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Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Great fun!! Great Pizza!! Great city info!
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| Mon, Nov 7, 05 11:00 AM |
Lindasmitt |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| So much fun...Tony was so great and gave us lots of "inside" info about Brooklyn and the pizza makers! Fun! |
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Fantastic!!
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| Mon, Nov 7, 05 11:00 AM |
kcalta |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| Who could ask for more than a tour of Brooklyn from a guy named Tony who was born and raised in Brooklyn? It was great from beginning to end--the pizza was wonderful and Tony had lots of historical facts along with tidbits of information about the neighborhoods and the people that live there. The film clips that coincided with the tour were fun too. Tony wasn't just another "actor" that some of the big bus tours hire for their guides. My husband and I don't normally take the city tours, but this was one of the most fun days we had during our week in NYC. |
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Great value and thoroughly entertaining.
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| Mon, Nov 7, 05 11:00 AM |
ldillon |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| The food drew me to the tour but I most enjoyed getting acquainted with areas and neighborhoods whose names I've seen all my life in movies, books & the news
(Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst, Coney Island, Brighton Beach). Tony was thoroughly entertaining and informative. The pizza was super and don't miss the spumoni at L&B. Don't eat breakfast and insist on stopping by the original Nathan's at Coney Island. |
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A BIG WINNER!
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| Fri, Oct 28, 05 11:00 AM |
Ivancovich |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| The "Slice of Brooklyn Pizza" Tour is a BIG WINNER! Whether this is your first trip to New York City or you've been there 100 times, this is something you've GOTTA DO! Here's why:
Your guide, Tony, is a real people person! Charming and charismatic, he leads the group on a fascinating, fun, and informative romp through a borough rich in culture, history, quirky escapades and ethnic variety -- all the while spicing the tour with tongue-in-cheek commentary and perfectly timed video clips. Not only is Tony loaded with an amazing amount of local lore, but he treats you to sights and stories that really lend flavor to the experience. And talking about flavor -- not only do you get a great tour of Brooklyn,... you'll enjoy two different styles of delicious pizza (more than you can eat, probably) at two famous Brooklyn pizzerias that are loaded with local ambiance.
We started the tour as part of a diverse group of strangers, but before we knew it, we all felt like a group of friends out having a great time. We enjoyed the afternoon, learned a lot, ate too much, took some great photos, and had a wonderful afternoon! The tour lasts more than four hours, and you'll enjoy every minute of it! You really get your money's worth -- and when the tour is over, you'll undoubtedly feel ( like we did ) that this was the best thing you've done in New York, and that you've made a friend for life! WE LOVED IT! IT'S A WINNER!
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FANTASTIC TOUR
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| Fri, Oct 28, 05 11:00 AM |
Chrisob |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Tony is a most enthusiastic and articulate tour guide. He is so knowledgeable about his beloved Brooklyn and it is apparent he spent many hours researching the area to make this tour perfect. His movie clips and the music were perfectly timed to the locations we were visiting. The pizza was wonderful. And make sure you leave room for the spumoni and/or an authentic New York egg cream at L&B Spumoni Gardens. I look forward to returning to the two restaurants we visited to sample some of their other food. Tony was a superior tour guide making sure everyone in the group was comfortable and having a good time. This tour is highly recommended by everyone in our group. Chris O'Brien, Marlborough, CT |
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Holiday Highlight
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| Wed, Oct 26, 05 11:00 AM |
gpritchard |
Male |
60-69 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| A fantastic day out in Brooklyn with a terrific guide whose enthusiasm and engergy
is infectious.Tony's knowledge of Brooklyn and its history is second to none.
The use of film clips to highlight the various areas was fascinating,to feel part of such films as Saturday Night Fever and The French Connection was a brilliant idea.
This was our 2nd visit to NYC this year and both my Wife and myself agreed this was
one of the best experiences during either visit. Tony deserves all the support he can get to make this a successful venture and we would have no hesitation in recommending this tour to anyone.
We look forward to a further tour during our next visit.
The pizza's were'nt bad either!
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Highly recommend - loved this tour!!!
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| Wed, Oct 26, 05 11:00 AM |
vistawood |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| My husband and I thought this tour was great!
Tony is very knowledgeable -- he's done his research. In addition to all the interesting information he gave us throughout the tour, he knew the answers to everyone's questions. What made it even better is that he is a truly nice person!
Icing on the cake - the pizza was delicious!
We'll do it again when we are in New York and have already recommended it to family in New Jersey. |
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Absolutely Wonderful
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| Wed, Oct 26, 05 11:00 AM |
daisyjune |
Male |
70+ |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
| My wife and I took the "A Slice of Brooklyn Puzza tour on Wednesday, October 26, 2005. Normally, the times for the tour were only on Monday and Friday. However, Tony made a special effort to accomodate us on a mid-week activity. What a pleasure it was to meet Tony and to see all the wonderful sites and information that was provided by a very knowledgeable and proud Brooklyn native. The Tour provided not only a geographical area of Brooklyn, but also, it's history and the people who have made many contributions to our Country. I highly recommend that anyone interested in learning more about the people and culture of a Great City, not to miss the chance to do so. Also, the Pizza is GREAT. A five star activity not to be missed.
Gary and Jane Fisher
Fresno, Ca |
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Great Time
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| Fri, Oct 21, 05 11:00 AM |
chavey |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| This is a great tour, even for locals who know the area. It was fun to see places you grew up in or have been hearing about presented in a new light. Some of us being local (Marine Park) and some sort of local (Manhattan/Long Island) all got a kick out of different things in the tour. I would highly recommend this tour to others.
Non local people will LOVE seeing places they've hear and read about. The movie clips just add the perfect touch to the tour. The pizza was fabulous and a good mix of kinds but it wasn't what made the tour great.
Tony is a fun guide and very personable. The group is small enough that you get a personal touch. He knows the area, offers to take and e mail pictures and just makes it an all around fun afternoon. |
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A wonderful memory jogger!
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| Fri, Oct 21, 05 11:00 AM |
Jerome32 |
Male |
70+ |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| For someone who moved away from New York City 69 years ago, visiting many of the places I barely remembered was a wonderful treat, and a great way to spend a day.
Besides, the bus was comfortable, a better tour guide than Tony would be hard to find, and the pizza (and spumoni) were delicious. |
