08/26/2026
Meet Tony. New York born, North Carolina raised, and fully committed to ending meals with a lil' something sweet.
Tony made his way south at a young age. He grew up on the Outer Banks, where beach life and football were part of the routine. He later landed in Raleigh to attend NC State, and, like many people, he never could leave North Carolina behind.
During the week, Tony works at Saint Mary Magdalene School, a role that takes patience, energy, and a solid sense of humor. Lucky for his tour groups, he brings all three with him when he is leading Taste Carolina tours in Raleigh and Durham.
While touring, Tony leans into what he loves most: sharing city history, highlighting the local food scene, and bringing stories to life in a way that's approachable and engaging. Ask him why he enjoys leading tours, and it usually comes back to the people; he gets to meet folks from all over and show off cities that he genuinely enjoys.
When he is not out leading tours, you can probably find Tony outdoors with his dogs, hiking with his wife and daughter, playing arcade games at Boxcar, or posted up watching football (especially if the NFL is on.)
A few things you might learn about Tony along the way:
• Buffalo chicken wings are his go-to, no questions asked.
• We aren't kidding about his sweet tooth. Ice cream and chocolate are always in the mix.
• Give him any kind of game to play, park to enjoy, or football game to watch, and Tony is in his element.
