| Rating |
Date Attended |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age [v] |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Good but needs refining
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| Fri, Jun 19 12:00 PM |
atelleria |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| I appreciated that the tour guide had great knowledge of the area, providing lots of interesting history of the village, its culture, architecture, etc.
There was lots of discussion about food, but I think the food sampling needs improvement. Too much talk about restaurants that we could not sample taste. For example, 15 mins standing inside the Bella Vitae hearing all about it without any sampling, not even the torte on the bar that was staring us in the face the whole time the tour guide was talking. Don't take us into a restaurant if you are not going to let us sample something; afterall this is a culinary tour. Most of the eating seemed to be at the end of the tour. I think you should spread it out more, even if it is just a bite while standing outside the restaurant. Another example, is that heard and were shown the restaurant serving the best Falafel but we didn't get to taste it.
I think the tour is best called, " A History Walk thru the Village, with food bites along the way." |
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highlight of our NY weekend
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| Sat, Jun 13 12:30 PM |
rasbury |
Female |
50-59 |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
| Our guide, Diana, was really wonderful. She was lively, informative and made the entire tour so much fun. Her knowledge of the area of of the restaurants, shops and food was spot on. I've already recommended this tour to my friends on their next visit to NY--
Robin Asbury, Charleston, SC |
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worthwhile New York City experience
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| Sat, Jun 13 12:00 PM |
dcmoskal |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Friend and I enjoyed the Central Village/SoHo tour. The three hours went by quickly. Our guide was entertaining and offered interesting stories about the neighborhoods. It is also a plus that he has patronized many of the establishments we visited. Food was varied with Indian, Middle Eastern, Italian, Cuban and French all represented. Everyone stated that they were well fed and enjoyed the various tastings which were served in adequate portions. Several people on our tour had taken other tours, such as the Greenwich Village one. They commented that our food was more ethnically diverse and we went inside more places rather than just standing outside on the sidewalk. Only criticism is that at times the advertising for some of the restaurants we visited was a bit too much. Curiously, one of the places the guide most recommended that we make reservations for was not among those offering even a tasting of its menu. Nonetheless, this is certainly a recommended NYCity activity. |
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Loved it!
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| Fri, Jun 12 12:00 PM |
cind14 |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| This is the third tour I have taken from the Foods of New York. Everyone of them has been excellent! |
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Wonderful Day
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| Sat, Jun 6 12:00 PM |
bluejeans |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| Rheenon (?) really knew his stuff - about food and tehhistory of the area (Village & Soho) It was informative and very enjoyable. The food was delicious and just the right amount
I have already recommended it to many of my friends and plan on going again
Jean Siry |
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Excellent Value!
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| Thu, Jun 4 12:00 PM |
Mirushen |
Female |
50-59 |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
| Excellent value, terrific food, interesting presentation, enthusiastic tour guide!
I would definitely recommend this tour. Additionally, I intend to sign up for other tours your group offers. Rahim was a very gracious, caring, entertaining guide.
Thanks a million! |
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Enjoyed throughly
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| Fri, May 29 12:00 PM |
JanetCalvo |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| This was a trip with my daughters, It was a little long but we did learn a lot about the history of Greenwich/Soho district. The restaurants we sampled were delicious and very welcoming. Our guide was very considerate and very knowledgeable about the district and restaurants. |
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lots of food and facts!
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| Fri, May 29 12:00 PM |
PamClements |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| We had an amazing tour guide that kept us entertained with stories and historical information about the area. The sample portions of food were very generous and delicious, and they are accomodating for people with food allergies/dislikes. This is our second tour, and they've both been highlights of our visit to NYC. |
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WOW! What FUN!
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| Thu, May 28 12:00 PM |
peghanson |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Rahim (SP) was a GREAT tour guide and every aspect of the tour was FABULOUS! I called my friends back home as soon as we were done to recommend this for us next year. Really informative and well done. Food was very good and everyone was very friendly and helpful. Will do one every time I come to any city that offers them. LOVED IT! |
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Susan was great, great tour!
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| Fri, May 22 12:30 PM |
defy58 |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| I only wish we'd had more time to see, do and taste! The tour was perfect, the food choices were wonderful. I would highly recommend and can't wait to return to NYC for another tour! |
