| Rating |
Date Attended |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? [v] |
Group Type? |
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Lots of fun
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| Fri, Jul 18, 08 11:00 AM |
Tidewatergal |
Female |
40-49 |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
| I thought the tour was great. Nicole, the tour guide was very knowledgeable and we visited fantastic sites. It really enhanced my visit to NYC. |
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nice time
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| Sat, Nov 7 10:00 AM |
Liatsk60 |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| Laurie took us to some hidden gems, places we would never have found on our own. We enjoyed listening to how coffee beans are selected, cheese is made etc. It was really fun and our guide was especially friendly and accommodating. I would suggest just a couple of things to improve the tour to a level of excellence. First of all, it would be great if we got some information from the proprietors of the local businesses that we visited...about the product, how it's made, what to look for etc. Some of the owners/employees spoke with us but not all. I would have loved to learn more about how the pizza was made - the owners etc. Second, tour should definitely include more information about the location as we walked from one destination to the other. We passed some old dilapidated buildings (one was a synagogue), some facts about the rise of real estate in the area, and point out some significant historical sights. I did a food tour in Chicago and i loved it was a history lecture and a food tour at the same time. Overall, it was fun. |
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So fun!
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| Sat, Nov 7 10:00 AM |
JenLuban |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
| I've lived in NY my whole life, and loved this. There were good size samples from the places we went to. I expected a little more history of the area, but it didnt matter. We had a blast. Cant wait to do the other tours! |
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Culinary exquisity even new for locals
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| Sat, May 16 10:00 AM |
gamelover |
Male |
20-29 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
| I live in New York, and eat out a lot, so I consider myself quite knowledgeable about the culinary treats in certain parts of the city. But this tour showed me multiple beautiful local venues I've never seen before. The food was great, but I would not recommend it if you are not open to culinary novelties. The tour guide was great. She was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable, since she is a trained chef. So if you want to talk about great food as well, she's the right one for you. Me and my girlfriend ended up buying a couple good things at Essex Street Market to continue the culinary adventurous day. All in all a great date, but perfect to do with friends as well. |
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Delicious and Informative!
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| Sun, Mar 29 10:00 AM |
theadichiara |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
| My husband and I had a wonderful time on the LES food tour. Our guide Nicole was thorough and enthusiastic. We loved the combination of the different shops we stopped at and enjoyed sampling all of the wonderful treats. We'd definitely take another tour again somewhere in the city. It's also worth mentioning that we have lived in the city for more than ten years, yet we still found it interesting to learn about a neighborhood that's in our back yard.
Dreaming of donut plan donuts,
Thea & Ryan |
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Informative and FUN!
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| Sat, Jan 10 10:00 AM |
jayudy |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| My friend and I had such a great time on the LES tour! Our guide Jennifer gave such an all-encompassing history of the neighborhood, culture and food of the area while engaging us with colorful backgrounds of the shops and vendors we were visiting. I've lived in NY for over 5 years, yet had never discovered these great little food gems on my own! |
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Thoughtful Guide, Great Food
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| Sat, Jan 10 10:00 AM |
floralee |
Female |
20-29 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| I bought these tour tickets as a Christmas gift for my husband. We've lived in NYC 5 years but have barely made a dent in getting to know the Lower East Side. We had never heard of most of the stores, or had walked past them with nary a second thought. We'd also like to thank our guide Jennifer, who was prepared for anything and everything and provide much more context than we had expected. |
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Great review of a neighborhood I rarely explore
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| Sat, Dec 27, 08 10:00 AM |
dkhobbs |
Male |
30-39 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| This tour, with stops at excellent local food merchants around the Lower East Side, was a fantastic way to become excited about a part of the city that I don't know too much about. Our tour guide, Jennifer, was very informative and came across as genuinely enthusiastic about the food we sampled and the fascinating people behind the counter. I heartily recommend this tour not only for visitors to New York, but also those who call it home, because there's always something to discover in our great city. |
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Fun, informative plus great eats!
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| Sat, Nov 29, 08 10:00 AM |
kmcenroe |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| Not only was this tour so much fun but we learned a lot about the Lower East Side as well as some of the food artisans there and how their business developed. The food tastings were superb and the interaction with some of the shop owners very rewarding. Our tour guide was wonderful; energetic, bright, personable. I am recommending going on this tour to all my friends plus my husband and I plan to sign up for a different culinary tour in the near future. |
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Really Nice!
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| Sun, Nov 23, 08 10:00 AM |
Karinasgc |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
| My husband and I enjoyed ourselves taking a stroll on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Although we're locals, we don't explore much so the tour provided us some much needed exposure. Our tour guide was lovely and we had were able to have all our questions answered.
We are now hooked on the doghnuts from the Doughnut Plant. THEY ARE OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!
Thanks Nicole. |
