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Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Fantastic! |
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Sat, Sep 1, 07 11:00 AM |
rosemorris |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
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This was by far, the best tour of Chicago, that I had went on .
Lively , intelligent tour guide, and with a sense of humor too!
Our guide was very informative on the sites that we stopped at, the products that were being sampled, and also the history of the different sections of the town that we were in.
I would highly reccomend this to anyone. It really was the best.
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A Great Time! |
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Sat, Sep 1, 07 11:00 AM |
PaulMonsky |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
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My wife went on the Food Tasting and Cultural tour of Chelsea Market in New York last February and enjoyed it so much she wanted to experience Chicago's version. I didn't think the tour would be as fun for me, but she insisted and I'm really glad I went along. I lived in Chicago many years ago, and already knew the restaurants at which I like to eat when I visit, but this tour offered a much more unique experience.
Our guide, Nicki, was engaging, personable, and laid-back, with a good knowledge of the areas we walked and the places we passed. The food tasting, while fantastic, was really the lesser part of the tour for us. At the end, we were both surprised to find that our favorite stops were Tea Gschwender, The Spice Shop, and the oil and vinegar store. The tour provided coupons and we went back to all three to buy their products after sampling them earlier. Others on the tour declared the chocalatiers, the heart healthy pizza joint, and the cheese shop to be at the top of their list, so there really was something for many different tastes.
The stops were a mix of information and tastings and the time flew by despite the distance walked. Everybody on our tour was friendly and all seemed to be having a good time. I can't recommend this tour highly enough, even if you think you know Chicago and all the places to go, you won't be disappointed. |
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A great time! |
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Sat, Sep 1, 07 11:00 AM |
npalink |
Female |
20-29 |
Combination |
Family Without Children |
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I have just recently moved to Chicago and this sounded like a great way to get a bit stronger of a grip on where I was living. I had a great time!! The stops on the tour really provide a glimpse into the diversity of the city as well as some really beautiful scenery.
We had Nicki for our tour guide and she was fantastic! She had a great energy and really made it a point to talk to each person in our group. She had a lot of information, but better than that she had personal stories to go with them. |
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Perfect day! |
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Sat, Sep 1, 07 11:00 AM |
Kathyjanci |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Unspecified |
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Just got back from the Chicago Food Tasting & Walking Tour and had a fabulous time! Being from Chicago, but not from the toured area, I found it wonderful having a highly qualified, knowledgeable, personable guide (aka Nikki!) to lead me through this beautiful area of Chicago (being able to walk through the neighborhoods was definitely a plus for me). Not only did we learn some historical facts surrounding the toured area, but we got to sample some delectable edibles! The information gathered at The Spice Shop, Old World Oil Shop, etc. will certainly be put to good use in my kitchen.
I hope they add more neighborhoods in the future; I would definitely sign up! |
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Food Fun! |
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Sat, Sep 1, 07 11:00 AM |
zannefrannie |
Female |
40-49 |
Combination |
Couple on a Date |
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This is a great tour for Chicagoans and visitors alike! I found all kinds of places I never even knew were here - and I can't wait to go back to. Nikki, our tour guide was knowledgeable and fun and the pace of the tour was perfect. |
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Highly recommended |
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Fri, Aug 31, 07 11:30 PM |
ThomasWBrown |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
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My wife and I,along with another couple ,took this tour on our recent visit to Chicago.
It was one of the highlights of our visit to the "Windy City". The tour guide was excellent and well versed . We greatly enjoyed being able to walk some of the quiet
neighborhoods and see the outstanding architecture and eateries the city has to offer. The wide range of food tasting made the tour very enjoyable. We highly recommend this tour. |
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Nikki was great! |
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Fri, Aug 31, 07 11:00 AM |
tbirdwell |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
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We had a wonderful time. The walk was easy and we were able to stroll along. I only wish we could have spent more time in each of the stores since they were all wonderful! LOVED the Spice place! |
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We Really Enjoyed Our Tour |
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Fri, Aug 31, 07 11:00 AM |
rgordongor6 |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
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My mother, husband and 11 year old son all enjoyed the tour. We had the opportunity to sample some interesting foods and we really enjoyed the group we were with. Our tour guide was great!
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excellent |
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Wed, Aug 29, 07 11:00 AM |
marygiacomon |
Female |
60-69 |
Local |
Other |
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I have enthusiastically recommended this tour to my friends. It is a perfect birthday/anniversary etc gift. A fun AND educational experience. We were fortunate in that the weather was ideal and the guide excellent. A great way to spend the better part of a day. |
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need to shop |
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Wed, Aug 29, 07 11:00 AM |
barbwireice |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Other |
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I am a local downtown Chicago and can go back to the stores. Most people in our group were not local and would of liked to shop at the stores. Maybe fewer stops or closer shops so time to shop. Very nice tour and guide. We had 9 in our tour which I thought ideal. Maybe raise price and have fewer people then time to shop. |
