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: From the top of Tank Hill
Current Culinary Addiction: Dosa Chips

Hannah Levy
Culinary Guide
Cocktail of Choice: Anything with smoky mezcal!
Favorite Lookout Point: Piedmont Cemetary
Current Culinary Addiction: Homemade Kombucha

Ben Mastracco
Culinary Guide: Mission, North Beach
Cocktail of Choice: Beer
Favorite Lookout Point: Mount Davidson
Current Culinary Addiction: Greek Frozen Yogurt at Souvla

Camille Holmes
Director of SF Operations
Cocktail of Choice: Caipirinha, anything with eggwhites
Favorite Lookout Point: Tilden Park
Current Culinary Addiction: Guacamole

Cecilia Philips
Culinary Guide: Mission, North Beach, Cocktail
Cocktail of Choice: Vodka Soda with Lime
Favorite Lookout Point: The Mormon Temple at Montclair
Current Culinary Addiction: Dim Sum

Corinne Sykes
Director of SF Groups
Cocktail of Choice: Anything with Vegetables
Favorite Lookout Point: Kite Hill
Current Culinary Addiction: Pickled Beets

Indigo Jackson
Culinary Guide: North Beach
Cocktail of Choice: Gin Martini
Favorite Lookout Point: Lake Merced
Current Culinary Addiction: Salted Caramel Ice Cream

Jacob Ritts
Culinary Guide: Mission, North Beach, Tendernob
Cocktail of Choice: Rum Coconuts in Dolores Park
Favorite Lookout Point: Lookout Bar
Current Culinary Addiction: Souvla Frozen Yogurt with Baklava

Kevin Longa
Culinary Guide: Mission
Cocktail of Choice: Manhattan
Favorite Lookout Point: Embarcadero
Current Culinary Addiction: Deviled Eggs

Margherita Ventura
Chief Storyteller and Culinary Guide: Mission, North Beach, Tendernob
Cocktail of Choice: Pisco Punch
Favorite Lookout Point: Eagle’s Point
Current Culinary Addiction: Smoked Potatoes

Meesha Halm
Culinary Guide: Mission, North Beach
Cocktail of Choice: Moscow Mule
Favorite Lookout Point: Fort Funston
Current Culinary Addiction: Smoked Yogurt from Noosh

Renee Novak
Operations Coordinator and Customer Service
Cocktail of Choice: Mint Julep
Favorite Lookout Point: Golden Gate Heights Mosaic Stairway
Current Culinary Addiction: Stuffed Green Pepper Soup

Haley Roth-Brown
Culinary Guide
Cocktail of Choice: Lemon Drop
Favorite Lookout Point: Land’s End
Current Culinary Addiction: Moo Hin Nga

Linda
Culinary Guide
Cocktail of Choice: Limoncello on the rocks
Favorite Lookout Point: Top of Dolores Park
Current Culinary Addiction: Mochi pancakes

Willda Atienza
Culinary Guide: Mission, North Beach
Cocktail of Choice: Key lime margarita
Favorite Lookout Point: Grizzly Peak
Current Culinary Addiction: Carnitas Tacos from Cantina Verde

Erolina
Culinary Guide
Cocktail of Choice: Elderflower kombucha
Favorite Lookout Point: Berkeley Marina
Current Culinary Addiction: Baked sweet potato fries

Dominick Palamenti
Culinary Guide
Cocktail of Choice: Boulevardier
Favorite Lookout Point: Point Reyes
Current Culinary Addiction: Tacos at Cholita Linda’s

Jack Sweeney
Assistant Curator
Cocktail of Choice: Gin and Tonic
Favorite Lookout Point: El Medio Bluffs
Current Culinary Addiction: Cold-Smoked Vegetables