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Date Attended |
Reviewer [v] |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Fun, fun, fun even in the pouring rain!!!
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| Wed, Nov 8, 06 12:00 PM |
PFullerton |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Our tour group consisting of 12 had a terrific time....altho it was pouring so hard and throughout the entire 3 hours--- our socks and some of our shoes got soaking wet!! No one complained of the rainy situation --instead this was a positive and fun bunch of people. The food was an exciting, different, and a delicious experience. In June 2005 we took the Chelsea walking tour and loved it. We wholeheartedly recommend this to people who want an escorted adventure!!! |
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It Was O.K.
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| Fri, Jun 12 12:00 PM |
pfagin |
Male |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| Thought it was weak on really exploring the food of the Central Village (only two stops in SoHo). The leader was charming and reasonably well informed, but for us who are not real big music enthusiasts there was much too much discussion of musicians and music venues, more on the literary and visual arts would have been somewhat more satisfying for us. We enjoyed the food samplings, but thought there was a bit too much advertising for those restaurants.
I would recommend this tour with reservations. It was strongly recommended to us by friends. |
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Another Hit!
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| Sat, Nov 7 12:30 PM |
peteralter |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| This was my third food tour. Having thoroughly enjoyed the West End of the Village tour and the Chelsea Market tour, I was confident that this tour would follow suit. I think this might even be my favorite food tour. Susan was our tour guide and my favorite of the three guides. As the Chinese and Japanese tours don't interest me, I saddened that there aren't more for me. If you expand, I'd be interested. You succeed in welcoming a stranger into the intimacies of a neighborhood. I have returned many times to these neighborhoods and have introduced other friends to the wonderful eateries, shops and bits of history that you introduced me to. As I know many people who don't often venture to NYC because it seems an overwhelmning experience to them, I recommend your food tours. |
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Food and Fun in SoHo
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| Sat, Sep 15, 07 12:00 PM |
Perrottafr |
Male |
30-39 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| Our guide Diana was fantastic. She made the tour both educational and enjoyable by carefully adding personal knowledge about the area and helping us to see the neighborhood from different perspectives.
Of course, the food was fantastic. After the tour, my Godmother and I went to one of the recommended restaurants called Monte's and enjoyed a light meal.
This was my third food tour with your company. I recommend your experience to all of my friends and family. Keep up the good work. |
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Super SoHo
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| Sat, May 23 12:00 PM |
perky1953 |
Female |
Unspecified |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
| This was our 4th Taste Tour with your company--and we continue to enjoy each one. Your guides are engaging, enthusiastic, and filled with ideas that will appeal to locals and tourists alike. My daughter & I follow up each tour with return visits to stores, restaurants, music venues, and the streets themselves which have greatly added to our enjoyment of our days in Manhattan. We returned to our "old" favorite neighborhoods (which we learned about on previous tours taken last fall) during our recent spring visit. We ended this trip with Susan & your SoHo tour & look forward to our next visit--to return to some of the wonderful places we visited with her. We highly recommend your tours to our friends, neighbors, and even fellow hotel guests! |
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Lotta Good Info, Food & Fun
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| Sat, Apr 25 12:30 PM |
pennysmom |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| Susan, our guide for the Greenwich-SoHo tour, was topnotch, sharing not just information on restaurants & menus, but about the neighborhood, local clubs, the people in the area, architecture, history, how things have evolved over the years. And, ah, the tastings...they were excellent choices and the portions were so generous. Glad we didn't eat lunch beforehand. It's hard to pick out a favorite part of the tour, but we loved the empanadas at Cuba (on Thompson) so much that we went back for lunch the next day and had more of them (also try their serrano ham croquettes - yum). We didn't do as much walking as I'd expected (which was fine, since we'd already put in many miles during the morning), but instead stayed within about a six square block area. There is a fair amount of standing, but also occasional opportunities to sit for a minute, plus bathroom breaks along the way. I would feel very comfortable revisiting the Greenwich area in the future and finding some great places to eat. Thanks, from one Susan to another |
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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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great food...we were quite full by the end!
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| Fri, Oct 19, 07 12:30 PM |
peggv88 |
Female |
50-59 |
International Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| My friend and I visiting from Canada thoroughly enjoyed the tour, despite the rain. Rahim was exceptionally knowledgeable and personable, and all of the places visited were excellent.
I would recommend that participants check the weather forecast before coming, and bring an umbrella! |
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Great guide, nice tour but food bland & uninspired
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| Sat, May 10, 08 12:00 PM |
pegan770 |
Male |
Unspecified |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| No question guide was best part of experience and was enthusiastic explicator of area haunts & history. Altho $44 doesn't require knock out food or big portions, it should be warm ( tour began late and food was prepared for earlier arrival), tasted bland (i.e., potato gnocchi at Monte's & potato pizza at last stop), and uninspired. Nothing exotic needed. Why not try a little red sauce or something familiar to compare against?
Authentic Italian pasta maker & cheese maker across from St. Anthony's Church were great and tasty. Indian Bakery was good as well as Sullivan St. Peanutbutter Co. with taste of curried chicken in pb sandwich.
One bone to pick: tour need to be prepared for vegans or those with food allergies for alternate offering(s). (There were insufficient quantity of substitute to satisfy the number of people in these categories in our group.)
Another quibble: Tour covered many spots but ommitted mention of a few notable restaurants in the area that are on par with, or superior to, Monte's, et al.
Best part was learning history of area. In summmary, it was a good tour because of our guide and nice walk around the area, but food, in general, was disappointing. Correct that and you have a 5+ star experience. |
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Excellent
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| Sat, Jul 11 12:00 PM |
pecunious |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| Lots of food, tasting started and ended with great big meals! Tasted the best pasta, cheese cake, and Indian burrito! |
