Barb Cooper Barb Cooper

My Favorite Restaurant Closed!

Since I operate food tours in several Cincinnati neighborhoods, I guess it’s inevitable that some restaurant partners will come and go. Still, when I find out one of my favorite stops is closing or moving, I feel like I’ve lost a friend.

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Barb Cooper Barb Cooper

Where to Eat in Over-the-Rhine

With more than 60 restaurants in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, it’s almost impossible to zero in on a favorite. We recently solved the “Where to Eat?” problem for a local group. We designed a Progressive Dinner Experience as a family Christmas gift

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Barb Cooper Barb Cooper

Why I Quit Selling Gift Cards

I still believe a new experience can be a great way to bring friends and family together, but yet I have decided to discontinue the sale of gift cards on my website. What?! “Why is she cutting her own throat?” you asked.

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Barb Cooper Barb Cooper

OTA or Direct Booking?

As a tour operator, I look positively on any online reservations I receive. My goal is always to fill a tour to capacity, and we appreciate each and every person who chooses Cincinnati Food Tours. However, many of our guests don’t realize that some bookings are better than others.

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