Led by longtime Ogden resident and retired educator Rick Proffer, OTown Food Tours weaves mouth-watering bites with the colorful tales of Historic 25th Street. Each small-group stroll pauses at chef-owned eateries, artisan sweet s...
Led by longtime Ogden resident and retired educator Rick Proffer, OTown Food Tours weaves mouth-watering bites with the colorful tales of Historic 25th Street. Each small-group stroll pauses at chef-owned eateries, artisan sweet s...
Rick is the kind of tour guide who makes you feel like you've uncovered a secret version of a city you thought you already knew. Leading walking food tours through Ogden's historic 25th Street, he weaves together vivid storytelling, deep local history, and genuine relationships with restaurant owners into something that feels less like a tourist activity and more like an evening with a well-connected local friend. Longtime Ogden residents have come away surprised by what they didn't know about their own city. The food stops lean heavily into local and independent spots, including some that even devoted foodies hadn't discovered on their own. Rick's background as a former school principal seems to shine through in how he researches and presents the history, covering the characters, architecture, and stories that shaped Ogden into what it is today. Reviews consistently point to the tour as a great date, group outing, or addition to a weekend getaway in the area.
We did a food tour with Rick for our anniversary. The experience was phenomenal. Rick was an excellent story teller. We were enthralled about the history of Ogden and the unique architecture. Even as two people who have lived here their whole lives we still learned SO much. The food was a wonderful adventure- we tried and loved things we'd never pick for ourselves. And hearing the stories and backgrounds of the restaurant owners and their locations deepened the experience even more. I can't recommend this experience more and we're definitely planning on doing it again!
Katie Williams
July 20, 2026
We did a food tour with Rick for our anniversary. The experience was phenomenal. Rick was an excellent story teller. We were enthralled about the history of Ogden and the unique architecture. Even as two people who have lived here their whole lives we still learned SO much. The food was a wonderful adventure- we tried and loved things we'd never pick for ourselves. And hearing the stories and backgrounds of the restaurant owners and their locations deepened the experience even more. I can't recommend this experience more and we're definitely planning on doing it again!
Katie Williams
July 20, 2026