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Round Table Tours: Vegan Montreal, The Luxury of Well-being – Montreal, Canada

Posted on April 22, 2013 in Canada, Culinary Walking Tours, International, International Tours, Search by Location

From the fake-meater, to Montreal’s Meat-a-tarian classics without the meat to the raw and living, meet the different sides of the Montreal vegan both casual and chic.  From cultivation to transformation to plate experience different stages of your food. This tour straddles  the abundance in simplicity and the brave new world of innovation informed by ethics. Visit responsible restaurants and connected production sites hearing the stories of the chefs and entrepreneurs. This tour will draw you back into your five senses and this moment of sharing with one another.

The tour includes an appetizer, meal and dessert as well as two innovative drinks, the visit of a production site and a cooking course is available most days of the week. A gastronomic guide will walk you through the food experience and the stories of the chefs, entrepreneurs and businesses. A basic taxi service is included, but customized transportation is recommended like bicycles or electric scooters, for example. Base prices per participant are between $185 and $205 depending on the day of the week and group sizes. Additional drinks, celebration cakes, customized transportation, team-building activities or an end party in a bar are all possible for an additional cost.

Times: Varies depending on the tour

Distance: Always within one or two adjoining neighbourhoods

Age limit: No

Language: French and English

Price: Base prices per participant range between $185 and $205 depending on group sizes. Additional drinks, celebration cakes, customized transportation, team-building activities or an end party in a bar are all possible for an additional cost.   Tours must be reserved and paid 48 hours in advance for individuals and 7 days in advance for groups. No refund in the event of a cancellation.

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Round Table Tours: Southwest Montreal – Montreal, Canada

Posted on April 22, 2013 in Canada, Culinary Walking Tours, International, International Tours, Search by Location

Out of abandoned industry and the sooty past blooms colourful, delicious and new food businesses and restaurants.  Gritty meets nouveau riche along train tracks and canal, possibility and nostalgia. Market, food factory, historical figures and discoveries for those of the neighbourhood, the newly arrived or gastronomic explorers of all kinds.

Four-hour tour that includes 2 restaurant stops, 3 market stops, beer tasting and one food production site. A gastronomic guide will walk you through the food experience and the stories of the chefs, entrepreneurs and businesses. A basic taxi service is included, but customized transportation like bicycles is recommended, for example. Base prices per participant are between $165 and $205 depending on group sizes. Additional drinks, celebration cakes, customized transportation, team-building activities or an end party in a bar are all possible for an additional cost.

Includes a gastronomic guide, the visit of four or five establishments that add up to a lavish meal, and the stories of the chefs and entrepreneurs – and meeting them when possible. Surprise gifts are also to be had. A simple taxi service is included, but customized transportation, celebration cakes, adding on a bar stop are all possible for an additional cost. Each tour is offered twice monthly at a discounted rate.

Times: Varies depending on the tour

Distance: Always within one or two adjoining neighbourhoods

Age limit: No

Language: French and English

Price: Base prices per participant range between $165 and $205 depending on group sizes. Additional drinks, celebration cakes, customized transportation, team-building activities or an end party in a bar are all possible for an additional cost.   Tours must be reserved and paid 48 hours in advance for individuals and 7 days in advance for groups. No refund in the event of a cancellation.

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Round Table Tours: Iberian Montreal Circuit of Tapas – Montreal, Canada

Posted on April 22, 2013 in Canada, Culinary Walking Tours, International, International Tours, Search by Location

Discover the delicious manifestations of the Iberian Peninsula in Montreal’s Plateau neighbourhood that have grown out of its Latin roots. Come “tapear”, go from place to place eating Spanish tapas, Portuguese petiscos and Basque pintxos with friends. This tour brings you to three restaurants for tapas paired with carefully chosen wines, a specialized grocery store and a food production site. Meet the chefs and entrepreneurs that bring you the traditional, re-visited or Iberian-inspired delights. Stories and explanation of the food and evolution of the businesses that culminated to bring you the experience will be told. Experience each establishment intimately, with privilege and an insider perspective- like being inside a TV show!

The tour lasts four hours and includes: three tapas, three well-paired wines (or  non-alcoholic drinks of choice), dessert, coffee, and surprise tastings at a specialty grocery store and food production site as well as surprise gifts. A simple taxi service is provided during winter months, but when the weather is nice, the distances of a few blocks will be done on foot. A gastronomic guide will lead you through this rich experience for the taste buds.

Times: Varies depending on the tour

Distance: Always within one or two adjoining neighbourhoods

Age limit: No

Language: French and English

Price: Base prices per participant range between $165 and $185 depending on group sizes. Additional drinks, celebration cakes, customized transportation, team-building activities or an end party in a bar are all possible for an additional cost.   Tours must be reserved and paid 48 hours in advance for individuals and 7 days in advance for groups. No refund in the event of a cancellation.

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Off The Eaten Track: Best Eats Of The East Village Tour – Vancouver, BC, Canada

Posted on August 15, 2012 in Canada, Culinary Walking Tours, International, International Tours, Search by Location

Want to see the real Vancouver? The East Village is a colourful mix of cultures and ethnicities from its Italian heritage to the influx of Chinese and Southeast Asian influences. We guide you through this eccentric neighbourhood and sample various cuisines from restaurants, delis, bakeries, butchers, small grocery stores, and posh Italian eateries.

This tour starts with dessert. We sample some hand-crafted chocolate at Café Schokolade and get a mouth-watering lesson from their master chocolatier. Then we navigate through the oldest neighbourhood in the city stopping at 7 local shops. We pop into a charming Italian deli for a mind-blowing charcuterie platter, a multicultural grocery store for some tea samples, a family-run butcher shop for a salami tasting, and much more. We end the tour at Campagnolo Roma, one the hottest Italian restaurants in the city where we dine on traditional pizza. Delizioso!

This tour has a vegetarian option and substitutions can be made for the following allergies: shellfish & peanut. There are no alcoholic beverages on this tour.

Tour Highlights

  • 15+ samples of ethnically diverse food & beverages from 7 different stops
  • Get personal attention from the local chefs and owners
  • Be immersed in the various cultures that define this historic neighbourhood
  • Includes private van transportation to and from our downtown pick-up location
Capacity: Maximum 10 guests
Walking Distance: 1km/0.6 miles, total walking time approximately 25 minutes
Price includes: All food & beverage tastings, expert tour guide, transportation
Weather: Tour runs regardless of weather
Day: Saturdays
Time: 2:30pm
Length: 3 hours
Meeting Place: Waterfront Station, 601 West Cordova
Cost: $70 (includes tax)
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Off The Eaten Track: Mornings In Mount Pleasant Tour – Vancouver, BC, Canada

Posted on August 15, 2012 in Canada, Culinary Walking Tours, International, International Tours

Let us take you to the heart of the city’s most popular drug – coffee! Mt. Pleasant may be one of the oldest neighbourhoods in the city but it is home to some of the youngest and hippest locals. This tour is a must for coffee lovers. We will get you buzzing with four different coffee samples, a craft beer tasting, and an assortment of food all prepared by local chefs.

We start the morning off right with a creamy cappuccino at the stunning Gene Café then take you on an amazing coffee journey. We visit 6 popular cafes and eateries along bustling Main Street surrounded by vintage shops, bookstores, and historic architecture. Here, we will sample delicate French macaroons, gourmet zucchini chocolate muffins, a cheesy veggie quesadilla, and tuna bites, a house specialty. Not to mention the four hits of coffee that will be coursing through your veins. Add to that a craft beer pairing and you got yourself an amazing culinary journey.

This tour has a vegetarian option and substitutions can be made for the following allergies: shellfish & peanut. Due to the level of caffine consumed, this tour is not suitable for children or pregnant women. There is an alcohol sample on this tour. The legal drinking age in British Columbia is 19 years of age. You may be required to present your government issued ID to participate in tastings. We will substitute a non-alcoholic drink however the price of the tour remains the same.

Tour Highlights

  • 11+ samples of food & beverages from 6 different stops including a craft beer pairing
  • Sip on some of the best coffee in the city prepared in 4 different and unique ways
  • Take in the history and vibrancy of bustling Main Street
  • Includes private van transportation to and from the tour from our downtown pick-up location
Capacity: Maximum 10 guests
Walking Distance: 1km/0.6 miles, total walking time approximately 30 minutes
Price includes: All food & beverage tastings, expert tour guide, transportation
Weather: Tour runs regardless of weather
Day: Fridays
Time: 9:30am
Length: 3 hours
Meeting Place: Waterfront Station, 601 West Cordova
Cost: $70 (includes tax)
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Off The Eaten Track: Downtown Food Carts Tour – Vancouver, BC, Canada

Posted on August 15, 2012 in Canada, Culinary Walking Tours, International, International Tours, Search by Location

Vancouver, the city of glass, is known for its beautiful harbour, rambunctious hockey fans, outrageous real estate, and of course world-class dining. Come with us to explore the popular food cart scene in the downtown core that is the largest in Canada. From Gastown to Granville Street, we will take you to the best street eating this city has to offer.

In the mood for some traditional Indian naan? How about some Hong Kong dim sum? Or authentic Mexican tacos? This tour is a fantastic way to sample 6 different food carts with an array of flavours. Organic cold-pressed smoothies, crispy spring rolls, gooey grilled cheese sandwiches, and melt in your mouth bacon-bourbon brownies are just a few of the delicious treats you can expect to sample on this tour. We’ve mixed some veteran carts with a few new ones to create a great food cart experience that we know will leave you full and happy.

This tour has a vegetarian option and substitutions can be made for the following allergies: dairy & shellfish. The food carts typically prepare their food in a communal commissary and therefore cross contamination of ingredients can occur. This tour is not suitable for those with serious allergies. There are no alcoholic beverages on this tour.

Tour Highlights

  • 10 + samples at 6 different food carts
  • Learn about the history and culture of the largest food cart scene in Canada
  • Visit historic city landmarks including Gastown, Canada Place, and the Vancouver Art Gallery. Meet the owners and chefs of the city’s most
    delicious carts

Capacity: Maximum 12 guests
Walking Distance: 2.5km/1.5miles, total walking time approximately 45 minutes
Price includes: All food & beverage tastings, expert tour guide
Weather: Tour runs regardless of weather

Days: Thursdays & Fridays
Time: 1:00pm
Length: 2 hours
Meeting Place: Corner of Abbot and Water
Cost: $45 (includes tax)
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Calgary Food Tours

Posted on July 18, 2012 in Canada, Canada, Culinary Tours on Wheels, Culinary Walking Tours, International, International, International Tours, Search by Location

We want to take you out of your ordinary routine for the day so you’ll have a mini-break and a bit of an adventure. You’ll explore Calgary in a way you never have. We know the tastiest neighbourhoods. We are friends with chefs and food business owners and we’ll connect you with our favourites. Our Inglewood’s Edible Enticements and Urban Hike for the Uptown Appetite get you out of your car and exploring the hidden treasures of these neighbourhoods on foot.

We are also proud of Calgary’s ethnic diversity and have developed three tours to showcase some of them. The International Intrigue is a deluxe tour with a private bus that explores Asian, South Asian, Middle Eastern, Italian, German, Dutch, Swiss, Austrian, and North, Central, and South American influences in our city. The Celebration of Chinatown tour highlights the 100 plus years of Canadian Chinese in Calgary with interpretation of art and architecture, discovery of artifacts and of course Chinese food, tea and goodies. A Passage to India takes participants to “Little India” for a sumptuous buffet, shopping for staples and then a private hands-on class with Indian cooking legend, Mrs. Noorbanu Nimji of www.aspicytouch.com fame.

We are also pleased to be the organizers of City Palate Magazine’s Annual Foodie Tootles tours to farms near Calgary. As a long time Slow Food supporter, and former steering committee member, owner Karen Anderson has far reaching friendships with Alberta’s good, clean and fair food producers and farmers. Each year she carefully selects an itinerary for the tours that highlights the abundance of produce in Alberta and the dedicated farmers and food artisans behind those products. We usually visit 3 farms or businesses, taking time to tour the operation and getting to know the farmer or food artisan. Meals for the day are carefully planned to showcase Alberta’s bounty.

All Calgary Food Tours can include the following elements:
• tasting a variety of food and beverages – some of the tours can include a full lunch or dinner with wine and
some are more about covering a lot of territory and tasting along the way
• introductions to food producers, artisans, business owners and chefs
• cooking demos
• recipes and important information on ingredients
• participants always receive a gift and sometimes valuable discounts.

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Tasty Tours: Trinity Bellwoods Chocolate Tour – Toronto, Canada

Posted on July 12, 2012 in Canada, Culinary Walking Tours, International, International Tours, Search by Location

Come join us on a stroll through the classy neighbourhoods of King West and Queen West between Spadina and Ossington, where we will sample chocolates & chocolatey sweets from 6 unique stores. Learn more about where chocolate comes from, how a little chocolate can be good for you, and why we crave chocolate – while satisfying those cravings!

Location Trinity Bellwoods & vicinity
Features • Sampling of chocolates & chocolatey goodies
• Guided tour on the history of chocolates & more
• Introduction to 6 stores of varying focus
• Chat with store owners & chefs
• Happy times for all!
Time Alternate Saturdays, 4pm
Length of Tour 3 hours approx
Tour Size 10 people max
Walking Difficulty Easy
Price $35 per person
$15 for kids 7-12 years inclusive
Free for kids under 7!
Payment Method Cash at the beginning of the tour
Dietary Restrictions The tour can be made partially vegan. Unfortunately, other restrictions cannot be accomodated at this time. Please mention if you are vegan in the comments when booking a tour.
Keep in Mind
  • We are a food tour and not a historical tour
  • The end point is a 15min walk from the start point
  • It might be a little crowded in some of the smaller stores.
  • Bring water, an appetite and some extra spending cash to buy more yummies.
  • No tipping allowed! If you enjoy the tour, the best way to show your appreciation is to buy something at the stores on our tour.
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Montreal Food Tours: Tales & Tastes of the Atwater Market – Montreal, Canada

Posted on June 26, 2012 in Canada, Culinary Walking Tours, International, International Tours, Search by Location

Now that a new generation of Montrealers has moved in along the banks of the Lachine Canal, discover the rich history of the neighbourhoods surrounding the Atwater Market.

A meeting point for people seeking out farm-fresh produce, the Atwater Market is also bursting with fine foods, which you’ll be invited to taste and discover. Take a stroll through the streets of Saint-Henri and Little Burgundy and plunge into the blue collar and musical roots of these two unsung neighbourhoods.

Duration : 2.5 hours
Saturdays from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm

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Montreal Food Tours: A Foodie’s Tour of Little Italy – Montreal, Canada

Posted on June 26, 2012 in Canada, Culinary Walking Tours, International, International Tours, Search by Location

Come discover Little Italy, one of the most captivating neighbourhoods of Montreal with its colourful past, its quaint streets, its well-known restaurants and fine epicurean groceries.

Come and visit the Jean Talon Market, the biggest outdoor market in North America. Since 1934, this market is the ideal place to buy fresh products, a variety of remarkable cheeses, meats from regional producers, flowers, books and a lot more. You will be charmed by the wonderful smells and the vivid colours of the beautifully laid-out fruit and vegetable stands.

See the rich heritage of Italian Canadians like the Madonna della Defesa (Our Lady of protection) Church, Dante Park, the St. Laurent Boulevard – heart of this neighbourhood and learn more about the history and the cultural diversity that make this corner of Montreal so unique!

You will be amazed and surprised by the tastings included!

Duration : 2.5 hours
Saturdays, from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm

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