anthonyscarpelli
Nov 2017
After the awesome experience I had a few months ago on the Finger Licking Foodie tour with Tastebuzz Food Tours, it was only a matter of time before I decided to book another tour. This time around, I signed up for the Downtown Delights tour! Once again, this tour was exceptional! When most people think of Las Vegas they think of the Las Vegas strip, but downtown Las Vegas is actually the core of the city which possesses historic architecture along with bustling redevelopment. A recent redevelopment project that was completed downtown known as Container Park is where the tour began. Kathy, the owner and guide, gave us a very dynamic overview of what the Container Park consists of including the eclectic mix of food options inside. The variety of the items we got to enjoy here included a thirst-quenching handmade beverage, a popular street food that originated south of the border, and an all-American classic favorite food with a particular twist that will open up your mind as to what is possible when you use imagination with food!
Kathy then shared with us some insight as to what is happening in downtown Las Vegas including the transformation of the neighborhoods. It is cool to hear her share this information along with her perspective because she is a Las Vegas native, and is knowledgeable about the history of the area as well as what is happening in the area now. While walking through downtown Las Vegas you really do gain an appreciation for the diversity in the architecture as you have a mixture of historic buildings alongside newly constructed restaurants, bars, and residential developments. Of course, there is so much more delicious food on the tour including a desert we were treated to with a combination of flavors that will surprise and delight you!
Something I really found exhilarating about this tour was seeing the pieces of history on display along with the decorative touches that are featured inside some of the downtown hotels that we toured. Most locals (including myself) and tourists alike probably never know that these even exist in Las Vegas. Being led through these historic downtown hotels and hearing Kathy share the history behind these legendary properties makes for a really exclusive feel to the tour. At the end of the tour I really felt like I got to eat tasty food (including two of my all-time favorite things to eat), had an enjoyable time with a great group of people, and thanks to Kathy enhanced my knowledge not only about food, but about the city I was born and raised in! To me, that is value, and Tastebuzz Food Tours continues to impress! What a fun and interesting way to spend an afternoon in Las Vegas!