Foods of New York Tours

Our tour was outstanding, thanks to our tour guide, Michael Clark!. He did a fantastic job of not only providing historical information on Greenwich Village, but also added inside information about the area that only a local could know. Anyone could have relayed the history of Greenwich Village, but he made it come alive, as he gave detailed accounts of not only the buildings and the food of the area, but also provided tidbits on the culture and spotlighted some of the current and previous residents of this very diverse area. As the group toured the Village, it was obvious that Michael had spent many years in this area of New York, for we ran into many residents that greeted him with big smiles and hugs. That personal connection with the community made all the difference in our tour. Thanks, Michael. I can't wait to return to what has now become my favorite part of NYC.

I enjoyed the tour overall, but I preferred the Greenwich Village tour. I thought that there was some interesting facts and information as well as nice food tastings on this tour, but feel that the Village tour had more to offer in terms of food value and neighborhood facts. Good tour to do in inclement weather because most of the time is spent indoors at the Chelsea market.

My friends and I took this tour on 6-17-05 and had a wonderful time. The walk was a pleasant one at a pleasant pace with many stops and stories along the way. I learned so much and had fun doing so. At the particular spots where we tasted foods, the hosts were generous and hospitable. The foods were great and it gave us a chance to find places where we would like to sit down for a full meal during our stay in NY. At the end of the tour, we took advantage of the wine tasting where we sampled 5 different wines of our choice from a dashing young bartender at the wine bar. He was well versed in NY wines and we all purchased some to bring back to our hotel to drink during our stay. I cannot stress enough how much I recommend this tour to young - middle aged curious adults with a quest for knowledge, new foods and wine. I only wish we had booked the other tour as well. Sherri Stewart Houma, Louisiana

This was a wonderful experience! Living in Brooklyn, New York it was great to see first hand the history of Manhattan and The Village. The food was excellent and I feel more equipped to come back to this neighborhood to shop and eat.

Tour guide was informative and engaging; we especially liked the historical/architectural highlights of the walk. If you're a selective eater, some of the food that's offered on the tour may not be appealing, but overall, it was evident that a lot of thought was put into the process.

The tour was a superb way to get to know a small slice of New York City. Equal parts Greenwich Village foods, culture, and history, the tour succeeded in making us feel like locals and have the knowledge to go back to a few places on our own. We're looking forward to visiting the area again on our own.

Great way to learn about the history of the area and find some great places to shop and eat.

I really enjoyed the tour. Cindy was an enthusiastic guide who gave us lots of shopping tips on where to get the best deals. You could tell she really enjoyed being a New Yorker and was very proud of her city. It was interesting to learn about the history of the area and the changes that have taken place in the neighborhood the last few years. The food samples were fabulous and filling.

The tour guide, Michael, was very informative and knowledgable, but I expected more food tastings out of this tour than what we actually experienced. The timing of the tastings could have been spaced out a little better, as we had 3 tastings right in the beginning and 3 in the end. All in all, however, it was a great way to get to know a part of New York on a more intimate level than your usual tourist attractions. My friends loved the historical aspect of the tour and felt it should have been marketed more as a historical tour than a food tour.

I wish we would've done the tour at the beginning of our trip. Our tour guide was fantastic/very energetic. Food was great....learned alot about the village and where we should go next time we come into the city. Definately would recommend this to anyone who wants to learn a bit of history about the Village and get some great food during the journey.

We loved this tour. Our tour guide Michael was the best. The food was delicious and we learned so much about the area. We left feeling like we could pick any of the restaurants that were recommended and have a great meal. We highly recommend this tour.

thanks to the tour we found a new neighborhood worth spending time in. the reviewed restaurants, shops and stores gave us inspiration to venture further.

I went to NY from Japan. My English is poor...but Guide is A pleasant person! I had fun! History walk and food tasteing is not common sightseeing . I recommend this tour!

I can't recommend the tour enough. If you are appreciative of history, food, the arts, and literature your curiosity will be satisfied. We had a great time, and--unexpectedly--felt like we walked away having meet fellow tourees who could have become new friends. Our guide had a wonderful sense of timing; not your usual tour speil.I took my father from out of town; I can't wait to revisit some of the spots with my husband.

I have already recommended this tour to numerous locals and tourists! The food is excellent, the historical and cultural information is interesting, and the restaurant and hot spot recommendations are extremely helpful (and of great quality)! Enjoy!