour in Sacramento by Trip Advisor, each tour has a trained culinary concierge, at least 5 to 7 food stops (except for VIP Chef Lunch Tour) and the opportunity to eat lots of amazing fresh local ingredients in combinations you never would have created on your own!

Cafe Bernardo Food TourAdvanced ticketing is required.  Group discounts are offered for private tour experiences, contact their event specialist to plan your next girls day out fun or a birthday celebration, or possibly talk your boss into going on a Team Building Food Tour!  Be creative, be passionate and be ready to have fun with Sacramento’s cuisine and the chefs that make it all happen!  Call 1-800-407-8918 to book your culinary adventure today!  Gift certificates are available for any food tour.