2011 Tours
Once you purchase a tour, you should receive a confirmation within 72 hours. If you do not, please email us.
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Tour stops and distances below are subject to change.
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Deli-cious
- Saturday, June 11
- Saturday, July 30 - SOLD OUT
- Saturday, September 17
- 10:00am - 2:30pm
- ~17 miles
- Starts & ends at Kitchen Sink Cafe, 1107 W. Berwyn Ave.
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Photo by Fork and the Road
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It’s a picnic on wheels, minus the loaf of bread and bottle of wine. Taste some of Chicago’s most creative locally cured and smoked meats and sample the Midwest's finest cheeses.
- Experience classic deli favorites anew at a market dedicated to bringing you the best local and sustainable foods.
- Explore a surprising range of cheeses from the Midwest with the guidance of a seasoned cheesemonger.
- Relish the house-made sausages and pâtés of a young restaurant team dedicated to the craft of charcuterie.
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Ice-cycle (vegetarian-friendly)
- Sunday, June 5
- Saturday, July 2
- 11:00am - 3:30pm
- ~15 miles
- Starts & ends at Kitchen Sink Cafe, 1107 W. Berwyn Ave.
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What says summer more than frozen desserts and bicycles?
- Sample unique gelato flavors and get a behind-the-scenes look at one of Chicago’s artisinal gelaterias.
- Dig in to a Filipino twist on an ice cream sundae.
- Indulge in one of the most classic Midwestern frozen treats.
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Latin Meat Lovers
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Photo by Steve Zaransky/Airways Digital Media
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Celebrate a bounty of carnivorous delights from our neighbors to the south:
- Tuck crispy, cheesy grilled pork and peppers into house-made tortillas at a colorful family-run taqueria.
- Dig into expertly grilled meats at an Argentinian steak house.
- Savor a classic beef dish and citrusy grilled chicken at a cozy Cuban spot.
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Mediterranean Cruise
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Photo by Jon Campbell
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We can't bring you the clear, blue waters of the Mediterranean, but we can bring you the sun-drenched flavors of its cuisines.
- Sample Italian cheeses and olives at a gem of an Italian grocer.
- Explore regional Greek cuisine that takes you beyond flaming cheese and gyros.
- Enjoy bright, fresh takes on Middle Eastern favorites.
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Tour of Asia
- Sunday, July 24
- Sunday, October 2
- 11:00am - 3:00pm
- ~10 miles
- Starts & ends at Kitchen Sink Cafe, 1107 W. Berwyn Ave.
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Photo by Ron Kaplan
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Traverse the globe’s largest continent in just a few short miles.
- Toss back crunchy, spicy, salty snacks from India.
- Discover flavors along the Silk Road at a friendly Central Asian restaurant.
- Indulge in authentic dishes from the secret menu at a neighborhood Thai restaurant.
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'Wich Way
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Photo by Gary Wiviott
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Travel to almost any country, and you’ll find that locals know how to make a meal out of carbs and a tasty filling.
- Enjoy a spicy Vietnamese rendition of the meatball hero.
- Dig into a pastrami sandwich courtesy of our neighbors to the north.
- Delight in one of our all-time favorite Mexican lunch spots that specializes in unique sandwiches and tacos.
- Savor a one-of-a-kind Puerto Rican sandwich with deep Chicago roots.
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