| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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interesting but moved too quickly
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| Sat, Nov 28, 09 12:00 PM |
jnrhew |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| The historical information was very interesting however the pace to which we walked was way too fast to actually look at the neighborhoods that we were being told about. Many times that I would stop to take a picture I would have to run to catch up to the group. All we really had time to 'see' was the specific building that was being talked about. The food was excellent but I guess I was expecting to go to 'older' places. |
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Really Fun Tour
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| Sat, Nov 28, 09 12:00 PM |
mcbry4742 |
Female |
40-49 |
Combination |
Family With Children |
| The tour was really fun. There are a few things foodwise that I would suggest they change. First off, the pizza at Piece was not good. They serve other types of pizza at Piece, so I would recommend they change to a different type. The pizza they serve is their "no sauce" version; it was dry and bland. Also, the four kids in my group suggested giving them a beverage at Piece since the adults get a taste of their beer. BTW, regarding the beer, they taste the most basic one. Would have been fun to get to taste one of their other more tastey sounding beers. Because of my experience at Piece, I can't recommend the place to anyone. The Sultan's Market was awesome - best falafel ever!! Also, best hot chocolate ever at Hot Chocolate. The tour of old homes in Wicker Park was fun and very interesting! |
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Definitely Recommend - Would Do Again!
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| Sat, Nov 28, 09 11:30 AM |
aggie006 |
Female |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| I recommend these food tours to everybody! I did the Near North tour last year and loved it so much that we made sure to book the Bucktown/Wicker park tour this year while we were in Chicago. I enjoyed the Bucktown tour equally as much as the Near North tour and would recommend you do both if you have time. The Bucktown tour had more food than the Near North...I was not able to finish everything. You get a full size Chicago style hotdog, a big piece of pizza, and a falafel among other smaller tastings. These tours are great because you really get a chance to experience other parts of Chicago besides just the touristy stuff downtown. |
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Spectacular Tour
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| Sat, Nov 21, 09 12:00 PM |
EmilyH419 |
Female |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Our tour guide was amazing, and the food was spectacular. I really enjoyed this tour for a number of reasons. Not only did this event offer a wide array of food tasting, but a portion of the tour was also focused on fun facts about Chicago, including some history about the area and the architecture surrounding Wicker Park. I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Chicago, as well as to locals on dates. |
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nice mix of food and history of neighborhood
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| Sat, Nov 21, 09 12:00 PM |
kevandsharon |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| Come hungry, there is a lot of food to eat while you tour Wicker Park and Bucktown. Not only do you get some good food, there is also a little history of the neighborhood as well. |
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Great Tour!
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| Sat, Nov 21, 09 11:30 AM |
bserey |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| I would definitely recommend this tour. It was great to see a different part of Chicago other than the mainstream tourist attractions. We loved trying different foods while learning some history! |
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good
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| Sat, Nov 21, 09 11:30 AM |
mikeyledesma |
Female |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| good |
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Definitely worth checking out.
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| Sat, Nov 21, 09 11:30 AM |
kmayster1 |
Female |
20-29 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| My friend asked me to go on this tasting tour with her. Being a foodie, I immediately said yes. Our tour guide was amazing! He was very informed and interesting. He kept the whole group involved with the tour. The places on the trip were places I had wanted to try. After going for a taste I definitely will be back for a whole meal! It was nice to get the inside scoop from a local as well!
Overall I was very happy with this tour. I plan to take the Near North tour as well and I would sign up for any other tours as they become available!! |
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Thumbs up
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| Sat, Nov 14, 09 12:30 PM |
cubsfanone |
Female |
20-29 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| The food was fabulous and the intersections of cultural history and architecture really added to the tour.
A definite recommend! |
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Great way to explore Chicago's best neighborhoods!
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| Sat, Nov 14, 09 12:00 PM |
aweisenbach |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Family With Children |
| What a great way to explore Bucktown and Wicker Park. I learned a ton of fun facts about the local restaurants and local food. I also loved the neighborhood part of the tour, learning about the architecture and history of the area. This would be a great way for tourists to Chicago to explore a part of the city that's off the beaten path. But it's also a fun way for locals to learn about their city and get an inside view at local gems. |
