Where do we meet?
Chinatown Discovered Tour
in front of Mulberry Meat Market,
89 Mulberry Street between Canal and Bayard
Melting Pot Tour
inside the Essex Street Market,
120 Essex Street between Delancey and Essex, in front of Rainbo's Fish
NY Nosh Tour
in front of Yonah Schimmel's, 137 Houston Street between Forsyth and Eldridge
Terms and Conditions
Advance tour
reservations are required and tour fees are
non-refundable.
If you need to change a date or time, you must contact us, at least
72 hours in advance. If we have availability, we will
accommodate your request. Otherwise, you can designate another
person to go on the tour in your place or forfeit your tour fee.
The tour begins as scheduled. If you arrive late or on the wrong day, you will be considered a no-show and forfeit your tour fee.
Disclaimer:
By purchasing ticket(s) and
participating in a tour the attendee(s) waive(s) all claims of
liability against The Enthusiastic Gourmet and its owner for any
illness/injury to anyone on this tour and/or loss/damage/theft to
any attendee's property while they are participating in the
Enthusiastic Gourmet Food Tour. All participants walk and eat at
their own risk and waive any liability claims against The
Enthusiastic Gourmet or its owner and/or any supplier and/or
business associated with The Enthusiastic Gourmet.
How did you gain your knowledge of food and neighborhood history?
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Do we need a reservation? How do we make a reservation?
Yes, reservations are
required at least 24 hours in advance. They can be made online
from our home
page or by contacting our ticketing agency,
at 1-800-838-3006.
Why do you limit your public tours to
eight people? Do you have a minimum?
We have noticed, and the shop owners agree, that
small groups offer a more personal experience.
As a small group, we go into every store, which
is a great sensory adventure. Yes, our minimum is one person.
Do you offer tours for groups?
Yes, group tour information can be found here.
How much does the tour cost and what is
included?
Our tour rate is $50/person. The rate
includes pre-determined food samples.
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final and non-refundable. We
reserve the right to cancel tours due to severe weather conditions,
interruption of NYC public transportation, and other unanticipated
emergencies. If the Enthusiastic Gourmet cancels a tour, we will
return your payment in full.
What do you do in case of bad weather?
Our tours run rain or shine. However, we
may cancel tours due to blizzards, snowstorms, nor'easters, and extreme
temperatures. Dress according to the weather.
In the unlikely event that we cancel a tour, we
will call and/or email the cancellation at least one hour before the
start time.
What if the schedule does not have the date
or time I desire?
Email your request to
egourmetnyc@gmail.com. We may be
able to add a tour.
Since
the Kosher shops on the Melting Pot tour are closed on Saturdays and
Jewish holidays, do we visit fewer places?
No, we visit the same number of shops and have the same amount of
tastings. Stores will vary, though.
What if we have dietary restrictions
or food allergies?
Before booking your tour, check the list of food samples to determine if
the tour is right for you. Since we are tasting the best of each
shop, we do not make substitutions. If you have food allergies
which can cause anaphylactic shock, inform the Enthusiastic Gourmet at
time of booking.
How far do we walk?
We walk 1 1/2-1 3/4 miles on our tours over a 3 hour period.
Is there anywhere to sit?
A few of the shops have benches, but we are not guaranteed a seat.
You can expect to be standing or walking for the entire tour.
Are there bathrooms?
Since we visit shops, not restaurants, public restrooms are not always
available.
Are these tours appropriate for
children?
Most children enjoy the tours. However, each child is different.
If the previous three questions are not an issue and your children enjoy
tasting different foods, the tour is great.
Will we be able to shop?
If the stores are not crowded and you make decisions quickly, there is
usually time to make a purchase.