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Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Wonderful choice!
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| Tue, Jan 20 2:00 PM |
GailCreel |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| Excellent opportunity to learn about the culinary history of the city in just a few short hours. After the tour I knew the best restaurants and shops to visit. I recommend this to everyone. |
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Fun, Factual, and FANTASTIC!
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| Sat, Jan 17 2:00 PM |
rcddjqalne |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| This was my and my husband's first trip to New Orleans and this culinary tour gave us a little bit of everything: history, origins, and tastings of New Orlean's dishes; background of restaurants and their relevance to the city and it's foods; and quite a bit about the history of Louisiana and New Orleans from past to present. Our guide, Randy, made the trip through the French Quarter informative, interesting, and above all, amusing. The three hours flew by and we were pleased to linger at the end to mingle with our new-found, fellow tour-guests assembled from near and far. We greatly recommend this unique tour that takes one into the large kitchen at Antoine's to the small patio at the back of Creole Delicacies Store where an on-hands demonstration for making Roux is a treat! |
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Good Food ! Great Tour!!
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| Fri, Jan 16 2:00 PM |
rdecatur |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| This was a great introductory tour to the cuisine and history of New Orleans. The tastings were excellent and quite fulfilling. We counted as a wonderful lunch. Our guide, Renee, truly displayed a knowledge and love for New Orleans. Thank you! |
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Don't miss this tour if you like history and food
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| Thu, Jan 15 2:00 PM |
PatHines |
Female |
50-59 |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
| This was a great tour. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and provided lots of extra information. I enjoyed seeing the inside of so many famous restaurants and hearing the history. The food samples were very good, too. I only wish I'd taken this tour on my first day in the city instead of the last. |
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A must do!
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| Thu, Jan 8 2:00 PM |
tg52tg52 |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| This was one of the highlights of our first trip to New Orleans. The guide was very informative and knowledgable about the area and the food. Contrary to some of the reviews I read before booking the reservation, we had plenty of food and left very satisfied. The only thing I would do is plan to take along a bottle of water (but we were able to pop into a store and get some during our tour.) |
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Great way to tour the French Quarter
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| Tue, Jan 6 2:00 PM |
mealzz |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| My husband and I really enjoyed the walking tour. We learned alot about New Orleans history and how the city was established and how it evolved over the years. Learning the difference between creole and cajun food history was very helpful. We would recommend that you do the tour early in your visit. It will help you decide what you would like to do for the remainder of your visit. |
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Interesting, informative tour
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| Sat, Jan 3 2:00 PM |
hlbdag1 |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| Tour focused on culinary history of New Orleans and stopped in a few historic restaurants (Antoine's, Brennan's). The FAQ's on the website state that "the historic Sazerac cocktail is included," but if our tour is any indication, that is incorrect. We discussed it, but did not get a sample. The food samples are adequate, but were not enough for a meal in my opinion. We had seafood gumbo, pralines, mini-muffalettas, rum cake, red beans & rice, and brisket. It seemed most of the food was towards the end of the tour rather than the beginning, so I would not recommend making it a "late lunch" as I read somewhere. Our tour guide was very well informed and entertaining. I would not go just to get the food samples, but if you are interested in learning more about the culinary history of New Orleans it is very informative. |
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a very good way to spend the day
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| Fri, Jan 2 2:00 PM |
ednamay |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| our guide was excellent. he wanted to answer every question and may sure we all understood what he was telling us. new orleans is a fascinating city and and this tour made it more intriguing. the food tastings were great. the tour was not just interesting and educational but we really had fun. definitely wear comfortable shoes. we highly recommend this tour |
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Absolutely Loved It
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| Mon, Dec 29, 08 2:00 PM |
MClark555 |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| This tour was exactly what we were hoping for. One member of our group is researching French Quarter restaurants for a book, and she got a lot of great information that will help immensely with her project.
The tour guide was a former chef, which gave him a unique perspective into the tour. He was witty and articulate and kept things moving even when we were forced to kill a little time as we waited for a few of our samples. He was also very respectful of the other people we encountered, the restaurant owners and the woman who demonstrated making a roux, in particular. She was delightful--and her demonstration gave me the courage to come home and make a roux for myself.
We were disappointed not to get any food samples from Antoine's or K Paul's, but otherwise the food choices were excellent. We especially appreciated the chance to sit down when it was time for dessert. By then, we needed a little break!
I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to learn more about the culinary history of New Orleans. HOWEVER, bring along a bottle of water!!! The first sample was a spicy bowl of gumbo, and we had nothing with which to wash it down. We had to duck into a local quick stop to buy some and then race to catch up with the tour.
Otherwise, we just can't say enough good things about it. We had a great time and wouldn't hesitate recommending it to others. |
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Great Information - Helped us decide where to eat
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| Mon, Dec 29, 08 2:00 PM |
JeanneBusch |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| Enjoyed the historical aspects of the tour. We ended up eating at more than one place recommended. |
