The Commerce Casino & Hotel

Tour operator specializing in MICE, FIT & leisure groups, educational & special interest groups, and SIC packages.

Lip Smacking Foodie Tours hosts award-winning VIP group dining experiences with visits to the top restaurants throughout the United States. Choose either a daytime activity or evening dine-around where groups are escorted immediately to the best tables in the house at the most-sought-after restaurants to enjoy a parade of signature dishes and craft cocktails at each venue, all with complete VIP service. This unique experience gives guests the opportunity to sit next to different colleagues at each venue to mix, mingle, and easily network. Each tour is led by a professional guide specializing in escorting large groups with utmost care, who personalizes each experience with fun and engaging information along the way. Lip Smacking Foodie Tours are both an entertaining activity and unique dining experience melded into one, that are sure to add new vitality to meeting events, from conferences to team building. All-Inclusive Group Dining When meeting planners book a corporate group event through Lip Smacking Foodie Tours, the entire group is assured a top-notch dining experience with three to four signature dishes at each restaurant. Our affordable tours are priced per person with tax and gratuities included. The only thing not included are drinks. However, a beverage package upgrade is available, which provides guests a signature cocktail at various stops. Build Your Network Our exclusive experiences provide the ultimate networking opportunities. At a typical sit-down dinner, you’re lucky to engage the person to the left and right of you. Because our tours take place at multiple restaurants, with walking in between, there are countless opportunities to interact with different people when you sit down at each venue and as you traverse along the way. Our experiences not only provide more ways to network, but a more convivial way to do so. Large Groups Welcome Lip Smacking Foodie Tours is ideal for groups, small or large. Our experiences can accommodate groups from as few as 1 to as many as 500 guests, making us an ideal choice for any corporate group event. Stress-Free Booking Process Booking a tour is stress-free and allows you to enjoy the company of your guests more easily. You’ll take comfort knowing that everything is taken care of from the moment the tour is booked to the minute it concludes. Since the menu is already set, you have nothing to worry about. Just remember to submit ahead of the tour date any dietary restrictions and food allergies for anyone in your group. Feel Like a VIP at Each Stop With Lip Smacking Foodie Tours, you and your group members never have to worry about waiting in line to get into a top restaurant or being shown to a less than desirable table. On our tours, everyone is treated like a VIP with immediate seating upon arrival. What’s more, your group may receive a special warm welcome personally from the restaurant chef. Menus can be printed featuring your logo, too, which can be an added bonus for all those Instagram moments you share. For added ease, we can even arrange transportation pick-up and drop-off, as well as an event photographer. And for groups that desire an extra luxe experience, we can also arrange for an evening helicopter ride over the glittering lights of The Strip. A Memorable Experience for All Lip Smacking Foodie Tours offers a way to gather and dine that few have experienced, and all are sure to remember. Our one-of-a-kind tours are special, from the first stop to the last. It’s an experience that attendees will reminisce about long after they leave. Location, Location, Location One of the best reasons to book is the convenient and efficient way the experience is designed. All restaurants are within an easy walking distance of each other. The short stroll allows your group members a chance to engage in prime networking opportunities before heading to the next place on your tour itinerary. You Get a Dinner and a Show Our tours offer an exquisite feast plus entertainment. All tours include a knowledgeable, professional guide who leads the group on a walking tour, offering engaging tidbits and fascinating stories. Several other interactive experiences are included along the way exclusively to our tours, ensuring there is never a dull moment. Different Types of Cuisine Our experiences offer the ability to enjoy several renowned restaurants in one convenient outing, including ones you and your guests might not have discovered otherwise on your own or at a typical corporate dinner. We offer a way to try some of the finest spots in the city and dive into various cuisines and dishes. All the pre-selected dishes are curated to our high standards to ensure they will delight any palate. Tours Available from Day to Night With any corporate group experience, booking flexibility is key. Whether you desire a tour during business hours or early evening right after work, we can coordinate with you to provide options that fit your needs. Go for as Long or as Short as You Like Along with flexible scheduling, Lip Smacking Foodie Tours also provides a range of tour durations. Our shortest tour is about 2.5 hours; our longest is about 5 hours, with optional add-ons and incentives.

Dylan’s impressive resume includes performing for celebrities, Fortune 500 companies, luxury brands, international audiences and high-profile clients at iconic venues. After graduating Magna Cum Laude from one of the top music schools in the world, Berklee College in Boston, Dylan immediately began performing full time up and down the east coast of the US. * Has performed for Oscar Nuñez (The Office), Fabio, Dylan McDermott, Joseph DePinto (CEO of 7-Eleven), Bruce Springsteen’s producer Chuck Plotkin, Bedros Keuilian (entrepreneur/podcaster), and Charlene Tang (luxury fashion designer) and audiences from Italy, Germany, Belgium, France and the US. * Company performances include Consumer Electronic Show, Wells Fargo, LA Rams, Delta Airlines, Levi’s, Zadig & Voltaire, SAP, Tetrapak, YPO, and more. * Previous performance venues include The Venetian, Willis Tower, M&T Bank Stadium, Northwest Stadium, The Beverly Hilton, The SLS Hotel, Montage Beverly Hills, Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, Fairmont Grand Del Mar, and Terrenea Resort. * Wedding performances include Bel Air Bay Club, South Coast Botanic Garden, The Houdini Estate, San Ysidro Ranch, Alila Marea, Ojai Valley Inn, and San Clemente Historic Cottage. * Award-winning songwriter and performer: WAM awards, IMEAs, Berklee Songwriting Competition, International Songwriting Competition honorable mention, Phoenix Radio “Best Guitarist in the State” * Ideal choice for corporate events, weddings, and private parties with an extensive performance experience of 1500+ events * Based in Los Angeles but is a nationally touring musician who has performed all over the US from Boston, MA, to Key West, FL * Can perform instrumental acoustic guitar, guitar w/ vocals, a wireless roaming performance, live looping, or perform as a hybrid DJ w/ electric guitar for dancing and partying. Set list includes classics to today. * Education & mentorship includes being taught by John Mayer’s guitar teacher, Tomo Fujita; Livingston Taylor (James Taylor’s brother); and handpicked by Paul Simon for private songwriting sessions out of thousands of other musicians. * Original works include two independently released EPs and scoring additional muon Thec on Essential Church, which reached #1 in the Apple TV documentary category. * Reputation: 5-star rated on every major platform, including The Bash, GigSalad, Bark, and Thumbtack “Nothing short of spectacular” - Valerie Vandenberghe | The Vibe Agency Dylan offers a full-stop live entertainment experience, including the top-of-the-line sound system suitable for audiences of over 300 people. His song list is a variety of everything from classics, easy listening, pop, and 80s and 90s to modern hits. His unparalleled musicianship offers dynamic performances ranging from soft acoustic instrumentals to mid-tempo acoustic guitar with vocals all the way to upbeat dance floor top 40’s with electric guitar, making him an incredibly versatile performer that can be a unique alternative to a DJ or having to hire several musicians for different parts of an event. He is able to perform wirelessly, walking around while performing, interacting with the crowd, and raising the energy of the room. Dylan’s past clients include Delta Airlines, Wells Fargo, and Zadig & Voltaire, and his past performances include the biggest tech event in the world: The Consumer Electronic Show, The Venetian in Las Vegas, SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, the Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Terranea Resort, W Hotel Hollywood, M&T Bank Stadium and Northwest Stadium. Dylan has performed at a huge range of venues across the US, from intimate dinner parties to huge festivals of thousands. Dylan has an extensive history in music, including recording at the legendary East West Studios, where Elvis, The Beatles, U2, and Harry Styles also recorded. He’s recorded with Hans Zimmer’s first violinist, Dua Lipa’s cellist, and frequently performs with Cindy Lauper’s keyboard player. He has released original music on Spotify and has co-directed and starred in several music videos, shared stages with members of the off-Broadway musical STOMP, and even composed music for the documentary “The Essential Church,” which peaked at #1 in the Apple TV Documentaries category. His extensive education and experience playing music have helped him to develop a very discerning ear and musicality, and he can easily perform a bespoke set list that is individually crafted for every audience. He can arrange his own song list and create a performance that fits the mood and energy of your event, often starting with soft acoustic instrumental music and slowly increasing the energy as the night progresses. He not only comes with all needed gear but can provide lighting and a wireless mics for guests or officiants, has every performance insured, and strives to give you an absolutely stress-free booking process and seamless experience from the first phone call to the last note of the night. You will be the person everyone applauds when your guests ask, “Where in the world did you find him?” Inquire for other options as well (duo, trio, sax, drummer, DJ, etc)

We are a full service DJ/MC, Karaoke, AV Rental, Photo Booth and Lighting company based in the San Francisco Bay Area. We specialize in corporate events and weddings and have been serving the Bay Area since 1995. Some of our clients include: TikTok, Cisco, Apple, Intel, Amazon, Southwest Airlines, Sony, Meta, Paypal and more.

Wolfgang Puck has revolutionized the dining and events landscapes with a singular focus: to exceed expectations whenever our guests gather for a meal. Austrian-born Chef Wolfgang Puck founded Wolfgang Puck Catering in 1998, bringing best-in-class catering and dining services to diverse environments. Our team continues to set the standard for culinary excellence, bringing Wolfgang’s legendary combination of innovative cuisine and refined service to the worlds’ most renowned and demanding corporate, cultural and entertainment clients.

The Brass Animals, a brass/jazz/marching band, have delighted audiences of all shapes and sizes at corporate events, weddings, private and special events, and sporting events all over the country. Our sound fuses the popular New Orleans-style brass band style with an eclectic blend of hip-hop, R&B, funk and pop. Typical performances include explosive renditions of recent favorites by artists like Beyoncé, Harry Styles, Snoop Dogg, and Taylor Swift as well as our own spin on vintage classics by Louis Armstrong, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Herbie Hancock, The Meters and more. We’ve worked with the established companies and organizations like the Chicago Blackhawks, Google, Jack Daniels, Salesforce, Abbvie, Diageo, Buffalo Bills, Genentech, and Marriott International. We’ve also performed for many engaged couples and newlyweds and have been recognized as a 2018 & 2019 Couples Choice Award Winner by WeddingWire. If you’d like to read about our past clients’ experiences, please check out the dozens of raving reviews on our website, GigSalad, or The Bash. Our local troupes are comprised of professional musicians who have decades of experience and have performed with well known artists and bands like Michael Buble, The Who, The Temptations, Eric Church and more. Please contact us today if you’re interested in a quote.

A charming, coastal-inspired urban lodge in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter Palisociety reimagines the historic Hotel St. James, originally built in 1912, into Palihotel San Diego, a vibrant and bustling mainstay located in the heart of San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. Featuring 122 guest rooms, Palihotel San Diego brings a youthful, design-centric offering to San Diego’s hotel landscape, showcasing a preppy, nautical-inspired charm, a new restaurant, and a guest-exclusive roof deck offering drinks, light bites, and the best views of the city. Palihotel San Diego features Saint James French Diner, a restaurant and bar that blends the utilitarian nature of an American diner with the subtle elegance of French bistro cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, the menu is hearty and simple, yet refined by nature, paying homage to roadside food halls in Southern France. It’s shared mussels and a beer in the afternoon and it’s a burger and two martinis at night. It’s sensible, unpretentious, and totally chic. Warm, charming, and jovial, this historic hotel and its dining spaces are ideal for intimate soirées, post-convention cocktail hours, private dining, and more. We look forward to welcoming you!

Experience San Diego’s waterfront like never before with MM Tours—perfectly designed for mid to large-sized groups (20+ guests). This all-inclusive, 3-hour walking food tour begins in Seaport Village and features curated tastings at four beloved local restaurants, a nostalgic carousel ride, and a scenic roundtrip ferry ride across the bay to Coronado Island. Along the way, your group will enjoy sweeping views of the San Diego Bay, Coronado Bridge, and city skyline, while our friendly and knowledgeable host shares local stories and insights to bring the experience to life.

Inspire a warm and welcoming company culture conducive to employee retention and productivity. We help you build a fun, friendly, and innovative company environment. We focus on the goals of your business and your unique organizational personality, to help you build a positive and motivating workplace environment.

I am a mentalist, hypnotist, and magician who's goal in life is to make people laugh and enjoy themselves. I perform all over the world bringing my own unique style of entertainment to corporate and private functions. I am a former award-winning special education teacher who wants nothing more than to help you make your event a success.