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
If I could have dinner with any celebrity it would be: Isadore Sharp or Francis McDormand
Corinne Sykes
Managing Director
Favorite Dessert: Baklava (I love all things Balkan and pistachio)
If I could have dinner with any celebrity it would be: Christopher Lloyd – Back to the Future is my favorite movie!
#EmbraceQuirky: I used to milk goats in California and water buffalo in Canada. I have yet to milk a cow.
Penny Truitt
Chief Storyteller, Lead Trainer, host/guide
Favorite Dessert: Cherry Pie
If I could have dinner with any celebrity it would be: Nina Simone
#EmbraceQuirky: I have had drinks on a submarine twice in my life. One French & one Russian (the subs, not the drinks)
Molly Streuli
Marketing manager, Art director
Favorite Dessert: Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
If I could have dinner with any celebrity it would be: Anthony Bourdain
#EmbraceQuirky: I once had to run from a wild elephant in Sri Lanka!
Jack Sweeney
Production Manager, virtual Lead Guide
Favorite Dessert: Peach Rings!
If I could have dinner with any celebrity it would be: Rick Rubin – a music producer!
#EmbraceQuirky: I know how to juggle.
Roshelle datu
finance assistant, production assistant
Favorite Dessert: Black Sesame Ice Cream
If I could have dinner with any celebrity it would be: Mariah Carey
#EmbraceQuirky: Anything purple fascinates me!
Sophie Brubaker
nyc Lead Guide, social media associate
Favorite Dessert: Cloud Nine Milkshake (Vanilla and Marshmallow and Banana and Golden Oreo)
If I could have dinner with any celebrity it would be: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Dolly Parton
#EmbraceQuirky: I can close one eye completely to look like a broken porcelain doll.
kate koerner
senior sales associate
Favorite Dessert: Mayonnaise Chocolate Cake
If I could have dinner with any celebrity it would be: Oprah Winfrey
#EmbraceQuirky: I love DIY projects, such as, bringing old furniture back to life and creating new art pieces.