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The 15 best foodie tours in the usa.

Savor fresh seafood, authentic Tex-Mex and more during one of these highly regarded outings.

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Consider these gourmand-approved excursions when visiting America's top culinary spots.

Savannah Taste Experience: Savannah, Georgia

Sonoma Food Tour: Sonoma, California

Austin Eats Food Tours: Austin, Texas

Bite San Diego: San Diego

Walk Eat Nashville: Nashville, Tennessee

Taste of Houston Food Tours: Houston

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Forktown Food Tours: Portland, Oregon

Savor Seattle Food Tours: Seattle

Charleston Culinary Tours: Charleston, South Carolina

Gourmet Food and Wine Tours: Napa Valley

Melting Pot Food Tours: Los Angeles

Foods of New York Tours: New York City

Chicago Food Planet: Chicago

Doctor Gumbo Tours: New Orleans

Local Tastes of the City Tours: San Francisco

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These amazing chef-led food tours will have you coming back for seconds

January 29, 2024 // By Jacky Runice

By Jacky Runice Travel Journalist January 29, 2024

More than 10 years later, I still fondly recall one of the best travel experiences of my life: a food tour that wended its way through Kraków and charming towns tucked in the Tatra Mountains of Poland.

In between field trips to places like the 14th century Wawel Royal Castle and Oskar Schindler’s Enamel Factory , our small group learned how to make a proper pierogi and plump golumpki under the guidance of Polish chef Marek Widomski. We indulged in morning snorts of homemade cherry vodka before taking lessons in cooking potato pancakes and just-caught trout.

Beyond the historic architecture, open-air markets, and mountainous countryside, the Krakow to Zakopane food tour offered me an almost spiritual reconnection to my beloved late mother and aunt — one hunk of oscypek (smoked sheep’s cheese) at a time.

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Whether you're exploring your cultural heritage or fascinated by the other cultures' culinary traditions, these six travel companies are serving up chef-led food tours that will have you coming back for seconds.

A recipe for adventure with Poland Culinary Vacations

Poland Culinary Vacations offers a robust menu of food tours for every kind of foodie. On the Poland Christmas Market Tour , you'll cook and bake with two professional chefs — one of whom is a Polish artisan cheese expert — while also exploring the country's legendary holiday markets. The Culinary Tour of Greater Poland and Poznan will have you preparing roast duck with red cabbage and dumplings, as well as making stops at the Croissant Museum and the Emperor's Castle in Poznan.

In Polish Cooking with Chef Anna Hurning in Szczecin in Western Pomerania, Hurning teaches guests how to make traditional Polish dishes, including paczki, a Lent delight.

Mexican Culinary Traditions with Austin chef Iliana de la Vega

James Beard Award-winning chef Iliana de la Vega of Austin and her daughter, Isabel Torrealba — a food writer and Mexican cultural anthropologist — take you on immersive vacations focused on Mexico's food culture and history. Their travel company, Mexican Culinary Traditions , offers food tours for those who appreciate arts and crafts and luxe lodging.

Oaxaca City: Ancient Traditions Alive is the pair’s most popular tour, as guests explore the deep roots of this complex cuisine amid vividly colored colonial buildings, lively markets, and indigenous arts and textiles.

You may also want to dig into the cuisine of Mexico City; Morelia, Michoacán; or Mérida, the capital of Yucatán — all of which are food tours that Mexican Culinary Traditions offers.

Cooking and food tours with Philadelphia chef Aliza Green

Aliza Green is a Philadelphia-based chef and author (“The Bean Bible” and “The Butcher’s Apprentice,” to name two titles) who whisks foodies to all corners of the culinary planet. Food tours include explorations of places like France's Bordeaux and Basque Country and Bilbao, Spain, as well as Greece, Morocco, and Italy.

Her Portuguese Delights tour introduces food enthusiasts to the culture and cuisine of the Iberian Peninsula. A pioneering female chef, Green takes you to centuries-old bakeries to try pastel de nata and introduces you to the Douro Valley wine region, a UNESCO World Heritage site. You'll even attend a cooking class in the ancestral home of one of Portugal’s oldest families.

Along the way, you’ll hear traditional Fado music, traverse winding streets to visit Gothic churches, and get to know Lisbon’s neighborhoods, including the medieval district of Alfama. Have the exclamation, "Legal!" — pronounced lay-gow — in your back pocket, which means “cool.”

Bog & Thunder's food tours through Ireland

Bog & Thunder ’s food tours aim to prove why Ireland should be the next hot food destination. The company is led by award-winning chef, cookbook author, and restaurateur Max Sussman and writer and environmentalist Kate McCabe. Deeply committed to ecotourism, Bog & Thunder’s trips are ideal for the environmentally conscious food enthusiast who likes wandering off the beaten path.

In 2023, chef Natasha Pickowicz co-led a “More Than Cork” food tour, which included culinary activities like foraging for seaweed, fileting and smoking wild fish, and dining al fresco at a Michelin-starred restaurant. Legendary Irish chef Darina Allen also joined the group for dinner on the last evening of the tour.

Consider booking a Bog and Thunder tour led by chef Nick Curtola, who helms the kitchen at one of Brooklyn’s most popular restaurants and wine bars, The Four Horsemen . The tour was designed in collaboration with The Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin, a five-star property marking its 200th anniversary in 2024. It pairs a luxury hotel experience with the best food that Ireland’s capital city has to offer. You'll also get behind-the-scenes access to local chefs and writers and take day trips to the surrounding countryside.

Black Tomato's Tasting Notes

For immersive, luxurious culinary journeys, take a gander at Black Tomato’s Tasting Notes , co-created and designed with Michelin-starred chefs and personalities granting access to their kitchens and processes. You'll visit emerging gourmand destinations that inspired the chefs and the places where they source product. You'll also taste sample their most creative meals.

Each itinerary is designed and piloted by chefs. Take a food tour through Peru’s Sacred Valley with Virgilio Martinez, whose Central restaurant in Lima is ranked the fifth best restaurant in the world. This tour may include piranha fishing in the Amazon and dining in the rainforest. Or peek behind the closed doors of Basque Country’s secret culinary social club, Txokos, with chef Dani Lopez. You can also sample dishes from the 24 gastronomic regions of Slovenia with the country's father of modern fine dining, Janez Bratovz, while truffle hunting and cheese making along the way.

Central Holidays' Umbria food tour with Chef Lorenzo Polegri

Central Holidays has a roster of wine and food tours. Whether Spain, Italy, or Croatia, you’ll be busy during cooking classes with acclaimed chefs.

For an extra special experience, consider reserving your spot on the Live and Eat Like a Local in Umbria with Chef Lorenzo food tour, where you’ll learn the secrets of Italian cookery in Umbria's Orvieto region. You'll go truffle hunting and pick fresh ingredients at farmer’s markets, as well as attend butchery workshops and cooking classes led by farmer and chef Lorenzo Polegri of Casale Polegri in the Umbrian countryside.

Other experiences on this tour include sampling artisanal cheeses at a goat farm and stopping at a family olive oil mill that has been producing the luscious liquid for more than a century from trees that are thousands of years old. You'll also visit 13th century Montegiove Castle and storybook Medieval towns surrounded by vineyards. It’s a pretty dreamy getaway for Italian food and culture fans.

About Jacky Runice

Born in Bucktown when bulletproof was a home safety choice and not a coffee order, Jacky Runice has been knocking around Chicago as a professional print, online and broadcast journalist and editor specializing in separating the riff from the raff in culture, entertainment, food, travel and pure unadulterated fun. Jacky is a member of the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA). In her best Chicagoese, Jacky asks, "Who has the time or money to blow on hotels, attractions, restaurants, exhibits and activities that blow?"

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CHEF-GUIDED FOOD TOUR IN PIKE PLACE MARKET

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Of pike market place, a guided journey through the pacific northwest, tasting seattle’s best artisan vendors in the famous pike place market..

Get the inside scoop on where chefs shop and locals hang out .

Discover the vibrant food scene of Seattle with our expertly crafted food tours that take you on a journey through the Emerald City’s best local eats and hidden gems.

Join us on our Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market where you’ll taste your way through the historic market and learn about the history and cuisine of Seattle.

Our team of chefs have all worked in the professional kitchens. They will guide you through this rustic market, sharing their insider knowledge of the best restaurants and artisanal food producers. Along the way, you’ll grasp a better understanding of the artisans and small businesses who bring Seattle’s culinary scene to life.

Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or a first-time visitor to Seattle, our food tours are the perfect way to experience the city’s diverse flavors and cultures. Book your tour today and join us on a delicious adventure through Seattle!

Please note that this is a fast paced market tour and not a leisurely restaurant tour. See FAQ below for more info!

*Eat Seattle is permitted and licensed by the Pike Place Market PDA to operate tours in the Pike Place Historical District. The PDA requires any business or person conducting tours within it’s properties and in the public areas of the historical district to be pre-approved and to have a license for this activity.

CHEF’S PERSPECTIVE

Our tours are run by chefs who contribute a culinary perspective, telling the story of the Northwest through its food.

LOCAL TASTE

We strategically choose our partners to ensure the best quality products of the Northwest are represented.

SMALL GROUP SIZE

We keep group-size smaller than most tours to create a more intimate, less touristy experience. This also creates a better dynamic to ask questions, absorb the information and connect with the other group members.

LOCAL FOOD WITH A PURPOSE

More than just providing great tasting food, our vendors serve as a talking-point to our farming, fishing and produce in the Northwest and what they are doing to maintain higher quality control than the average. Our team keeps the tours light-hearted but also bring some attention to our local food ecosystem and touch on awareness in certain industries.

RECEIVE 10% DISCOUNT

After the tour, all guests get a 10% discount card for not only the vendors we visited on the tour, but all of our market partners.

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“ Fabulous tour. Pike place market can be overwhelming- the tour helped to get a sense of the place and learn about its history too! The samples were delicious and we didn’t have to wait on lines. Chef Sean was fun and engaging. Highly recommend!”

“ I cannot recommend this tour enough!! It is a must!! Our guide was Chef Carolyn. She was so knowledgeable, helpful, kind and witty! She gave us great historic information about Pike Place Market as well as took us to some really delicious food spots in the Market.

She was very considerate and aware of any dietary restrictions of the group. The shop owners all loved her and it was easy to see why.

If you are in Seattle, you have to take this food tour!! You will not regret it!”

“Our family took the wonderful 2-hour foodie walking tour of Pike’s Place Market. We got to skip the line at many famous eateries and tried all sorts of delicacies from specialty chocolate to clam chowder to cheeses and sausages. We even got to try the James Beard award winning Philippino food hidden back in the market. Chef Carolyn was amazing! She told us all sorts of stories about the history of the market and food stalls and food and recipe facts from her many years as a chef and restaurant owner. We highly recommend this tour.”

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2-hour walking & tasting tour, operates 7 days a week, year-round, 10% discount on vendors.

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Cancellations

What is the cancellation policy.

All sales are final.

Will the tour be cancelled if it rains?

It rains often in Seattle so we keep all tours operating regardless of the weather. Fortunately, a good deal of the tour is covered.

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Are pets allowed.

Fury friends are not recommended, as they aren’t allowed in many parts of the market. You’ll have to wait outside which defeats the purpose.

Can I bring kids on the food tours?

You may bring your children as we leave it up to the parent to make the judgment as to whether they will enjoy this type of activity. Children 3 and under who will not be eating, do not need to buy a ticket.

Can kids join the tour?

Yes, kids may join the tours. We leave it up to the parents to make the judgement as to whether or not this it is an activity they would enjoy. Learning and tasting is for everyone!

How much food will be served on the Tasting Food Tour?

The two-hour tour consists of 9 stops and several different small bites. Many people consider this a meal.

The one-hour version consists of 4-5 stops and is just a small taste of Pike Place.

*note that we have 16 vendors and different guides have different routes depending on the day of the week and time of day.

What if I eat Gluten Free or am Lactose Intolerant?

We do not  recommend this tour for those who are dairy free, vegan or gluten free.

Not all tastings contain gluten or dairy. We can’t accommodate these restrictions for all food samples but will do our best to make substitutions where we can. Please notify us in advance so that we can plan accordingly.

What if I’m vegetarian?

Eat Seattle can accommodate vegetarians but we cannot make substitutions for other dietary restrictions. Please notify us at least 24 hours in advance of your tour if you will need vegetarian substitutions.

Miscellaneous

Are restrooms available during the tours.

Yes, there are public restrooms available in the market but they aren’t always on the route of the tour. We recommend you go before you arrive to the starting point.

Is this a fun event for local Seattleites?

Absolutely, the  Food Tours of Pike Place Market  are designed to uncover the story of the Northwest through food. Locals will gain food and history knowledge along the way.

Where do we meet?

Food Tours meet outside of  Simply Seattle  located at 1600 First Ave, Seattle. Please arrive 10 minutes before your event starts. This is at Pine and First about one block from Pike Place Market.

If it is raining, feel free to grab a cup of coffee inside Seattle Coffee Works next door and meet the tour guide outside when he/she arrives.

Is there luggage storage?

Eat Seattle doesn’t have a physical location so we can’t keep your bags. We suggest calling the Purple Store on Stewart (one block from starting location) as they do luggage storage. Phone number is:

(206) 801-1599

Are there discounts for children?

It is a requirement that anyone eating on the tour pays full price.

Can I pay in cash?

All tours must be booked through the eatseattletours.com website.

Should I tip the guide?

Gratuities are appreciated for all tours.

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Chicago food tours

Chicago’s dining scene is unbelievably diverse — we have world-famous burgers, our own signature style of hot dogs, Michelin-starred fine dining, international cuisine from all over the world, one-of-a-kind pizza styles…the list goes on. It’s more than anyone could eat in a lifetime, but you can try your best on a food tour of the city.

These Chicago food tours can help you get a true taste of the local dining scene, whether you want to hit all the fine-dining hot spots, or try every deep dish pizza the city has to offer. Experience the city’s diverse cuisine on one of these epicurean adventures.

Bobby’s Bike Hike

Work up an appetite with a biking food tour. Cruise through different Chicago neighborhoods on a Bikes, Bites & Brews Tour from Bobby’s Bike Hike , recently named one of the best food and culinary experiences in the world by TripAdvisor’s Travelers Choice Awards.

This tour covers a variety of Chicago’s signature dishes, including deep dish pizza, hot dogs, brownies (invented here), and local beers. You’ll learn some history, see unique neighborhoods, and get plenty of tasty bites. Check out other food tours from Bobby’s Bike Hike, including walking tours, Chinatown food tours, holiday sampling tours, and family-friendly options.

Underground Donut Tour

Explore Chicago’s bustling downtown while indulging in some of the city’s best donuts. Underground Donut Tours , the highly rated food tour first established in 2015, takes guests on a two-mile walk through the heart of River North and The Magnificent Mile while sampling sweet treats at four unique donut shops along the way.

Chicago Pizza Tours

Savor the city one slice at a time with Chicago Pizza Tours . These bus and walking tours visit culturally significant and locally owned pizzerias in Chicago’s downtown and neighborhoods. You’ll learn a little about the history and the tricks of the pizza trade — and try different pizzas from off-the-beaten-path spots. Make sure to book ahead of time, since the popular weekend tours sell out fast.

Pizza City USA Tours

Embark on the city’s ultimate pizza tour with a James Beard Award-winning host. Food writer and local celebrity Steve Dolinsky created these Chicago pizza tours that showcase everything from deep dish to tavern style to artisanal Neapolitan pies. Choose from Pizza City USA Tours covering different areas of the city and their unique pizza options, including downtown, the West Loop, or Wicker Park/Bucktown.

Chicago Food Tours

Chicago Food Tours gives you a sense of the melting pot that is Chicago’s restaurant scene. Get a taste for the classics on their Iconic Foods of Chicago Tour, which lets you sample the city’s most well-known eats (pizza, hot dog, Italian beef, popcorn, and brownies) in less than three hours — plus you get to skip the lines. They also offer food tours of foodie-favorite neighborhoods, like Pilsen, the West Loop, and Chinatown, along with the new Yes, Chef! Chicago: A Bear-Inspired Food Tour that follows in the footsteps of the hit show The Bear .

Chicago Beer Experience

Want more pub than grub? Check out Chicago Beer Experience , which celebrates one of the world’s most beloved beverages in the craft beer capital of the country. Choose from three neighborhood routes that are guided by certified beer experts, like the Sin & Suds tour that explores Al Capone’s old stomping grounds. The tours include tastings of locally made brews, and a dose of local history as well.

Spice of Life Tours

Explore Chicago’s “Little India” in the West Ridge neighborhood with Spice of Life Tours . Devon Avenue is the center of a thriving Indian/Pakistani community, with plenty of authentic, locally owned restaurants and specialty food shops. Your expert guide will lead you on a relaxed but in-depth tour where you’ll sample flavorful South Asian cuisine, stop by a spice market, visit a temple, and try out cultural activities like henna tattoos.

Chicago Foodways Tours

Go “deeper than deep dish” with Chicago Foodways Tours . Get your fill of Chicago’s culinary history and diversity from a seasoned local and trained chef. These food and culture walking tours guide you through the past and present of the city’s immigrant neighborhoods, like their Saigon to Stockholm Tour that takes you into Chicago’s Vietnamese and Swedish enclaves. 

Please note: some of the above tours are available seasonally and are weather dependent. Please check with each tour company for availability.

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Chicago's #1 culinary adventure, you wouldn't hire an actor or amateur food enthusiast to cater your event, why would you hire them to lead a food tour.

Better food - hands down, the best food & beverage on any Chicago food tour. Get more - enjoy as much food & drink as you would like. No pre-set menu or portion sizes. Drinks included - craft beers, cocktails and premium wines included at select stops. Best guides - all of our guides are native Chicago professional chefs. Hottest neighborhoods - enjoy the real Chicago neighborhoods, away from the downtown chains. We drive - see more of Chicago as you sit back and relax. Small group sizes - the most individualized food tours in Chicago.

You cannot get an influence from the cuisine of a city if you don’t understand the city. – Ferran Adria

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Chef Driven Food Tours is a Chicago based culinary adventure tour that was designed and is owned and operated by a co-op of professional chefs. Our goal is for our guests to experience the “real Chicago” food scene through the eyes of native Chicago chefs. We take you off the beaten downtown path of corporate and chain restaurants and into the neighborhoods. Taste the best flavors of “Chicago’s hidden gems” and see more art, culture, and history all while getting the insider’s view of the Chicago food scene.

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Seven Chef-Led Food Tours That Explore Cuisine and Culture at the Same Time

There are few better ways to learn about the culture of your destination than to explore its cuisine, and these new food tours, led by accomplished chefs, will help you embrace both.

By Nora Walsh

Food tourism is on the rise, prompting tour companies and cruise lines to cater to traveling food lovers with culinary experiences led by working chefs — on land and at sea.

Explore private cooking clubs around the globe

The travel outfitter Black Tomato launched Tasting Notes , a series of journeys led by Michelin-starred chefs and personalities from the Netflix program “Chef’s Table.” Travelers can explore a wide array of foodie destinations from Spain and Slovenia to Peru and Argentina. In the Basque Country, Daniel López takes guests into the private world of txokos (members-only cooking clubs), on a tour of his favorite pintxos bars, and into his critically acclaimed Kokotxa kitchen for a cooking class. This trip is offered year-round with five-night itineraries starting from $5,135 per person based on double occupancy.

Explore Italian culture and cuisine by bike

From May to mid-October, both this year and next, Tourissimo , an Italian tour specialist, offers four bike tours to the regions of Piedmont, Emilia-Romagna and Sicily, each led by a notable North American chef who educates guests on the cultural aspects of local gastronomy. While cycling through bucolic landscapes, travelers learn about the country’s culinary traditions by visiting local producers, partaking in cooking workshops, and sampling staples like Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, prosciutto di Parma, and handmade tortellini paired with regional wines. Bookings start at $3,995 per person based on double occupancy.

Food and wildlife in South Africa

Roar Africa has teamed up with the New York-based chef Dan Kluger, of Loring Place , to launch a food-forward South African journey to Cape Town, the Cape Winelands and Kruger National Park. From Oct. 27 to Nov. 5, an intimate group of guests receive insider’s access to artisanal shops, farmer’s markets, breweries, wineries and top restaurants including The Test Kitchen . The trip culminates with a wilderness excursion and a hands-on training session with Mr. Kluger and student chefs from the local Singita School of Cooking . Prices range upward from $15,600 per person based on double occupancy.

Explore spices and teas in India and Sri Lanka

Kanthi Kiran Thamma, an award-winning Indian chef based in Brighton, England, leads guests on culinary sojourns to cities in southern India and Sri Lanka through his tour company, The Spice Circuit . From Nov. 17 to 25, travelers can join Mr. Thamma in Sri Lanka to visit food markets, spice gardens and tea plantations. Guests also cook alongside expert chefs to master the art of local recipes like rice flour pancakes and a traditional seven-vegetable curry. Prices start at $2,325 based on double occupancy.

Take a gourmet Polynesian cruise

On the water, Windstar Cruises is joining with the James Beard Foundation to create gourmet-themed voyages accompanied by all-star chefs and sommeliers. Each sailing includes chef demonstrations of signature dishes, trips to local markets and producers, and dinners with beverage pairings. The pastry chef Emily Luchetti will travel with guests from Nov. 26 to Dec. 6 through Polynesia , escorting guests to a family-owned vanilla plantation in Tahiti, where they can stock up on the fragrant spice to use in baking classes on board. Tickets start at $3,399 per person based on double occupancy.

Enjoy a food float down the Amazon

Aqua Expeditions picked top Peruvian chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino to host a limited-edition culinary trip on the Amazon River from Oct. 29 to Nov. 2 (prices from $4,050 per person based on double occupancy). He will introduce travelers to exotic fruits in Iquitos’ Belen Market, whip up ceviche and tamales with guests, and lead tastings of local pisco, cacao, coffee, and catfish caviar.

Experience Vietnamese cuisine along the Mekong

In Southeast Asia, the travel company APT teamed up with the Australian celebrity chef Luke Nguyen to lead a 14-day trip in Vietnam and on the Mekong River. From Nov. 30 to Dec. 13, Mr. Nguyen will guide guests through the alleyways of Ho Chi Minh City to meet his relatives and visit their kitchens, shop for ingredients at market stalls, and cook with him as they sail down the Mekong. Prices from $5,945 per person based on double occupancy.

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The Best Chef-Led Tours Around The World

What better way to experience a destination than with a chef as your tour guide.

Sure, you can experience a new city by taking in its sight and sounds. But let's face it: Eating your way through a destination is way more fun. Whether you're sipping on a perfectly aged glass of Merlot in France or grabbing a heaping spoonful of paella in Spain, you're poised to learn about flavors, customs and cultural elements, all in one dish.

So it's no surprise food tourism is on the rise . And with so many people traveling just to eat, a number of hotels and tour groups have decided to up the ante with chef-led tours. Here are some of the best—and most delicious!—ones on earth.

① Participate in a Top Chef Retreat

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The Resort at Paws Up in Montana may be a ranch, but its luxury bent means that traditional campfire meals simply won't do. That's why the resort has enlisted Top Chef season 14 winner Brooke Williamson to lead its Bounty on the Blackfoot program on August 19. Over the course of a full day, Williamson will lead a tour of the Missoula farmers' market, where participants can source the best local ingredients. Then, she'll head up a cooking lesson to help spin that bounty into dinner.

② Explore the Finger Lakes with Danny Boome

Danny Boome, chef and host of Food Network's Rescue Chef, has taken his passion for the culinary arts to the Finger Lakes region in Upstate New York. At Gastronauts Academy , his Rochester teaching kitchen, he leads Devour Day: FLX tours, during which you'll visit two of the region's wineries, enjoy lunch and take a cooking class using local and seasonal ingredients with Boome himself at the New York Wine & Culinary Center .

③ Firelight Foraging with Food Network's Emma Frisch

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Take a designer canvas tent, add a forest-to-table experience and top it off with a Food Network star, and what do you have? Why, the ultimate vacation for the adventurous foodie. At Firelight Camps , a 70-acre glamping retreat in Ithaca, New York, foraging fanatic Sarah Kelsen leads a hike through Buttermilk Falls State Park, where participants can learn about the region's wild edible flowers, berries, nuts, mushroom and leaves. After that, Food Network star Emma Frisch  teaches the newfound foragers how to turn their finds into a meal. 

④ Surf with Park Hyatt Aviara's Chef

That thing about Southern California is true: Everyone surfs, even chefs. At the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa in Carlsbad, you can enroll in a Surfing with the Chef package, and executive chef Pierre Albaladejo will teach you to cook a gourmet breakfas t before leading a surf lesson at one of the local beaches. The day concludes with a meal right on the beach.

⑤ Bike with a Chef on DuVine Tour's Chef on Wheels Cycling Journeys

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Seamus Mullen, the chef and restaurateur behind Tertulia in NYC, leads two experiential cycling trips through Italy —one through Sicily, the other from sea (Adriatic) to shining sea (Mediterranean). The bike tours last between five and seven days, and Mullen, along with local support guides, bikes the entire route, stopping at local markets, quaint towns and farmhouses. All the cooking lessons are included as well.

⑥ Tour New York's Top Restaurants with Michael White

The Langham Place, New York has tapped James Beard Award–winning chef Michael White for its New York City Culinary Tour, launching this summer. Along with chefs at each of his restaurants, White will help teach a crudo and fish-butchering class at Marea , his upscale Italian restaurant on Central Park South, followed by a pasta-making class at Ristorante Morini , a kitchen tour at Ai Fiori and a cocktail class at Bar Fiori.

⑦ Take a Tsukiji Fish Market Tour

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Tsukiji Fish Market , the largest wholesale seafood market on the planet, is a must-see in Tokyo; after all, this is the home to 500-pound tuna and some of the world's most expensive caviar . To help its guests navigate the nearly 2.5 million-square-foot market, Aman Tokyo has enlisted its renowned sushi chef, Tsutomu Oba, to lead a tour through the dizzying rows of stalls. You'll watch a skilled vendor skillfully cut tuna and help Oba choose the fish that will be prepared for dinner at the hotel.  

Pack your passport—and an appetite—as we hit the world's hottest culinary destinations on and off the grid all month long. Now Boarding : your next trip to paradise.  

Bite by Bite: Embark on a Culinary Journey with Viator’s Top-Rated U.S. Food Tours

What’s travel without a tasty bite to eat? For foodies, flavor is half the reason to travel! Thankfully, food tourism is hotter than ever – one look at Viator’s most popular options will tell you all you need to know about the state of the international culinary scene. Whether you’re an avid foodie seeking to expand your palate or a traveler eager to immerse yourself in the local culture through its cuisine, Viator’s carefully curated list of top-rated food tours promises an experience that goes beyond mere sustenance.

From sizzling street food stalls to Michelin-starred restaurants, our journey will navigate through the vibrant tapestry of global flavors, all brought to life by the passionate local guides who know their cities’ culinary scenes like the back of their hand. Join us as we peel back the layers of cultures, histories, and traditions, one delectable bite at a time.

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Little Havana Food and Walking Tour in Miami

During this expertly guided walking food tour , immerse yourself in the vibrant ambiance of Miami’s dynamic Little Havana district. Delve into the heart of this spirited Cuban enclave and absorb its captivating history and cultural nuances, punctuated by visits to the most exceptional family-owned Cuban eateries in the vicinity. 

As you journey through, relish a delectable array of local cuisine, including treats like guava pastries, chicken plantain cups, and the sumptuous flan ice cream, among other delectable offerings that await. Moreover, engage with local artisans, witness the artistry of Cuban cigar rolling, and sway to the enchanting rhythms of traditional Cuban melodies.

Taste of Little Italy in San Diego

Navigating San Diego’s bustling Little Italy can prove challenging, given the myriad dining options that blur the line between genuine local treasures and mere tourist haunts. Sidestep the uncertainty and secure a trove of insider wisdom through this guided culinary tour . Beyond indulging in delectable tastings en route, this excursion serves as a valuable conduit for discovering the architectural splendors and historical tapestries woven into the local fabric.

Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market

Prepare for a delightful sensory experience as you traverse the historic Pike Place Market in Seattle , partaking in the diverse offerings that await. From savoring the acclaimed ‘World’s Best’ Mac and Cheese at Beecher’s to relishing the ambiance of Local Color coffee shop, indulging in the zest of Britt’s Pickles, and indulging in the authenticity of Ellenos Real Greek Yogurt, each stop unveils a unique facet of the market’s culinary tapestry.

In the company of your expert chef-guide , you’ll seamlessly transition from an onlooker to an insider, gaining behind-the-scenes insights that magnify your appreciation for both the flavors and the aura of this iconic attraction. With a focus on personal attention, this small-group adventure promises an enriching experience for all ages, making it an ideal family outing that transcends the ordinary.

New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter

New Orleans is a place unlike any other. On this tour , you’ll step into the realm of world-renowned eateries, where the legacy of Louisiana’s finest cooking unfolds before you. Allow your guide to immerse you in the unique culinary history of this exciting city. Enjoy authentic tastings of Louisiana’s signature dishes, meticulously curated from celebrated restaurants, that have left an indelible mark on the city’s culinary legacy.

As you amble along the city streets, your knowledgeable guide will sprinkle your journey with intriguing tidbits, creating a delightful blend of gastronomy and history. For those seeking an even more intimate experience, consider elevating your adventure with the small-group option, ensuring an intimate ambiance with no more than twelve fellow enthusiasts.

Feast of Saint Augustine Walking Food Tour

Scoping out a city’s restaurant scene ahead of a big vacation can be stressful. With this tour, you can skip the chore of poring over online reviews and get right to the heart of St. Augustine cuisine . This exceptional tour presents a seamless fusion of food culture and history, all intertwined with delectable tastings to tantalize your senses.

Pike Place Market Tasting Tour

Seattle’s renowned culinary landmark, Pike Place Market, comes to life as you embark on a gastronomic journey that showcases the city’s most cherished market spots. Feast on an assortment of renowned dishes that have contributed to the market’s storied reputation. Beyond indulging in the flavors, you’ll receive a discount card that invites you to continue your exploration independently on return visits to the market.

This expertly guided tour promises an authentic behind-the-scenes adventure that grants you a privileged glimpse into the bustling heart of Pike Place Market. Traverse the market’s labyrinthine corridors and relish an array of tastings, ranging from farm-fresh produce to delectable pastries and more. As you navigate the market’s hidden corners, you’ll find yourself seamlessly transitioning from an observer to an insider, gaining a comprehensive understanding of its history and significance.

New Orleans Cocktail and Food History Tour

Designed with food enthusiasts in mind, this tour offers an unparalleled opportunity to sample some of Louisiana’s most iconic dishes, all while delving into New Orleans’ top culinary and nightlife destinations. With a limited group size, you’re guaranteed personalized attention that enhances your exploration of local cuisine. Your seasoned guide will provide an insider’s perspective, sharing insights that heighten your appreciation of each culinary gem.

Best Bites on The Las Vegas Strip: A Traveler’s Guide to Sin City

Embark on an enthralling journey through the extravagant casinos lining the iconic Las Vegas Strip , all while indulging in a lavish and diverse tasting adventure on this intimate small-group food tour . Gather at New York New York, around lunchtime, your guide awaiting your arrival, and come prepared with a hearty appetite. As you traverse this dazzling cityscape, pause for an array of delectable bites—from mouthwatering pastrami sandwiches and authentic Neapolitan-style pizza to sumptuous desserts and more.

Chicago in a Day: Food, History and Architecture Walking Tour

Tailored for those venturing into Chicago for the first time, this tour stands as an exceptional choice, offering an all-encompassing introduction to the city that artfully combines iconic landmarks and hidden gems. Commencing at the illustrious Chicago Theatre, your journey will lead you through an exploration of the Chicago Pedway—a network of subterranean passages frequented by locals and commuters alike. From here, venture to the captivating Chicago Riverwalk and the renowned Magnificent Mile, followed by a culinary escapade that captures the essence of the city’s renowned cuisine.

Carlsbad Food Tour and Wine Tasting

As you meander through the charming streets of Carlsbad on this tour, you’ll find yourself sipping award-winning California wines, savoring delectable desserts, and experiencing a range of specialty foods that embody the village’s culinary diversity. The adventure is further enriched by the addition of behind-the-scenes anecdotes that showcase Carlsbad Village’s hippest restaurants, cutting-edge artisanal offerings, and the tales that have woven its culinary tapestry.

This 3-hour gourmet walking tour seamlessly marries an exploration of Carlsbad Village’s unique flavors with its vibrant history and contemporary scene. With a focus on personalized engagement, this small-group experience promises an intimate journey that caters to every participant. Notably, the tour offers wheelchair accessibility, ensuring that everyone can partake in this immersive culinary odyssey.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Chelsea DeAngio is a freelance writer based in Greensboro, NC. Inspired by a rootless childhood as a Navy brat, she enjoys traveling every chance she gets. Pop culture often drives her trips. Whether channeling her inner Lady Mary at Highclere Castle in the UK or noshing on nachos at Showgirls filming locations in Vegas, Chelsea is always in search of a little silver screen glitz.

Best Food Tours

Start on a culinary adventure with our selection of the best food tours from around the world. These tours take you through diverse cuisines, allowing you to savor local flavors and traditions in each destination.

From street food escapades to gourmet experiences, our curated list features top-rated tours that promise to tantalize your taste buds and enrich your travel experience.

Discover the most mouthwatering food tours globally and indulge in the ultimate gastronomic exploration.

A food tour is a guided experience where participants explore a city’s or region’s culinary scene by visiting various eateries, markets, and food-related establishments.

These tours provide an opportunity to sample a wide variety of local dishes, learn about the culinary traditions and history of the area, and often meet the chefs or food artisans behind the creations.

For a food tour, wear comfortable, breathable clothing and supportive, cushioned shoes. Layer up to adapt to changing weather and bring a light jacket or raincoat.

Protect yourself from the sun with a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Carry a small bag with essentials and respect local dress codes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some questions visitors usually ask before booking a food tour.

Depending on the place where your food tour is happening, you’ll sample a variety of local dishes, from traditional meals to street food favorites.

Many tours offer vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. It’s best to check with the tour operator in advance.

Transportation is usually not provided. Tours are designed to be walkable so that visitors can fully experience the local neighborhoods and eateries.

Some tours include drinks, such as local beverages or a glass of wine, while others might not. It’s best to check the specific tour details.

Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. It’s also a good idea to bring a bottle of water, sunscreen, and a small bag for any purchases.

Many food tours are family-friendly, but it’s best to check the tour’s specific policies and suitability for children.

Prices vary by location and tour length. The cost usually includes all food tastings, and sometimes drinks, guide services, and any additional experiences like cooking demonstrations.

Many food tours include opportunities to meet local chefs, artisans, or shop owners, which enhances the experience.

Tours usually proceed rain or shine. Be prepared with appropriate clothing and check the tour operator’s policy for severe weather conditions.

Food tours typically last between 2 to 4 hours, but the duration can vary by tour.

Most food tours involve moderate walking, usually around 1 to 3 miles, spread out over the duration of the tour.

Group sizes vary, but most tours keep groups small, usually between 8 to 15 participants, to ensure a personalized experience.

Many tours can accommodate food allergies or dietary restrictions with prior notice. After booking your tour tickets, contact the tour operator to discuss your needs.

Tours typically include a mix of well-known spots and hidden gems, offering a comprehensive taste of the local food scene.

Yes, there are usually breaks where you can sit down, especially at certain eateries.

Tipping the tour guide is generally appreciated but not required. Tips for staff at food stops are usually included in the tour price.

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Dollar Tree left lead-tainted applesauce pouches on store shelves for weeks after recall, FDA says

FILE - This image provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Nov. 17, 2023, shows three recalled applesauce products - WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches, Schnucks-brand cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches and variety pack, and Weis-brand cinnamon applesauce pouches. Dollar Tree failed to effectively recall the lead-tainted applesauce pouches linked to reports of illness in more than 500 children, leaving the products on some stores shelves for two months, the Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday, June 18, 2024. (FDA via AP, File)

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Dollar Tree failed to effectively recall lead-tainted applesauce pouches linked to reports of illness in more than 500 children, leaving the products on some stores shelves for two months, the Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday.

The FDA sent a warning letter to Dollar Tree this month and placed Negasmart, the Ecuadorian distributor of WanaBana apple cinnamon pouches, under import alerts following the October 2023 recall of the products found to be contaminated with “extremely high” levels of lead and chromium.

Children in 44 states had probable or confirmed cases of elevated blood lead levels after eating the applesauce pouches marketed for toddlers, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The outbreak was declared over in April.

FDA officials sent a warning letter to Dollar Tree Inc. last week saying the WanaBana apple puree products remained on store shelves in several states through late December, two months after the firm was told about the recall. Officials at the Chesapeake, Virginia-based company had said they disallowed sales of the products at registers, but the FDA said that was “not an effective measure” because at least one child in Washington state ate a recalled fruit pouch in a store before an attempted purchase.

Dollar Tree officials said in an email Tuesday that the company is operating under new management and is taking steps to bolster its process “for quickly and effectively executing product recalls.” The company operates more than 16,000 discount stores in 48 states.

Negasmart was placed under multiple import alerts this month, even though FDA officials said they had no indication that the firm is attempting to import products into the U.S. The action is to ensure that any attempt by the firm to import products would be “flagged” by FDA reviewers and prevented from reaching consumers. Tests showed that cinnamon tested from the plant had lead levels more than 2,000 times higher than a maximum level proposed by the FDA.

Anyone who consumed the recalled pouches should consult with a health care provider, the CDC said. There is no safe level of lead consumption, which can cause serious learning and behavior problems, the agency emphasized.

The pouches include those sold under the WanaBana brand at Dollar Tree stores and online and under the Schnucks and Weis brands in stores. Because they have a long shelf life, they may still be in consumers’ homes. Consumers should not eat or serve the pouches and should discard them.

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2024 Memorial Tournament Round 1 updates: Adam Hadwin holds onto Memorial lead after first round

The 2023 Memorial Tournament did not scare Adam Hadwin off from returning to Muirfield Village Golf Course. 

After finishing the first round in 2023 3-under par, Hadwin missed the cut after finishing with four bogeys and two double-bogeys in the second round. 

Hadwin put the 2023 tournament behind him in the first round of the 2024 Memorial Tournament Thursday, leaving as the clubhouse leader at 6-under part 72 with eight bogeys. 

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Hadwin is a stroke ahead of Scottie Scheffler , the No. 1 golfer in the world, at 5-under par. Xander Schauffele , Ludvig Aberg , Collin Morikawa and Corey Conners are two strokes behind Hadwin at 4-under. 

“I feel pretty comfortable right now over the golf ball with kind of the entire game,” Hadwin said. “I never felt rushed. I never felt that as I kept making birdies, like I was getting ahead of myself or anything like that. Very comfortable. I feel in a lot better position to kind of handle any sort of adversity that may come or when it comes, because I feel like it will come around this place. There’s just too many holes where the margin for error is so small that you can feel like you hit a good shot and get absolutely screwed. I feel like mentally I’m in a really good place right now to be able to handle that and move forward and accept it. And so we’ll show up tomorrow and get ready and see what it holds.” 

The second round of the Memorial Tournament tees off at 7:30 a.m. Friday. 

Here’s what happened in the first round Thursday: 

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2024 Memorial Tournament first round leaderboard 

Here’s a look at the leaderboard at the end of the first round of the Memorial Tournament: 

• Adam Hawin: -6
• Scottie Scheffler: -5
• Collin Morikawa: -4
• Xander Schauffele: -4
• Ludvig Aberg: -4
• Corey Conners: -4
• Viktor Hovland: -3
• Billy Horschel: -3
• Akshay Bhatia: -3
• Tommy Fleetwood: -3
• Seamus Power: -3

Collin Morikawa finishes at 4-under, tied for second place

With a bogey on 18, Collin Morikawa finished the first round two strokes off the lead at the 2024 Memorial. Morikawa had three birdies and an eagle.

Scottie Scheffler is the sole holder of second place at 5-under.

Collin Morikawa tied for second through 15 holes

Collin Morikawa has pars in each of his last four holes to keep at 5-under par. He is tied for second place with Scottie Scheffler.

Collin Morikawa adds another birdie, tied for second place

Collin Morikawa is 5-under par after adding a birdie at 12. He has three birdies and an eagle through 12 holes. He is tied for second with Corey Conners and Scottie Scheffler

Corey Conners, Collin Morikawa surging in Memorial Tournament first round

Two golfers are making an afternoon push onto the leaderboard.

Corey Conners is 5-under par 72 through 15 holes with five birdies. He is tied for second with Scottie Scheffler.

Collin Morikawa is tied for fourth place at 4-under par after recording an eagle at 2 and two birdies through 12.

Adam Hadwin finishes Memorial first round 6-under par

Adam Hadwin leaves Muirfield Village Golf Club as the clubhouse leader of the 2024 Memorial.

After a par on 18, Hadwin holds a one-stroke lead at 6-under par 72. He recorded seven birdies and one bogey.

In 2023, Hadwin was 3-under after the first round at the Memorial.

Adam Hadwin takes two-stroke lead at Memorial Tournament

Adam Hadwin's lead at the 2024 Memorial is growing.

Hadwin is 7-under par 72 through 17 holes, two strokes ahead of Scottie Scheffler in second place. He birdied four of five holes between holes 13 and 17.

Who is Adam Hadwin?

Adam Hadwin is a 36-year-old Canadian-born PGA Tour golfer, who turned pro in 2009. He has one career win: the 2017 Valspar Championship.

In 2024, Hadwin has four top-10 finishes, including a tie for fourth at The Genesis Invitational.

In 2023, Hadwin missed the cut for the Memorial. After finishing 3-under par in the first round, he posted a 7-over par in the second.

Hadwin holds a one-stroke lead in the 2024 Memorial at 6-under par.

Adam Hadwin takes first place at Memorial Tournament

Scottie Scheffler no longer has the lead at the Memorial.

Adam Hadwin recorded his third straight birdie on 15 to move into first place at 6-under par 72.

Adam Hadwin takes share of first at Memorial with Scottie Scheffler

Scottie Scheffler now shares first place with Adam Hadwin.

Back-to-back birdies on 13 and 14 bring Hadwin to 5-under par 72 through 15 holes.

Scottie Scheffler takes first place with birdie on 18

Scottie Scheffler leaves Muirfield Village with first place all to himself.

Scheffler recorded a birdie on 18 to finish the first round 5-under par 72. He had four birdies on the back nine.

Xander Schauffele, Ludvig Aberg, Victor Perez and Adam Hadwin are tied for second at 4-under par 72.

Memorial Tournament first round leaders

Here's a look at the top of the Memorial Tournament leaderboard:

• Xander Schauffele: -4 (through 17)
• Scottie Scheffler: -4 (through 16)
• Ludvig Aberg: -4 (through 16)
• Viktor Hovland: -3 (through 17)
• Billy Horschel: -3 (through 16)
• Adam Hadwin: -3 (through 12)

Scottie Scheffler, Ludvig Aberg take share of first place at Memorial

The top of the Memorial Tournament leaderboard continues to shift.

Through 15 holes, Scottie Scheffler and Ludvig Aberg have moved into first place at 4-under par with Xander Schauffele. Scheffler has three birdies in his last five holes, while Aberg has three straight birdies after a bogey on 12.

Xander Schauffele takes one-stroke lead at Memorial

A birdie on 15 gives Xander Schauffele a one-stroke lead at the Memorial Tournament at 4-under par. Schauffele has four birdies through 15 holes.

Ludvig Aberg moves into share of first place at Memorial

A birdie on 14 had given Ludvig Aberg a share of the Memorial Tournament lead at 3-under par. He has recorded back-to-back birdies on 13 and 14.

Aberg is tied with Xander Schauffele, Viktor Hovland, Scottie Scheffler and Adam Hadwin.

Memorial Tournament has four-way tie for first place

Four golfers have a share of the Memorial Tournament lead:

• Xander Schauffele: -3 (through 14)
• Viktor Hovland: -3 (through 14)
• Scottie Scheffler: -3 (through 13)
• Adam Hadwin: -3 (through 9)

Who is most recent back-to-back Memorial Tournament winner?

Tiger Woods was the most recent golfer to win back-to-back Memorial Tournaments in 2000 and 2001. Patrick Cantlay won two of three in 2019 and 2021.

Viktor Hovland shares first place with Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele and Adam Hadwin

The reigning Memorial champion now has a share of first place.

Back-to-back birdies have Viktor Hovland at 3-under through 14 holes. He is tied with Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele and Adam Hadwin for first place.

Scottie Scheffler moves into share of first place at Memorial

Scottie Scheffler now has a share of first place in the first round of the Memorial Tournament.

Scheffler is 3-under par through 13 holes. He is tied with Xander Schauffele and Adam Hadwin. Scheffler has two birdies on his first four holes in the back nine.

Xander Schauffele and Adam Hadwin hold onto Memorial Tournament lead

Through 13 holes, Xander Schauffele holds a share of the lead at 3-under part with Adam Hadwin (through eight holes).

Eric Cole struggles in final two holes of Memorial Tournament first round

Holding a lead at 4-under par through 16 holes, Eric Cole fell apart in the final two holes of the first round of the Memorial.

Cole bogeyed Hole 17 before he double-bogeyed Hole 18. He finished at 2-under par and ended the first round tied for third place with Nick Dunlap, Emiliano Grillo, Keegan Bradley, Viktor Hovland, Scottie Scheffler, Billy Horschel, Victor Perez and Tony Finau.

Rory McIlroy starts 2024 Memorial Tournament

Rory McIlroy has started his latest try to earn a Memorial Tournament title.

McIlroy has 26 career PGA Tour wins, including two in 2024: the Wells Fargo Championship and the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.

In 2023, McIlroy finished 3-under at the Memorial and in seventh place.

Adam Hadwin takes share of 2024 Memorial lead

With four birdies his first seven holes, Adam Hadwin has taken a share of the 2024 Memorial lead with Eric Cole at 4-under.

Hadwin's only PGA Tour win came in the 2017 Valspar Championship.

Hadwin is ranked as the No. 59 golfer in the world.

Eric Cole Memorial lead down to one stroke after bogey

Eric Cole's lead is down to one stroke after missing a 9-foot putt and securing his third bogey of the day. Cole has seven birdies, including four in the back-nine.

Cole leads at 4-under, one stroke ahead of Xander Schauffele and Adam Hadwin.

Eric Cole keeps two-stroke lead, down to 5-under through 16 holes

Eric Cole is 5-under par through 16 holes. He's birdied four of the last seven holes he's played.

Cole is two strokes ahead of Xander Schauffele and Adam Hawin, who are each at 3-under.

Eric Cole extends 2024 Memorial Tournament lead

Back-to-back birdies on 13 and 14 have helped Eric Cole to a two-stroke lead at 4-under.

Cole's best finish in 2024 was at The Genesis Invitational in February, where he finished 8-under par and tied for 10th place.

Nick Dunlap finishes Memorial Tournament debut 2-under par

Nick Dunlap is near the top of the leaderboard after his first day at the Memorial Tournament.

The Alabama native and new PGA Tour pro finished 2-under par. When he finished, he was tied for second place with Tom Kim, Keegan Bradley, Xander Schauffele, Viktor Hovland, Ludvig Aberg and Adam Hadwin.

Eric Cole takes 2024 Memorial lead

The 2024 Memorial has another lead change.

Eric Cole, the No. 47 golfer in the world, has a one-stroke lead through 13 holes after recording his fifth birdie on hole 13.

Cole has one top-10 finish in 2024 and does not have a PGA Tour win.

Who leads at the Memorial Tournament?

There is a seven-player tie for first in the first round of the 2024 Memorial Tournament that includes reigning champion Viktor Hovland.

Here's a look at the current leaderboard:

• Nick Dunlap: -2 (through 17)
• Eric Cole: -2: (through 12)
• Tom Kim: -2 (through 11)
• Keegan Bradley: -2 (through 9)
• Xander Schauffele: -2 (through 7)
• Viktor Hovland: -2 (through 7)
• Ludvig Aberg: -2 (through 6)

How did Maxwell Moldovan do at the Memorial Tournament?

Maxwell Moldovan played the Memorial Tournament as a marker: an un-scored player who takes the course if there's an odd number of participants.

According to Moldovan, who said he "picked up" the third hole, he finished "probably four or five over" par as he walked the course with Davis Thompson.

Tom Hoge loses lead after double-bogey at 2024 Memorial

Tom Hoge has lost his lead at the 2024 Memorial.

Hoge recorded a double-bogey at Hole No. 9 after finishing 3-under par through his first eight holes.

Nick Dunlap, Eric Cole, Tom Kim and Ludvig Aberg have a share of first place at 2-under.

Viktor Hovland records first eagle of 2024 Memorial Tournament

Viktor Hovland is making his move early in the 2024 Memorial Tournament.

After finishing 1-over par through the first four holes, Hovland recorded the first eagle of the tournament on Hole 5 on a 25-foot putt.

Hovland is tied for fifth with golfers such as Patrick Cantlay, Xander Schauffele and Ludvig Aberg.

Tom Hoge loses stroke on Hole 8, holds Memorial lead

Tom Hoge lost a stroke off his lead at Hole 8 after missing a 14-foot putt for par.

Hoge, at 3-under, still holds sole possession of first place.

Tom Hoge records fourth birdie, takes two-stroke lead at Memorial

Tom Hoge's early success at the Memorial is continuing.

He recorded his fourth birdie on the seventh hole and has a two-stroke lead at the 2024 Memorial. He is the 62nd-ranked golfer in the world.

Billy Horschel starts 2024 Memorial with two birdies

A former Memorial champion has found some momentum early in the 2024 tournament.

Billy Horschel, who won the 2022 Memorial, is tied for second at 2-under par through his first two holes. He is tied with Tom Kim, Keegan Bradley and Scottie Scheffler.

After winning the tournament in 2022, Horschel missed the cut in 2023 at 12-over.

Tom Hoge holds onto early lead at Memorial

A bogey on Hole No. 8 by Matt Fitzpatrick gave Tom Hoge a lead at the 2024 Memorial.

Hoge has birdied three of his first five shots.

Tom Hoge scores third birdie, tied with Matt Fitzpatrick for lead

Tom Hoge has a share of the Memorial lead through five holes.

Hoge has three birdies through his first five holes of the 2024 tournament. He shares a lead with Matt Fitzpatrick, who is 3-under par through seven holes.

Matt Fitzpatrick records third birdie, leads Memorial through seven holes

Matt Fitzpatrick is off to a strong start at the 2024 Memorial.

FItzpatrick has three birdies through the first seven holes, and holds a one-stroke lead over Tom Hoge for first place.

Fitzpatrick finished in ninth place at the 2023 tournament at 2-under par.

Scottie Scheffler starts 2024 Memorial Tournament 

Scottie Scheffler will try for his fifth win of the season at the 2024 Memorial Tournament. 

Scheffler, the No. 1 golfer in the world, has wins at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, THE PLAYERS Championship, the Masters Tournament and at RBC Heritage. 

Scheffler finished tied for second at the Charles Schwab Challenge at 9-under par.

Viktor Hovland, reigning Memorial champion, starts 2024 tournament 

The last Memorial Tournament champion has taken the course. 

Viktor Hovland, who won the 2023 tournament with a 281, has begun his 2024 tournament with Xander Schauffele. Hovland, who recorded a 70 in the final round of the 2023 tournament, secured the win on a playoff against Denny McCarthy. 

Hovland is looking to become the first back-to-back Memorial winner since Tiger Woods, who won back-to-back tournaments in 2000-01.

Keegan Bradley birdies first two holes, tied for first at Memorial Tournament

Keegan Bradley has followed in the footsteps of Tom Hoge. Bradley, the No. 14 golfer in the world, has birdied each of his first two holes of the Memorial Tournament.

Bradley's most recent PGA Tour win came in the 2023 Travelers Championship.

Patrick Cantlay begins 2024 Memorial Tournament 

A two-time Memorial champion has begun his quest for a third. 

Patrick Cantlay, who won the tournament in 2019 and 2021, has begun his 2024 tournament with Wyndham Clark. Cantlay is making his eighth start at the Memorial. He has the highest average score in tournament history at 70.32. 

He is one of seven golfers to have multiple wins at the Memorial Tournament.

Tom Hoge off to strong start at 2024 Memorial Tournament

Matt FItzpatrick did not hold a lead at 2-under par for long.

Tom Hoge birdied each of his first two holes at the Memorial and is tied with Fitzpatrick for first place. Hoge is the No. 62 golfer in the world and is coming off a 65th place finish at the 2023 tournament at 17-over par.

Matt Fitzpatrick takes one-stroke lead, holds first place

Matt Fitzpatrick is the first Memorial golfer to be 2-under par.

Fitzpatrick, the No. 17 golfer in the world, has two birdies through five holes. He holds onto first place with a one-stroke lead on Tom Hoge, Shane Lowry, Denny McCarthy and Keegan Bradley.

Peter Malnati falls down Memorial leaderboard

After finishing 1-under par through the first eight holes, Malnati recorded a bogey on Hole No. 9 to fall back to even.

How is Maxwell Moldovan doing at 2024 Memorial?

Maxwell Moldovan may not be participating in the actual Memorial Tournament. But he is having a good day as a tracker at Muirfield Village Golf Club.

The Ohio State golfer is plus-1 through nine holes. He birdied the No. 9 hole.

Moldovan is walking the course with Davis Thompson.

Shane Lowry bogeys, moves back to even

Shane Lowry is back to even after a bogey on the third hole.

Lowry struggled near the hole and overshot his third and fourth attempt, which led to a chip in on try five.

Lowry is a three-time PGA Tour winner and most recently won the 2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans. Lowry, through four holes, is one of four tied for fourth at even.

Peter Malnati through eight holes, Matt Fitzpatrick through four holes, and Denny McCarthy through two holes are tied for first at 1-under par.

Birdie pushes Shane Lowry into tie for first

Shane Lowry is also off to a strong start early in the Memorial.

Lowry, the No. 33 golfer in the world, birdied the second hole to secure a tie for first with Matt Fitzpatrick and Peter Malnati.

Matt Fitzpatrick starts Memorial Tournament with birdie

A 19-foot putt secured Matt Fitzpatrick a birdie on his first hole at the Memorial Tournament.

Fitzpatrick, the No. 17 golfer in the world, finished ninth at the Memorial in 2023 at 2-under.

Peter Malnati strong Memorial Tournament start continues

Peter Malnati is off to a strong start.

Malnati, the No. 76 golfer in the world, has birdied two of his first five holes, and holds the tournament lead at 1-under par.

Sungjae Im begins Memorial with a triple bogey

Sungjae Im's Memorial Tournament is off to a disastrous start.

Im, the No. 32 golfer in the world, recorded a triple bogey in his first hole of the 2024 tournament. He hit his first drive into the right fairway bunker.

Bogey brings Matt Kuchar out of Memorial Tournament lead

After he started the day with the tournament's first birdie, back-to-back bogeys have set Matt Kuchar back to 1-over par through four holes. He's tied for third with Davis Thompson.

Peter Malnati, through four, and Byeong Hun An, through two, are tied for first at even.

Bogey brings Matt Kuchar back to even

Hole 3 brought trouble for Matt Kuchar.

After recording a birdie on his first hole of the day, Kuchar had a bogey on the third hole, bringing him back to even and tied for first with Peter Malnati, Ben Griffin and Byeong Hun An.

Peter Malnati back to even, Matt Kuchar keeps early lead

The fourth hole gave Peter Malnati trouble.

Malnati missed a 21-foot putt to give him his first bogey on the day. He is now tied with Ben Griffin and Byeong Hun An for second at even.

Matt Kuchar remains at 1-under par through two holes.

Peter Malnati birdies, tied for Memorial lead

Matt Kuchar is not the only golfer under par early on at the Memorial.

Peter Malnati, the No. 76 golfer in the world, birdied the second hole on a chip in after a 138-foot second shot. Malnati is 1-under par through three holes.

Matt Kuchar starts Memorial with birdie

A former Memorial champion has secured the first birdie of the 2024 Memorial Tournament.

Matt Kuchar, who won the tournament in 2013, finished the first hole with a birdie. He began the day with a 310-yard drive to the left fairway.

Stephan Jaeger bogeys first Memorial Tournament hole

Stephan Jaeger is off to a rough start at the Memorial.

Jaeger, the No. 42 golfer in the world, started with a bogey on the first hole after he was set back after a 15-foot third shot.

Jaeger is the only golfer so far to have bogeyed the first hole.

Davis Thompson begins Memorial Tournament with a par

Davis Thompson has kicked off the Memorial Tournament.

Thompson, the No. 99 golfer in the world, began the Memorial with a par.

Maxwell Moldovan takes course at the Memorial Tournament

Maxwell Moldovan is on the course at Muirfield Village Golf Club.

The Ohio State golfer will serve as an un-scored marker. He will play with Davis Thompson.

Who is the betting favorite to win the 2024 Memorial Tournament? 

After wins at THE PLAYERS Championship and The Masters, Scottie Scheffler is the betting favorite to win The Memorial tournament this weekend. 

Here are the latest odds according to DraftKings sportsbook. 

Note: Odds are subject to change 

• Scottie Scheffler: +360
• Xander Schauffele: +900
• Rory McIlroy: +900
• Collin Morikawa: +1400
• Viktor Hovland: +1600

2024 Memorial Tournament weather: First round forecast

There is a slight chance of showers heading into the first round of the Memorial Tournament Thursday according to the National Weather Service. 

The weather at Muirfield Village Golf Club is expected to be sunny with a high near 79 with a 20% chance of precipitation.

Maxwell Moldovan to play in 2024 Memorial Tournament

An Ohio State golfer will play at Muirfield Village Golf Club Thursday morning.

Maxwell Moldovan will play with Davis Thompson as a non-competitive marker. He will tee off at 7:40 a.m.

Moldovan is a two-time first-team All-Big Ten and an All-American golfer. He set the Buckeyes' single-season scoring record as a junior with an average of 70.64.

Robert MacIntyre skips 2024 Memorial Tournament

The 2024 Memorial Tournament will be played without rising Scottish golfer Robert MacIntyre .

Coming off a first place finish at the RBC Canadian Open, MacIntyre said he was skipping the Memorial since it's his "fifth event in a row."

What happened at the 2023 Memorial Tournament? 

Viktor Hovland secured his first Memorial Tournament win in 2023. But he needed a playoff to do it. 

Facing off against Denny McCarthy, Hovland hit a 7-foot putt to win the tournament and the $3.6 million pot. Hovland’s previous best finish at the Memorial was in 2021 when he tied for 47th. 

Heading into 2024, Hovland is ranked as the No. 5 golfer in the world behind Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Rory McIlroy and Wyndham Clark, each of whom will play at the Memorial. 

Memorial Tournament tee times: 2024 first round

Here are the tee times for the first round of the Memorial Tournament Thursday:

What time do gates open for Memorial Tournament 2024 first round?

Gates open for the first round of the Memorial Tournament at 7 a.m. Thursday for a 7:30 tee time.

How to watch Memorial Tournament first round

Starting with the first round June 6, the Golf Channel and CBS Sports will broadcast much of the 2024 Memorial Tournament. ESPN+ and Peacock will also stream parts of the Memorial Tournament Thursday.

Sirius XM will broadcast from the 2024 Memorial starting at noon Thursday.

Here is the broadcast schedule for the first round of the 2024 Memorial Tournament:

• Golf Channel: Live first round coverage – 2-6 p.m., Replay: 12-4 a.m.
• ESPN+: Live coverage starting at 7:15 a.m.
• Peacock: Live coverage starting at 2 p.m.
• Sirius XM (Channel 92): Live coverage starting at 12 p.m.

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Microdose mushroom chocolates have hospitalized people in 8 states, FDA warns

Health officials are again warning people not to consume a brand of microdosing mushroom-infused treats after the U.S. Federal Food and Drug Association (FDA) announced even more people have become ill after eating them.

The FDA issued an initial warning on June 7 , saying a 'severe' illness associated with some Diamond Shruumz Microdosing Mushroom Chocolate Bars had landed several people in the hospital suffering medical issues including seizures, vomiting and abnormal heart rate.

Originally, the FDA, in tandem with the Centers for Disease Control and America’s Poison Centers and state and local partners, said it was investigating eight illnesses reported from four states, six of which landed people in the hospital.

In a recent update, the FDA has reported additional illnesses, bringing the total up to 12 reported cases and 10 hospitalizations across eight states. It also expanded its warning from focusing on Diamond-Shruumz chocolates to include all Diamond-Shruumz products.

Here is what you need to know about health officials' warnings including which products are making people sick.

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Which mushroom candies are making people sick?

All Diamond Shruumz-brand Microdosing sweets are included in the FDA warning, including Diamond Shruumz-brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies. 

All types of the Diamond Shruumz Chocolate Bars and Gummies, both of which come in various quantities and flavors, are subject to the warning. All flavors of Diamond Shruumz Cones, which are ice cream cone-style treats, are also covered by the warning.

What states are affected by Diamond Shruumz Microdosing Mushroom products

As of June 11, 2024, a total of 12 illnesses have been reported in eight states:

•  Alabama (1 case)
• Arizona (4)
• Indiana (2)
• Kentucky (1)
• Missouri (1)
• Pennsylvania (1)
• South Carolina (1)

Where are the mushroom candies sold?

The candies are sold nationwide online and in person at a variety of retail locations including smoke and vape shops, as well as at retailers selling hemp-derived products including cannabidiol (CBD) or delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-8 THC).

A complete list of retailers selling the product is not known, the FDA reported. The investigation is ongoing.

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What are the symptoms of the Diamond Shruumz candy illness?

According to the FDA, all 12 people who fell ill have reported seeking medical care and 10 have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported as of June 11.

According to the Diamond Shruumz website, the chocolate bars are made with a "primo proprietary blend of nootropic and functional mushrooms." The website also claims its products are "Lab Tested For Potency, Quality ,  And Safety."

It was not immediately known what caused the illness but people who became ill after eating the product reported a variety of symptoms including:

• Central nervous system depression (loss of consciousness, confusion, sleepiness)
• Abnormal heart rates
• Hypertension (Blood pressure too high) and hypotension (Blood pressure too low)

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FDA: Throw the affected mushroom candies right away

The FDA advises safely disposing of any Diamond Shruumz-brand products. Consumers who may have the products in their homes should immediately discard them if found. Diamond Shruumz products should not be eaten, sold or served.

The agency also advised parents and adults to discuss the advisory with children and teenagers, as the products are marketed as candy and may appeal to younger consumers.

Retailers should not sell or distribute any flavor of Diamond Shruumz-brand items and should hold any stock in a secure location until additional instructions can be provided on how to return or safely dispose of the product.

Anyone who becomes ill after consuming Diamond Shruumz chocolates, gummies or cones should call the  Poison Help Line at 1-800-222-1222 and/or contact their healthcare provider immediately.

Rory McIlroy unable to overcome seven-shot deficit Sunday, encouraged by T4 finish at RBC Canadian Open

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World No. 3 Rory McIlroy came up just short of his third RBC Canadian Open title after starting the final round seven shots back of the lead Sunday at Hamilton Golf & Country Club in Hamilton, Ontario. McIlroy opened the tournament with rounds of 66-72-65 before making his Sunday charge.

“Three really good rounds of golf, one not-so-good one," McIlroy said. "Felt a little out of sorts on Friday.

“Did a good range session and sort of rectified it. So, yeah, overall, three rounds out of four were really good, and just that one disappointing one on Friday. But overall after a week off where I didn't feel like I prepared as well as I probably could have, it was a solid week."

McIlroy teed off Saturday and Sunday alongside three-time PGA TOUR winner Tom Kim. The 21-year-old Kim noted how much he loves playing with McIlroy, and it showed in Kim’s play with weekend rounds of 65-64 to record his best result of the year. Kim and McIlroy both finished T4 after McIlroy also shot a final-round 64 in bogey-free fashion.

RBC Canadian Open champion Robert MacIntyre is all too familiar with McIlroy’s ability to chase down a lead on Sunday. The two also went head-to-head at last year’s final round of the Genesis Scottish Open, where McIlroy birdied three of the final five holes at the Renaissance Club to edge MacIntyre by one stroke.

McIlroy's first RBC Canadian Open title came in 2019 at Hamilton Golf & Country Club. That victory was highlighted by a final-round 61 that saw the four-time major champion dust the field by seven shots.

Rory McIlroy holes 26-footer for birdie at RBC Canadian

MacIntyre’s seven-shot lead over McIlroy to begin Sunday was not as unbeatable as MacIntyre hoped, which is why MGM still gave McIlroy 18/1 odds to win going into the final round at Hamilton.

“I don’t think so,” McIlroy told CBS when asked if the final-round 64 was enough to catch MacIntyre.

“I had a couple of really good opportunities on the way in. My putt on No. 14 just missed and I had a good opportunity on No. 15, too.”

McIlroy also couldn’t discount what it would mean to see MacIntyre win his first PGA TOUR title after the adversity MacIntyre has faced this season.

“Bob’s a good friend of mine,” McIlroy said.

“We were Ryder Cup teammates and it would be really good to see him get the job done," he added. "Bob and I, we're separated by a body of water in the Irish Sea, but we're actually not that far away from each other where we grew up in Oban, Scotland, and Belfast, Northern Ireland. It's a big culture shock compared to the place where he grew up in Oban. You know, traveling around America, it's a different world. Some people adapt a little quicker than others. Everyone has to try to find their right rhythm. It looks like Bob's still figuring that out. It would be great to see him hang on and get that first PGA TOUR win.”

Rory McIlroy reaches in two to set up birdie at RBC Canadian

MacIntyre hung on his earn his first PGA TOUR win with a final-round, two-under 68 to finish one stroke ahead of Ben Griffin. McIlroy settled for his fourth consecutive top-10 finish at the RBC Canadian Open, and discussed how much national championships mean to him.

“History and tradition and legacy are a really big part of the game of golf," McIlroy said. "This is one of the oldest championships in the world, as is the Scottish Open. The Opens definitely mean something else. It's great that so many people, Golf Canada, and RBC have gotten behind this RBC Canadian Open and made it special. As I said, it's a pleasure to come up here and play every year and I'm going to keep doing that until they tell me I can't come over the border."

McIlroy’s steady play has flourished since his maintenance, touch-up work with Butch Harmon this year before winning the Zurich Classic of New Orleans with Shane Lowry and his fourth Wells Fargo Championship. McIlroy’s T4 finish at the RBC Canadian Open comes two weeks before McIlroy will try to win his fifth career major championship at the 124th U.S. Open at Pinehurst.

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2024 Open Championship odds, picks, field: Surprising predictions by same golf model that nailed 13 majors

Sportsline's proven model simulated the british open 2024 10,000 times and revealed its surprising pga tour golf picks.

The top golfers in the world will have one more chance to win a major this season when the 2024 Open Championship begins on Thursday, July 18. Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland will host the tournament for the 10th time and first time since 2016, with World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler listed as the 5-1 favorite in the 2024 Open Championship odds. Scheffler is coming off his worst performance of the season, barely making the cut before finishing outside the top 40 in the U.S. Open. However, he has won five PGA Tour tournaments this season, so can you afford to fade him with your 2024 Open Championship prediction?

Rory McIlroy is coming off a devastating runner-up finish in the U.S. Open, missing several short putts in the final three holes. He is one of the top 2024 Open Championship contenders at 13-2, while U.S. Open winner Bryson DeChambeau is third in the 2024 British Open odds at 11-1. Before locking in your 2024 Open Championship picks, be sure to  see the golf predictions and projected leaderboard from the proven computer model at SportsLine .

Our proprietary model, built by DFS pro Mike McClure, has been red-hot since the PGA Tour resumed in June 2020. In fact, the model is up nearly $9,500 on its best bets since the restart, nailing tournament after tournament.

This same model has also nailed a whopping 13 majors entering the weekend, including the 2024 Masters, its third Masters in a row, and this year's PGA Championship and U.S. Open. Anyone who has followed it has seen massive returns. 

Now with the Open Championship 2024 field locked in, SportsLine simulated the tournament 10,000 times, and the results were surprising. Head to SportsLine now to see the projected leaderboard .

Top 2024 Open Championship predictions 

One major surprise the model is calling for at the 2024 Open Championship: Rory McIlroy (13-2), the 2014 Open Championship winner and one of the top favorites, stumbles and doesn't even crack the top five. McIlroy's 10-year major championship drought is well documented, which made his mishaps down the stretch of the U.S. Open even more painful. He missed multiple putts within four feet in the final three holes, leading to a brutal runner-up finish. 

It is going to be difficult for McIlroy to overcome those lingering emotions in the final major of the year, especially since the Open Championship brings its own unique pressure for the Northern Irishman. He has finished outside the top 40 in two of his last four appearances at this tournament, and he did not crack the top 10 at the Masters or PGA Championship earlier this season. McIlroy ranks outside the top 50 on the PGA Tour in GIR percentage, which is another reason why the model is fading him in this year's final major. See who else to fade here .

Another surprise: Tommy Fleetwood, a 21-1 longshot, makes a strong run at the title. He has a much better chance to win it all than his odds imply, so he's a target for anyone looking for a huge payday. Fleetwood is one of the top golfers in the world who is still seeking his first major championship, as he has seven top-five finishes in majors. The 33-year-old has been particularly impressive in the Open Championship, carding three top-10s in his last four appearances.

He finished in solo second place in 2019, T4 in 2022 and T10 in 2023. Fleetwood has been inside the top 30 in all three majors this season, including a T3 at the Masters and T16 at the U.S. Open. He is comfortable playing on this type of golf course, which is another reason to back him with Open Championship 2024 picks.  See who else to back here . 

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The model is also targeting two other golfers with odds of 20-1 or longer to make a strong run at the title. Anyone who backs these longshots could hit it big.  You can only see the model's picks here .

Who will win the 2024 Open Championship, and which longshots will stun the golfing world? Check out the Open Championship 2024 odds below and then visit SportsLine to see the projected Open Championship leaderboard, all from the model that's nailed 13 golf majors, including the last three Masters and all three majors this year .

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More than 30% of UK shoppers have seen a theft take place in a shop in the past year, data from Retail Insight suggests.

A poll of more than 1,000 consumers also found the average shopper had witnessed four instances of theft in stores in London.

According to the Association of Convenience Stores, there was a 409% increase in shoplifting last year, to 5.6 million incidents.

"There's little doubt that shoplifting poses a challenging and costly issue for retailers, many of whom are already giving away margin to keep the cost of everyday foods as low as possible for customers amidst cost of living pressures," Paul Boyle, chief executive of Retail Insight, said.

A ballot is under way that could see Amazon recognise a trade union in the UK for the first time.

Workers will eventually vote on whether they want the union, GMB, to represent them.

GMB needs 40% of them to vote in its favour for Amazon to recognise it.

If the union succeeds, it would mean Amazon would negotiate with GMB leadership over on terms, pay and conditions for workers. 

Ballot papers will be sent out on 3 July, with workplace voting starting on 8 July, lasting for six days.

The result of the ballot is expected on 15 July.

Almost one in five workers have had no change in their pay since the start of the cost of living crisis, new research claims. 

Jobs site Indeed said its survey of 2,000 people also found that two in five revealed they were struggling to make ends meet.

One in five said their salary had not changed since 2021, while almost one in seven said their pay had fallen since then.

Jack Kennedy, senior economist at Indeed, said: "After grappling with the cost of living crisis for over two years, it's no surprise that wages are front of mind for voters.

"There's a clear call from the British people for the elected government to further ease financial pressures, and we'd expect this to remain front of mind for the public long after the winning party is decided."

By Daniel Binns, business reporter

Taylor Swift's shows in London will boost the economy by £300m, officials have claimed.

The US star will perform three gigs at London's Wembley Stadium this Friday, Saturday and Sunday - before returning to the venue in August for a further five dates.

The sold-out shows will be attended by a total of nearly 640,000 people.

The Greater London Authority estimates fans will spend an average of £471 a show, with many travelling from around the world or other parts of the country to watch.

The capital's mayor Sadiq Khan said he was "delighted" the 34-year-old was playing more shows in the city than anywhere else in the world during her Eras Tour.

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee was never going to cut interest rates today. Not two weeks before a general election.

Cutting the cost of borrowing would have been perceived as highly political, potentially offering support to the government, even though some Conservative politicians, such as the former business secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg, sought to argue ahead of today's decision that not cutting Bank rate could equally be perceived as "a political decision against the government".

So it was no surprise to see the MPC maintain Bank rate at 5.25% or, indeed, for the composition of the vote, at 7-2, to remain unchanged from last time around, with uber-dove Swati Dhingra and Sir Dave Ramsden, again, outnumbered in voting for Bank rate to be cut to 5%.

The MPC also went out of its way to show how it is finely attuned to criticisms of bias one way or the other.

The minutes note: "The committee noted that the timing of the general election on 4 July was not relevant to its decision at this meeting, which would as usual be made on the basis of what was judged necessary to achieve the 2% inflation target sustainably in the medium term."

Why did the MPC vote to hold?

Leaving aside the politics, there were very good reasons why most of the MPC voted for no change today.

Chief among these was the fact that, although the headline rate of Consumer Prices Inflation in May returned to the Bank's target rate of 2% for the first time since July 2021, services inflation remains uncomfortably high at 5.7%. 

That will have raised alarm bells on the MPC about the risk of so-called "second round effects", whereby firms and workers respond to higher prices by themselves seeking to raise their prices or their wages and not least because services make up four-fifths of the UK economy.

The MPC minutes noted today that services inflation was "somewhat higher than projected" when the Bank published its most recent inflation report only last month.

The minutes added: "This strength in part reflected prices that are index-linked or regulated, which are typically changed only annually, and volatile components."

Inflation likely to rise again

The MPC is also very wary of the possibility that inflation is likely to begin creeping higher again later in the year. 

That is due to so-called "base effects" - the year-on-year comparison - and the fact that, in the second half of last year, the price of some goods in the inflation basket were falling or, at least, not rising as rapidly as they are expected to in the second half of last year. 

A good example of that, which stood out in the inflation figures published on Wednesday, is unleaded petrol - a litre of which cost 144.4p in May last year but which cost 148.8p in May this year.

More broadly, the economy is growing more strongly than the Bank has been expecting, as are several indicators of economic activity, among them spending by households on repair and maintenance of their homes and consumer confidence.

Wage inflation

The other major concern for the MPC is that wage inflation, at 5.9% during the three months to the end of April, remains too high for its liking.

The latest report from the Bank's network of regional agents - whose briefings are closely studied by the MPC's members - suggest that recruitment difficulties are "near to their pre-COVID levels" which represents "a historically high level".

Other survey data has also persuaded the MPC to conclude the labour market remains "a little tighter than official data" suggests.

The minutes highlight concerns that near-term pay growth may moderate by less than the Bank was expecting in its May report.

Consumer-facing businesses, which are most exposed to the National Living Wage, in particular are having to pay more to employees.

That said, a reduction in Bank rate is coming, with the MPC noting: "The restrictive stance of monetary policy is weighing on activity in the real economy, is leading to a looser labour market and is bearing down on inflationary pressures. 

"Key indicators of inflation persistence have continued to moderate, although they remain elevated."

When will interest rates be cut? 

The timing of that reduction is now going to be more fiercely debated than ever. Yesterday's inflation data, with that unexpectedly strong reading for services inflation, pushed market expectations for the timing of that first cut out from August to September.

Today's minutes, though, have persuaded some market participants to conclude that an August reduction in Bank rate may be back on.

The key line in the minutes that have raised that prospect was that, among some MPC members who voted for no change this month, "the policy decision at this meeting was finely balanced".

So the big takeaway from today's meeting is that the door remains open to an August reduction in Bank rate. 

The market was putting the probability of an August rate cut at 30% before the meeting. It is now placing a 60% probability on that.

But an August rate cut is not nailed on - and politics may yet rear its head - and the MPC will be watching closely to how markets react to the election result.

As Julian Howard, chief multi-asset investment strategist at GAM Investments, put it: "A potential Labour landslide could unsettle markets, in particular the currency.

"Sir Keir Starmer has come under pressure in recent days on the issue of tax and spending. Sterling will appreciate neither unfunded spending, nor a heavier tax burden."

Some more reaction to bring you now, with experts at Capital Economics suggesting the "pieces of the puzzle are almost in place" for a rate cut. 

It said "several developments implied a rate cut is getting closer", citing the two members who voted to cut rates by 25 percentage points to 5.00% and, interestingly, a lack of "hawkish" rhetoric in the minutes released alongside the decision.

"Despite the recent run of stronger inflation and activity data, the language in today's minutes was not much more hawkish than in May," Capital said.

"The minutes continued to suggest 'indicators of inflation persistence had continued to moderate' and that a range of indicators suggest pay growth had continued to ease.

"As a result, we still think there is a good chance of a rate cut in August and that rates will fall to 3.00% in 2025, rather than to 4.00% as investors expect."

We've been reading over the minutes from today's Monetary Policy Committee meeting - and here's what the governor had to say on the decision...

"It's good news that inflation has returned to our 2% target," Andrew Bailey said, referring to the data released yesterday.

"We need to be sure that inflation will stay low and that's why we've decided to hold rates at 5.25% for now."

Some reaction to bring you now to the Bank of England's decision to hold the interest rate at 5.25%.

Jonathan Bone, lead mortgage adviser at  Better.co.uk , criticises the decision: "Borrowers have waited three long years for inflation to return to the 2% target. 

"Now that it's finally happened, the excitement has dampened as underlying price pressures in the economy have not slowed as quickly as expected, and the ongoing election likely hasn't helped either. 

He says the Bank of England is "obstinate" and "unwilling to take action despite widespread criticism", adding: "Those with mortgages are desperate for relief."

Meanwhile, Tobias Gruber, chief executive  of  My Community Finance , says the decision means savers have more time to review their options.

He offers some advice to those looking around for savings options: "There are still excellent opportunities available for fixed-rate savings, with some providers offering interest rates of over 5%. 

"If you don't need immediate access to your money, locking in a competitive fixed rate now can protect you from future base rate cuts." 

The Bank of England's nine-person Monetary Policy Committee again voted 7-2 in favour of holding interest rates at 5.25%. 

That's the same split as when the committee last met. 

Reacting to the news, our economics and data editor Ed Conway says: "Everyone now is in a kind of holding pattern until August, when the next meeting takes place.

"That is the moment where people think there could be a cut.

"We're going to potentially be waiting until August and maybe even [as far away as] November -  it really depends on what happens with the data."

As expected, the Bank of England has held interest rates at 5.25% for the seventh time in a row.

The Monetary Policy Committee's vote in favour of maintaining the 16-year high in rates had been widely expected by economists and financial markets.

What does the decision mean?

This will come as a blow to borrowers, who will continue to pay a high rate on any loans they take out - like mortgages.

It's not bad news for all, however, as higher interest rates increase the return on savings.

Mark Hicks, head of Active Savings at investment platform Hargreaves Lansdown, said: "Right now, you can still earn more than 5% on everything from easy access accounts to those fixed for up to two years.

"Unfortunately, most people won't be making anything like this, because high street easy access branch rates are far less generous, and in most cases, they pay less than inflation (currently 2%). 

"At times like this it's key to check out the rates from online banks and savings platforms, which tend to pay more than the high street giants."

Check out our 6.36am post for our latest Savings Guide - as Savings Champion founder Anna Bowes gives her top three tips for savers right now.

The average first-time buyer needs a household income of more than £60,000 to get on to the property ladder, according to Zoopla. 

It estimated that the typical first-time buyer needs £14,900 more than five years ago and £2,400 more than a year ago - a total of £60,600.

The analysis was based on average asking prices of first-time buyer homes for sale on Zoopla of around £250,000.

Those earning figures are based on having a 20% deposit to hand - it would likely need to be much higher if a first-time buyer did not have so much cash to put down up front. 

Startlingly, in London, Zoopla found first-time buyers would need a household income of at least £103,000.

In Wales, they would need £38,800 and in Scotland £31,500, according to the calculations.

Izabella Lubowiecka, senior property researcher at Zoopla, said: "The challenges facing first-time buyers are not the same across the UK.

"Access to homeownership requires lower incomes in much of Wales, northern England and Scotland. 

"The greatest challenges are in southern England, especially London where first-time buyers are already buying cheaper homes than the average in an effort to try and improve affordability."

There's not much major movement on the London stock market this morning ahead of the Bank of England's announcement on interest rates at midday.

The Bank is widely expected to hold rates at 5.25% for the seventh time in a row.

The FTSE 100 is slightly up by nearly 0.2%, while the FTSE 250 has risen almost 0.3%.

Rolls-Royce is among the top climbers, with its stock rising by 2% in early trading.

Sainsbury's has also gained almost 1% after the supermarket giant announced it plans to sell most of its banking business to NatWest.

On the flip side, top fallers include water firm United Utilities, which has slipped 2% on Thursday morning.

On the currency markets, £1 buys $1.27 US or €1.18.

The cost of a barrel of Brent Crude has topped $85 (£67) this morning, as the price of oil continues to creep slowly up.

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Experience North End's hidden gems with debut of New Bedford food tour. Here's what to expect.

NEW BEDFORD — New Bedford Food Tours is thrilled to announce the launch of their new North End Food Tour in New Bedford. The tour will take visitors to some of the best-hidden gems in the North End of the city, showcasing the diverse and delicious cuisine.

"I have to say that I am just so very excited about this new tour," said co-owner Pamela Shwartz.

"When we first came up with the idea of the food tours, everyone we talked to, including locals, would mention the North End and all of its amazing hidden gems," she said.

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Shwartz said she has always known that the North End has some of the best food in the city, but people were more interested in exploring the downtown scene first.

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Working with TDI to connect with North End restaurants

"We weren't sure how to start a food tour there. The main reason being the language barrier, which can be intimidating for many people," she said.

To overcome this hurdle, Shwartz said she worked with Rosa Mendes, the TDI fellow for Mass Development.

According to Shwartz, the TDI (Transformative Development Initiative) program is working towards revitalizing the city's North End as a cultural and food hub. Mendes has been instrumental in helping them plan the tour and communicate with the restaurant owners in the North End.

"She believes it aligns perfectly with the TDI program's mission of promoting the North End as a food hub. So, we're really excited to be a part of this amazing campaign and showcase the diverse food options in the North End," Shwartz added.

What to expect on the North End food tour

Starting June 22, the North End Food Tour will feature a variety of cuisines, including Mexican, Guatemalan, Honduran, Portuguese and Cape Verdean.

"We will be starting at La Raza, a Mexican restaurant, and then heading to Casa Lempira, a Honduran restaurant, where visitors will get to try out an assortment of fresh juices, including cashew juice," said Shwartz.

Next, the food tour will make its way on foot to Europa Cafe, which serves authentic Portuguese food. Then, it will visit Morna Lounge and Grill, a Cape Verdean restaurant, before heading back to the Central American hotspot, Restaurante y Tortilleria Guatemalteco, for some fresh tortillas.

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Aside from the delicious food, the tour will also include stops at key landmarks, including the beautiful church in the North End. They will also showcase the changes taking place in the North End, such as the renovations at the Capitol Theater, which is run by the Community Development Corporation.

"And finally, we will end on a sweet note at La Fruta Loca, where visitors can indulge in their delicious mangonada, a popular Mexican dessert," she added.

Hoping to introduce people to the love in the North End

Shwartz said she wants visitors to leave the tour with a newfound appreciation for the North End and its vibrant, diverse community.

"The North End has always been a welcoming place for immigrants, and this tour truly reflects the cultural melting pot that it is," she said.

"We want people to come with an open mind and an empty stomach, and leave with a full heart and a satisfied palate."

Standard-Times staff writer Seth Chitwood can be reached at  [email protected] . Follow him on twitter:  @ChitwoodReports . Support local journalism by purchasing a digital or print subscription to The Standard-Times today.

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