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/FOUNDER
Cocktail of Choice: Boulevardier
Favorite Lookout Point: Domino Park
Current Culinary Addiction: Dosa Chips
Zari Lum
Culinary Guide
Cocktail of Choice: A classic gin and tonic
Favorite Lookout Point: Rooftop of the Public Hotel
Current Culinary Addiction: Pickled mangos from the Pickle Guys
Jacob Ritts
Culinary Guide: East Village, Flatiron
Cocktail of Choice: Rum Coconuts
Favorite Lookout Point: Staten Island Ferry
Current Culinary Addiction: Frozen Yogurt with Baklava
Renee Novak
Operations Coordinator and Customer Service
Cocktail of Choice: Mint Julep
Favorite Lookout Point: Dumbo Waterfront
Current Culinary Addiction: Stuffed Green Pepper Soup
Talia Cohen
Culinary Guide
Cocktail of Choice: Elderflower and grapefruit gin and tonic. Really anything floral, light, and bubbly
Favorite Lookout Point: Any hill on the Isle of Skye—edenic views, plus everything smells like heather honey
Current Culinary Addiction: Mochi and smoked paprika (not together!). Also, putting coconut milk in my green tea