Small Business Spotlight: Savor Saint Louis Food Tours
About the Business
As owners of their own taverns + restaurants, the Smith family partnered with independently-owned restaurants throughout St. Louis to bring you their award-winning, Savor Saint Louis Food Tours! Embark on a tour in your favorite part of St. Louis; the chic Central West End, trendy Downtown, or the diverse Delmar Loop. Every tour comes with tasty food and fascinating facts!
From the Owner
What is your name?
Jennifer Schmid, founder + Chief Tasting Officer
Where is your business located?
St. Louis, MO
What inspired you to start the business?
Our love for family, friends + St. Louis.
What about your business are you most proud of?
We are proud to be the first food tour in St. Louis. We are also proud to be family-owned and operated.
What do you enjoy most about running your business?
We like being able to surprise + delight our guests with tasty tours of the most hip neighborhoods in our city
What challenges have you faced as a business owner?
I am always building awareness about food tours - a lot of people aren't familiar with the concept, but it’s getting better.
What do you think makes your business unique?
The fact that I am related to everyone in management.
If you had to describe the business in 3 words, what would they be?
Food, Fun, St-Louis-Style
The Fun Stuff
What is your favorite spot to visit in your city?
Any microbrewery in our city - there are plenty to choose from.
What is your favorite food or restaurant to enjoy in your city?
St. Louis style pizza forever!
What is your favorite spot in the U.S to travel to and why?
Chicago, it's where the family is from. Although it’s our original home, we have also come to adopt STL as our home.
Which of the five senses do you appreciate the most when you travel and why?
Since I am a Chief Tasting Officer, I'd say taste, for sure.
Do you have a travel memory that is important to you?
An important memory is the family trip to New York City where we took our very first food tour.
What would the name of your biography be?
I like My Sugar with Coffee and Cream
What is your favorite 90s jam?
Hmm. Probably Jump Right In by The Urge - whose lead singer is a fellow foodie from STL
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