| Rating |
Date Attended |
Reviewer [v] |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Wonderful Morning
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| Sat, Dec 2, 06 9:45 AM |
WHenderson |
Male |
50-59 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| Addie,
Both Christine and I had the most wonderful morning with your sister-in-law Eileen who managed to show us a view of Greenwich Village which we could not possibly have managed on our own. I am sorry it has taken so long to actually send a review but at long last I have gotten around to it.
Every shop or location we visited was extremely welcoming, probably due in no small measure to Eileen's charm & lovely personality. Neither of us can actually name our favourite stop, they were all exciting.
The other couple from California on that mornings tour were lovely and I can honestly say that the tour was the highlight of our visit to New York.
The next time we are in New York we shall definitely take another of your tours and indeed have passed on our highest reccomendations to our friends here in Scotland.
Bill & Christine Henderson |
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A Warm, Wonderful, Delicious Day
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| Wed, May 14, 08 10:00 AM |
TaraNick |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| We really enjoyed this tour- Ms. Tomei brought new insights into the Village to native New Yorkers- the tasting stops were delicious, the mini-history lessons enlightening, and lunch was wonderful. Unlike some tours, all the vendors were happy to see us (probably due to our small group size and their long-standing relationship with our 'leader') Save up your $$$ and sign up- you will not be disappointed! |
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SO worth it!
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| Sat, Nov 25, 06 10:00 AM |
sallykizzire |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| Initially, I was hesitant about commiting such a substantial amount of time and money in one activity when our trip seemed too short to begin with!...I'm SO glad that I did! Our guide, Eileen, (Addie's sister-in-law) was wonderful...it was like have a relative in the city!...it didn't take long at all for our group of eight to become friends and it seemed when it was over that no one wanted to leave. We had such a facinating, informative and enjoyable day...dare I say...'magical!' I'll be scheduling my next trip to NYC around what Addie has to offer!! |
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Wonderful Taste of NY
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| Sat, Nov 4, 06 10:00 AM |
SAGarizio |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| I couldn't have planned a better day. Our tour guide, Aida, Was enthusiastic and informative. We took in the sounds, sights, smells and tastes of Greenwich Village.
We ejoyed the day and would love to take more trips with Savory Sojourns. |
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Awesome...Not enough words to describe.
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| Tue, Aug 9, 05 10:00 AM |
rschildt |
Male |
30-39 |
Combination |
Group of Friends |
| This tour was one of the best highlights of our New York trip. My girlfriend and I are from Wisconsin, and went along with my friends wife, who just recently move to New York. All three of us just loved the tour.
Tastings in the bakery and deli were very neat. Had some of the best food imaginable. It's touted more as a food tour, but my girlfriend is not as much into food as I am, but was elated by the information and sights with the "non-food" attractions along the tour.
Tour guides were just amazing. Very knowledgeable, and so fun to be with. I can't wait to go back to try some of the other tours. There may be cheaper tours available from other companies, but I'm sure they can't compare to this one as far as what is included. In my opinion, Savory Sojourns was worth every penny. Highly recommended. |
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A great neighborhood orientation
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| Sat, Apr 5, 08 10:00 AM |
nessjm |
Female |
30-39 |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
| Aida is an excellent tour guide. A fun, small group of people--I did not envy the other tour groups we ran into with 30+ people! Excellent sampling of what Greenwich Village has to offer in its markets and shops. A very good pace for a tour. Four hours flew by. Although it was billed as an architecture and culinary tour, it definitely skewed to the culinary destinations--which was perfect for my tastes, but may not meet others' expectations. I'm enjoying all my tasty souvenirs, and planning for my next visit to the city with all the educational materials I received. |
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Great Experience
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| Thu, Jun 18 10:00 AM |
NANCYKRIEGSM |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| I went on the Greenwich Village Italian tour with 6 friends. Also on the tour were a group of 6 women from California. It was a very congenial bunch. Our tour guide was delightful, and we all enjoyed our day, even though the weather did not cooperate. We had a very nice lunch with 3 courses and wine and coffee included. The shops were interesting, and I'll visit some of them again when next I'm in NYC. I would heartily recommend this tour and our wonderful guide, Addie Tomei. |
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An unforgettable day!!
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| Fri, May 9, 08 10:00 AM |
mweinberg |
Male |
30-39 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
| As a birthday treat for my wife, I surprised her with a culinary walking tour of Greenwich Village. We met Addie and the rest of the group in an authentic Italian coffee shop in the Village where we enjoyed a delicious pastry and outstanding coffee. Addie described the itinerary for the day and we were off. The day could not have gone any better. Addie is very warm and friendly. As importantly, she is extremely knowledgeable, both about the history of the island and about the culinary treasures that are available along the way. As local Manhattanites we were fascinated by the gems that were revealed to us! From the best Mozzarella that we have ever tried (freshly made on the premises) to un-pasteurized honey that was imported from Mexico, the many tasting that we enjoyed along the way were all very tasty and a lot of fun.
According to my wife - this was the best birthday surprise ever. I had a blast, and can't wait to go on my next tour with Savory Sojourn!!! |
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I finally "got" the Village.
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| Sat, Nov 4, 06 10:00 AM |
ladymelvin |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
| We (my husband and I) have vacationed in NYC 3-4 times a year for 25 years, and thought we knew most of the nooks and crannies. Though we usually stay 'uptown', we have often wandered the streets of the Village. But until we participated in the Savory Sojourns tour through the Italian Greenwich Village we never "got it". The tour goes beyond the vintage shops and coffee houses and gets right to the heart and soul of the village. I was so touched by the richness of each of the places to which we were introduced, that I already have plans to spend my next vacation in one of the B&B's in the heart of the village. I highly recommend this tour, and though this was my first Savory Sojourns event, I plan to work future vacations around their other offerings. The website does a better job than I in describing each stop, and the personal touch from the owner of these tours makes you know, from the beginning, that this is something special. I would go so far as to invite native New Yorkers to participate as well. As I have been told by many locals, they just don't get around to getting out and enjoying the city. These tours teach you more in a few hours than you could discover on your own in years. A++++ |
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Don't miss this tour if you love Italian food!
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| Thu, Jun 18 10:00 AM |
Juligrl |
Female |
60-69 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| What a great delicious tasting tour of Greenwich Village! Our guide, Addie Tomei, makes a fun & lively hostess for this historical "foodie" walking tour of Greenwich Village. We tasted, smelled, and sated our visual senses, too, visiting local cheese and pasta shops and interesting businesses along the way. Even the pouring rain couldn't dampen our spirits and we finished off with a wonderful lunch in a trendy restaurant. Will definitely tour another neighborhood w/Addie's company, Savory Sojourns, when we return to NYC! |
