Exclusive Taste Bud Stimulation

 

Private dining and exclusive treatment is what Foods of New York is bring to the public but please do not think that any tours would be exclusive of the usual exotic and revolutionary experience of New York. Relish in the tasting of delicacies and exquisite specialties offered by classic food establishment and unconsciously multitask as you become enlightened about historical, cultural, architectural and entertaining aspects of New York neighborhoods.

Tours last approximately three hours and enough food tastings are served that lunch afterwards is unnecessary. Although exclusive, this tour is not for people easily turned off by unpredictable weather or walking; for rain or shine, the fun must go on and with only one tour (up to date being a sit-down experience) Foods of New York Inc. advocate that persons interested wear comfortable shoes as tasting is done on the go!

 You need not worry as restroom stops are available throughout each tour and the prize at the end of each walking session (which is like a free tour of New York just more up close and personal rather than from behind the constrains of a bus) is scrumptious food. In addition to footwear, persons new to the city are asked to wear appropriate clothing because New York is pretty warm in the summer and cold in the winter.

Please take note that persons with any food allergies should inform The Foods of New York Tours staff in addition to any other specific needs and they will do the utmost to accommodate you in any way possible. If you are interested in trying out this tour a “Private Tour Form” must be completed which is available online at their website www.foodsofny.com, where additional information can be found, which may be of much assistance to some.

 

 

Try the newest established tour “The Art of Sushi and Japanese Tapas,” a “Sit Down” Culinary Dinning Experience. Labeled as “A feast for all the senses” this tour is true taste bud stimulation. This tour introduced last year entails six Japanese courses paired with beer and Saki in one of New York’s acclaimed Japanese restaurants held by a Foods of New York staff member.An interactive culinary experienced is also included as tasters are enlightened about the authentic tradition of Japanese Sushi and trendy yet undiscovered flavors of Ippin Ryori (Japanese Tapas). Guaranteed to “satisfy the palate and engage the mind” your host will convey the sophisticated aesthetics behind the artful presentation and inform you of the origins and cultural relevance of these fine foods which exemplify Japan’s culinary diversity. Explore having the foreign made familiar.

 Foods of New York Tours’ capacity, availability, pricing as well as the Standard contract information of its private tours is as follows:

Private Group Tour Capacity and Availability:

    Original Greenwich Village Food and Culture Tour
32 people Maximum (2 groups of 16) Tuesday-Friday
Not available for groups larger than 16 on Sat, Sun, or Mon.
Start Times: 11:00am-1:00pm 

    Central Greenwich Village/SoHo Food and Culture Tour
16 people Maximum (1 group of 16)
Tuesday-Saturday - tour does not operate on Sunday
Start Times: 12:00pm-1:00pm

  Chelsea Market/Meatpacking District Food and Culture Tour
32 people Maximum (2 groups of 16) Monday-Friday
Start Times - Monday-Friday 12:00pm-1:00pm
Saturday 11:00am-12:00pm / Sunday 11:30am-12:00pm

   The Art of Sushi - (sit down) Education Culinary Experience
14 people Maximum (1 group of 14) Tuesday-Sunday
Start Times: Tuesday-Sunday at 5pm
Saturday and Sunday afternoons are also available.

Standard Private Tour Prices

1-16 People (One Guide) Monday through Friday: $600 Saturday or Sunday: $640
17-32 People (Two Guides) Monday through Friday: $1200 Saturday or Sunday: $1280
33-48 People (Three Guides) Monday through Friday: $1800 Saturday or Sunday: $1920

Discounts are offered on Weekdays so book wisely! If the number of people in your group does not exactly match with the numbers above, please do not let that deter you from contacting Foods of New York Inc.  The best will be done to accommodate your group's needs.

Standard Contract Information:

Private Tour: sold less than 15 days from a tour date:
Full payment made by credit card is required immediately to hold a specific date, time slot, and tour guides.

Private Tour: sold 15-30 days prior to a tour date:
A $300 non-refundable deposit is required to hold a specific date, time slot, and tour guides.

A deposit made by a credit card will hold the date immediately.
Remaining balance (non refundable) is due 10 days prior to the tour.
Private Tour: sold 31-90 days prior to a tour date:

A non-refundable deposit is required to hold a specific date, time slot, and tour guides.

$100 (1-16 people), $200 (17-32 people), $300 (18-48 People)
Deposit made by credit card will hold the date immediately.

Remaining balance (non refundable) is due 15 days prior to the tour. No refunds are given for no-shows. A $25 service fee is charged for returned checks.After completing the “Private Tour Request Form”, a Foods of New York representative will contact you within 24 hours with information about whether the date and time requested is available.

 

Foods of New York also tries to cater to all of your needs as they provide Group Vacation Packages for a smaller more intimate experience. Although “the more the merrier” sometimes we all just need some family time, strictly for those we hold closest to us. Everyone knows that sometimes nothing brings family together better than food especially the introduction to new cuisine and culture. Get opinions going, as much input as possible and discover new passions and invoke the inner food critic in you. 

 

Apart from partaking in the touring of Greenwich Village, the Chelsea Gourmet Market and the Meatpacking District, The Foods of New York company will customize your program with as many nights accommodation as you wish. A variety of hotels are available for your selection as well as other exciting activities such as theatre tickets, transfers, exclusive museum visits, meals from little neighborhood spots with local flavor to fine dining establishments and much more. For pricing information for your group (minimum 10 rooms) and further information, call 800-434-7554.  For persons outside of the U.S. call 1-718-264-2300 or email info@nextstopnewyork.com or visit their website at www.nextstopnewyork.com

A sample program of a three night package includes:

Round trip private transfers from the airport to your hotel 4 days, 3 nights at the charming and historic 3 star European style Washington Square Hotel located in the heart of Greenwich Village.

Tickets for the 3 hour walking-tasting-culture tour of Greenwich Village.
Tickets for the 3 hour walking-tasting-culture tour of the Chelsea Gourmet Food Market and the Meatpacking District.
Orchestra tickets to a hit Broadway musical
Daily continental breakfast

 

Published on Jan 19, 2008