Here is what people are saying about our walking food tours...
"The Triangle has so many restaurants that trying to decide where to go can be overwhelming. The tour was such a fun and great way to explore options. There was so much variety and the guide, Chris, was polite, engaging, and informative. My husband and I already talking about which tour we want to do next!" Siobhan M.
"I thoroughly enjoyed the Durham tour this past Saturday. I live in Raleigh, so although I knew that Durham had a lot of great restaurants, I don't get over that way very often to try any of them. I have a new found appreciation for the restaurant scene, owners, culture, character & downtown Durham in general. I loved visiting restaurants that are locally owned, not huge franchises. It makes me want to support them even more. I was very impressed with the entire experience & can't wait to do the other tours!" Maureen M
"What a pleasant afternoon. Our guide was informative and a breath of fresh air. The restaurants were friendly, professional, and genuinely happy to show us their best side. We have lived in Chapel Hill for 3 years but had only visited one of the eateries. We will definitely be revisiting some new discoveries we didn't even know existed. Well done." Stephen B
"All of the restaurants did a really nice job. The Top of the Hill did an amazing job and we'll definitely thank him by returning to the restaurant. We very much enjoyed the diversity of the food and now realize we would like to go back and eat Indian and Turkish cuisine as well (which we may not have done previously). Terry was really good and knowledgeable too. Being a sweet lover, I also really enjoyed the chocolate shop. It was so good, we purchased additional treats there." Pam G
"We took the Durham (east) tour this past weekend. Although it was hot, I can't say enough good things about our experience. Our guide, Morgan, was informative and personable, all the restaurants we visited were welcoming, the food was outstanding, and we enjoyed getting to know the other participants in our group. We visited seven restaurants, one of which was a surprise stop at an ice cream truck called The Parlour. Living in Raleigh, it made us realize that we should head over to Durham more often!" Diana C
"We had a delightful experience and look forward to going back and eating at some of the restaurants and definitely trying other area tours! All the chefs/owners were very informative and the food was delicious! Our guide was fun and informative too! Thanks." Beth D
"Excellent tour - although I was familiar with most of the restaurants on the tour, I still discovered some I didn't know about. I was thrilled and can't wait to do all your other tours! What a blast, especially on a beautiful day as we were lucky enough to have. Many thanks. A great value and tons o'fun!" Becky W.
"I now see Durham in another light and will surely be back to dine!" Jonathan C
"Everywhere we went, our hosts were amazing! They gave us their undivided attention as well as their delicious food sampling. All were very different, so picking a favorite is quite difficult. I would go back to all seven!" Betsy K
"I have now been on two of their food tours, including Raleigh and Chapel Hill/Carrboro. The tours are well organized, and the guides are excellent city ambassadors for each of their respective areas. Each tour, of course, is different. There was more walking with the Chapel Hill tour vesus the Raleigh tour. The Raleigh tour included getting on and off the local R-line bus service. The guide was very timely, coordinating our pick up times with each of our stops with very little waiting time. I am a "foodie" at heart, and love to discover new restaurants, followed by the history of the area and restaurants themslelves. I really enjoyed the personalized service from our guide and each of the chef/owners. Our intimate group included only 10 people, and I appreciate thoroughly the thoughtful planning of keeping the numbers low." Angela W
"The tour was amazing! I thought the choices of restaurants were very well rounded and captured the heart of what Durham Food is all about. Meeting at the King's Daughter's Inn was the perfect beginning to the tour and the route we walked, including the amount of time it took from each stop to the scenery and buildings was well thought out and so enjoyable. I thought the tour guide gave just the right amount of information, giving us plenty of info and directions and yet the space to ask questions and enjoy each setting. Some of my favorite stops were Metro 8, Vin Rouge, Pop's and Blu Seafood. (I have to say I loved all the stops though). Thank you for this tour, I live in North raleigh and would never have known about such great restaurants in such a concentrated amount of time. I definitely plan to go back to them all and appreciated the hospitality that each gave. Having had this kind of connection with each restaurant has now established for me a "personal connection" with the food scene in Durham so that I feel comfortable coming back to places I know not only offer excellent food, but to support these businesses for their presence in this area." Erin B.
"We just LOVED the tour and will go back to all of them (the restaurants). We had family from FL in town and they loved it so much they want to move here! Great job by our tour guide. We're new to the area so we really enjoyed learning about the history of the towns and checking out restaurants we would have never known about." Kasey M.
“The Raleigh tour was great. Many restaurants we didn't know…or places we just had never been to. Will be going back to at least three of them very soon. We can't wait to do the Durham tour next.” Donna T.
“Went on the tour for a friend's bachelorette party and it was superb! A must for anyone celebrating a special occasion.” Kimberly G.
“This was a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon. I went to restaurants I'd never visited before, enjoyed delicious food and drink, and learned new things about Chapel Hill and Carrboro. This event was a real gem...where has this been hiding?” Pat S.
"Mint was our first stop. We do not eat Indian food often, so this was
a treat. And they did not disappoint! It was amazing and we
hope to get back that way to have a full meal! Provence was
lovely and having the opportunity to eat escargot was daring
but so much fun! Not something we would normally encounter,
so very unique. They were such nice people and a delight to talk to. Glasshalfull
was another spot that we truly loved. The food was fantastic, as was the
wine and the owner and cook were so willing to talk about their passions!
Paola at Panzanella was a lot of fun to learn from and she was so willing
to share her salsa verde recipe--which was amazing with the calamari that
we sampled. The Chocolate Door (so very yummy and a great place for takeaways!),
Carrboro Beverages, and Miel Bon Bons were all nice additions to the tour
(and a great way to "break
it up" and allow tummy's to digest :) Vimala's was yummy and a neat atmosphere.
Our tour guide was wonderful and very knowledgeable of both the area and the
restaurants!!" Colleen D.
"We loved all the restaurants, but were really impressed with Capital Club 16. It was great food and it was nice to sample a bite or two of three different things. We really felt we got our money's worth! The samples were nicely sized, more than we expected and we were pleased there were 7 restaurants on the tour". Denise M
"We really enjoyed the Cary. We had a good group. All stops were interesting but our favorite was Klara's. We will definitely dine there on a regular basis. Her samples were the BEST of the tour and very generous. We also really liked Chocolate Smiles and cannot figure out why we never went in there before. The owner was a HOOT and her love of chocolate really came through." Steve B.
"Overall, the tour was WONDERFUL. I plan to take all of the others and have already recommended them to friends! The value for your money is OUTSTANDING! I also plan to return to most of the restaurants as my schedule and budget allow!" Sharon V.
"The tour more than met expectations. Have told others about your tours today. Many are anxious to do a tour or give as a gift. This would also be good when you have out of town visitors." Pat W.
"What an incredible experience. I went on the Cary tour and it was amazing. Thank you! " Stacy L
"I plan to try several of the restaurants and will recommned the tour to friends. This is a great way to get a peak at dining options." Mary S.
"Having lived in Cary for many years, I had tried most of the restaurants on the tour but I was reintroduced and will definitely be going back to each of them. The food was good, the owners enthusiastic, and the history from the guide informative. I was stuffed at the end of it! I plan to try the other tours in the other local towns soon." Thersea E.
"Thank you
so much for setting up this tour. It was fantastic! Julie
was amazing. She has a great talent for keeping people on track and keeping
us moving at a nice clip, to ensure we not only enjoyed the restaurants,
but also moved us to the next effortlessly.
"I have to say, I've done a lot of different tours in my life,
but this was my favorite. I loved meeting the owners and chefs
at the restaurants and learning more history about Downtown
Cary. I am looking forward to doing the other three tours.
It seems like these tours are a great way to not only learn
about your town, but also discover restaurants that you wouldn't
necessarily go to! Thanks again!" Christina J
"The food tour was fabulous. It exceeded my expectations. I will certainly refer friends and family to the Durham Tour. We are already planning on doing the Chapel Hill Tour. Thank you so much for facilitating such a great local experience." Ashley A.
"All of our party (daughter, son-in-law and myself) were very impressed with the food tour. It offered a very diverse variety of restaurants and I really like the way the owners/managers/chefs talked to the group about their specialties and history." Christine G
"This is a fantastic way to learn about Durham if you're an out-of-towner. My boyfriend and I took the tour because we're thinking about moving to the area, and we learned so much--not only from our tour guide and the restaurants, but also from the other tour participants! Everyone else on our tour was local, and they gave us so much helpful information. The food was amazing, and the tour showed us just how walkable the city is. We'll definitely be visiting a few of the restaurants from the tour on our next trip to Durham!" Theresa C.
"We are all looking forward to the tour and I'm sure we'll be signing
up for all of your other tours. I'm a transplant from Long
Island, NY and this is a great way to learn about the area."
Peggy T.
"My wife and I found that our tour guide was very informative and pleasant to be around. She conveyed ideas clearly, with energy, and with humor. The restaurants chosen were eclectic, which my wife and I found enjoyable. I have already told numerous people about the tour, and when I have family in town I may very well schedule a large group of friends and family. Awesome experience!" Joseph M.
"The food tour was great! In addition to the wonderful food, we were also treated to a history lesson of Raleigh during the walk. I have lived in Wake County for 20 years and have never taken the time to explore downtown Raleigh. I'm glad that the tour exists and I look forward to future tours and for more restaurants to be added." Vickie H.
"Enjoyed every minute of the tour, wouldn't change a thing!
Excellent variety of restaurants and interesting historic info." Patty
W.
" I have lived in Cary for five years but have never really become familiar with Raleigh. This was the perfect way to get to know the city--walking!!! It helps you create a mental map of the area, you can see all you want to see as opposed to driving by. I loved it and would recommend it to anyone who would like a close up look at that very interesting city." Barb O.
"The tour was interesting, delicious and informative - loved the little tidbits about Raleigh. I would take visiting friends on it!" Allan T.
"The food tour was really a unique experience and included
a good cross-section of different venues. We came away with a better
feel for the downtown area and plan to revisit on our own some of
these gems." Sandy S.
"Loved the tour- I'm a long time Raleigh resident...didn't know about
several of the "gems"! Loved the tidbits of history and can't wait
to send some people your way!" Petra B.
"We had a blast. Already told a few friends about the tour. If you ever switch up the stops, be sure to let us know." Rebecca D.
"Thank you for a fabulous introduction to downtown Raleigh. We had a great experience and enjoyed the informative tour (as well as the food!). Joshua and I both agree that all of the stops were enjoyable and look forward to revisiting many of them." Christine D
"I have lived in Raleigh for over 11 Years and never experienced the downtown area in a casual setting. It was nice not only to taste unique and appetizing food samples, but also learn a little about downtown history as well. I recommend this tour for anyone who wants to do something different and doesn't mind learning and exploring." Senora R
"I was a little skeptical about walking around downtown Raleigh and sampling food; however, I found the experience absolutely awesome! The restaurant staffs were friendly and generous. It was truly amazing. My favorite food was- everything! The most unusual was the cucumber soup. Before tasting, I would have never ordered it from a menu, but now I will. BIG kudos to all the participating restaurants. I know where I will be dining on my return trip downtown!!" Sue B
"I had a wonderful time! I live in Durham and don't come to Raleigh that often. After taking the tour and experiencing all the stops, I plan on visiting more often, if for no other reason than to visit the eateries." Sheldon C
"The tour exceeded our expectations. Julie was great and made
the experience one we really enjoyed. We look forward to going on
the Saturday tour that visits other stops. We are really glad we
did the tour---keep up the good work." Donna
& Robert J
"Our tour guide was wonderful! I really enjoyed finding new places to dine in Raleigh...quite a treat! Natasha W
"I had a great time and really enjoyed the nice mix of atmospheres/ cuisine. I also enjoyed getting the historical perspective on the city- thanks for ordering such great weather, Julie! I'll be back for a Saturday tour!" Sandy B
"Excellent variety of food and history; interesting commentary. We liked when the owners shared their stories. A wonderful afternoon of food and culture! David & Rosenne R
"I thoroughly enjoyed the casual, friendly atmosphere on the tour. I learned interesting tidbits about Raleigh history in addition to tasting some really yummy food! Thank you Julie and the Triangle Food Tour! Debbie M
"I thought the entire afternoon was fun, interesting and definitely tasty. I loved meeting the chefs and hearing about their background and ideas for the menu. I enjoyed all the stories about the painter and the local information you provided. It's amazing that I've lived so close to Carrboro and have never known anything about it. It's quite a place. My husband was excited to hear about where we visited and is looking forward to dinner in the area soon." Nancy F
"I've rarely visited Chapel Hill, other than to go to Southern Season so it really opened my eyes as to what the area has to offer. I was particularly impressed by the enthusiasm of the chef's to show off their food, they really were creative with their samples." Ann A
"You had done you're homework making the tour interesting
and informative. Excellent choices of restaurants - good variety." Ted
W
"The Chapel Hill / Carrboro tour was great. All the participants were friendly, the restaurants highlighted their best (and most tasty ) items, loved the info about restaurants/chefs/towns, and even the weather cooperated. It was a great way to experience new places and plan for future return trips. I can't pick a favorite or least favorite place since they were all wonderful (and very different). I've already spread the word about your tours, hope to take the Raleigh one soon and look forward to your expansion into Durham". Holly F
"...we enjoyed all the venues and even though we we've lived in Chapel Hill for a really long time, we learned a couple of new tidbits. We will definitely recommend this tour and probably will go on the Raleigh tour". Alyson S
"The walking food tour was so enjoyable. It was fun meeting new people and sharing the afternoon with them. Our tour guide was knowledgeable about the history of the area and knew how to include everyone in the fun. All of the restaurants had completely different decors and menus. We will return to all of them at a future date." Marshall H
"We had a wonderful time and really enjoyed the variety of the tastings! We had visited the Chapel Hill area previously but had no idea of all the great restaurants. We are looking forward to eating at one of the restaurants. We have already recommended your tour to some of our friends and hope to see you again for the Raleigh tour!" Todd & Liz C
"We enjoyed the food tour of Chapel Hill and Carrboro very much! It was interesting learning more about the cities and culture. The food was absolutely delicious and the tour guide was lots of fun! A great time was had by all and I highly recommend this tour! Eileen J
"We had such a great time on the Chapel Hil tour. All of the restaurants were great. We can't wait to go on the one in Raleigh!!" Holly W.
"We took out of town guests and it was a great way to see and learn about Raleigh, plus we got to eat! Our friends from NY also loved it." Sally T
"I had a GREAT time and Julie was VERY sweet. Can't wait to hit some of those restraurants on my own." Carol P
"This was fantastic afternoon outing. Loved the whole experience. Julie was a great hostess and guide." Nancy H
"This tour was excellent. Our guide, Julie was friendly and informative. All of the restaurants were welcoming and hospitable. I have told several people about the tour and we look forward to doing the Saturday one soon." Kim H
"Debra was wonderful, the food was delicious and the tour was interesting! Thanks again for making special arrangements for my group - everyone had very delightful day! We would highly recommend to all!" Eileen J
"I really enjoyed the tour and our tour guide was wonderful. I have already put the word out, thanks for a wonderful experience." Domonica M
"Great Tour, definitely worth it and a great experience!" Chuck S
"I live in the area and do not venture downtown very often, but was curious about what downtown had to offer...this tour was perfect for me! I was introduced to a variety of restaurants that I look forward to visiting again in the near future! Overall, the tour was fabulous...even better than I expected. Our guide, Lisa, was great! She had a wonderful, fun personality and was very informative and entertaining. Lisa did a great job keeping our tour right on schedule and running smoothly. " Heather D
"Wow, what a great way to spend time with friends, learn about food and local color, and sample restaraunts for the future. Our guide was excellent." William T
"Our guide was a standout- she was knowledgeable, kept us in line and on time all with a warm smile and positive energy. I have recommended the tour to a lot of folks- great service you all are providing to merchants and foodies alike!". Jonathan C
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