OUR TEAM
Our job is to tell you the stories of the people behind the food with a smile and expert knowledge. But first, get to know the faces behind Avital Food Tours. We love what we do and want to share our stories with you!
Avital Ungar
Owner and Founder
Cocktail of Choice: Boulevardier
Favorite Lookout Point: Rooftop of Hotel Erwin in Venice Beach
Current Culinary Addiction: Dosa Chips
HANA
Culinary Guide: Downtown, Venice
Cocktail of Choice: The *secret* Horchata Pina Colada at Lono Tiki Bar
Favorite Lookout Point: Rooftop of the Ace Hotel in Downtown
Current Culinary Addiction: Sour Beers and Kazu Nori Bay Scallop Hand Rolls (not together…yet)
PENNY TRUITT
CULINARY GUIDE: DOWNTOWN, KOREATOWN
Cocktail of Choice: Gin and Tonic
Favorite Lookout Point: Griffith Observatory
Current Culinary Addiction: Burrata Toast with Stone Fruit
SARAH MURPHEE
CULINARY GUIDE: VENICE BEACH, KOREATOWN
Cocktail of Choice: Any full-bodied merlot
Favorite Lookout Point: Topanga Canyon State Park
Current Culinary Addiction: Tapenade with Kalamata & Chalikidiki Olives
RENEE NOVAK
OPERATIONS ASSISTANT
Cocktail of Choice: Mint Julep
Favorite Lookout Point: Mt. Hollywood
Current Culinary Addiction: Stuffed Green Pepper Soup
COREY
CULINARY GUIDE: DOWNTOWN
Cocktail of Choice: Trinidad Sour
Favorite Lookout Point: Lobby of the Intercontinental Hotel in DTLA
Current Culinary Addiction: The Lorenza taco at Sonoratown
Naomi Bauxprey
Los Angeles Sales
Cocktail of Choice: Mojitos with brown sugar crystals
Favorite Lookout Point: Elysian Park
Current Culinary Addiction: Seasonal White Cheddar Cheetos
