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Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Didn't feel welcome at the establishments
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| Sat, Oct 24, 09 12:00 PM |
smcqueen |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| There was a lot of shuffling around. When we arrived, we were directed to wait inside George's, then we were brought outside for the welcome speech, and then went BACK inside to eat. Similar experience at iCream -- we started in the back, then went to the front to watch the machines, then BACK to the back for samples.
As for food, George's dogs are good, but it would be nice to have an option on the hot dog toppings. Loved Hot Chocolate, but felt like we were intruding on other diners' space. Pasta salad at Goddess & Grocer was an odd choice, and we were crowded in the back by the cash register instead of being offered the table in front. Since Chicago is known for its deep-dish pizza, why have thin crust at Piece? Sultan's Market people were friendly and the food was good. iCream has a delicious product, but the owner didn't even make eye contact or acknowledge we were there.
Our guide was a little goofy and overly dramatic (our college-student nephew and his friend thought so too). A friend had recommended this tour, but I couldn't do the same. Maybe she had a different guide. |
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Can't ask better!
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| Sat, Oct 24, 09 12:00 PM |
Min_Kim |
Female |
20-29 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| I went on North side tour a month ago and had a blast so I decided to give a shot for Bucktown tour. Of course I had a very good time again. All my girlfriends who were on the tour with us highly satisfied and had a really good time. Our tour guide, Ben, he was funny and nice. He explained well about food and history of Bucktown and pointed out couple of his interest in town. We couldn't ask any better. My friend is coming town to visit me again and I'm definately taking him on the tour. Hm North or Buck town? I liked North better because I got to know better about the city and its history. BUT we talked too long...and I much preferred the food choices on Buck town tour. |
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A Great Surprise....
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| Sat, Oct 24, 09 11:30 AM |
reganj_toddk |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| I had found this tour on the web and it sounded like fun.... It far exceeded our expectations for a fun outing. We had a great amount of food and the tour guide was fun......
We plan to do the Lincoln Park tour..... |
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Fun & informative tour
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| Sat, Oct 24, 09 11:30 AM |
tluter |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
| This is the second tour my daughter and I have gone on with Chicago Food Planet and I would highly recommend them. Our guide, Jessie, was knowledgeable and enthusiastic and we enjoyed visiting neighborhoods and restaurants that we hadn't been to before. We are not from the Chicago area and this gave us an opportunity to get out of the tourist areas and see some other areas of the city. |
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Woud recommend
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| Sat, Oct 24, 09 11:30 AM |
Jbruins |
Female |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Tour was decent, although I felt it was a bit overpriced. I have done similar tours in NYC for the same cost and those were better (both in food selection and guide knowledge). I do feel, however, that this tour exposed me to a part of Chicago I never would have went to otherwise, so that was great. |
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HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
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| Sat, Oct 24, 09 11:30 AM |
angieangie |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| I went with a girlfriend of mine and we both enjoyed the entire experience! The food was outstanding and the walk through the neighborhood and "history" lesson made it even more fun! Great hostess! I will return for the other tour on my next visit to Chicago with my husband! |
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Wish more communities had this tour....
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| Fri, Oct 23, 09 12:00 PM |
ltBrugger |
Female |
50-59 |
Combination |
Family With Children |
| This tour was taken by our family composed of our adult children and spouses and one grandchild (1 year old) to celebrate a birthday. It was a rainy, cold day in Chicago and we were hesitant about walking around in poor weather. From the start at George's hot dog stand, we were excited to hear about the food and the town. Carrie did a great job telling location history, chef's background, interesting food facts, and local architecture. It became a fun adventure and one we will always remember. But a warning....there is soooo much food....take it easy to get it all in! Well worth the cost and the time. |
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Go on an Empty Stomach!
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| Fri, Oct 23, 09 12:00 PM |
Filmgal |
Female |
20-29 |
International Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Fantastic tour of Wicker Park./Bucktown. Great food, great tour guide (Carrie). The food was excellent. Our group was so full by the end of the tour, so be sure to go on an empty stomach as there is more than enough food for a meal. Also a very informative walking tour of the neighbourhood and architectural sites. Highly reccommended. |
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Made a rainy day into a trip highlight!t!
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| Fri, Oct 23, 09 11:30 AM |
sugarmt |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| My husband and I learned about this Chicago Food Planet experience from info about things to do in Chicago. It sounded like "our kind of fun." We chose the Wicker Park walk because the foods to be sampled were more to our liking and it seemed a bit "off the beaten path" as well. We knew when we made our reservations that it was a GO, rain or shine! We planned accordingly when we packed for our trip. Ben was an enthusiastic, well-informed guide, and we learned a lot. The peaceful walk through the Wicker Park neighborhood was relaxing. We loved the charmingly renovated old homes. All along the way, we sampled delicious food while we learned about each place. The love and pride of all the owners was evident. My favorite foodstop was "Piece" where we had a large slice of white pizza and a glass of their site-brewed beer. My husband, of course, loved the "I Cream" shop. There was lots of food (we took leftovers), and a great time was had by all! |
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Great tour;awesome food
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| Fri, Oct 23, 09 11:30 AM |
jonschneider |
Male |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| Very interesting way to see a Chicago neighborhood. There is enough food for lunch and dinner ( almost everyone took something home). Watch out for the hot pepper on the hot dog. The pizza/brew pub was my favorite, but the unique ice cream was a close second. The homes around Wicker Park are worth the visit even if you don't like to eat. |
