AWARD-WINNING LIP SMACKING FOODIE TOURS EXPANDS GROUP OFFERINGS TO ST. LOUIS

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Images of guests from the first St. Louis Lip Smacking Foodie Tour.
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AWARD-WINNING LIP SMACKING FOODIE TOURS EXPANDS GROUP OFFERINGS
TO ST. LOUIS

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250. LOUIS, MISSOURI (October 2019) – Groups can now take a deep dive into Central West End—one of St. Louis’ most vibrant neighborhoods, oozing with personality–with award-winning Lip Smacking Foodie Tours. The experience is available to corporate and private groups from 15 to 75 participants. The tour marks the fifth city expansion for the innovative culinary walking tour company.Originating in Las Vegas, where its popular tours have won a host of accolades, Lip Smacking Foodie Tours provides the ideal way to explore St. Louis’ walkable, tree-lined neighborhood. Every block of Central West End is chock full of boutiques, restaurants and art galleries. At each of four stops on the tour, guests will be whisked directly to their table relax, mingle and network while enjoying fine fare presented with VIP service, without having to fuss with lines or reservations. Special cocktail packages are also available for an even more elevated experience.At the first stop, Taste, guests make their way past a massive wooden door and dark velvet curtain to settle into an intimate tavern, where the small plates are plentiful and the cocktails stylishly served in antique glassware.

     The second stop is Brasserie by Niche. James Beard Award-winning Chef Gerard Craft transports guests dreamily to the iconic sidewalk cafes of Paris with his classic French bistro fare served in an inviting restaurant bedecked with red-and-white checkered tablecloths and fresh flowers galore.

     At Yellowbelly, the Polynesian tiki bar concept has been reinvented for a new generation with a light, bright modern space with flair to spare. Its tropical murals and seafoam subway tiles make the perfect backdrop for stellar seafood-focused dishes and delightful rum-based libations.

     Finally, guests visit The Preston.  Housed inside the Chase Park Plaza hotel, this chic establishment, named for the building’s original creator, Preston J. Bradshaw, who designed the Chase Hotel in 1922, specializes in rarified New American cuisine, including sophisticated desserts representing the epitome of decadence.

     This three-hour tour is designed for private groups of locals and visitors, as well as corporate team-building groups. To book a private group or for more information, visit www.lipsmackingfoodietours.com or email Info@LipSmackingFoodieTours.com.

     ABOUT LIP SMACKING FOODIE TOURS
     In just a short time, Lip Smacking Foodie Tours has grown into the premier culinary walking tour in Las Vegas, garnering not only loyal fans but also outstanding accolades. Its variety of experiences offers guests personalized service and VIP access to the best tables in the house at the city’s most acclaimed restaurants – all without standing in line or the hassle of making reservations. Each tour includes an expert guide who entertains guests with insider knowledge about the sights along the way. At each of four restaurant stops on The Strip or downtown, guests indulge in signature dishes, as well as receive a warm welcome from the chefs. Guests can sit beside different patrons at every stop, gaining new friends and networking connections. The tours are perfect for everyone from locals to tourists to business travelers, including corporate groups of up to 250. In 2019, Lip Smacking Foodie Tours expanded for the first time outside of Vegas to include upscale Santana Row in San Jose, located in the heart of California’s dynamic Silicon Valley, coastal Santa Monica, California and bustling Seattle.

     Recent honors include: “The 15 Best Las Vegas Tours” by U.S. News & World Report in 2019; “Best Tour”, “Best Food Tour”, and “Best Date Night Spot” by Las Vegas Review-Journal in 2018 and 2019; “Best Food/Beverage Tour Operations (Land)” by The World Food Travel Association 2018; “Best Tour,” “Best Fine Dining,” and “Best Brunch” by Las Vegas Review-Journal in 2017; “Best Tour” by Las Vegas Review-Journal in 2016; “Best Tour” by INVEGAS Magazine in 2015 and 2016; and “Best New Tour” by Thrillist in 2015. It has also earned inclusion in TripAdvisor’s “Top 3” tours in Las Vegas and ranked as the No. 1 tour on Yelp.

     Additionally, Lip Smacking Foodie Tours has been given the honored distinction of “preferred partner member’’ of Virtuoso, the invitation-only member network catering to luxury travel advisors. That designation means that no other company offering similar experiences can become a member of this leading international travel agency network specializing in opulent experiential travel. For more information, visit lipsmackingfoodietours.com.

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     MEDIA CONTACTS:
     Desiree Webb/ Erika Pope
     The Vox Agency
     desiree@thevoxagency.com, erika@thevoxagency.com
     (702) 569-0616, (702) 249-2977

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