Who we are

I found my passion at historic Findlay Market in 2009 when my husband Barry and I opened our fresh produce and specialty shop called Daisy Mae’s Market. I discovered that our store was just the starting point for sharing our love of food and connecting with the Greater Cincinnati community. I launched Cincinnati Food Tours in 2012 as a way to introduce visitors to Findlay Market, share culinary experiences, and spread my enthusiasm for the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. Cincinnati Food Tours continues to grow, exploring new neighborhoods and adding new small business partners. I invite you to join us as we share food, culture, and history one step at a time.

Barb Cooper, Certified Tourism Ambassador

Barb is the 2019-2020 recipient of the Erich Kunzel Queen City Advocate Award, presented by the Cincinnati Convention and Visitors Bureau. She and her Cincinnati Food Tours have been mentioned in the National Geographic Traveller, Daily Beast, The Metro (London), New York Times, Forbes (2019), Chicago Tribune, and Forbes (2024)

Celebrating 12 Years in Business in 2024!