| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Fabulous day in NYC
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| Sun, Nov 13, 05 12:00 PM |
kathyleeha |
Female |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| I recommend this trip to everyone who thinks they know the city! We learned so much and have recommended the trip to all our friends. Cindy was informative and entertaining. Can't wait to try the other tours. |
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Fantastic!
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| Sun, Nov 13, 05 12:00 PM |
dkpegg |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Other |
| What a great way to see a different side of NYC - far away from Times Square. You learn a great deal about one of the unique areas of the city and in the process get to sample some amazing foods - breads, meats, cheeses, and croissants and on and on. With any luck you get Cindy as your tour guide - she is very funny, enthusiastic and keeps you very interested. |
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A great New York experience!
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| Sun, Nov 13, 05 11:30 AM |
Jeffrey |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| We travel to NYC once a year and this was our first culinary tour. We were with a great group of people and our tour leader was friendly, well-informed, and funny. We learned a lot about the area (Chelsea and the Meat Packing district) as well as some good recommendations for other areas of Manhattan. The tour was a lot of fun and we ate some great samples (definitely enough to be considered a full meal). We were so impressed with our time at the Chelsea Market that we returned the next day. We also sought out some of the vendors which had stores in other areas. |
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Really Great Time
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| Sat, Nov 12, 05 11:30 AM |
Texas52 |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| This was a great way to spend some time in NYC, see things we would not have seen on our own, oh yes, and to eat some good food. Our guide was excellent, and as on most tours, made this one as great as it was. In fact, the food was in some ways the least of the tour. We intend to go on the Village tour next time we are back. |
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An excellent expereince and highly recommended
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| Sat, Nov 12, 05 11:30 AM |
EmilyK |
Female |
20-29 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| This a very unique expereince which encompasses historical (and very interesting) facts with excellent food tastings from various shops. Our tour guide (Kurt) was amazing...very entertaining, kind and informative...the best tour guide I've seen pretty much ever. Do miss this great expereince and if possible request Kurt! |
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Great for guests from out of town + locals alike
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| Sat, Nov 12, 05 11:30 AM |
Pamela239 |
Female |
20-29 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| Interesting and fun for out of town guests and locals :) Also a good value, for $40 you receive a fun tour and lots of yummy food. |
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Our favorite activity while in NYC!
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| Sat, Nov 12, 05 11:00 AM |
lisaspiotta |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| My friend and I whole-heartedly agree! We absolutely loved this tour - and a big part of the fun were our tour guides! We had Wendy for the first half of the tour. Then, we lost our group because of way too much gawking at the fabulous foods, and did the second part with Kirk! They were both truly hysterical, quick-witted, kind, informative, wonderful people! No question was too stupid, they welcomed it all!
The Meat Packing District is so unique. We never would have learned everything we did without this tour. Not to mention, an awareness of some wonderful restaurants in the area. Afterwards, we had mojitos at Son Cubano - per Kirk's recommedation!
Lastly, the Lobster Bisque at the Lobster Place was the best thing I've ever eaten. I still dream of it and will go back next year.
Thank you for providing such a great tour! It was loads of fun and a unique way to spend 3 hours in the city!
Lisa Spiotta |
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Fabulous
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| Sat, Nov 12, 05 11:00 AM |
Kzienk |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Other |
| First of all, our guide was exceptional. She was the perfect guide who had a lot of energy, enthusiastic, funny and was very knowledgeable about the history of the Chelsea Market/Meat Packing District, Chelsea Market building and the merchants and the surrounding areas of New York City.
The other individuals who were on our tour were from other States and from New Zealand. These individuals were asking her questions pertaining to other areas of NYC and she gave them recommendations on restaurants, night clubs and most of all to be careful walking in certain areas after 10 pm and to take a cab.
I would highly recommend this Culinary/Historical Chelsea Market/Meat Packing District experience to everyone including individuals who live in the surrounding Metropolitan areas (such as New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania).
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Milk Toast
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| Fri, Nov 11, 05 12:30 PM |
chuckday |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| While Todd, our tour guide, was informative, I would have liked a little more "behind the scenes" activity. I felt that I could have gotten a guide book and walked the district. The Chelsea building has been refurbished and is quite a destination, but make it interesting next time and take us up to the food network headquarters, or have a wine tasting with Rachel Ray or something a little different. Again, Todd was and is a knowledgeable guide and had a great calming way about him, he was limited in what he was able to present.
Next time, go into Hogs and Heifers. Get an appointment to go into Stella McCartneys or some of the high end stores that feature "by appointment only". That's the kind of stuff you pay for and that would make the tour special. |
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Excellent!
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| Fri, Nov 11, 05 12:30 PM |
robertdixon |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Todd, tour guide was very good. Did the Village tour in 2004 Mike in 04 was absolutely superb!!!!!! - and as a result did this one in 05.
Would have appreciated seeing the Food Network even if for just a walk through the studio.
The meatpacking district was not nearly as interesting or important as the market!
However think it was a good tour and would recommend it. There were 9 adults in our group between the ages of 38 and 66 all with a diverse background and interest. We had a great time. |
