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Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Great!
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| Fri, Jan 2 9:30 AM |
ALLAFURMAN |
Unspecified |
30-39 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| The tour was very informative and we got to taste lots of different foods. Also, we learned about places that we previously didn't know about as well as some foods that we hadn't thought of trying. The tour guides were great! Really friendly and knew their stuff. We'd been to the Farmers Market many times before but this really introduced us to traders that we hadn't paid attention to, and we just didn't know about those wonderful places on Third Street. Thank you! |
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Melting Pot tour was outstanding
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| Fri, Jan 2 9:30 AM |
Ritazagar |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| Lisa and Diane - the two guides - have done an outstanding job setting up their business. At every stop they knew the proprietors and we were given food samples to taste. We - and everyone - really enjoyed the tour we did starting at Farmers Market and walking 3rd Street. |
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Great Food Tasting Tour
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| Fri, Jan 2 9:30 AM |
rosiedog07 |
Female |
Under 20 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| I bought two tickets for this tour for my friends birthday. We went on this tour the day after New Years and we both really enjoyed this tour. I would highly reccomend it to other people and families. The two tour guides were two of the nicest people and I had a great time getting to know them. The farmers market was a lot of fun to walk around in and I really got to know the history of the area which was very interesting. I have been to the farmers market before and didn't know much of what was around but now I know more about it. When I go back to that area I will now go back to the shops and purchase some of the yummy foods I sampled on the tour! It was a good time and I really enjoyed it and I hope that if you get a chance to go on this tour you enjoy it as well! |
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EXCELLENT TOUR IN L.A.
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| Sat, Dec 27, 08 9:30 AM |
bustamante97 |
Male |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| This is an excellent tour in L.A. Great history! The tour owners have a true passion of their tour group in educating the group about LA and it' rich culinary history! Bravo Zulu! |
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Wonderful way to spend a morning in LA
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| Fri, Dec 12, 08 9:30 AM |
zzzbiz |
Female |
50-59 |
Combination |
Family Without Children |
| This was a really nice walking tour, learning the history of Farmers Market and the Fairfax district in a casual atmosphere. The food tasting was great as was the tour guide. |
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I would do this tour again and again
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| Sat, Nov 15, 08 9:30 AM |
macaboo |
Male |
40-49 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
| Simply delightful tour of some very tasty eateries. Our guide was very well spoken and insightful, regaling us of the history behind the establishments we stopped at for samplings. The owners of each were very friendly and came out to speak to us. Being a vegan on the tour was not a problem either...the chefs were very accommodating and I found the vegan/vegetarian samplings absolutely delicious! Diane, our guide, was one of the best hosts and guides I have ever had on a tour. My date was very impressed and the experience left us both in a very romantic mood afterwards. I recommend this to everyone! - Paul Fusch |
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Food with history makes it more enjoyable.
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| Sat, Nov 8, 08 9:30 AM |
turbovolks |
Male |
30-39 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
| My wife and I just love to try new places. being the LA locals we are, we have been to the Farmer's Market before and do enjoy it. But being able to hear the history of the place made it that much more enjoyable. The tour was fun, and the other people on it were interesting. This tour is an awesome way to spend the morning, just be sure to wear comfy shoes. |
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FUN AND INFORMATIVE
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| Sat, Nov 8, 08 9:30 AM |
PaulAbeyta |
Male |
50-59 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
| Kelli and I had a great time...our guides, Lisa and Diane were extremely pleasant...very professional, friendly, and knowledgeable...again, it was a great morning and a great way to feel like a tourist in your own town. However, there are a few things I would recommend...I would have liked more time at the Farmer's Market...more venues and more restaurants...there is so much to see there...I know it's a matter of those willing to participate, but a wine tasting would have been nice..( I know it's morning and everyone doesn't drink) Perhaps behind-the-scenes watching someone prepare a dish or pastry would have been interesting and in keeping with the theme...we also though a little shopping time in some of the venues would have been nice, rather than having to go back...(yes there are time constraints, but many of us in the group didn't have time to go back...perhaps a discount for those in the group) The Japanese restaurant was good, but I would have ended at Joan's on Third....it had a better vibe...the perfume shop was interesting but too long and had nothing to do with food.) Don't get me wrong we had a wonderful time and would recommend this to our friends...but since you asked us to be critical i threw in a few nip picks....thanks. Paul and Kelli |
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Perfect way to spend a day!
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| Sat, Oct 25, 08 9:30 AM |
talktome54 |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| My sister took me on this tour for my birthday because I'm an amateur foodie, and though I've lived here for 10 years, I still love to discover new things about LA. It was the PERFECT gift!
Of course I've been to the Fairfax Farmer's Market and The Grove a million times, but I'll never look at it the same way again. Now I know what that random gas pump is about, how long it takes to make the most delicious doughnut I've ever had, and why there's always a HUGE line at the Pampas Grill. We stopped at stall after stall, talking to the owners (some of which took over from their great-great grandparents), asking questions about their wares and EATING!! We tasted everything from olives to toffee to monkey bread! It’s like breakfast and lunch are included in the price.
After the market, the three-and-a-half hour tour continued to 3rd Street as we walked towards the Beverly Center, learning about the history of the city, window-shopping at the unique stores, and eating even more! Highlights included a chat with the owner of The Cook's Library, meeting THE Joan of Joan's On Third while we noshed on her Chinese Chicken Salad, and spending a good two hours in LA without catching sight of a Starbucks.
The whole day was so much fun, and so well organized. All of the shop owners were prepared with plenty of samples (even some to take home), and seemed genuinely glad to see us. As they should be! On the walk back (though there is a bus option) my sister and I returned to the bookstore to pick up a few volumes, and I'll certainly be back to Joan's to see what a $9.95 pre-wrapped tuna sandwich tastes like.
Lisa, our tour guide and one of two proprietors, was a treat to spend time with. This tour is really the perfect option when you’ve got repeat guests in town who’ve already seen the sites, or just to get a fresh perspective and appreciation for the city you call home. According to their website they also do roaming dinners, and you’re sure to catch me on one of them soon! |
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Definitely take this tour
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| Fri, Oct 24, 08 9:30 AM |
lfricchione |
Female |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| The tour guides are sisters and amazingly sweet and authentic. The tour is very fun and extremely interesting. Take this tour. You'll love it!!! |
