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    Summer & Fall 2009 Tours

    Once you purchase a tour, you should receive a confirmation within 72 hours. If you do not, please let us know.

    Gift certificates for 2009 are sold out. Look for gift certificates for summer and fall 2010 in early spring. For custom tours for 10 or more people, contact us.

    Tour stops and distances are subject to change.

    International BBQ

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    Photo by Gary Wiviott
    • Sample the rib tips and hot links of one talented pitmaster from Arkansas.
    • Try your hand at grilling meats Korean-style over live coals.
    • Ride up to Devon Avenue and discover the wonder of chicken seasoned with Pakistani spices.
    • Make a stop at our favorite Chinese hole-in-the-wall for succulent pig, duck and chicken.
    		  

    Local Vegetarian Chicago

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    Photo by Ron Kaplan/ronnie_suburban
    • Take in the skyline and sample some of the freshest fruits, vegetables and baked goods at the city's original sustainable market.
    • Taste some of the finest artisan cheese from the Midwest in the heart of historic Oak Park.
    • Explore the delicious ways Chicago chefs are using local, seasonal ingredients to prepare cuisine from around the world.
    		 

    Tour of Asia

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    Photo by Ron Kaplan/ronnie_suburban
    • Pedal to the heart of Chinatown and discover what makes Szechuan cuisine special.
    • Sample the cuisine of Thailand and learn about the culture of "secret" menus.
    • Visit a bustling market in Little Vietnam and browse ingredients found in many Asian cuisines.
    • Experience Japanese cuisine beyond sushi.
    		 

     

    Tour of Latin America

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    Photo by Cathy Lambrecht
    • Compare variations on one special Mexican sandwich.
    • Indulge in handmade Salvadoran stuffed tortillas.
    • Explore the world of Colombian baked goods.
    • Experience authentic Cuban flavors prepared at the back of one small grocery store.
    		 

     

    Unsung Chicago Classics

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    Photo by Michael Gebert/Sky Full of Bacon
    • Visit the city's oldest year-round outdoor market for exceptional Mexican street food.
    • Indulge in a different kind of heroic sandwich.
    • Make a stop in Greektown for one hot tableside specialty.