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A TASTe oF The STrAnd

galvesTon food Tours provide fun on The run
by eSTher dAvIS mcKennA

very time my husband and i visit a new city, both history, and bar scene,” she said.
here and abroad, we make a point of booking a There are three tours to choose from including Taste of
efood tour to familiarize ourselves with the local fare. The Strand, Tapas on The Strand, and the Pubs N’ Grubs
We recently met the owner of A Taste of The Strand at a Tour. Taste of the Strand is family oriented and includes
friend’s balcony party and were delighted to learn there food but no alcoholic drinks, although cocktails may be
was a food tour on island. We booked a spot on a group purchased by those 21 years and older.
tour at our earliest convenience and thoroughly enjoyed The Tapas Tour includes a pairing of food and alcoholic
being tourists in our home city. beverages. Both of these tours stop at five locations. if you
Taste of the Strand food Tours owner karen vaden want to play where the locals stay, you will enjoy the Pubs
launched her company in 2017 after she booked a similar N’ Grubs Tour, an all-inclusive bars and bites jaunt.
excursion in New Orleans with her family and loved it. Plan for two to two-and-a-half hours to complete each
“i wanted to create a relaxing, fun adventure while tour and wear your walking shoes. While the walk is not
supporting and exploring the island’s local restaurants, art, taxing - the longest stroll was from our starting point at

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