The Tasting Tours, LLC

04/30/2025

🍷 Wine Wednesday Wisdom 🍷

They say, “Age gets better with wine.”..or was it “Wine gets better with age?”
Either way, we’re not taking chances — we’re having both!

Here’s to midweek magic, full glasses, and the kind of wisdom only wine can bring. Cheers!

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04/28/2025

✨ New Blog Alert! ✨

Looking for the perfect romantic date idea? 💕🍷🍴

A food tour checks all the boxes: fun, delicious, adventurous, and totally unforgettable. 🌟 Imagine strolling through charming streets 🏙️, tasting incredible bites 🍽️, and creating lasting memories together. 💑

And the best part... you didn’t have to plan a thing! 🙌

👉 Head over to The Dish Blog to read more!
https://www.thetastingtours.com/the-dish-blog

04/28/2025

🌟 5-STAR REVIEW ALERT! 🌟
We LOVE seeing your rave reviews — and this week, it’s all about our superstar tour host, Kimberly! 🙌 Here’s just a glimpse of the MANY amazing things guests are saying about her:

Guests are raving about her energy, knowledge, and incredible hospitality. Kimberly makes every tour unforgettable, and we are so lucky to have her on our team!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brunch was amazing!
This was amazing!! Kimberly was the best guide to have. She offered us insights to more locations that we passed and taking photos for us all along the tour. The food and drinks were fabulous at each stop. I would definitely recommend and ask for Kimberly.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Incredible
This tour was on for the books. Kimberly is hands down the best tour guide I've ever had, and she made the whole experience so special and memorable. I went on a mom and daughter with my mom and we had an absolute blast. The food and drinks were incredible and definitely worth the money.

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A big thank you for a very fun and enjoyable Tasting Tour!
The food and drinks were excellent, and our guide Kimberly was absolutely fantastic. Warm greetings from us in Sweden!

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Kimberly was a phenomenal hostess. We were so lucky to start our tour with a beautiful 78-degree day. We were brought to our first stop which was a restaurant called Gypsy Cab that served a gourmet omelet and Benedict samplings with some extras and a Mimosa! In between stops we had a tour of the city with our Super Knowledgeable guide and learned some historical and present-day facts about the city of St Augustine. Our guide took great “photo ops” along the way and sent them to us to enjoy. Each stop on the tour was fantastic and we all left our adventure smiling and full and so glad we had decided on this tour but most of all felt really lucky to have had this really fun tour guide that made things extra special. Thank you so much for a splendid time!

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Brunch strolling experience was excellent and so much fun with Kimberly. Awesome time - thanks Kimberly for adding in some city history and fun things to do.

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Kimberly made my birthday trip so much fun! We’ve been on the riding tour in December for Nights of Lights but this brunch tour was incredible! She was so funny and witty and showed us new history we missed on our previous trips including little bonus spots along our walk. It made the day very memorable, and I appreciate her including something at the last stop to celebrate! The food was delicious, the drinks were refreshing, and the conversations were delightful. Highly recommend any of the tours, ask for Kimberly!

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This was the highlight of our St. Augustine trip. The tour took us to places we hadn’t even come across in our research of the area. Worth every penny! Kimberly was excellent!

Have you toured with Kimberly yet? Let us know your favorite moments! www.thetastingtours.com

04/25/2025

Congrats to Chef Michael Lugo and Chef Matthew Landillon (Frenchie)!
La Nouvelle STA Michael's St. Augustine

04/25/2025

https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/20-fascinating-museums-in-st-augustine-florida/ar-AA1sVEKB?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=b8205bf3c2d04b7ebcab7ad10dc1b8c7&ei=11

If you’re visiting Florida and you’re keen to learn more about the country’s history, you’ll want to plan a visit to St. Augustine. And while you’re enjoying everything the city has to offer, don’t miss these incredible museums.

04/24/2025

🍷 Thirsty Thursday…😍

Toast to the one who always shows up when we need them most… wine. 😉 You + wine = meant to be. 🥂

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04/23/2025

Happy Wine Wednesday! Cheers to the 'I'!!!

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04/22/2025

Cork Thyme — Wine Bar & Bodega 🍷

Step into Avondale’s gathering place for boutique wines, lite bites, and a speakeasy-style bar. Some evenings you might catch live music!

Just one of the amazing stops on our Avondale Food Tour! www.thetastingtours.com

04/22/2025

Happy ‘C-Taco’ Tuesday!!!

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04/22/2025

🌟 5-STAR REVIEW ALERT! 🌟
We LOVE seeing your rave reviews—and this week, it's all about our rockstar tour host, Rene! 🙌

Here’s what guests are saying:

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Rene was an excellent tour guide through this experience! Had wonderful company and interesting history of St. Augustine. The food was excellent as well!

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Rene was a wonderful guide for our Food & Wine stroll! He was very knowledgeable and a wonderful host! Highly recommend!

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Rene did a great job introducing us to St. Augustine food, some history and sightseeing thrown in. We really enjoyed meeting some new people and trying some places we would not have found on our own.

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Rene was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable in the history and able to answer and questions thrown his way. Great time, company and food!!!

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It was a wonderful tour. Rene, our guide was knowledgeable and fun. By the end, we all laughing and having a great time. Thank you!

👏 Big cheers to Rene for bringing the flavor and the fun—plus, ¡Rene habla español! 🇪🇸 That means even more guests can enjoy the full foodie experience, en español.

👉 Have a great story or moment from your tour with Rene? Drop us a review—we’re all ears! www.thetastingtours.com

04/21/2025

🌶️ New Blog Alert! 🌶️

The datil pepper isn’t just an ingredient—it’s a bite of St. Augustine’s rich history, vibrant culture, and bold culinary creativity. 🔥 From hot sauces to spicy creamed honey, this local legend brings the sweet heat that sets our food scene apart.

Ready to spice things up? 👉 Read more on The Dish Blog https://www.thetastingtours.com/the-dish-blog


The Spice & Tea Exchange of St. Augustine The Spice & Tea Exchange II of St. Augustine Minorcan Mike's Datil Sauce Luvin' Oven Catering Pepper Palace Mountaincoffeeroasters Minorcan Mike's Datil Sauce Whetstone Chocolates

04/21/2025

🎉 Big Congrats to Our Amazing Event Coordinator, Dawn Mariotti! 🎉

We’re so proud to celebrate Dawn’s incredible achievement...her brand-new book, The Mindset Shift, is officially out! 📘✨

Today, she was featured on First Coast Living with co-host David Benfield to talk about the inspiration behind the book and how shifting your mindset can change your life. 💡

Way to go, Dawn! Get your copy at www.dawnmariotti.com

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04/20/2025

Happy Easter!

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04/19/2025

🍷🥔 Sip & Chip Event: A Playful Twist on Wine Pairings — Rooted in Tradition!

We had an 'a-peeling' time partnering with Parker Flower Farms for a one-of-a-kind tasting experience that brought together gourmet potato “chiptizers” and perfectly paired wines. This elevated evening celebrated local flavors, farming heritage, and the unexpected magic of chips and sips!

In collaboration with the culinary creativity of Chef Paul and Jackie (of The Feed Mill), guests enjoyed a thoughtfully crafted menu featuring chef-inspired bites, each designed to complement a curated wine selection. Toppings featured:
– Fresh-caught flounder
– Pasture-raised datil chicken
– Steak bites with mushrooms and caramelized onions
– Sweet potatoes dipped in Whetstone Chocolates

Set against the scenic backdrop of Parker Farms, it was an evening of fine flavors, fantastic company, and a whole lot of crunchy fun.

A HUGE thank you to Flash and Kim, of Dragonfly Wine & Spirits, for 'bringing the vibes' with their gorgeous mobile bar at our event! 🍷✨ Making the night extra special and oh-so-stylish!

And a SPECIAL shout out to our A+-mazing special events team — Niki Kemper and Dawn Mariotti — who not only planned like pros but also stepped in as our fabulous sommeliers for the evening! 🍾👏 You ladies totally rocked it!

Thank you once again to Andrea and the entire Parker Family! What a perfect evening! www.thetastingtours.com