| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Tour Fills You With Great Food & Food For Thought
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| Mon, Jun 23 11:00 AM |
mamarose |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Four friends from Hawaii (referred to as "The Hawaii Babes" by our sensational guide, Ed Caraballo - sorry if we misspelled this, Ed) set out to learn more about Greenwich Village and it's variety of foods.
The purveyors of food represented diverse ethnicities and top quality. There was ample time given to sit and enjoy the ambiance along the way. Ed shared a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm for the neighborhoods colorful history and made it come alive for us. By the time the tour was over, we all wished we lived in Greenwich Village and could learn more from Ed. |
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It was fun.
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| Mon, Jun 23 11:00 AM |
PNewman |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| The pace was leisurely, The guide informative and entertaining. The food was delicious and good variety. The tour of the neighborhood provided a great glimpse of New York life. Thanks so much. |
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Fabulous food/Fascinating information
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| Mon, Jun 23 11:00 AM |
JJackson |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
| Our tour guide Ed was the BEST! He took us through the various food stops and streets of Greenwich Village efficiently and with authority. The tour included a wonderful assortment of treats with enough time in between to truly enjoy the tastes and flavors. We had plenty of opportunity to sit for a few minutes and use restrooms along the way, which was good. My adult son was on the tour with me and was impressed with all he learned about the surrounding neighborhoods and the people who had lived in some of the houses, including Washington Irving, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Walt Disney, and Aaron Burr. Ed was well versed in local history and provided the information, both cultural and culinary, in an interesting and entertaining way. I would definitely recommend this tour as a way not only to taste various local foods but also to get into quaint neighborhoods rich in history that are off the beaten path when one visits New York City. |
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Excellent time
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| Mon, Jun 23 11:00 AM |
1brojack |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| Tour guide Ed is great! |
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Great opportunity to enjoy Greenwich Village
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| Sun, Jun 22 12:00 PM |
susanlacy |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| Educational and fun! Great opportunity to become familiar with the history, lifestyle, and foods in "The Village!" Guide was enthusastic and well informed. Highly recommend! |
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Amazing tour!!
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| Sun, Jun 22 11:30 AM |
sabeckel |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| The tour was absolutely amazing and an absolute must-do for anyone! John was an incredible tour guide even though it kept raining on us. All the food was incredible and we couldn't believe all the history that was part of the tour. It was great to learn all about the neighborhood and it's rich history. The tour was the perfect mix of excellent food and interesting facts. |
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Nice way to discover a trendy area in NYC
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| Sun, Jun 22 11:30 AM |
FRANCK |
Male |
40-49 |
International Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| I have enjoyed this tour very much. I did it three years ago and was glad to be back and learn some more.
The guide Dave was knowledgeable and very pleasant . We learnt a lot about the history of the neighborhood and enjoyed excellent food.
I highly recommend this tour to anyone who likes food and culture! |
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Well organized, enlightening, fun
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| Sun, Jun 22 11:30 AM |
johnd5319 |
Male |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| In busy Manhattan, a quiet neighborhood with culture, history, and a pace all its own. Our Greenwich Village tour was very well organized and conducted. Our guide was clearly expert in the area and loved what he was doing, making for an interesting and fun time for all in the group. About half-way through the tour was an opportunity to sit down and enjoy a cool drink with our tasting. It hit the spot and insured that we would finish without being tired.
While this is billed as a "Food Tour", it is that and so much more. With the food tasting stops, we learned about the history of the stores, restaurants, cafes, buildings, and residents of the area, past and present. The foods were excellent, freshly made, and obviously a source of pride by the providing establishment. The accompanying stories and historical notes about these and many other establishments, gave us perspective of the history and diversity of the area. Nothing serves history like being there, seeing where people lived, dined, and performed, where the city had its roots. The quiet streets past Bleecker St were fascinating, clean, and a joy to walk. What we found incredible were the many small shops and stores dispersed throughout the area, stores that you will miss if you drive and know little about if you just walk past. This was quite an "experience".
This is a tour we will take again in the future, after we explore some of the other activities provided by Food Tours. If you are visiting New York City, this is a three hour investment in time that you will never regret. It may well be the highlight of your visit. |
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Great Tour
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| Sun, Jun 22 11:00 AM |
djm1975 |
Male |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| Food samples were very tasty and the tour was very informative on the area as well. |
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enjoyed
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| Sun, Jun 22 11:00 AM |
LindaDay |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| The host seem to be learning the area's history and was somewhat vague about some of the stories and was unable to answer some of the group's questions.
however she was enthused about her subject. The tastings were good. |
