| Rating |
Date Attended |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? [v] |
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Hidden Gems !!
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| Sun, Oct 19, 08 12:00 PM |
jason625 |
Male |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| I greatly enjoyed the afternoon I spent walking and eating myself through the North Chicago neigborhoods. It was a nice oppurtunity to get to see where many of the locals eat and shop. Our tour guide was phenomonal as well.
Thanks, Jason |
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Accomodating
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| Sun, Oct 19, 08 11:30 AM |
hans14591 |
Male |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| These folks are outstanding. The tour had only one slot left,l but after sending an email they made sure my wife could join the same tour.
The guide new her stuff and was very outgoing. The stops in the various eateries were well chosen and executed. We loved some so much we went back to buy some exellent items (food).
Hans Schoenenberger |
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Entertaining and educational
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| Sat, Oct 18, 08 11:30 AM |
smaggi |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| We really enjoyed the walking tour and the various tastings. The places we visited were unique with quality products. They are places I probably would not have entered if it were not for the tour. I will be sure to stop by or order online now that I know how good they are.
The information shared about the neighborhoods was also very interesting. Our guide did a great job. I highly recommend this tour to visitors and to Chicago natives! |
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Fantastic Tour! Don't Miss This One!!
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| Fri, Oct 17, 08 11:30 AM |
juliepooley |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| I attended this tour by myself. The tour guide was excellent, and the people on the tour were very friendly. I had a wonderful time and met some nice new friends. We went to 8 different establishments that I would never, ever have found on my own. Not only did we learn about the food, but our guide told us about the different homes of interest as we walked by. It was a lot of walking, but this was good as I could digest my food and burn off some of the calories. The pizza restaurant gave us a full serving of delicious stuffed pizza. In most of the establishments we were greeted by the owner. This tour is definitely worth it. If you're hesitating at all, don't!! You will love it. The only improvement would be if we had been able to go to a bakery. |
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Great way to spend an afternoon in Chicago
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| Fri, Oct 17, 08 11:00 AM |
TLHHarris |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| I was in Chicago for a long weekend with my husband who was attending a seminar on Friday; therefore, I found myself with a free day. I had been to Chicago multiple times in the past while on business and never had time to "see" the city. I am a fan of Trip Advisors and have used it to plan many trips and thus resorted to reviews of top attractions for Chicago before attending. Excellent, consistent reviews by past customers led me to the Near North Tour. Weather was cool and perfect for walking, our guide, Jennifer, was enthusiastic, informative and fun and the historical information and the food were excellent. I would highly reccomend the tour to others! |
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Delicious and Informative!
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| Sat, Oct 11, 08 12:00 PM |
sharonvipond |
Female |
50-59 |
International Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| I very much enjoyed the tour of food emporiums in this Chicago neighbourhood. As well as a delicious way to find out what the city had to offer, I learned lots about the history, architecture and city planning that makes Chicago what it is today. My favourite stops were the spice and oil/balsamic vinegar shops ... unique and interesting locations. |
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Can't wait to do this again!
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| Wed, Oct 8, 08 11:00 AM |
lorrie_joyce |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Individual |
| Emily was a great guide!!!! Very informative and had alot of great stories to tell too!! The tour was fun!!! We learned alot of fun facts and we visited some great neighborhoods!! So much so that I will add this to my activities when I have more out of town company! Much better than just wandering around Chicago on our own!! I've lived here since 1991 and never saw some of the sites we visited!!! Loved it !!! |
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A great introduction to food shops of Chicago
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| Sat, Oct 4, 08 12:30 PM |
Heatherjan |
Female |
40-49 |
International Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| I loved this tour, which I found by googling "balsamic vinegar stores Chicago". The highlights included the unexpected architectural information and the great presentations by the owners/employees in the shops (especially the Fudge Pot.)
I was glad that previous reviewers had warned me that the substantial food (pizza) comes at the very end of the tour. I am a big and regular eater, so I had a light lunch before the tour to hold me over, and I was very glad that I had.
I returned to both the spice shop and Ethyl's shop for purchases, and can't wait to visit again (totally forgot to use my coupons though!) I also appreciated the supplementary list of restaurants in the Near North and Kate's personal recommendations. I have held onto all the information and will definitely use it when we return to Chicago next April. |
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A Culinary Adventure!
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| Thu, Oct 2, 08 12:00 PM |
goddivaa |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Individual |
| I was impressed with all aspects of the tour: the host/tour leader, the places that we explored, the educational aspects, the fun stops, and the weather was also great that day! The leader knew her food, information about Chicago, and she had the charisma and energy need for a great tour leader. I am from Chicago, but there were many things I learned that not all natives might not know. The group was smaller and very friendly so that helped as far as individual attention. I feel enriched as a result of the tour, and I would highly recommend it ! You won't be disappointed and it truly was a culinary adventure! |
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Wonderful tour
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| Wed, Sep 24, 08 11:00 AM |
pajeffu |
Male |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| This was a great way to spend a few hours in a couple neighborhoods in Chicago that I otherwise would not have seen. Emily was an engaging and knowledgeable tour guide. The food places provided a diverse example of what Chicago has to offer both tourists and residents in regard to culture, entertainment, and flavor. I highly recommend this tour. |
