Arthur Avenue Walkabout

Had a great trip to the bronx. Lots of interesting samples of food and met many interesting local shop owners. Would definately go back independantly and re visit some of the restaurants and shops. Felt sad leaving Sue - we seem to have bonded quickly. Would highly recommend this tour.

Despite the pouring rain the day of the trip, our guide and our fellow travelers were treated to a really enjoyable afternoon of "schmoozing with the locals". We've had the Arthur Avenue Cookbook for several years and on the tour we felt as though we were walking through a living version of the cookbook. We visited all the stores and met or saw most of the individuals and characters listed in the cookbook. We would highly recommend this tour expecially, since Susan seems to possess a joyous and encyclopedic knowledge of the neighborhood and the history of the bronx in general. She was greeted enthusiastically by most of the local businesses we visited and seemed to sweep us up in the lifestyle and activities as we toured the neighborhood, if only for that short time.

This was a great tour to a part of NYC that I seldom get into. The historical information provided was very helpful and the food tastings were delicious. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting a different NYC experience.

Susan was very personable and knowledgeable. She was very familiar with the tour area and able to provide information and stories relating to the neighborhood that extended beyond the food. The food samples were ample and delicious. Would highly recommend the tour to anyone considering it and will definitely suggest it to anyone making the trip to NYC.

I just moved to the Bronx and wanted get to know my new borough - specifically where the good places to eat and shop are. I had a marvelous time walking around and I felt like I met the food maven of the Bronx (very cool). Now I know where to go for the most decadent mozzarella, freshest egg-noodles, and access to essential pantry staples. I also learned a lot about the area's history as well as it's current neighborhood. Susan didn't make me feel (or look) like a tourist - which i really appreciated. I had a great time and would definately recommend it to others.

The walk to Arthur Avenue was guided by the our Guide Susan. The stories were a bit tóo American for us (4 Dutch). The actual visit of the shops was wonderful en vibrating. She could adjust a little bit more to the descent of her followers. But, Susan was a great guide! Enthusiastic and very educated on the subject. Many thanks. Nico Fortmann

The Arthur Avenue Walkabout was a fantastic tour of this historic avenue in the Bronx. Susansez was a knowledgeable and fun tour guide, who was able to choose great spots for us to taste authentic and delicious Italian food. I highly recommend this walkabout!

Susan was very friendly and it was nice to be taken round by a local. The tasters were good - especially the cheese and I would definitely recommend the walk as a pleasant way to spend a morning.

As "native" NYers, we had heard about Arthur Avenue, but never visited it. It was one of the most fascinating tours my family & I have ever taken. Living in NY & having Italian neighbors has well acquainted us with Italian food, but this food was so fresh & delicious! Suzie knew just the right places to take us to. The highlight was seeing mozzarella cheese freshly made. We stayed on Arthur Avenue after the tour returned to Grand Central Terminal & did some shopping of our own.

We had to pay extra (9,50 p.p.) for the train from Grand Central to the Bronx, which was an extra cost we did not expect. Our Metrocard was valid for subway and buses, but not for the train. We walked around Arthur Avenue and surroundings, but apart from the food which was ok, we did not learn a lot about the Bronx. The info given was not very interesting. Consider it to be a food tasting tour, not a Bronx tour.