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Wednesday May 22, 2013

California

The San Francisco Gourmet Chocolate Tour 10:30am-1:30pm

On this tour you will learn about what makes fine chocolate and sample from a wide array of San Francisco gourmet chocolate boutiques.

 

Gourmet Walks, Justin Herman Plaza San Francicso, CA 94105 855.503.0697

Tour -TCHO 10:00am & 2:00pm

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about the history of chocolate and their unique TCHOSource program.

TCHO, Pier 17 San Francisco, CA 94111 415.981.0189
Florida

SOBE Tour Des Fork 11:00am-2:00pm

Join an enthusiastic guide who will take you through five different restaurants and cafes in South Beach (often referred to as SoBe)—Miami Beach’s most popular neighborhood.

 

Miami Food Tours, Lincoln Road Miami Beach, FL 33139

South Beach Food Tour 12:00pm or 6:00pm

Experience a Fun and Engaging Architectural, Historical & Culinary Walking Tour of Miami Beach - All With a Pronounced Cultural Aspect. From five-star gourmet to hole-in-the-wall delicious!

 

Miami Culinary Tours, Ocean Drive Miami Beach, FL 33139 786.942.8856
Illinois

Flavors of Chicago Tour 11:00am-2:00pm

Tastebud Tours will visit several locations and entertain you with the sites of the Gold Coast, amaze you with fun facts, and fill your tummy up with some of the best Chicago-style foods

 

Taste Bud Tours, 864 N. State Street Chicago, IL 60601 219.929.6648

Savor Chicago Tour

This guided Tastebud tour visits 5-7 food tasting locations in the beautiful River North and Magnificent Mile neighborhood.

 

Taste Bud Tours, 864 N. State Street Chicago, IL 60654 219.929.6648

Sweet Chicago Tour 11:00am-2:00pm

Enjoy Chicago chocolates and other delicious desserts from our Sweet Home Chicago! Walk through the heart of the city on a 3 hour Chocolate and Dessert adventure.

 

Taste Bud Tours, 61 E. Madison Street Chicago, IL 60654 219.929.6648

Taste Chicago Tour 11:00am-2:00pm

Have your taste buds tantalized on the streets that Al Capone and his gang cruised!

 

Taste Bud Tours, 61 E. Madison Street Chicago, IL 60603 219.929.6648
Massachusetts

North End Market Tours 10:00am-1:00pm & 2:00pm-5:00pm

Join Michele Topor’s original award-winning North End Market Tour and let them unlock for you the secrets of the cuisine and of America’s oldest Italian community.

Boston Food Tours, 6 Charter Street Boston, MA 02114 617.523.6032

The Truffle Making Class 6:00 pm

A South End favorite for those craving artisanal chocolates.

Chocolee Chocolates, 23 Dartmouth Street Boston, MA 02116 617.236.0606

Tuscany: Italian Cooking 6:00pm-8:30pm

Ahh Tuscany, one of the world's most celebrated food and wine regions. This class will capture the essential flavors of beautiful Toscana. 

Dave's Fresh Pasta, 81 Holland Street Somerville, MA 02144 617.623.0867
Oregon

Alphabet District Tour 2:00pm

Explore the historic Alphabet District and NW 23rd Avenue, and taste culinary treasures.

 

Forktown Food Tours, 2301 NW Savier Portland, OR 97214 503.234.3663
Texas

Market Days at Boggy Creek 8:00am-1:00pm

An urban farm growing a large variety of fresh produce for sale at their Market Days.

Boggy Creek Farm, 3414 Lyons Road Austin, TX 78702 512.926.4650

Springdale Farm Market Days 9am - 1 pm

An urban farm offering an indoor farm stand on Wednesday and Saturday mornings.

Springdale Farm, 755 Springdale Road Austin, TX 78702 512.386.8899

Thursday May 23, 2013

California

Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto 11:00am-2:00pm

The birthplace of California Cuisine, North Berkeley’s Gourmet Ghetto is home to long established culinary icons like The Cheeseboard Collective, as well as emerging edible enterprises like The Local Butcher Shop.

 

Edible Excursions, 71 Cuvier Street San Francisco, CA 94112 415.806.5970

Mission 18th Street 4:15pm-7:30pm

The Mission District is bursting with so many global flavors and culinary favorites - enjoy this latest tour along the neighborhood's Valencia Street corridor, home to some of the busiest and buzziest food ventures in this hipster haven.

 

Edible Excursions, 71 Cuvier Street San Francisco, CA 94112 415.806.5970

Tour -TCHO 10:00am & 2:00pm

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about the history of chocolate and their unique TCHOSource program.

TCHO, Pier 17 San Francisco, CA 94111 415.981.0189
Florida

SOBE Tour Des Fork 11:00am-2:00pm

Join an enthusiastic guide who will take you through five different restaurants and cafes in South Beach (often referred to as SoBe)—Miami Beach’s most popular neighborhood.

 

Miami Food Tours, Lincoln Road Miami Beach, FL 33139

South Beach Food Tour 12:00pm or 6:00pm

Experience a Fun and Engaging Architectural, Historical & Culinary Walking Tour of Miami Beach - All With a Pronounced Cultural Aspect. From five-star gourmet to hole-in-the-wall delicious!

 

Miami Culinary Tours, Ocean Drive Miami Beach, FL 33139 786.942.8856
Illinois

Flavors of Chicago Tour 11:00am-2:00pm

Tastebud Tours will visit several locations and entertain you with the sites of the Gold Coast, amaze you with fun facts, and fill your tummy up with some of the best Chicago-style foods

 

Taste Bud Tours, 864 N. State Street Chicago, IL 60601 219.929.6648

Savor Chicago Tour

This guided Tastebud tour visits 5-7 food tasting locations in the beautiful River North and Magnificent Mile neighborhood.

 

Taste Bud Tours, 864 N. State Street Chicago, IL 60654 219.929.6648

Sweet Chicago Tour 11:00am-2:00pm

Enjoy Chicago chocolates and other delicious desserts from our Sweet Home Chicago! Walk through the heart of the city on a 3 hour Chocolate and Dessert adventure.

 

Taste Bud Tours, 61 E. Madison Street Chicago, IL 60654 219.929.6648

Taste Chicago Tour 11:00am-2:00pm

Have your taste buds tantalized on the streets that Al Capone and his gang cruised!

 

Taste Bud Tours, 61 E. Madison Street Chicago, IL 60603 219.929.6648
Massachusetts

MOZZARELLA CHEESE MAKING CLASS 6:00pm-8:30pm

Learn to make cheese with Lourdes, owner of Fiore di Nonno Handmade Fresh Mozzarella. Join Dave's for a hands-on cheese making class with their favorite cheese maker!  

Dave's Fresh Pasta, 81 Holland Street Somerville, MA 02144 617.623.0867

Chinese Market Tour 9:30am-1:00pm

Are you wild about Asian food, but easily confused by the huge variety of unfamiliar ingredients in the markets? If so, this tour is your key to unlocking the mysteries that lie beyond the Chinatown Gate.

Boston Food Tours, 6 Charter Street Boston, MA 02114 617.523.6032
Maine

Ice Cream Making 10:00am- 11:30am

Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Drive New Gloucester, ME 04260 207.688.4539
North Carolina

Common Grounds Farm Stand 8:30am-1:00pm

119 Huntley Place Charlotte, NC 28207
New York

Chelsea Market / Meatpacking District Food and Culture Walking Tour 10:00am-1:00pm & 10:30am-1:30pm

Explore NYC's urban indoor FOOD MARKET on this food filled tour. Become a market insider on this adventure to experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of this historic 112-year old landmark building which was the birthplace of the Oreo Cookie.

 

Foods of New York Tours, 9th Avenue and 15th Street New York, NY 10014
Vermont

Learn to Make Gelato 5:30-6:30pm

Learn how to make simple, yet delicious gelato with fresh goat milk.

Green Mountain Girls Farm *csa, 923 Loop Road Northfield, VT 05663 802.505.9840

Friday May 24, 2013

California

Japantown 11:00am-2:00pm

Find out firsthand about one of San Francisco’s most culturally-rich, historic, food communities, which includes “hidden” restaurants, long-time ethnic markets, and start-up food businesses that feature a modern twist on time-honored flavors.

 

Edible Excursions, 71 Cuvier Street San Francisco, CA 94112 415.806.5970

The San Francisco Gourmet Chocolate Tour 10:30am-1:30pm

On this tour you will learn about what makes fine chocolate and sample from a wide array of San Francisco gourmet chocolate boutiques.

 

Gourmet Walks, Justin Herman Plaza San Francicso, CA 94105 855.503.0697

Tour -TCHO 10:00am & 2:00pm

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about the history of chocolate and their unique TCHOSource program.

TCHO, Pier 17 San Francisco, CA 94111 415.981.0189
Florida

SOBE Tour Des Fork 11:00am-2:00pm

Join an enthusiastic guide who will take you through five different restaurants and cafes in South Beach (often referred to as SoBe)—Miami Beach’s most popular neighborhood.

 

Miami Food Tours, Lincoln Road Miami Beach, FL 33139

South Beach Food Tour 12:00pm or 6:00pm

Experience a Fun and Engaging Architectural, Historical & Culinary Walking Tour of Miami Beach - All With a Pronounced Cultural Aspect. From five-star gourmet to hole-in-the-wall delicious!

 

Miami Culinary Tours, Ocean Drive Miami Beach, FL 33139 786.942.8856
Illinois

Flavors of Chicago Tour 11:00am-2:00pm

Tastebud Tours will visit several locations and entertain you with the sites of the Gold Coast, amaze you with fun facts, and fill your tummy up with some of the best Chicago-style foods

 

Taste Bud Tours, 864 N. State Street Chicago, IL 60601 219.929.6648

Savor Chicago Tour

This guided Tastebud tour visits 5-7 food tasting locations in the beautiful River North and Magnificent Mile neighborhood.

 

Taste Bud Tours, 864 N. State Street Chicago, IL 60654 219.929.6648

Sweet Chicago Tour 11:00am-2:00pm

Enjoy Chicago chocolates and other delicious desserts from our Sweet Home Chicago! Walk through the heart of the city on a 3 hour Chocolate and Dessert adventure.

 

Taste Bud Tours, 61 E. Madison Street Chicago, IL 60654 219.929.6648

Taste Chicago Tour 11:00am-2:00pm

Have your taste buds tantalized on the streets that Al Capone and his gang cruised!

 

Taste Bud Tours, 61 E. Madison Street Chicago, IL 60603 219.929.6648
Massachusetts

North End Market Tours 10:00am-1:00pm & 3:00pm-6:00pm

Join Michele Topor’s original award-winning North End Market Tour and let them unlock for you the secrets of the cuisine and of America’s oldest Italian community.

Boston Food Tours, 6 Charter Street Boston, MA 02114 617.523.6032
Nevada

SPECIALTY AND CUSTOM CAKE DESIGNS

Learn how to create amazing specialty cakes.  

Jean-Marie Auboine Chocolatier, 4780 W Harmon Avenue Suite 1 Las Vegas, NV 89103 702.222.0535
New York

Chelsea Market / Meatpacking District Food and Culture Walking Tour 10:00am-1:00pm & 10:30am-1:30pm

Explore NYC's urban indoor FOOD MARKET on this food filled tour. Become a market insider on this adventure to experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of this historic 112-year old landmark building which was the birthplace of the Oreo Cookie.

 

Foods of New York Tours, 9th Avenue and 15th Street New York, NY 10014

Nolita / NoHo Food and Culture Walking Tour 11:45am-2:45pm

Weave your way through the cozy corners of Nolita (the area North of Little Italy) where old-world charm meets a youthful, downtown vibe.

 

Foods of New York Tours, Prince Street and Mott Street New York, NY 10014
Oregon

Alphabet District Tour 2:00pm

Explore the historic Alphabet District and NW 23rd Avenue, and taste culinary treasures.

 

Forktown Food Tours, 2301 NW Savier Portland, OR 97214 503.234.3663

N. Mississippi Ave. Tour 1:00pm

A three-hour tour through Portland’s newest culinary hot spot.

 

Forktown Food Tours, 3924 N Mississippi Portland, OR 97214 503.234.3663

Saturday May 25, 2013

California

Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto 10:00am-1:00pm

The birthplace of California Cuisine, North Berkeley’s Gourmet Ghetto is home to long established culinary icons like The Cheeseboard Collective, as well as emerging edible enterprises like The Local Butcher Shop.

 

Edible Excursions, 71 Cuvier Street San Francisco, CA 94112 415.806.5970

Ferry Building Marketplace 9:30am-11:30am

This historic hub – reimagined for modern times – is an elegant San Francisco showcase for some of the Bay Area’s best food artisans and features internationally acclaimed cheese, charcuterie, and chocolate.

 

Edible Excursions, 71 Cuvier Street San Francisco, CA 94112 415.806.5970

Japantown 11:00am-2:00pm

Find out firsthand about one of San Francisco’s most culturally-rich, historic, food communities, which includes “hidden” restaurants, long-time ethnic markets, and start-up food businesses that feature a modern twist on time-honored flavors.

 

Edible Excursions, 71 Cuvier Street San Francisco, CA 94112 415.806.5970

Mission 24th Street 11:00am-2:15pm

Meet the people behind the favorite food enterprises in this popular neighborhood, which include one of the oldest Latin-owned businesses in the Mission, new addition locavore establishments serving sustainable Jewish deli, organic grub, and unassuming hole-in-the-walls featuring authentic ethnic eats.

 

Edible Excursions, 71 Cuvier Street San Francisco, CA 94112 415.806.5970

The San Francisco Gourmet Chocolate Tour 2:00pm-5:00pm

On this tour you will learn about what makes fine chocolate and sample from a wide array of San Francisco gourmet chocolate boutiques.

 

Gourmet Walks, Justin Herman Plaza San Francicso, CA 94105 855.503.0697

Tour -TCHO 10:00am & 2:00pm

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about the history of chocolate and their unique TCHOSource program.

TCHO, Pier 17 San Francisco, CA 94111 415.981.0189
Florida

Little Havana Food Tour 12:30pm

Meet in Little Havana, a lively, family-friendly neighborhood, and begin a guided edible journey through one of Miami’s oldest neighborhoods. Learn about traditional, rustic Cuban cuisine by tasting and walking your way through the must-visit street in the area — Calle Ocho.

 

Miami Culinary Tours, SW 8th Street Miami Beach, FL 33139 786.942.8856

SOBE Tour Des Fork 11:00am-2:00pm

Join an enthusiastic guide who will take you through five different restaurants and cafes in South Beach (often referred to as SoBe)—Miami Beach’s most popular neighborhood.

 

Miami Food Tours, Lincoln Road Miami Beach, FL 33139
Illinois

Flavors of Chicago Tour 11:00am-2:00pm

Tastebud Tours will visit several locations and entertain you with the sites of the Gold Coast, amaze you with fun facts, and fill your tummy up with some of the best Chicago-style foods

 

Taste Bud Tours, 864 N. State Street Chicago, IL 60601 219.929.6648

Savor Chicago Tour

This guided Tastebud tour visits 5-7 food tasting locations in the beautiful River North and Magnificent Mile neighborhood.

 

Taste Bud Tours, 864 N. State Street Chicago, IL 60654 219.929.6648

Sweet Chicago Tour 11:00am-2:00pm

Enjoy Chicago chocolates and other delicious desserts from our Sweet Home Chicago! Walk through the heart of the city on a 3 hour Chocolate and Dessert adventure.

 

Taste Bud Tours, 61 E. Madison Street Chicago, IL 60654 219.929.6648

Taste Chicago Tour 11:00am-2:00pm

Have your taste buds tantalized on the streets that Al Capone and his gang cruised!

 

Taste Bud Tours, 61 E. Madison Street Chicago, IL 60603 219.929.6648
Massachusetts

Chinese Market Tour 9:30am-1:00pm

Are you wild about Asian food, but easily confused by the huge variety of unfamiliar ingredients in the markets? If so, this tour is your key to unlocking the mysteries that lie beyond the Chinatown Gate.

Boston Food Tours, 6 Charter Street Boston, MA 02114 617.523.6032

Making Simple Cheeses 9:00am-3:00pm

Learn to make fresh mozzarella and queso blanco.

Oake Knoll Ayrshires, 70 North Street Foxboro, MA 02035 774.219.6257

North End Market Tours 10:00am-1:00pm & 2:00pm-5:00pm

Join Michele Topor’s original award-winning North End Market Tour and let them unlock for you the secrets of the cuisine and of America’s oldest Italian community.

Boston Food Tours, 6 Charter Street Boston, MA 02114 617.523.6032

The Truffle Making Class 4:00 pm

A South End favorite for those craving artisanal chocolates.

Chocolee Chocolates, 23 Dartmouth Street Boston, MA 02116 617.236.0606
New York

Chelsea Market / Meatpacking District Food and Culture Walking Tour 10:00am-1:00pm & 10:30am-1:30pm

Explore NYC's urban indoor FOOD MARKET on this food filled tour. Become a market insider on this adventure to experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of this historic 112-year old landmark building which was the birthplace of the Oreo Cookie.

 

Foods of New York Tours, 9th Avenue and 15th Street New York, NY 10014

Explore Chinatown Food and Culture Walking Tour 10:30am-1:30pm

Foods of New York Tours has been giving food tasting and cultural walking tours through New York City's most delicious and historic neighborhoods.

Foods of New York Tours, East Broadway, near Chatham Square New York, NY 10014

Nolita / NoHo Food and Culture Walking Tour 10:45am-1:45pm

Weave your way through the cozy corners of Nolita (the area North of Little Italy) where old-world charm meets a youthful, downtown vibe.

 

Foods of New York Tours, 9 Barrow Street New York, NY 10014
Oregon

N. Mississippi Ave. Tour 1:00pm

A three-hour tour through Portland’s newest culinary hot spot.

 

Forktown Food Tours, 3924 N Mississippi Portland, OR 97214 503.234.3663
Texas

Market Days at Boggy Creek 8:00am-1:00pm

An urban farm growing a large variety of fresh produce for sale at their Market Days.

Boggy Creek Farm, 3414 Lyons Road Austin, TX 78702 512.926.4650

Springdale Farm Market Days 9am - 1 pm

An urban farm offering an indoor farm stand on Wednesday and Saturday mornings.

Springdale Farm, 755 Springdale Road Austin, TX 78702 512.386.8899

Sunday May 26, 2013

California

Oakland's Temescal Tastes 11:00am-2:00pm

Temescal, a hipster neighborhood in North Oakland centered around Telegraph Avenue, has emerged as an eating destination, home to innovative offerings by creative food producers in a culturally diverse community known for its innovative eats, artsy vibe and community spirit.

 

Edible Excursions, 71 Cuvier Street San Francisco, CA 94112 415.806.5970

Tour -TCHO 10:00am & 2:00pm

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about the history of chocolate and their unique TCHOSource program.

TCHO, Pier 17 San Francisco, CA 94111 415.981.0189
Florida

SOBE Tour Des Fork 11:00am-2:00pm

Join an enthusiastic guide who will take you through five different restaurants and cafes in South Beach (often referred to as SoBe)—Miami Beach’s most popular neighborhood.

 

Miami Food Tours, Lincoln Road Miami Beach, FL 33139
Illinois

Flavors of Chicago Tour 11:00am-2:00pm

Tastebud Tours will visit several locations and entertain you with the sites of the Gold Coast, amaze you with fun facts, and fill your tummy up with some of the best Chicago-style foods

 

Taste Bud Tours, 864 N. State Street Chicago, IL 60601 219.929.6648

Savor Chicago Tour 12:00pm-3:00pm

This guided Tastebud tour visits 5-7 food tasting locations in the beautiful River North and Magnificent Mile neighborhood.

 

Taste Bud Tours, 864 N. State Street Chicago, IL 60654 219.929.6648

Sweet Chicago Tour 11:00am-2:00pm

Enjoy Chicago chocolates and other delicious desserts from our Sweet Home Chicago! Walk through the heart of the city on a 3 hour Chocolate and Dessert adventure.

 

Taste Bud Tours, 61 E. Madison Street Chicago, IL 60654 219.929.6648

Taste Chicago Tour 11:00am-2:00pm

Have your taste buds tantalized on the streets that Al Capone and his gang cruised!

 

Taste Bud Tours, 61 E. Madison Street Chicago, IL 60603 219.929.6648
Massachusetts

EMILIA-ROMAGNA: ITALIAN COOKING 3:00pm-5:30pm

The art of hand-made egg pasta is at the heart of Emilia-Romagna cooking. Learn to make a quick pasta in the traditional manner using durum and semolina flours and egg. 

Dave's Fresh Pasta, 81 Holland Street Somerville, MA 02144 617.623.0867
New Jersey

Hands-on Cheesemaking Class 8:00am-1:00pm

Bobolink Dairy & Bakehouse, 369 Stamets Road Milford, NJ 08848
New York

Chelsea Market / Meatpacking District Food and Culture Walking Tour 10:00am-1:00pm & 10:30am-1:30pm

Explore NYC's urban indoor FOOD MARKET on this food filled tour. Become a market insider on this adventure to experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of this historic 112-year old landmark building which was the birthplace of the Oreo Cookie.

 

Foods of New York Tours, 9th Avenue and 15th Street New York, NY 10014

Nolita / NoHo Food and Culture Walking Tour 10:45am-1:45pm

Weave your way through the cozy corners of Nolita (the area North of Little Italy) where old-world charm meets a youthful, downtown vibe.

 

Foods of New York Tours, 9 Barrow Street New York, NY 10014
Oregon

N. Mississippi Ave. Tour 1:00pm

A three-hour tour through Portland’s newest culinary hot spot.

 

Forktown Food Tours, 3924 N Mississippi Portland, OR 97214 503.234.3663

Monday May 27, 2013

California

The San Francisco Gourmet Chocolate Tour 10:30am-1:30pm

On this tour you will learn about what makes fine chocolate and sample from a wide array of San Francisco gourmet chocolate boutiques.

 

Gourmet Walks, Justin Herman Plaza San Francicso, CA 94105 855.503.0697

Tour -TCHO 10:00am & 2:00pm

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about the history of chocolate and their unique TCHOSource program.

TCHO, Pier 17 San Francisco, CA 94111 415.981.0189
Florida

SOBE Tour Des Fork 11:00am-2:00pm

Join an enthusiastic guide who will take you through five different restaurants and cafes in South Beach (often referred to as SoBe)—Miami Beach’s most popular neighborhood.

 

Miami Food Tours, Lincoln Road Miami Beach, FL 33139
Illinois

Flavors of Chicago Tour 11:00am-2:00pm

Tastebud Tours will visit several locations and entertain you with the sites of the Gold Coast, amaze you with fun facts, and fill your tummy up with some of the best Chicago-style foods

 

Taste Bud Tours, 864 N. State Street Chicago, IL 60601 219.929.6648

Savor Chicago Tour 12:00pm-3:00pm

This guided Tastebud tour visits 5-7 food tasting locations in the beautiful River North and Magnificent Mile neighborhood.

 

Taste Bud Tours, 864 N. State Street Chicago, IL 60654 219.929.6648

Sweet Chicago Tour 11:00am-2:00pm

Enjoy Chicago chocolates and other delicious desserts from our Sweet Home Chicago! Walk through the heart of the city on a 3 hour Chocolate and Dessert adventure.

 

Taste Bud Tours, 61 E. Madison Street Chicago, IL 60654 219.929.6648

Taste Chicago Tour 11:00am-2:00pm

Have your taste buds tantalized on the streets that Al Capone and his gang cruised!

 

Taste Bud Tours, 61 E. Madison Street Chicago, IL 60603 219.929.6648
New York

Chelsea Market / Meatpacking District Food and Culture Walking Tour 10:00am-1:00pm & 10:30am-1:30pm

Explore NYC's urban indoor FOOD MARKET on this food filled tour. Become a market insider on this adventure to experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of this historic 112-year old landmark building which was the birthplace of the Oreo Cookie.

 

Foods of New York Tours, 9th Avenue and 15th Street New York, NY 10014

Explore Chinatown Food and Culture Walking Tour 12:00pm-3:00pm

Join them as they discover the delicious cuisine, history, and culture of New York City's Chinatown.

 

Foods of New York Tours, East Broadway, near Chatham Square New York, NY 10014

Tuesday May 28, 2013

California

Ferry Building Marketplace 10:00am-12:00pm

This historic hub – reimagined for modern times – is an elegant San Francisco showcase for some of the Bay Area’s best food artisans and features internationally acclaimed cheese, charcuterie, and chocolate.

 

Edible Excursions, 71 Cuvier Street San Francisco, CA 94112 415.806.5970

Tour -TCHO 10:00am & 2:00pm

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about the history of chocolate and their unique TCHOSource program.

TCHO, Pier 17 San Francisco, CA 94111 415.981.0189
Florida

SOBE Tour Des Fork 11:00am-2:00pm

Join an enthusiastic guide who will take you through five different restaurants and cafes in South Beach (often referred to as SoBe)—Miami Beach’s most popular neighborhood.

 

Miami Food Tours, Lincoln Road Miami Beach, FL 33139
Illinois

Flavors of Chicago Tour 11:00am-2:00pm

Tastebud Tours will visit several locations and entertain you with the sites of the Gold Coast, amaze you with fun facts, and fill your tummy up with some of the best Chicago-style foods

 

Taste Bud Tours, 864 N. State Street Chicago, IL 60601 219.929.6648

Savor Chicago Tour 12:00pm-3:00pm

This guided Tastebud tour visits 5-7 food tasting locations in the beautiful River North and Magnificent Mile neighborhood.

 

Taste Bud Tours, 864 N. State Street Chicago, IL 60654 219.929.6648

Sweet Chicago Tour 11:00am-2:00pm

Enjoy Chicago chocolates and other delicious desserts from our Sweet Home Chicago! Walk through the heart of the city on a 3 hour Chocolate and Dessert adventure.

 

Taste Bud Tours, 61 E. Madison Street Chicago, IL 60654 219.929.6648

Taste Chicago Tour 11:00am-2:00pm

Have your taste buds tantalized on the streets that Al Capone and his gang cruised!

 

Taste Bud Tours, 61 E. Madison Street Chicago, IL 60603 219.929.6648
Massachusetts

Sauce Making Class 6:00pm-8:30pm

Spend an evening in the kitchen with Chef Jason exploring the world of pasta sauces broken down into 4 types: olive oil, tomato, cream, and pestos. 

Dave's Fresh Pasta, 81 Holland Street Somerville, MA 02144 617.623.0867

Wednesday May 29, 2013

California

The San Francisco Gourmet Chocolate Tour 10:30am-1:30pm

On this tour you will learn about what makes fine chocolate and sample from a wide array of San Francisco gourmet chocolate boutiques.

 

Gourmet Walks, Justin Herman Plaza San Francicso, CA 94105 855.503.0697

Tour -TCHO 10:00am & 2:00pm

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about the history of chocolate and their unique TCHOSource program.

TCHO, Pier 17 San Francisco, CA 94111 415.981.0189
Florida

SOBE Tour Des Fork 11:00am-2:00pm

Join an enthusiastic guide who will take you through five different restaurants and cafes in South Beach (often referred to as SoBe)—Miami Beach’s most popular neighborhood.

 

Miami Food Tours, Lincoln Road Miami Beach, FL 33139
Illinois

Flavors of Chicago Tour 11:00am-2:00pm

Tastebud Tours will visit several locations and entertain you with the sites of the Gold Coast, amaze you with fun facts, and fill your tummy up with some of the best Chicago-style foods

 

Taste Bud Tours, 864 N. State Street Chicago, IL 60601 219.929.6648

Sweet Chicago Tour 11:00am-2:00pm

Enjoy Chicago chocolates and other delicious desserts from our Sweet Home Chicago! Walk through the heart of the city on a 3 hour Chocolate and Dessert adventure.

 

Taste Bud Tours, 61 E. Madison Street Chicago, IL 60654 219.929.6648

Taste Chicago Tour 11:00am-2:00pm

Have your taste buds tantalized on the streets that Al Capone and his gang cruised!

 

Taste Bud Tours, 61 E. Madison Street Chicago, IL 60603 219.929.6648
Massachusetts

North End Market Tours 10:00am-1:00pm & 2:00pm-5:00pm

Join Michele Topor’s original award-winning North End Market Tour and let them unlock for you the secrets of the cuisine and of America’s oldest Italian community.

Boston Food Tours, 6 Charter Street Boston, MA 02114 617.523.6032

TRADITIONAL PAELLA MAKING 6:00pm-8:30pm

A big pan of paella is a beautiful and impressive thing indeed, makes for a terrific dinner party. It feeds a crowd, and as long as you are well prepared, you will spend only about 20 minutes at the stove. 

Dave's Fresh Pasta, 81 Holland Street Somerville, MA 02144 617.623.0867

The Truffle Making Class 6:00 pm

A South End favorite for those craving artisanal chocolates.

Chocolee Chocolates, 23 Dartmouth Street Boston, MA 02116 617.236.0606
Maine

Ice Cream Making 10:00am- 11:30am

Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Drive New Gloucester, ME 04260 207.688.4539
Oregon

Alphabet District Tour 2:00pm

Explore the historic Alphabet District and NW 23rd Avenue, and taste culinary treasures.

 

Forktown Food Tours, 2301 NW Savier Portland, OR 97214 503.234.3663
Texas

Market Days at Boggy Creek 8:00am-1:00pm

An urban farm growing a large variety of fresh produce for sale at their Market Days.

Boggy Creek Farm, 3414 Lyons Road Austin, TX 78702 512.926.4650

Springdale Farm Market Days 9am - 1 pm

An urban farm offering an indoor farm stand on Wednesday and Saturday mornings.

Springdale Farm, 755 Springdale Road Austin, TX 78702 512.386.8899

Thursday May 30, 2013

California

Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto 11:00am-2:00pm

The birthplace of California Cuisine, North Berkeley’s Gourmet Ghetto is home to long established culinary icons like The Cheeseboard Collective, as well as emerging edible enterprises like The Local Butcher Shop.

 

Edible Excursions, 71 Cuvier Street San Francisco, CA 94112 415.806.5970

Mission 18th Street 4:15pm-7:30pm

The Mission District is bursting with so many global flavors and culinary favorites - enjoy this latest tour along the neighborhood's Valencia Street corridor, home to some of the busiest and buzziest food ventures in this hipster haven.

 

Edible Excursions, 71 Cuvier Street San Francisco, CA 94112 415.806.5970

Tour -TCHO 10:00am & 2:00pm

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about the history of chocolate and their unique TCHOSource program.

TCHO, Pier 17 San Francisco, CA 94111 415.981.0189
Florida

SOBE Tour Des Fork 11:00am-2:00pm

Join an enthusiastic guide who will take you through five different restaurants and cafes in South Beach (often referred to as SoBe)—Miami Beach’s most popular neighborhood.

 

Miami Food Tours, Lincoln Road Miami Beach, FL 33139
Illinois

Flavors of Chicago Tour 11:00am-2:00pm

Tastebud Tours will visit several locations and entertain you with the sites of the Gold Coast, amaze you with fun facts, and fill your tummy up with some of the best Chicago-style foods

 

Taste Bud Tours, 864 N. State Street Chicago, IL 60601 219.929.6648

Sweet Chicago Tour 11:00am-2:00pm

Enjoy Chicago chocolates and other delicious desserts from our Sweet Home Chicago! Walk through the heart of the city on a 3 hour Chocolate and Dessert adventure.

 

Taste Bud Tours, 61 E. Madison Street Chicago, IL 60654 219.929.6648

Taste Chicago Tour 11:00am-2:00pm

Have your taste buds tantalized on the streets that Al Capone and his gang cruised!

 

Taste Bud Tours, 61 E. Madison Street Chicago, IL 60603 219.929.6648
Massachusetts

Chinese Market Tour 9:30am-1:00pm

Are you wild about Asian food, but easily confused by the huge variety of unfamiliar ingredients in the markets? If so, this tour is your key to unlocking the mysteries that lie beyond the Chinatown Gate.

Boston Food Tours, 6 Charter Street Boston, MA 02114 617.523.6032
North Carolina

Common Grounds Farm Stand 8:30am-1:00pm

119 Huntley Place Charlotte, NC 28207
New York

Chelsea Market / Meatpacking District Food and Culture Walking Tour 10:00am-1:00pm & 10:30am-1:30pm

Explore NYC's urban indoor FOOD MARKET on this food filled tour. Become a market insider on this adventure to experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of this historic 112-year old landmark building which was the birthplace of the Oreo Cookie.

 

Foods of New York Tours, 9th Avenue and 15th Street New York, NY 10014
Texas

Basic Hog Butchery

They will demonstrate butchering a half hog from start to finish.

Salt & Time, 1912 E 7th Street Austin, TX 78702 512.522.7258

Friday May 31, 2013

California

Japantown 11:00am-2:00pm

Find out firsthand about one of San Francisco’s most culturally-rich, historic, food communities, which includes “hidden” restaurants, long-time ethnic markets, and start-up food businesses that feature a modern twist on time-honored flavors.

 

Edible Excursions, 71 Cuvier Street San Francisco, CA 94112 415.806.5970

The San Francisco Gourmet Chocolate Tour 10:30am-1:30pm

On this tour you will learn about what makes fine chocolate and sample from a wide array of San Francisco gourmet chocolate boutiques.

 

Gourmet Walks, Justin Herman Plaza San Francicso, CA 94105 855.503.0697

Tour -TCHO 10:00am & 2:00pm

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about the history of chocolate and their unique TCHOSource program.

TCHO, Pier 17 San Francisco, CA 94111 415.981.0189
Florida

SOBE Tour Des Fork 11:00am-2:00pm

Join an enthusiastic guide who will take you through five different restaurants and cafes in South Beach (often referred to as SoBe)—Miami Beach’s most popular neighborhood.

 

Miami Food Tours, Lincoln Road Miami Beach, FL 33139
Illinois

Flavors of Chicago Tour 11:00am-2:00pm

Tastebud Tours will visit several locations and entertain you with the sites of the Gold Coast, amaze you with fun facts, and fill your tummy up with some of the best Chicago-style foods

 

Taste Bud Tours, 864 N. State Street Chicago, IL 60601 219.929.6648

Sweet Chicago Tour 11:00am-2:00pm

Enjoy Chicago chocolates and other delicious desserts from our Sweet Home Chicago! Walk through the heart of the city on a 3 hour Chocolate and Dessert adventure.

 

Taste Bud Tours, 61 E. Madison Street Chicago, IL 60654 219.929.6648

Taste Chicago Tour 11:00am-2:00pm

Have your taste buds tantalized on the streets that Al Capone and his gang cruised!

 

Taste Bud Tours, 61 E. Madison Street Chicago, IL 60603 219.929.6648
Massachusetts

North End Market Tours 10:00am-1:00pm & 3:00pm-6:00pm

Join Michele Topor’s original award-winning North End Market Tour and let them unlock for you the secrets of the cuisine and of America’s oldest Italian community.

Boston Food Tours, 6 Charter Street Boston, MA 02114 617.523.6032
New York

Chelsea Market / Meatpacking District Food and Culture Walking Tour 10:00am-1:00pm & 10:30am-1:30pm

Explore NYC's urban indoor FOOD MARKET on this food filled tour. Become a market insider on this adventure to experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of this historic 112-year old landmark building which was the birthplace of the Oreo Cookie.

 

Foods of New York Tours, 9th Avenue and 15th Street New York, NY 10014

Nolita / NoHo Food and Culture Walking Tour 11:45am-2:45pm

Weave your way through the cozy corners of Nolita (the area North of Little Italy) where old-world charm meets a youthful, downtown vibe.

 

Foods of New York Tours, Prince Street and Mott Street New York, NY 10014
Oregon

Alphabet District Tour 2:00pm

Explore the historic Alphabet District and NW 23rd Avenue, and taste culinary treasures.

 

Forktown Food Tours, 2301 NW Savier Portland, OR 97214 503.234.3663

N. Mississippi Ave. Tour 1:00pm

A three-hour tour through Portland’s newest culinary hot spot.

 

Forktown Food Tours, 3924 N Mississippi Portland, OR 97214 503.234.3663

Tuesday June 4, 2013

Maine

Ice Cream Making 10:00am- 11:30am

Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Drive New Gloucester, ME 04260 207.688.4539

Wednesday June 12, 2013

Maine

Pineland Farms 10:00am- 11:30am

15 Farm View Drive New Gloucester, ME 04260 207.688.4539

Thursday June 20, 2013

Maine

Ice Cream Making 10:00am- 11:30am

Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Drive New Gloucester, ME 04260 207.688.4539