| Rating |
Date Attended [^] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Entertaining, Informative and Fun
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| Mon, Sep 10, 07 1:30 PM |
Galosy |
Female |
50-59 |
International Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| Anyone with an interest in architecture and food will love this tour. You take a leisurely walk around some of Chicago's most beautiful neighborhoods and enjoy a non-stop tour of the sights and tastes. Shane is fun and very, very knowledgeable about the area and the food you are tasting. |
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just great
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| Tue, Sep 11, 07 11:00 AM |
kirstenj1 |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| A very nice tour, we had not expected so much local information. Highly recomendable. |
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A very pleasant and fun experience.
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| Wed, Sep 12, 07 11:00 AM |
JohnManikows |
Male |
60-69 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| Very much enjoyed the architectural part of the tour as well as the tasting at some of our eight stops. The tour guide (Shane) was very informative and the tour was not hurried. We were not able to purchase any items during the tour but we were all given maps and coupons to return to the business when the tour was over. It was a lot of walking so wear good shoes. |
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Fun and fantastic food
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| Wed, Sep 12, 07 11:00 AM |
KathleenHolt |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| On a clear warm day, a group of friends and I took the Chicago Food Planet neighborhood tour with Shane as our guide. Shane had a great sense of humor and provided a running cultural and architectural commentary as we walked from place to place. The places were so interesting and varied. The business owners or employees who spoke to us were very cordial and informative. All of the food items sampled were exceptional. I particularly enjoyed The Spice House, (Steve gave a great presentation) the vinegar and oil sampling, and the toffee at The Fudge Pot was superb. I would highly recommend the tour to anyone who loves food and is interested in Chicago history. |
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Fun event.
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| Sat, Sep 15, 07 11:00 AM |
kjgunn |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| This was a fun event. We loved walking around Chicago hearing about our surroundings and tasting foods along the way. A neat way to experience the city. |
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unique, informative,enjoyable
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| Sat, Sep 15, 07 11:00 AM |
annsilverman |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| A suggestion:
Tour guide should wear something bright (a scarf or hat) or carry something distinct (a banner or flag so s/he stays visible in a crowded area. |
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PERFECT
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| Sat, Sep 15, 07 11:00 AM |
Judymartin |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| I booked this tour online without any knowledge (besides the reviews I read) of what to really expect. I was FAR from disapointed!! This was the most awsome day. You get a guided casual fun walk around the beautiful neighborhoods of Chicago, with stops along the way to taste and learn about the foods and the neighborhoods. The tastings are not just small bites. You really get a large sample to taste and sometimes there are seconds to go around. Walking around Chicago in the awsome, beautiful, interesting neighborhoods, snacking as you go, is my idea of the perfect day....and it was!! |
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This was awesome!
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| Sun, Sep 16, 07 2:00 PM |
lisalew |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| This was a birthday present for my mother and she loved it. We live in the Chicago area and have never been to any of the places we toured. They were all very good and the tour guide was great! |
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Great way to see the city
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| Mon, Sep 17, 07 1:30 PM |
meganmocik |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| This was my first time to Chicago and I was there for business. I decided to take the tour as a way to see the city for its food and charm. I was by myself but my group and leader made me feel very welcome. It was great to go into all these local shops and experience the passion that the owners had for their craft. Our guide was very knowledgeable not only about the places we had tastings at but about the city in general. It was a wonderful way to see the city and hands down the best part of my trip! |
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A Super Taste of Old Town plus some
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| Mon, Sep 17, 07 1:30 PM |
nanny123 |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| We met Tad at appointed time and then the fun began. Tad was very personable as well as knowledgeable of the city of Chicago and also of the establishments that participated in the Food Tour. It was a nice variety of tastes as well as details of the area. I had participated in a food tour in New York City in April. Due to my enjoyment of it, my husband and I elected to try the one offered in Chicago. My husband was delighted and I certainly was not disappointed. Thank you. |
