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SusanSez

  SusanSez NYC Walkabouts
Ratings Summary:   Rating: 4.4 (26)
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Last 3 months 2 4 4 0 100% 4.5
Last 6 months 4 8 8 0 100% 4.5
Last 12 months 14 26   27   1 93% 4.4
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Arthur Avenue Walkabout 13 89% 4.1
Knitting Crawl Walkabout 10 100% 4.8
Around the World in 80 Minutes (More or Less) 3 100% 5.0
City Island Walkabout 0 0% 0.0
SusanSez NYC Chocolate Walkabout 0 0% 0.0
Pushcarts to Funky Swank-SusanSez LES Walkabout 0 0% 0.0
The Immigrant Experience 0 0% 0.0
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Rating: 5
fascinating look into ethnicity that still endures
Mon, Jun 27, 05   11:45 AM Dolores Female 60-69 Local Unspecified
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.
Rating: 5
The best tour of our New York City trip!
Mon, Jul 25, 05   11:45 AM Mrsdan1971 Female 50-59 Domestic Tourist(s) Family Without Children
My husband and I took many tours during our week in New York and agree that the Arthur Avenue Walkabout was the best. Susan is very informative and the food samples were outstanding. The neighborhood is amazing and we loved every minute of our tour. I am certainly glad this tour was scheduled early in the week before I fell and sprained my ankle!
Rating: 5
Excellent, enjoyable activity
Mon, Sep 12, 05   11:45 AM Nakamoto Female 50-59 Domestic Tourist(s) Family With Children
Susan was informative and selected wonderful tastings that left us totally satiated. We enjoyed watching the cheesemaking demo and the tasting of the fresh mozarella, the garlic sundried tomatoes, the pizza and shopping in the "Little Italy". The history of the neighborhood was so interesting. I'm not sure we would have ventured out to "The Bronx" if not for the tour. Thank you Susan!
Rating: 5
Uncovered a new part of NYC for me!
Mon, Oct 24, 05   11:45 AM MaryEllenADi Female 50-59 Domestic Tourist(s) Individual
Had a delightful afternoon with a great group of people on and about Arthur Avenue, eating our way from one great establishment to another. I will definitely take my husband back as well as a large shopping sac to take home more goodies next time. Thought Arthur Avenue was as diverse, perhaps even nicer, as Little Italy in Manhattan.
Rating: 5
A taste of the real Little Italy!
Mon, Mar 13, 06   11:45 AM mspurrell Female 40-49 Domestic Tourist(s) Family With Children
Our experience was great. A good time was had by all, including our 13 year old. We saw people in their element, doing what they do every day. It was a very interesting glimpse of a different way of living. We sampled a lot of wonderful food!
Rating: 5
comfortable, friendly tour
Sat, Apr 22, 06   11:45 AM trishp Female 40-49 Domestic Tourist(s) Group of Friends
My friend and I totally enjoyed Susan and her tour. She is informative, down to earth, friendly, lots of energy. I plan on doing the rest of her tours as I return to the city over the next couple of years. I want to bring my daughter, also. The food was yummy and the vendors very pleasant. I would highly recommend this tour.
Rating: 5
Genuine Italians in New York City!
Sat, Apr 22, 06   11:45 AM DANIELROGAN Male 50-59 Domestic Tourist(s) Individual
In the Bronx, not on the Lower East Side of Manhattan! This is a delightful, easily paced, intimate walk through the Arthur Street area--the Little Italy of the Bronx--a genuine neighborhood, not a tourist destination like Mulberry Street in Manhattan. You won't find "The Sopranos" here, just the everyday lifestyle of everyday people who happen to be Italian. One of my favorite stops was the "candy store" where the "village elders" gather around to solve the problems of the world--and where one of the matriarchs of the neighborhood will explain to you how she created egg creams--no eggs, no cream. And if you don't believe her, get ready to beat a hasty retreat--and no egg cream for you!
Rating: 4
Interesting, but not at the top of my list to do
Mon, May 22, 06   11:45 AM pozlopuch Female 50-59 Domestic Tourist(s) Individual
The tour was just okay: lots of walking, not so much stopping, ran past its expected time limit (which was okay for me, but several had to leave before the end because of other plans.) The leader was well-versed, but allowed group to ramble and take their time so the pace was too slow for me. Also the area wasn't all that exciting. I probably best enjoyed the international origin of the group, with many from abroad. Good food, though!
Rating: 5
Excellent
Mon, Jun 5, 06   11:45 AM Nakamoto Female 50-59 Domestic Tourist(s) Group of Friends
This was my second tour with Susan. I had to bring a friend to experience the "Real Little Italy" of New York. The tour was so informative and interesting. The tastings were wonderful and generous. Thank you Susan!
Rating: 5
We had a great time
Sat, Jun 17, 06   11:45 AM Meghann Female 20-29 Local Family With Children
The walk was at a great pace and was broken up nicely with stories and food stops. Our group varied in age and everyone had a great time. Thanks for the experience.
Rating: 4
Such a fun Saturday Activity
Sat, Jul 29, 06   11:45 AM amandamccor Female 20-29 Local Group of Friends
This was a great tour - gave us a bit of the cultural/historic background of the neighborhood as well as guiding us through a wonderful array of culinary treats. It was such a fun afternoon and a great way to explore a new area of the city.
Rating: 5
Great way to spend an afternoon
Sat, Jul 29, 06   11:45 AM BryanCox Female 30-39 Local Family Without Children
The tour was thoroughly enjoyable. Susan was knowledgable of the area and presented interesting facts of the neighborhood and its residents. We made plenty of stops along the way to sample delicious treats from a variety of shops and specialty markets. Mike's Deli was the best with the cheesmaking demonstration and the samples of several of their cheeses. We've been to Little Italy in Manhattan. You don't know what you are missing until you've been to the "Real Little Italy" in the Bronx. Susan's tour is a great way to experience it!
Rating: 2
We expected more interesting info on the Bronx
Mon, Sep 11, 06   11:45 AM dianeb Male 30-39 International Tourist(s) Family Without Children
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.
Rating: 3
A nice foray into the neighborhood
Sat, Sep 16, 06   11:45 AM karinacopen Female 30-39 Local Group of Friends
I loved going to Arthur Avenue. The food we sampled was delicious and I bought lots of yummy stuff to bring home. I would highly recommend visiting the neighborhood. The tour itself was average. Other than pointing out the good places to shop and eat, I did not find the information particularly interesting or useful. So, if you want a guided way to see the Ave, take the tour, otherwise, I say go explore around on your own.
Rating: 5
Great fun
Mon, Sep 25, 06   11:45 AM gailbabes Female 20-29 Local Other
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.
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