Columbus Food Adventures: Taco Truck Tour – Columbus, Ohio

Taco trucks serve up far more than just tacos, and nobody knows Columbus’s expansive taco truck scene better than Columbus Food Adventures. This van tour will explore the taco trucks of the west side, taking you to some of our favorites and providing you with the best of Mexican food in Columbus. Each stop includes a tasting, and this favorite Columbus tour is structured with an emphasis on individual truck specialties, as well as the diversity of regional cuisine found at these trucks. We don’t mean to brag (or maybe we do!), but this tour has been regaled in local papers as a unique Columbus attraction and is our most popular tour.

If you want to find out what the buzz has been about, or want to learn more about authentic Mexican food, this is the tour for you. This unique city tour is suitable for those who have never visited a taco truck, as well as those who are looking to explore new trucks and dishes. As the creators of Taco Trucks Columbus, with us as your tour guides, you are in good hands!

In addition to sampling food and drink from 5 different trucks, you will learn all about the different dishes, meat choices, and how to order at a taco truck. We regret that it is not possible for us to arrange for vegetarian-friendly options at all of the taco trucks.

This food tour is priced at $55.00. It includes tastings at 5 stops, air-conditioned van transportation (to and from downtown Columbus and all stops in-between), and a guide with plenty of local culinary knowledge. It lasts approximately 3 hours. Taco truck tours run from April to the end of October.

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Columbus Food Adventures: Short North Tour – Columbus, Ohio

Take a leisurely stroll with us through Columbus’s hip Short North and savor its culinary delights. More than just an arts district and home to the monthly Gallery Hop—a famous downtown Columbus event—the Short North also boasts a wealth of dining and shopping opportunities. The Short North is packed full of Columbus’ best restaurants, boutiques, bistros and nightlife, and this local food and walking tour is designed to show off some of the best that the Short North and Columbus have to offer.

We’ll start at the historic North Market, Columbus’ only public farmers’ market, where we’ll meet some of the local food vendors and learn the history of the building.  We will then stop at five eating establishments, sampling some of their signature dishes and hearing their stories. Stops will include some neighborhood favorites, some already highly regarded new additions, and some of the finest dining in the city, such as James Beard nominated Kent Rigsby’s restaurant. We will finish on a sweet note with a trip to the renowned Jeni’s ice creams, featured on the Food Network’s “America’s Best Sweets.”

We will be walking approximately 1.5 miles during the tour, and along our route you will also learn about the colorful history of the Short North neighborhood.

The Short North Food Tour & Walking Tour starts at 11am, rain or shine. Although we are never outside for more than a few blocks at a time, we do ask that you dress appropriately for the weather. Please check the calendar for availability.  Specific stops are subject to change.

This culinary tour is priced at $50.00. It includes tastings at 6-7 stops, which is plenty of food for a complete lunch, and an experienced guide with a wealth of local culinary knowledge. Visit our food tour page to see other Columbus Food Adventures tours.

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Columbus Food Adventures: Alt.Eats Tour – Columbus, Ohio

Travel the world without leaving Columbus. If you’re looking for fun things to do in Columbus, this guided culinary tour will introduce you to some of the best ethnic food in the city.  We’ll experience a Somali cuisine, eat Vietnamese sandwiches, sample Nigerian food, visit a Mexican bakery, learn about Southern Indian delicacies … and more.  This unique city tour centers on the thriving ethnic enclaves of north Cleveland Avenue, where much of Columbus’ immigrant community lives, eats, and plays.

Join us in our comfortable 14-passenger van and learn about the cuisines and cultures of some of Columbus’s finest immigrant kitchens. If you’re a food lover, this tour is not to be missed!

This food tour is priced at $60.00 and includes: tastings at five stops; air-conditioned van transportation (to and from downtown Columbus and all stops in-between); and an experienced guide with plenty of local culinary knowledge. This tour runs on Friday evenings at 6pm.

We can accommodate vegetarians on this tour with advance notice. Visit our food tour page to see other Columbus Food Adventures tours.

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Columbus Food Adventures: German Village Tour – Columbus, Ohio

German Village is Columbus’ most historic and picturesque neighborhood, full of cobblestone streets lined with beautifully restored brick cottages and meticulously maintained gardens. Join us for our walking tour of German Village, where we’ll share the sights, flavors, and history of the largest privately restored neighborhood in the country.

As the home to some of Columbus’ finest dining establishments, Columbus Food Adventures will give you tastes of the best food German Village has to offer. The stops on our German Village food tour include Lindey’s (voted best restaurant in Columbus) and G Michael’s Bistro with its seasonal low country inspired menu. Katzinger’s, a deli that has become a German Village institution, has been featured on the Food Network’s show ‘The Best Thing I Ever Ate’. Harvest Pizzeria always makes a big splash with it’s gourmet Neapolitan-style pies. And, of course, no visit to German Village is complete without stopping for a treat at Pistacia Vera. Our tour concludes at Barcelona, where we’ll sample from their tapas offering and enjoy a cool refreshing glass of their signature sangria.

The tour starts at Schiller Park Recreation Center at 2pm on Saturdays and will last approximately 4 hours. This tour runs from March-December. Please check the calendar for availability.

We will be walking approximately 2 miles during the tour. Tours run rain or shine so please dress appropriately for the weather. We may be able to accommodate dietary restrictions with advance notice, please ask.

This culinary tour is priced at $55.00. It includes tastings at 6 stops and an experienced guide with a wealth of local culinary and historic knowledge. Specific stops are subject to change.

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Bites of Boston: The Sweet & Savory South End Walking Food Tour

Over the course of our 3-hour guided tour, you’ll sample scrumptious food from neighborhood restaurants, cafes and specialty food stores while learning about the foods you are tasting and the people who make them. You’ll also experience the local culture as we stroll the neighborhood streets, visiting sites of historical and architectural interest. The casual pace makes this walking food tour appropriate for all ages and fitness levels.

Delicious Food Tastings – The Sweet and Savory South End Walking Food Tour takes place in Boston’s historic South End neighborhood. You’ll taste local favorites from 6 South End eateries including award-winning pizza, a creatively concocted cookie, and the iconic New England fried clam, to name a few. You’ll also learn how these local establishments came to be, who owns them and some fun and interesting stories they have to share. The food sampled on the tour is included in the price of your ticket and is enough for a satisfying lunch. Tasting Locations are listed and described below.

Neighborhood Nourishment – On top of delicious food tastings, you’ll also enjoy a hearty helping of historical, architectural and cultural information about the South End neighborhood.  You’ll see some beautifully planned Victorian bowfront communities, learn about the cultural development of the area, and hear some fascinating facts about some of the South End’s sites and famous residents. Our Sweet & Savory South End Walking Food Tour is full of food, facts, and fun!

Delicious food specialties are served on the South End Food Tour (subject to change):

• Parish Cafe American restaurant featuring sandwiches created by renowned Boston chefs (Est. 1992)
• Orinoco Kitchen A Latin kitchen inspired by family-run Venezuelan eateries (Est. 2003)
• Flour Bakery Popular local bakery and cafe with mouth-watering pastries and delicious sandwiches (Est. 2000)
• Morse Fish Company Boston’s oldest fish market (Est. 1903)
• South End Formaggio Purveyor of fine meats, cheeses, wines and specialty products (Est. 1999)
• The Upper Crust Pizzeria Award-winning pizzeria serving gourmet thin-crust pizza (Est. 2001)

When: Wednesday/Thursday – Sunday, April through November
Time: Tours depart daily at 12noon and last 3 hours
Price: $48 Adult | $35 Child (Ages 12 and under) +tax

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Tour de Food: Davidson, North Carolina

Take a tour of Davidson. A quaint little town full of history and rich in flavor. We will start our tour at the Old Cotton Mill now known as The Brick House Tavern found at 209 Delburg St. From there we will wind our way through historical Davidson down Main St, stopping at 6-7 different restaurants from upscale dining to the soda shop along the way. We will sample some of the finest culinary delights these establishments have to offer paired with dynamic beer and wines at a few stops. You will get to meet the owners and chefs for a very personal experience unlike any other.

Come see how innovative these independently owned restaurants can turn farm fresh food into the most delectable dishes. Eat Drink Walk with us through Davidson.

Our participating establishments:

Davidson Beverage Company

Brickhouse Tavern

Flatiron Kitchen & Taphouse

Toast

Restaurant X

Soda Shop

Campania

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Samui Institute of Thai Culinary Arts: Thai Fruit and Vegetable Carving Class

Whether you entertain your guests by cooking Thai food or Western cuisine, nothing enhances a carefully prepared dish, like a graceful fruit or vegetable carving, or some simple but elegant garnishes.

Please be sure to watch the short video introduction to SITCA HERE.

For a demonstration of the techniques taught in our carving courses and the results you can achieve, we have a two part video you can watch. You”ll find the links HERE.

Thai culinary carving expertise is arguably unsurpassed for skill and finesse. Our food carving instructors teach the basics of this beloved Thai art in (3) three-hour sessions held on consecutive days, for a total of nine hours of hands-on instruction.

You will learn food carving technique and two ornate flower patterns on Days 1 and 2. We use easy-to-carve large fleshy fruits such as watermelon and cantaloupe, and also show you how to carve these patterns on the small surfaces found on vegetables such as carrots and potatoes. On Day 3 you learn garnishes including cucumbers, tomatoes, chilies, and spring onions.

Your carving tool, our 38 page step-by-step instructional booklet with over 135 color photos, and a souvenir SITCA apron are included in the 4,950 baht we charge for this fascinating nine hour course.

One-day course

For those with limited time we offer a one-day course in the Thai style art of carving decorative vegetables for use as plate garnishes. The cost is 2,000 baht and a custom carving knife is included.

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Samui Institute of Thai Culinary Arts: Thai Cooking Classes

While a visit to Ko Samui may seem like paradise, SITCA’s curriculum is down-to-earth, comprehensive and above all enjoyable. Our chefs are Thai experts with years of experience cooking Thai, and a love of their art. Whether avid home cook or aspiring professional, you will learn all the skills you need to cook one of Asia’s most varied and fascinating cuisines.

Please be sure to watch the short video introduction to SITCA at the bottom of our home page HERE.

If your interest is simply in learning more about what goes into Thai food dishes in order to enhance your knowledge and enjoyment when dining out, don’t hesitate to join us. Whatever your aspirations, whatever your level, because our classes are kept small, your individual needs will be addressed with as much attention as you require.

Private classes for groups

Colleagues, friends or families may wish to organize a private experience for their group. The minimum number required is 10. For more information click HERE.

SITCA isn’t just for cooks

Thai food lovers enjoy a special bonus. We purchase all our produce, fish, and meat daily from the local market, so you will not be not only preparing, but also enjoying some of the best cuisine that Southern Thailand has to offer.

Featured on BBC World TV’s Holiday program and recommended in the Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and Frommer’s guides to Thailand, our Thai cooking classes are taught in our 90 sq. meter modern air-conditioned facility. Everyone is equipped with their own burner at the stove, and everything needed for a complete hands-on experience. You also receive a cook booklet which is yours to make notes in and keep. For those ingredients which may not be available where you live, suitable substitutes are suggested. When the meal is ready we eat together Thai style in the elegant setting of our dining room, and every student can invite a friend to join them at no charge.

Booking a Thai cooking class at SITCA

SITCA’s menus change for every day of the week, and most recipes can be adapted for vegetarians. Our twice daily 3 hour class starts with the preparation of one of our famous home made Thai curry pastes, and is followed by instruction in how to prepare 3 more dishes. There is a different paste and Thai curry dish for each day (Monday-Saturday.) The meal follows immediately after class and the fruits of your labors will be some of the most sumptuous Thai food you will have in Thailand.

Lunchtime Thai Cooking Class / Time: 11:00 am / Cost: 1,950 baht per person.

Dinnertime Thai Cooking Class / Time: 4:00 pm / Cost: 1,950 baht per person

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Travelimes: Mistura & Machu Picchu

Travel through Peru’s culinary wonders in one single visit to Mistura, the largest annual food festival in South America. The event brings together small farmers from all over Peru, cooks, bakers, foodies, top Chefs and locals, all sharing a passion for food. Mistura is an explosion of the senses and a true celebration of Peru’s rich history and culture, not to be missed. During this tour, you will also visit the local market and Lima’s City Centre, enjoy fine dining and cook under the guidance of a top Peruvian Chef. A visit to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu and the World Heritage site of Cuzco will ensure that you leave this country wanting to come back for more.

Duration: 7 days

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Travelimes: Peru with Gusto

11 days Lima – Cusco – Lima

Participate in hands-on cooking classes of signature Peruvian dishes with Chefs and locals. Travel off the beaten path to cook in unique settings. Dine at high end restaurants and modest huariques. Visit local markets, sample products and learn about Peru’s diverse ingredients and gastronomy developed over the centuries by natives, Spanish, Asian, European immigrants and African slaves. Get a lesson on Peruvian coffee and Pisco, sign up for a chocolate-making workshop and explore world heritage sites such as Cuzco and Machu Picchu.

Price: From $4,600.00 (CAD)

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