| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Unique and fun
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| Sat, Oct 4, 08 9:30 AM |
stipton |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| The Farmer's Market and 3rd Street Food Tasting tour was the first of its kind that I have tried so I don't have data to compare. That said, here are a few pros and items that I found to be very positive--1) friendliness and interaction of tour guides, 2) size of group, 3) tour location, 4) variety of food tasting (ethnicity), 5) choice of restaurants (responsible, community-minded, small(er) businesses), and 6) price of tour. A few items to consider for future tours--1) choosing fewer stops (felt rushed at times), and 2) incorporate a few more stops where group can actually sit down to listen to history of business and taste the sample rather than standing on sidewalk (Joan's)or just inside doorway of establishment (Japanese place.) All in all my friends and I had a great time and hope to take other tours in the future. |
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Okay
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| Sat, Oct 4, 08 9:30 AM |
NadineFabbi |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
| - very nice guides
- group too large
- would have liked more in depth information on food/local history - I do these things really to learn - not so much as a tourist who only wants very basic info
- disturbed by excessive use of disposables by vendors - I would urge the organizers to only use vendors that use reusable cups/plates/etc. |
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We really enjoyed the tour!!
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| Sat, Sep 27, 08 9:30 AM |
aprilwatson |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| Our entire group thoroughly enjoyed the farmers market & 3rd street walking tour. All of the food samples were great and the tour guides were very informative. My favorite treats were the donuts and macaroons. During the summer months, I suggest that the tea shop serve iced tea. I will definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting los angeles. |
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Recommended, but not for everyone
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| Fri, Sep 19, 08 9:30 AM |
hlazarus |
Female |
Under 20 |
Local |
Individual |
| My group was entirely female, mostly in the thirty or forty something range. Apparently there are usually a few men, but they obviously cater to a particular demographic. The food was excellent and it was totally worth the money, and the historical information given about the farmers market was a nice supplement to the traditional tasting tour. Guide was incredibly nice and informative whenever possible. |
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I enjoyed the tour and the food tasting!!
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| Sat, Aug 23, 08 9:30 AM |
syoriman |
Female |
20-29 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| I enjoyed the tour and the food tasting!! |
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Excellent Tour
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| Sat, Aug 16, 08 9:30 AM |
JAZZNORM |
Male |
50-59 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| The Farmers Market tour was well worth the price -- even if they hadn't fed us, since the guides were very knowledgable and friendly. I've already recommended the tour to my friends and co-workers. I'm looking forward to attending other Melting Pot Tours events. |
