| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Simply Delightful
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| Fri, Aug 10, 07 12:00 PM |
johnkoziol |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
| Through the years we have been to NY many times, taking advantage of several different types of tours available. A chocolate tour sounded very different and interesting so we decided to give it a try. We were very warmly greeted by our tour guide who was not only gracious but very knowledgeable about chocolate. He took the time to describe the way chocolate is created and how this differs in individual regions of the world depending on where the beans are produced. He also provided us with information on the unique ways that each chocolatier developed and created his own style for his creations. Each chocolate shop offered each participant the ability to taste two pieces of chocolate and were very accommodating to having us in their shop. I would highly recommend this tour to chocolate lovers everywhere. |
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fun but not worth $70.00
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| Sat, Aug 4, 07 12:00 PM |
ThomasLala |
Male |
40-49 |
Local |
Other |
| It was a lot of fun and me and my wife learned a lot. but we thought it was not worth the $70.00 if you did like at least 3 more stops. which would be 8 stops it will be worth the $70.00
I say for $50.00 is a better price. |
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Even a diabetic had a good time
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| Sat, Aug 4, 07 12:00 PM |
auntlou22 |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
| Bert was our guide and he was awesome. He knew his chocolate and he made us all feel very comfortable. He kept us at a nice pace, so no one got left behind. We also got to pick our own stuff and that is why I liked this tour better then another food tour I did. I know I should not have gone on a chocolate tour, but to be honest I do not crave chocolate at all, this was more something to do while in NYC. But now I know what good chocolate is and if i ever have a craving I will order the better stuff. |
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Wonderful outing
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| Fri, Aug 3, 07 12:00 PM |
LaurieGross |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| Went with 5 girlfriends to the uptown chocolate luxury tour. Had lots of fun. Tour guide was great and knowledgable. The stores we were taken to were beautiful. The chocolates were delicious. We were able to pick out 2 pieces at each stop. That is plenty! The chocolates were very rich!! If you go in the summer bring a little bag with with with an ice pack in it to store your leftovers or to put any purchases in. A couple of the stops sold the freezer bags as well. |
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FANTASTIC!!!
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| Sat, Jul 28, 07 12:00 PM |
suesee |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Burt is very personable and knowledgeable about all things chocolate. He also handles a small group of people well and makes sure that questions are answered. He conveys his expertise with enthusiasm! I tried all sorts of infused chocolates that were exquisite and have become a true dark chocolate fanatic. We plan to take the Soho chocolate tour next time we're in NYC. |
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Great activity!
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| Sat, Jul 14, 07 12:00 PM |
lharlan76 |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| Great way to spend an afternoon. I would highly recommed it to locals as a new and different way to discover the city! |
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As a chocoholic, I loved it.
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| Sat, Jul 14, 07 12:00 PM |
evelynjs1 |
Female |
Unspecified |
Local |
Individual |
| I changed my mind about La Maison du Chocolat. I had gone there at least 20 years ago and was disppointed because there was no milk chocolate. But Saturday I found out they do, indeed, have milk chocolate, so I'll be going there (especially since Saks, my favorite department store, stopped carrying Neuhaus). La Maison was the highlight for me; Pierre Marcolini came in second. Richart came in last for me. I was disappointed we didn't visit Martine's (much better than some of our visits). |
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Fantastic!
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| Fri, Jul 13, 07 12:00 PM |
hlenker |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| The chocolate tour was superb, as well as delicious! Bert was very knowledgable about each individual chocolatier, as well as the process of making chocolate into its edible form. I would highly recommend this tour for chocolate lovers! |
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Chocolate lovers unite!
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| Sat, Jul 7, 07 12:00 PM |
KarenBradley |
Female |
40-49 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| Being the chocoholic of the family, I didn't hesitate to book the chocolate tour in NYC! My family obliged in joining me. After our first stop at Saks 5th Avenue's chocolate cafe my kids were sold and commented that this is going to be the best tour ever! It's educational, fun and exceptionally sweet! We appreciated the pace of the tour as it allowed us to meet and talk to others. Bert guided us through our choices and we enjoyed his humor and love for chocolate! It was a great way to be introduced to the complexities of chocolate making and we loved trying selections we would never usually make! The tour has changed my children's idea of what great chocolate is and commented that the average chocolate bar just isn't going to cut it anymore! So parents, beware! This tour is going to give you the real thing and nothing compares to the best of the best when it comes to chocolate!
Chocolate lovers from St. Albert, Alberta, Canada |
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For extreme chocolate lovers!
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| Fri, Jul 6, 07 12:00 PM |
ventnor |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
| The tour provided more than samples of heavenly chocolate. It included interesting information about the diversity and creativity of the chocolatiers, much of which I would not have known existed. Imagine a luscious tomato/basil chocolate! The enthusiasm and knowledge of our guide was an added bonus and I believed inspired a diverse group to have a great time together and ensure we will never look at chocolate quite the same way again.I can't think of anyone who is really into chocolate who wouldn't love this tour. |
