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Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Great way to discover the neighborhood businesses
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| Sat, Jun 6 11:00 AM |
Dawnye7 |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| The tour was a great way to learn about the history of some of these neighborhoods, the city of Chicago and sample local foods. Since you're sampling some yummy items, the walk definitely helps burn calories for those that are health conscience.
Our tour guide Jennifer had a remarkable personality and was open to questions during the tour. If you're planning on staying local this summer, head out to the city to see what they have to offer. |
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Wonderful Tour!
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| Fri, Jun 5 11:30 AM |
iris123 |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| I went on the Near North Food Tour with 5 of my closest girlfriends. We had a GREAT time. Our tour guide, Kate, was wonderful and we loved all of the stops. The tour was fun and educational and I would highly recommend it. It was a great way to see parts of Chicago I might otherwise have never seen (including Old Town and the Gold Coast). Don't miss it! |
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A must-do, even for Chicago area residents
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| Fri, Jun 5 11:00 AM |
rmckelley |
Male |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| Although we had lived in Chicago for seven years, we returned to visit now that we moved away. This is an activity/service that was long overdue for a city with excellent food and culture. We expected to try some good food, which we did, but was pleasantly surprised to have all the additional neighborhood information along the walk. I learned new things about buildings, parks, and areas that I had been in countless times. Jennifer (our tour guide) had wonderful energy and really engaged well with a diverse group. Be prepared to walk...the Near North tour covered a pretty significant distance that would be difficult for someone with mobility problems. I highly recommend this tour and look forward to trying others if/when they expand to some of the lesser known but equally interesting neighborhoods. |
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Great way to learn about Chicago Neighborhoods
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| Fri, Jun 5 11:00 AM |
nmantle |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| Jennifer our tour guide was awesome. Engaging, knowledgable and entertaining. We learned about the history and culture of the area and loads of information on our many tastings. Great tour for 'Foody's' . All the shop owners were welcoming and you could tell they genuinely enjoyed what they did. Our next time in Chicago we will be taking another Chicago FoodPlanet Tour!
One negative note - not impressed by the Chocolate Catering stop. |
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Great balanced tour!
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| Fri, Jun 5 11:00 AM |
pennyschwarz |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Wonderful balance of tasting some great products, along with some interesting food science, and a relaxed and informative walk through some of Chicago's neighborhoods! A relaxed and entertaining tour and some unexepected surprises! My favorite tasting was the tangerine balsamic vinegar with blood orange olive oil...YUM! |
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A must see for the foodies in all of us!
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| Thu, Jun 4 11:30 AM |
osborneml |
Female |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| It is impossible to get this good of a feel and history for the neighborhoods and restaurants without the Food Planet tour. I recommend without hesitation!! A trip to Chicago wouldn't be complete without Food Planet! |
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a very worthwhile, enjoyable, and informative tour
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| Thu, Jun 4 11:30 AM |
LesleyThomas |
Female |
40-49 |
International Tourist(s) |
Other |
| My husband and I signed up for this tour on a strong recommendation from friends who had been to Chicago and thought this was the best tour they had taken while there. We concur, and therefore, would also highly recommend this tour to others. It was an excellent way to begin our four days in Chicago as it gave us a great introduction to some of the neighbourhoods in Chicago and a taste of some of the rich culture, history, and the food of this fabulous city. We were very impressed with our guide who was not only very knowledgeable but equally delightful in her presentations at each destination and in responding to our questions throughout the tour. She was very professional and personable. We enjoyed all of the stops along the way but were particularly pleased with the visit to the tea shop, the oil and vinegar shop, and the very delicious finish at Bacino's for a slice of the best stuffed pizza (with an option to slide into the lounge, hop onto a bar stool ,and order a cold one with the other tourists in the group)! My husband and I also want to relay how much we appreciated the wonderful facts and anecdotes Arijiana (sp?) shared with us regarding the history of some of the buildings we stopped to notice along the way . I am going to look for the "Miracle tea maker "online as I have learned that what I am drinking (from a teabag) is actually tea dust!! We learned a lot and had the bonus of sampling the best in reuben sandwiches, chocolate, pizza and much more.... a wonderful tour that made us aware of and appreciate the professionalism, creativity, high standards and pride evident in the merchants/entrepeneurs of these neighbourhoods who opened their doors to us. Take the tour early in your visit and enjoy! |
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A must do!
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| Thu, Jun 4 11:30 AM |
janleeth |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Even though we had read many positive reviews, I was not sure this was something our group would go for. Was I ever wrong. I took the plunge and purchased tickets for the group (7 women). We all agree that we saw and did many wonderful things in Chicago but the Food Tour was at the top. Arianna, our guide, was an impressive young woman as well as an interactive, well informed tour guide. By the end of the tour we felt like she was family. The stops were impressive and we were all very full at the end. Some stops at first glance seemed like they might not be that interesting, but all turned out to be new and fun experiences. Please make room in your schedule for this food tour (we took Near North) or the other one offered. It is a fantastic experience! |
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A terrific afternoon with a most outstanding guide
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| Thu, Jun 4 11:00 AM |
tbramon |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| Our guide, Jennifer, was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable not only about the food tastings, but the neighborhoods as well. It was a most enjoyable way to spend a few hours in Chicago and I would highly reccommend it to anyone. |
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Fabulous!
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| Wed, Jun 3 11:30 AM |
JacqueHuey |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| Best tour ever...(and we tour and travel extensively)
Our guide Jen was enthusiastic and passionate about all things Chicago.
Architecture! History! Culture! And of course food. Five Star Affair! |
