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Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Fun bachelorette party
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| Sat, Aug 28 12:00 PM |
mdawn1212 |
Female |
20-29 |
Combination |
Other |
| I went on this tour as part of a bachelorette party for a friend. It was a unique, fun event to do as a group. Our tour guide was great. She was very enthusiastic and informative the whole time. She didn't rush us and at the same time didn't spend too much time in any one place. I would definitely recommend something like this for a fun group outing. |
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Our awesome afternoon with Linzi Jean
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| Sun, Aug 8 12:00 PM |
Adamworks |
Male |
30-39 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| My sister and I had the pleasure of the tour guide all to ourselves as the others in the group hijacked the tour the day before. I myself have lived in Manhattan and had no idea this tour existed. It was my visiting sister from Wisconsin who is a real "Foodie", that found this tour listed online. It's just one of the many things we had scheduled during her visit.
We met Linzi at the first location at noon and so began our two hours of chocolate tasting heaven. We visited four locations, one of which I was familiar with. The knowledge that Linzi had though made it new to me because you really come to understand why it is the way it is. I enjoyed that place's chocolate all the more.
The second local was a Belgium shop, my favorite kind of chocolate. The gentleman that worked there seemed to enjoy our visit as much as we did. He was friendly and engaging and the chocolate was AMAZING! This was a perfect stop also as they sold rather cheap, but very well made, insulated canvas bags to keep the chocolate we purchased from all four locations from melting in the hot hot sun. It was 93 that day and humid. Not a good mix for our tasty treats.
The third stop was our favorite part of the tour. The chocolate was good, not my favorite, but it was the shop itself that was amazing. It was like a coffee bar plucked out of Paris. Plush velvet booths and crystal chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. It was gorgeous just to look at. We sampled a couple chocolates and had the privilage to sit and have a small sample of the hot chocolate they offer on the menu. We sat with Linzi probably far longer than most of her groups. We spent a half hour just talking about mutual tastes in food and food tv shows. Which led to chats about fashion, as we were near Bryant Park, and just personal interests. We had the best time just sitting back, drinking hot chocolate on a hot day in a little bit of Paris. It was after a long while that we realized we needed to hit one more spot if she was to stay on schedule for the rest of her day.
The fourth place was an English chocolate bar. I like but personally don't love English chocolate. The local was great, very inventive in design. After our tasting we sat for a few more minutes with Linzi where she gave us a couple of other places she recommend we hit around town before my sister leaves, based on everything she learned about us that afternoon.
We had the BEST time with Linzi, and it became the highlight of my sisters visit. So much so that we plan to take some of Linzi's other food tours when she comes to visit in the future. I can't recommend this tour enough and the wonderful time we had with our guide. |
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Excellent Guide
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| Sat, Aug 7 12:00 PM |
kellysmolins |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| We had a great experience on the tour. The guide was helpful with both the tour and other areas in New York City. The chocolate shops were very friendly also. |
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Great tour but way overpriced. . .
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| Sun, Jul 25 12:00 PM |
GillianRoss |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
| This was a 21st bday mother/daughter treat.
All the stops on the visit provided superb choc samples, and the tour guide was very enthusiastic, informative and helpful. We paid up as, being chocoholics, we thought it might be worth it, and also it was a special occasion. We would recommend everything about the trip, except that it is probably only worth half the price! |
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Tasting Experience
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| Thu, Jul 22 12:00 PM |
CULPEPER |
Male |
60-69 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| From the outset of the tour, our guide Lindsey was professional, enthusiastic and friendly and fully explained the tour.
Each chocolatier greeted us in a friendly manner and made us feel very welcome and insisted that chocolates not tasted were bagged and given to us.
Travelling to each chocolatier was made pleasurable by Lindsey who gave details of where and what we should expect at the next stop.
If you like GOOD chocolate this could be the tour for you.
Thanks Lindsey fom Karen and Alan |
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Great taste and information!
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| Thu, Jul 8 12:00 PM |
mcleandawn |
Female |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| This was a nice stroll on a hot day in NY. It had cool stops with great tastes. Our guide was very informative and you knew how much she enjoyed her chocolate. The tour made you think about what you were tasting rather than just gobbling it down. It was well worth the money and time. Thanks for a great tour! |
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Family Fun
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| Sat, Jun 26 12:00 PM |
sasutton8 |
Female |
60-69 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| Our tour was a birthday gift for the chocolate lover in the family. We had a lovely time—enjoyed the samples and hearing about chocolate (the information was light, which was OK for us, but others might want more). The price seemed high for the experience. |
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Fun and Yummy!
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| Sat, Jun 12 12:00 PM |
lovely1182 |
Female |
20-29 |
Local |
Unspecified |
| Tour was fast moving and informative, not to mention tasty!! Our tour guide was very pleasant and knowledgeable. While we were in one establishment a customer, not on the tour, asked who she was and how did she know so much about chocolate. Definitely a must do for chocolate lovers!! |
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Great NYC Tour
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| Thu, Jun 10 12:00 PM |
deeandpat |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Thought price was a little high for length of tour. Tour was at a leisurely pace. Guide was very knowledgeable and informative. It was a very pleasant experience. Group was small which made it easier to follow guide and to ask questions. Would highly recommend. |
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Very pleased
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| Fri, May 28 12:00 PM |
marsha46 |
Male |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| We had a great experience our guide was very well informed and very personable. We would never have found several of the shops we visited on our own and will take another of her tours when we return to the city |
