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Eat your way through South Philly with a food journalist

Join a food journalist for a behind-the-scenes walking tour through South Philadelphia's food scene as you explore the many flavors and cultures that make this neighborhood so special. . • You’ll beyond the typical food tour as I share stories gathered from personal interviews and deep relationships with South Philly’s business owners and chefs. • Experience the neighborhood’s vibrant cultural tapestry woven from generations of immigrants as you sample everything from rugelach and banh mi to tacos and cannoli. • Finish the day at a hidden gem of a wine shop, where we’ll enjoy a glass as we reflect on the stories we’ve heard and food we tasted. More than just leaving satisfied with the delicious dishes you’ve sampled, you’ll walk away with a true appreciation for the rich history that solidifies South Philadelphia as a true melting pot of diverse cultures and ethnicities.

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Slurp & Learn: The Rich History of East Coast Oysters

Dive into a world of briny delights and maritime history with an oyster-tasting experience at Fishtown Seafood. Explore the evolution of East Coast oysters, their rich history, and the unique characteristics that make each variety special. • Begin with an introduction to our store, where I’ll share the fascinating 200-year history of East Coast oysters. Learn how Chesapeake Bay played a crucial role in oyster farming, and how environmental challenges led to a remarkable resurgence. • Savor six New England oysters, each with distinct flavor notes influenced by their coastal origins, and discuss their texture, salinity, and regional variations. • Compare and contrast six oysters from the Mid-Atlantic, where diverse growing environments create a completely different tasting profile, and discover how climate, tides, and water composition shape their flavors. You’ll leave with personalized recommendations for nearby attractions to continue your culinary adventure—and delicious insights into sustainable seafood.

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Learn cooking skills at a dinner party by Chef Chad Durkin

Join me, a chef, master baker, and Philly entrepreneur, for an exclusive cooking demo and dinner party at Breezy’s, recently dubbed “the perfect deli” by Philadelphia Magazine. As you watch me cook, I’ll share culinary techniques and stories from my time on Cake Boss and other Food Network and TLC shows. • Enjoy appetizers and a welcome cocktail (including nonalcoholic options) while I explain my ingredient choices, techniques, and seasonal menu considerations. • For the main course, I’ll demonstrate essential techniques like steak searing or knife skills (ever seen a chef julienne?), before serving you a beautifully plated entrée that is restaurant-perfect. • Finally, dessert—my specialty. I’ll heat things up with a show-stopping moment, like a bubble or a flame, for some interactive kitchen magic. You’ll leave with a full belly, new cooking knowledge to try out at home, and a small gift as a token of your visit to Breezy’s.

5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

Cheesesteak tour with the man who's eaten a thousand

What do you do when you visit Philadelphia? You eat cheesesteaks, of course. I’ve reviewed more than 1,200 cheesesteaks for my YouTube channel, and I’d like to take you to a few iconic shops in Philly’s Italian Market neighborhood. • We’ll begin with a cheesesteak at Pat’s King of Steaks, where I’ll share a little bit about my project and the history of this sandwich in Philadelphia. (Cheesesteaks are included in the cost; drinks and sides are extra.) • Next, we’ll walk across the street to Geno’s Steaks, where we’ll do a taste test, comparing the two rivals’ versions we’ve just tried. • Then we’ll take a short walk to Jaxx Taproom, a newer spot that takes a more artisanal approach to the cheesesteak. We’ll sit down for this third course, and compare the classics to the contemporary version. I’ll send you on your way with suggestions for other top cheesesteak shops you should visit while you’re in town.

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4.98 out of 5 average rating, 164 reviews

Artisan Sourdough Bread Workshop

After arrival and introductions, we'll start the process by showing you how to properly slash your dough and get it into the oven. this will allow our first loaves to bake and cool in time for sampling, because who wants to attend a sourdough class and not get to eat any of it? :) Next, we'll begin the process of mixing ingredients, going over the recipe and process. during the periods when the dough will be resting ill conduct a demonstration for a fun live cultured beverage, you can make at home or simply enjoy it during the baking class. Since there is so much time involved in producing a loaf, I'll be moving along with the steps as quickly as we can and spending most of the time between processes answering questions and explaining the why behind the techniques. classes typically last between 3-4 hours so light refreshments will be served throughout the class. You will leave class with, starter, instruction printout, a loaf of bread to bake the next and a bread proofing basket. Other things to note Let me know if you have any food allergies.

5 out of 5 average rating, 29 reviews

Grape Harvest & Stomp Wine Barge Tour

This is a hands-on experience where guests will have the opportunity to learn the basics of winemaking from an experienced hobby winemaker beginning with the grapes in the vineyard and ending on the unique FLX Wine Barge. Guests will be greeted by Kathy at Fulkerson Winery where she will lead them to an appropriate vineyard tract, explain about the variety of grapes to be harvested, provide gloves, grape harvesting forks and buckets and set each guest up to pick about 10 pounds of wine grapes each. Once harvesting is complete, the group will return to the winery and, while Kathy settles up for the grapes, guests will be free to do a wine tasting of Fulkerson’s wines with special attention to any wines that were made with the variety of grape just harvested. Next, in their own vehicles, participants will follow Kathy to her place on nearby Lamoka Lake, where they will board the docked FLX Wine Barge to enjoy a boxed lunch. During this time, Kathy will provide an Introduction to Winemaking: From Grape to Glass. Participants will learn how to measure sugar content in grapes using a refractometer and understand how the sugar is converted to alcohol by yeast to make wine. Next, guests will manually destem their grapes and then crush them in the traditional way. Once the grapes have been converted to “must,” we will share a celebratory toast in a Wine Barge souvenir glass. Other things to note This will be a hands-on activity, mostly outdoors. While not strenuous, there will be some walking and bending. Participants will be standing while they destem grapes but will be seated on the Wine Barge.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 174 reviews

Inside the Italian Market, Chef-Led Tasting Journey

Join us on a tasting journey, led by an Italian Market native who knows the neighborhood and everybody in it. Explore Philadelphia's Italian Market rich culture, food and history, through food tastings, stories, and visiting iconic shops. Gain a deeper understanding of the traditions that have shaped this vibrant neighborhood. Sip, shop and stroll. Prepare to eat like a local as we walk through Philadelphia's bustling Italian Market. Cheese, Pizza, Roast Pork sandwich, salumi, espresso and cannoli, we taste them all. Our guests receive exclusive discounts in shops, bring your shopping list, bag and leave a cooler in the car, if you plan on making purchases. Reusable shopping bags for sale, ask your tour guide Wear comfortable shoes and come hungry!

5 out of 5 average rating, 47 reviews

Nova Maple Syrup Farm Tour

Have you ever wondered how maple syrup is made? Our tour will show you the whole process from tap to table! We start by looking at an individual maple tree, explaining the tapping process and how sap travels to the sugar shack to be boiled into syrup. See tubes, tanks, pumps, reverse osmosis, and our 6x18’ evaporator, learning fun facts about sap and syrup. We explain how our other products are made, such as maple sugar, cream, and candy. We’ll answer questions along the way, sampling various products, all of which are available for purchase at the end of the tour. Other things to note: * Wear clothing and footwear suitable for the season and for some light walking. * As a small family business it is sometimes difficult to maintain regular dates/times of tours listed on our calendar. If you are interested in taking a tour, please contact us with your desired date/time and we will do our best to accommodate you and your group.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 107 reviews

Lancaster history and craft beer walk

We'll kick it off at the hub of Lancaster, our colonial square, and begin to explore the concentration of historical sites spanning three centuries. Content rich and carefully researched, you will get an insider's pass to the past, with stories and context that bring the city alive and guarantees an experience unavailable anywhere else. You will learn the out-sized roll our small city played in the birth and growth of America as you stroll through charming streets and alleys and begin to understand the building blocks that take us to the present day. Sound great? Well there is still much more. Along the way, we will whet our whistle at some of Lancaster's finest craft beer establishments - and the history isn't over. You will learn how much of our colorful past is tied to beer. From 19th century German influence to amazing tales of prohibition ingenuity, the beer flowing through the taps comes from the present day but reaches back across the last two centuries - and it's delicious! Other things to note This is a couple friendly, year-round experience. We can comfortably adapt to any weather conditions or personal preferences. If you don't see a time that works for you, please contact me directly.

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 103 reviews

Philly Delicious Donut Adventure by Underground Donut Tour

Philly is famous for so many things - the founding fathers, Rocky Balboa, Cheesesteak, but how many people talk about the donuts? Not many, until now! The Underground Donut Tour is here to celebrate the donut scene of Philadelphia. On this tour, you’ll visit some of the best donut shops in Philadelphia. A food tour unlike all others. Book your donut adventure today!

5 out of 5 average rating, 52 reviews

Authentic Delicious Chinese Dumplings

Fun things to do when in the Philadelphia area! Have you ever wondered what an authentic Chinese dumpling tastes like? How would people make them at home? Now, you have the opportunity of joining me in our large, beautiful home to make delicious Chinese Dumplings. This is a wonderful class for a couple's fun night, friends and family gatherings, and gifts for birthdays, holidays, and anniversaries. It is great for team building, team celebration. For corporate events, please contact me directly. The recipes passed on in my family for generations. We are all foodies in our family! I am extremely passionate about making delicious meals and sharing my knowledge with others, so they can enjoy the delicious meals made by themselves. Cooking is about love and having fun - my cooking theme is (Cook, Eat, Drink and HAVE Fun!!) I would show you step by step of making dumplings, you will be provided with a cutting board, and a knife. You have hands-on experience. I will show you the key ingredients of making the dumping fillings and explain the secrets, also show you the cutting, and chopping techniques that would make difference in the taste. After we cook the dumplings, you enjoy your handmade Chinese dumplings with a big smile on your face! Other things to note: Make sure to let the host know in advance if you have any food allergies. Also, you can BYOB if you like.

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 54 reviews

Authentic Italian Market After Dark Dinner Tour

Saturday evenings with Philly's only nighttime Italian Market dinner tour. Eat and stroll the same street featured in Rocky. Explore authentic family-run restaurants and businesses. Indulge in Italian dinner classics like homemade pastas and cannoli for dessert. Philadelphia Inquirer named us 2023's "Best Walking Tour Dinner Tour in Philly"

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