Taste Frederick Food Tours

We know it’s been quiet around here this year. When we stopped running tours in March due to the pandemic we did not expect an entire tour season to go by without getting back up and running. We have missed leading our delicious walks through downtown Frederick and the people that helped make our job as culinary tour guides so fun.

Looking ahead to 2021 … Taste Frederick Food Tours hopes to return next Spring but is currently looking for new ownership to grow and create the next version of these experiences. If you or someone you know is looking for a new opportunity with a ton of growth potential, we would love to talk to them. Any parties interested in becoming the new owner of Taste Frederick Food Tours can email Sarah at [email protected] for more information.

Another gorgeous mural to brighten downtown Frederick! We can't wait to go check it out in person.

We are firm believers in the power of food and in that regard we wanted to share a few resources we have come across in recent days that are highlighting Black and Minority-owned businesses, particularly restaurants in the area.

Frederick Minority Owned Businesses Group

A community compiled list of Black-owned restaurants in Maryland, thank you to R. House for sharing it - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1J52_Iol3QsgKxtVNOH5Cmc3WmuRIO5DU9QFpIdFOL18/edit?fbclid=IwAR1ytsm74ELHGS2GPIYlMsvfMrisrq3Vo0WApSst42aJ50bkfhqVC8_xYhE =0

This list of Black-owned restaurants in the DMV from Feed the Malik - https://www.feedthemalik.com/post/dc-black-owned-open-covid-19

To be very frank, our food tours have not done a good job at including more minority-owned businesses on our experiences. For that we are sorry. Creating more space for diversity does not take anything away from other businesses and we are ready to listen, learn and shift to do better.

If you have any other resources we should add to this list or check out, please consider dropping them here. We can't provide tours right now but we're happy to help promote good food and the people making it.

DC's Black-Owned Restaurants Open During COVID-19 Some amazing Black-owned DMV restaurants remain available to serve us all the goodness we could want or need during COVID-19. Updated list and how to contact them here!

We were craving ALL THE THINGS this morning & grateful some of our fave breakfast spots at Church & East Street could help us satisfy our hunger in one stop. Bagel sandwich & coffee from . Doughnuts from 😍

Yet another amazing way to help Frederick restaurants & breweries right now. These are some amazing fundraising projects from Octavo Designs & The UnCapped Podcast. We're really feeling the Soul Taco T-shirt and Fill'er Up for Frederick glass! https://www.8vodesigns.com/cheers-for-charity/?fbclid=IwAR2wj8ihzcEL7Qe-Vw86TjUb3oY_2bgtLCRPoYceSiC63MrWZCyk0juhm8s

Alright, so if we have to find a silver lining in all of this - being able to drink margaritas at home is definitely one of them.

Where are you ordering takeout/delivery from in this weekend?

This weekend would have been the official start of our 8th season of food tours in . (Throwing it back with this photo from 2013 maybe?)

We're sad we won't be leading delicious walkabouts downtown for the forseable future, but we know the foods we feature will taste even better and the stories we share will seem even richer when we can gather again.

Our Chief Eating Officer Sarah recently sent a personal note out to our community via email, but we thought we'd share it here as well.

https://mailchi.mp/a8dabbf7437b/march-newsletter-food-tours-and-safety-updates-3866645

An update from the Taste Frederick Team. In light of the developments regarding the COVID-19 situation our 2020 food tour season will be pushed back until it is deemed safe for our restaurant tasting partners to resume normal operations.

We love Frederick and are so proud to get to share it with our guests. We are heartbroken at this turn of events. We buy all of the food for our tours from our restaurant and shop partners. That means for every guest who comes on one of our tours, a portion of the ticket price is flowing back to lots of locally-owned Frederick businesses.

As a small business, we too are feeling very worried about the near future. We are seeking out all information about how to best help our friends in the restaurant/hospitality/service industry right now and will be sure to share anything we come across.

We are grateful to those customers who have been flexible with their travel plans and those that have offered support during this time with gift certificate and future ticket purchases.

We hope you and and your loved ones are healthy and that you are able to find some calm among this chaos.

All the best,
The Taste Frederick Team
www.TasteFrederickFoodTours.com

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Frederick Restuarant Week starts on Monday! It's one of our favorite weeks of the year! From March 2 - March 8, 20+ area restaurants will offer special, multi-course meals at great prices. This is a perfect opportunity to try a new restaurant or re-visit an old favorite. Where are you thinking of going? https://www.visitfrederick.org/restaurant-week/

Thank Leap Day, you have an extra day to take advantage of our discount code LOVEFREDERICK. It's good for $10 off any public tour in 2020 (and we have tours available through November) but the code expires after February 29! Find your tour here --> https://www.tastefrederickfoodtours.com/tour/

And we're very glad to hear it!

After more than 10 years in Frederick, Bryan Voltaggio’s Volt still electrifies | REVIEW You don’t need to be “Top Chef” host Padma Lakshmi to appreciate Chef Voltaggio’s dishes: The most eye-popping, conceptual plates of food are just as yummy as they are pretty to look at.

Frederick is our year-round Valentine. One of the best compliments we receive about our tours is how we've helped folks fall in love (or more in love) with downtown Frederick. We'd love to share the love with you! Purchase a ticket on any tour in 2020 before the end of February and take $10 off with the code LOVEFREDERICK.

It's in downtown Frederick! If you're headed out to celebrate with your lady crew, here are a few fun happenings we thought might interest you:

- All day/night Happy Hour at Maxwell's Kitchen! There will be a special chocolate fondue platter available with strawberries, bananas, pound cake, and marshmallows. And they are bringing back the beloved "Cosmo to the Max" cocktail.

- The Tasting Room is having their 2nd annual Galentine's Day party! A reservation might be hard to come by, but you could still belly up to the bar for a special Cocktail

- Go and sip on Tenth Ward Distilling Company's limited edition Love Potion No. 10 (featured photo) It's only available through Sunday!

- Enjoy drink specials, light hors d'oeuvres, and games from 4 -10 pm at Rockwell Brewery with your squad. A pinata may be involved.

- La Paz Mexican Restuarant is celebrating with food & drink specials all day long.

What are you having for lunch today? We wouldn’t be upset if one the fried chicken sandwiches from made its way to our mouths. If you like things a little sweet & spicy, go for the Korean version 👍🏻👍🏻

Alright, we’re 14 days into the new year ... what’s the best thing you’ve eaten in downtown Frederick in 2020 so far??

Have you crossed everyone off your holiday shopping list yet? If you're still looking for a few gifts, we rounded up a lot of great delicious and delightful options available in downtown Frederick!

Frederick Foodie Gift Guide - Taste Frederick Food Tours The season of gifting has arrived and we’ve rounded up lots of wonderful edible and experiential gift ideas that can all be found in downtown Frederick. Things They Can Eat What about an assortment of colorful and unique pastas from The Pasta Palette? Give them a set of carefully curated oils and ...

Still looking for ways to add some festive fun to your season? We've rounded up lots of foodie themed events filled with lots of delicious holiday spirit!

https://www.tastefrederickfoodtours.com/things-to-do/delicious-events-happening-in-downtown-frederick-this-season/

We're not shocked at all to find on this list of 10 Best Small Towns to visit this Christmas! There's no way you won't leave feeling festive.

10 Best Small Towns to Visit This Christmas These small American towns deliver major holiday spirit, whether in a massive Leavenworth, Washington light show, a two-week snow festival in Park City, Utah or a Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles, New York.

There's still one more day to take advantage of our discounts on Gift Certificates and Booze & Bites Tours in 2020. Give them a delicious experience this year, it'll be one they remember for years to come!

Take 15% off all Gift Certificates with the code TURKEY19..

Take $10 off all Booze & Bites Tour Tickets in January, February and March with the code CHEERS19.

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Get their gifts today so you can gobble tomorrow! We're sharing our Black Friday deals early. Now through Monday (12/2) all gift certificates are 15% off with the code TURKEY19 AND all tickets to our Booze & Bites Tours in January, February and March are $10 off with the code CHEERS19!
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Thinking of gifting a Taste Frederick experience this year, why not add a little fun swag to go with it? We've taken our bright and fun logo and turned it into a few things meant to help remind you of Frederick all year round.
https://www.zazzle.com/store/tastefrederick

Happy National Eat with A Friend Day! Make plans to grab lunch or dinner with someone you haven't seen in a bit. No matter what your taste buds are craving, you'll find the perfect spot to share a meal in Frederick! (This meal was shared at Lazy Fish) https://downtownfrederick.org/cat/taste/

The season of gifting has arrived and we’ve rounded up lots of wonderful edible and experiential gift ideas on the blog that can all be found around downtown Frederick! Check it out!

https://www.tastefrederickfoodtours.com/foodies/frederick-foodie-gift-guide/

We know calendars fill up quickly this time of year, make sure you’ve got some fun and FOOD on yours! We’ve rounding up some of the most festive sounding events happening in and around downtown Frederick. Check it out on our blog!

https://www.tastefrederickfoodtours.com/things-to-do/delicious-events-happening-in-downtown-frederick-this-season/

Still need to plan the office holiday party? Or have family coming to town? Let's talk!

Private food tours make excellent office celebrations and family outings! Let us handle the details, all your group needs to do is arrive ready to have a delicious experience. We've got availability throughout December and on various days and times to fit your needs. Send us a message and we'll start planning!

Only 6 more sleeps until the Tenth Ward Distilling Company & Flying Dog Brewery Thanksgiving Pop-Up Party! Get tickets ahead of time to save a few dollars (and to make sure you get in!) https://www.facebook.com/events/710416706103015/

Only three more chances to take a regularly scheduled tour with us in 2019! (Though we're always up for scheduling private tours for groups of 4 or more.) Get your tickets before tours fill up at TasteFrederickFoodTours.com

The fleet of ships that will grace Carroll Creek through the holiday season are being launched this Saturday!

(If you're on the Around Market Street Tour, you're guranteed a look at the action.)

Only six more days until the Frederick fleet sets sail for the season on Carroll Creek!

This year there will be fourteen boats launched by different groups. Some you will recognize from last year, and some new entries.

Come on down to the creek by the suspension bridge Saturday morning to watch the fun or lend a hand. It’s sure to be exciting! Launching starts at 8:30 and will likely take a good part of the day.

See you there!!

Have you been to this Frederick staple? And if yes, what's your favorite thing on the menu? (Also if you're trying to get to Beef N Buns N Paradise before 2020, they close for the season on Nov 24th!)

Frederick's Beef 'n Buns 'n Paradise is a must try burger stop Drive down East Patrick Street toward the Frederick Fairgrounds and you could easily miss one of the most highly rated burger places in the county.