5. Discussing Food Tours with Taste it Tours owner, Jessica Veniard
Release Date: 03/14/2024
13. It's Okay to be Sad! Singing Helps Kelsea and Vox of Sad Girls Club
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This week we interview Kelsea & Vox, who founded Sad Girls Club, an organization of female songwriters that focuses on the importance of community and sharing opportunities. Both founders met while performing at an open mic night and were inspired to create a group dedicated to women songwriters and performers. Every third Saturday of the month, Sad Girls Club will host a performance that features their performers at Yellow Spruce Roasters, and it's free! Find all tours, events and businesses in Scottsdale on our website: Follow us on Instagram: Check out Sad Girls Club
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12. Gallery Andrea Heals Us with Her Paintings
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Are you looking to collect some beautiful art? Today, we interview Andrea de Kerpely-Zak, a talented painter born in Hungary. Andrea has been painting since she was a child and has taken the time to study and perfect her skill. Her work has been described as healing and has had her work in Arizona for over 35 years. Find all tours, events and businesses in Scottsdale on our website: Follow us on Instagram: Check out Gallery Andrea
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11. We Have so Matcha Love for Marion, Manager at TeaTime in Scottsdale
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Let's get this par-TEA started! This week we welcome Marion Houghton, manager of TeaTime in Old Town Scottsdale, who's here to celebrate their 15 year anniversary! Marion offers her expertise on their tea selection held in their imported German tea wall, which usually holds over 150 blends. If you're looking for a lovely spot to have a tea party, drink a warm cup of tea or join them for an event, you're sure to have a wonderful time. Find all tours, events and businesses in Scottsdale on our website: Follow us on Instagram: Check Out TeaTime
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10. One Handsome Bastard's Bren Talks about their Gin, Vodka and More!
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Do you have a handsome bastard in your life? Maybe it’s you! Today we interview Bren, master distiller and part owner of One Handsome Bastard, a distillery and restaurant in Old Town Scottsdale! We learn more about Bren’s journey to becoming a master distiller, the restaurants’ story and more! They donate a portion of their proceeds to cancer research so you know your money is going to a bigger cause while you’re enjoying amazing food and drinks. Find all tours, events and businesses in Scottsdale on our website: Follow us on Instagram: Check out One Handsome Bastard
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9. The Wine Collective Takes us to Cloud Wine
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If you want to be able to read between the wines, meet the owner of The Wine Collective, Zoya. She owns a wine tasting room in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale where their mission is to represent the unrepresented. They feature all Arizona wine with a collection of over 20 smaller vineyards featured. The Wine Collective has even just launched their own label. They also offer sensory tastings, a wine club membership and events to meet the winemakers. Their staff is well educated and create an opportunity to learn about wine and develop your palette. If you're a wine lover, you'll need to add...
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8. Urban Electrica Tours Us Around Old Town with Owner, Tyler Martinez
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Do you want to see all of Old Town Scottsdale in one afternoon? Today we interview Tyler Martinez, owner of Urban Electrica. They not only sell E-Bikes, they also offer tours with Segways, E-Bikes and Golf Carts for a variety of options. All of their tours explore local art, history and offer suggestions from a local tour guide. Their most popular tour, the E-Bike tour, takes you all through Old Town, Tempe, Phoenix and back. The Segway and Golf Cart tours give an indepth tour through every district of Old Town! And most importantly, there's no experience needed for Segway and...
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7. Blues, Desert & Soul Owner Talks Behind the Scenes of Their Lifestyle Brand
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Looking for a shop that transports you to the blues, desert and iconic landscapes...while offering a bright, grounded lifestyle? Today we interview Blues, Desert & Soul owner, Carissa Hewit. Together, Carissa and the artist Brian Bannish, are the heart of Blues, Desert & Soul... Brian’s art focuses on blues & soul artists, deserts, mountains and the whimsical sites of Route 66. Check out their shop and disappear into their world of amazing designs, including: paintings, hats, clothes, and more! Their grand opening is April 5th. Go support if you can. Find all events and...
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6. Everything You Didn't Know About Berry Berry Best Açaí Bowls and its owner Devon Greene
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After a night of partying, want a late night healthy treat instead of the classic fast food? Welcome back to Podcast with Brian and James and today we interview Devon, the owner of . Before we talk to him, we're going to highlight some new businesses and at the end talk about upcoming events this week. For our new businesses, a new apartment complex just opened up called , and we have a brand new men's hat bar opening up on 1st Ave from the owner of in 5th ave shopping district. We had the pleasure of interviewing s owner, Devon, who's a Arizona native and has grown up an athlete. He played...
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5. Discussing Food Tours with Taste it Tours owner, Jessica Veniard
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What is a food tour? Welcome back to 's Podcast with Brian and James and today we interview the owner of , Jessica Veniard, where we learn all about food tours and her story. As always, we had to visit some great places this week. First and restaurant for some delicious eats. a new restaurant for bachelorette parties, just opened up! This week's guest, Jessica Veniard, tells us how she started her company, Taste It Tours. She's a second generation Arizonian raised with an entrepreneur spirit. Taste it Tours started in Downtown Phoenix but when she looked more into Old Town Scottsdale,...
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4. Discussing the New Businesses and Events for Only Old Town
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Scottsdale was named one of the top 10 happiest places to live. Want to find out why? We have some new businesses and exciting events to tell you all about from your hosts, James and Brian. Some new businesses to highlight are Blues Desert Soul, a lifestyle and art gallery, that just opened up. Also, Caesar's Palace opened up March 2. And, Very Berry Best Acai Bowls, highly rated on yelp, that just opened! Unfortunately, there are some businesses closing. French's designer jewelry and Dennis June Art gallery closing in the next few months, so try to support them before they go. March is...
info_outlineWhat is a food tour? Welcome back to Only Old Town's Podcast with Brian and James and today we interview the owner of Taste it Tours, Jessica Veniard, where we learn all about food tours and her story.
As always, we had to visit some great places this week. First Berry Berry Açaí and Well Seasoned restaurant for some delicious eats. Mon Cheri, a new restaurant for bachelorette parties, just opened up!
This week's guest, Jessica Veniard, tells us how she started her company, Taste It Tours. She's a second generation Arizonian raised with an entrepreneur spirit. Taste it Tours started in Downtown Phoenix but when she looked more into Old Town Scottsdale, she found all the history fascinating. The Valley Ho Hotel's history was one of the biggest inspirations for this decision.
What is a food tour? It's a walking tour that lasts about 2-3 hours and a perfect way to see a city through the food. The restaurants on tour are handpicked and food choices are carefully selected and paired. Expect lots of food! Meeting new friends on a public tour is one of the best parts, as well as connecting with your guide. Also, it's a great way to get out of your comfort zone with food.
Jessica learns the story behind the restaurants from the owners and tastes the food to make sure its in line with her standards. Prices range from $85-95 per person.
Taste it Tours offers a few tours including: Old Town Tour, Waterfront Tour, Downtown Phoenix and Downtown Gilbert. Check out these tours and book through the website Taste it Tours.
Restaurants, if you are looking to work with taste it Tours, contact [email protected]
We have some events coming up this week. The consistent ones that happen each week are One Handsome Bastard hosting DJ 310 Friday nights, every Saturday, Coffee And Cars at FourtilFour, Farmer's Market every Saturday, Karaoke at Wok and Roll Friday, Trivia at One Handsome Bastard on Wednesday nights.
Some events that are just for this next week are St. Patrick's Day Block Party at Gilligan's happening all weekend, Boondocks has live Celtic, punk, folk, rock music on Saturday, Yoga Festival in Civic center on Saturday, Spring training games this weekend at Scottsdale Stadium, Saturday Giants vs. Guardians and Sunday Giants vs Rockies, Sunday pool party at Maya Day Club, Free concert Sun and Sounds and Wines around the world tour March 21st.
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