| Rating |
Date Attended [^] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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A great time of food and fun
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| Sat, May 21, 05 11:00 AM |
msnantz |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| This was an awesome tour - well worth the money. My husband was apprehensive, because he was only one of three guys, but thoroughly enjoyed himself! The food was tasty and the info. about the Chelsea Market and surroundings was very interesting. I enjoyed learning about the backgrounds of the store's owners, as well.
Kurt, our tour guide, did a great job. He was informative and very witty. I definitely want to go again and would request him!
Only thing - wish there were more bathroom facilities on the tour - but it does not deter me from taking it again!!!
Lani Nantz
lbnantz@aol.com |
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Fascinating
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| Sat, May 21, 05 11:30 AM |
jengroff |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| The Chelsea Market was a unique experience that involved all our senses. We were truly led to all the right places and learned unique information about the location, vendors, spaces, neighborhood. I would however suggest the tour guide take less time to inject her own perceptions and opinions about the local economy, growth, tennants, etc. I believe many of her remarks were not true, biased, and uncalled for.
I believe she misled many of the domestic/international tourists regarding reputation, importance, and relevance to many situations. But the food portion was incredible. How lucky you are to have the Market in your town. Thanks |
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Met my expectations! Great Foods!
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| Sat, May 21, 05 11:30 AM |
AnneWallace |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| A wonderfully enjoyable way to learn about Chelsea Market and the meat pack ing district of NY which is quickly changing into a mecca. Our guide was very polite, upbeat, and informative. I have already recommended this tour to others. |
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A lot of fun
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| Sun, May 22, 05 11:30 AM |
behamdouni |
Male |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| We loved this tour. You'd never get a chance to try all this good food on your own. We're not usually a big fan of organized tours but this one is well worth it. My only complaint would be that they cram a lot into the 3 hours. It would be better if you could see the same stuff but over 3 1/2 to 4 instead of feeling so rushed...
but if you can get pas that and you love good food....don't miss this one next time your in NYC |
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Guide far superior to guides in other tours
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| Sun, May 22, 05 11:30 AM |
Charny |
Female |
70+ |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
| The tour started on time, the participants were perfect for this type of event--congenial and anxious to be involved. Guide was most effective in taking charge, Let us know where she'd be, where to meet, how many minutes she'd be gone. Well planned and executed.
The tour dropped to almost zero when we went out of the facility. Altho much of the first portion (shops and future shops) was interesting, the stop at the bar was a real turnoff. It was dirty dark and filled me with revulsion. Could have had a more upbeat finale to such a wonderful day.
I have told many people about the tour and suggested they try it when in New York. |
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Great Tour - Lots of great eats and information!
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| Fri, May 27, 05 10:30 AM |
kcotton |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Our tour guide was very informative and gave us lots of great historical information. The food samples were delicious and we had plenty to eat!
I would go again to another one of your tours. We had a great time!
I would recommend that your tours are not for any handicap persons, as I purchased some tickets for my elderly parents and they could not attend but would also not been able to do all of the walking and standing.
thanks again for a great time!
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entertaining & delicious
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| Sat, May 28, 05 11:00 AM |
peteormond |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| Thoroughly enjoyable, entertaining and informative. |
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Excellent Tour
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| Sat, May 28, 05 11:00 AM |
jhmillan |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour of the Chelsea Market and the surrounding area. The tour included a stop at a biker bar, spotting transvestite prostitutes, and quick stops into some very fine area restaurants. The tour leader was informative and colorful -- quite delightful to listen to. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone hoping to get a unique perspective into one of New York's overlooked tourist areas. It is definitely off the beaten path! |
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Delicious, Fun and Informative
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| Sun, May 29, 05 11:30 AM |
Bettyboof |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| This was a great tour. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and A LOT of fun. The food tastings were great. My only criticism would be that, when we bought our tickets, we were asked about any food allergies, however, our tour guide seemed not to have been informed of our dietary issues. It wasn't a big deal though, because there was so much food available, we were able to work around it. |
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money well spent
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| Sun, May 29, 05 11:30 AM |
Celeste |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
| We took the tour on a friends recommendation who had visited the market just two weeks before us. My husband and I really enjoyed the tour, our guide was very enthusiastic (I wish I could remember his name) and provided us with great details and very interesting facts. He was very knowlegable about the tour he gave and he even gave us an added bonus through Greenich village. We ended our tour with him in a freinds beautiful garden for our dessert. |
