Small-Group Shopping and Tasting Chicago Food Tour: Gold Coast and Old Town Neighborhoods

Sightseeing  :  United States  :  Illinois  :  Chicago  :  Food Tours

What should a visitor see and do while in Chicago? It goes without saying that the Windy City has it all; from food, history, architecture, culture, and beyond. It can often be hard to decide where to start. Why not tantalize all of your desires and senses with a 3 hour small-group walking food excursion lead by a professional guide? You'll indulge in 5-6 of Chicago's quintessential staples, while feeding your mind with intriguing and memorable tidbits along the way. Before you know it, you'll feel like a local. Make sure to come hungry, this tour offers more than enough to be considered lunch.Get ready to taste some of the best foods in Chicago’s Gold Coast and Old Town. Victorian-era buildings, brick alleyways and narrow, tree-lined streets are charming backdrops to a busy main strip of restaurants and shops on Wells Street. Family-owned restaurants are fixtures of the neighborhood and the variety of food ranges from sushi and steak to pizza and pasta.

The mix of old taverns with new bars and boutiques keeps the Gold Coast and Old Town a favorite Chicago neighborhood for people of all ages. We will walk to four different food tastings (enough for lunch) which are included in the ticket price: (restaurants are subject to change)

• Pizano’s Pizza -– Roll up your sleeves and get messy with world famous gourmet deep-dish pizza here. These pizza pioneer family have been serving their pizza pie (the secret’s in the crust) for more than 60 years. Voted #1 deep dish pizza in Chicago by USA Today.
• More Cupcakes — These hand crafted cupcakes are made from the finest ingredients. Patty Rothman creates one-of-a-kind flavor combinations with the perfect frostings, and garnishes good enough to eat on their own. Your cupcake is waiting!
• The Sedgwick Stop — The large selection of wines, whiskey and craft beers pairs perfectly with a fun menu of elevated comfort fare.
• Cocoa + Co — Born from a life-long obsession with all things chocolate, this chocolate salon curates a collection of rare flavors and bean-to-bar finds from around the world. You will have a gourmet chocolate tasting and learn about cocoa grown around the world.
• Doodle's—Bacon and Coffee! Sweet, savory and a little bit bitter in the perfect combination just for you. Premium, thick-cut bacon served up fresh throughout the day in innovative varieties. 
• The Spice Shop — You can’t walk past this storefront without getting a whiff of the intoxicating spices within. Sniff, taste and learn about exotic spices from around the world. The friendly staff are extremely knowledgeable and would love to help you discover something new to spice up your favorite dishes back home.
• Old Town Oil — Described as “a playground for your palate,” stop by to sample, mix and match premium olive oils with uniquely flavored vinegars. Working with small batch producers, Old Town Oil brings you the highest quality oils that you won’t find anywhere else in town.

Be sure to come hungry!