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Yum and Walk Food Tours Adding a New Destination COLLEGE STATION (May 15)-On June 2, Yum and Walk Food Tours will add College Station to its statewide list of culinary destinations. "College Station has been overlooked as a culinary destination for too long," said tour-company owner Ed Lopez. A former chef, Lopez also once worked as a journalist and wrote about cuisine for the Texas Beacon. Yum and Walk Food Tours offers outings in nine other cities in Texas and brings visitors to restaurants, bakeries, and specialty stores to sample both sweet and savory treats. Visitors walk through the city with an experienced guide, who also shares information about each neighborhood's history. Mr. Lopez himself will serve as the tour guide in College Station, his home before working in San Antonio and then returning to the area. "From the beginning, my goal has been to help people discover great food," said Mr. Lopez. The local itinerary includes five stops in a three-hour time span—Giuseppina's Trattoria, Yucatan Plate, Kerala Kebabs, Spice Rub Stop, and Delicious Doughnuts. Customers can schedule private tours if they have any specific dietary preferences. or requirements. Local officials are excited about the tour company's move into the area. "We're thrilled to have Yum and Walk Food Tours add us to their list of destinations," said College Station Mayor Maria Garcia. "Their presence is sure to have a positive impact on our area's dining establishments." Tickets are $50 each. The ten-week touring season begins on July 2 and lasts until September 3. Tours take place on Sundays from 1 P.M. to 4 P.M.

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