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FEAST Food Tours

FEAST Food Tours
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FEAST Food Tours & Culinary Events, Inc. provides experiential food tours of Charlotte, NC and the surrounding area. We showcase this great city through its culinary artisans, restaurant owners, chefs, and farmers. A unique and in-depth dining & tour experience providing the opportunity to sample & sip your way through 5-7 different venues, go behind-the-scenes, meet the owners/chefs, and gain valuable culinary education through cooking & craft beer brewing demonstrations, wine classes, and much more. Tours are approximate 3 hours and occur multiple days of the week. Tickets available on our website. Advanced purchase required. Private group culinary adventures also available for team building or special event outings.
Charlotte, North Carolina

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Brian M
Matthews12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2013 • Friends
We took the Local Flavors of NoDa tour, what a great experience. We were able to experience many different restaurants and establishments that we never would have found on our own. Going behind the scenes and interacting with the owners and chefs was truly a unique experience. We enjoyed it so much we have been back to every tour stop for lunch, dinner, dessert or a drink. Kristi Martin was great. Her knowledgeable yet easygoing demeanor was a perfect enhancement to the tour. I highly recommend Feast Food tours for everyone.
Written May 29, 2013
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Thank you for your feedback regarding the Local Flavors of NoDa Food Tour! Very pleased to hear that you had a great experience and found some new favorite locations that you have been enjoying since the tour. It was a pleasure having you and hope to be able to guide you through another area of Charlotte through its food & culinary artisans in the future!
Written June 18, 2013
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Shannon R
1 contribution
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2016 • Couples
We did the Uptown Tour and for $80 a person I was really excited. It started at Rooster's where we got a small craft beer, pimento cheese with toast and a custom pizza which was all delicious. Next stop was The Asbury, we were given a delicious tomato salad that we got to make ourselves. I was sort of expecting something else since Rooster's set the bar so high, but that was all that we did there. Farenheit did not disappoint, we got a cocktail, chorizo stuffed dates and pimento cheese nachos with plenty to go around. Another delicious location. Following that we went to Evoke where we were shown how the bartender made a summer Rosemary Gin spritzer which was fantastic. We got another tomato salad, which was also delicious. The Mimosa Grill was next where we got a Blood Orange Spritzer and a sliced of pickled watermelon.

After reading tons of reviews about how people left the tour feeling stuffed, I have to say I was a little disappointed. It felt like some of the restaurants sort of cheaped out. I probably wouldn't recommend this tour just because of the price, I would be excited to try tours of other locations.

Our tour guide was fantastic!
Written August 6, 2016
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Thank you for your overall feedback on all of the delicious foods & cocktails that you enjoyed on your Uptown Chic Tour as well as your thoughts on your tour guide. Very pleased to receive that insight. Although, I am sorry to hear that you may struggle with future recommendations of the tour due to not feeling stuffed after your tour or thoughts that the chefs may have cheaped out. This particular tour's focus and story showcases the Executive Chefs as well as some top Mixologists that are really pushing the boundaries with modern creations using locally sourced, heirloom, or hand crafted ingredients from area farmers and artisans. As we mention, the entire tour is choreographed to be Chef's Choice because we (FEAST) do not want to get in the way of a master craftsman's creativity or run the risk of missing out on amazing seasonal ingredients they may have just received that week. On your particular tour, the stars did seem to do a rare alignment with a few of the Chefs preparing some lighter "salad-style" plates that were showcasing some of those rare Summer ingredients - like the unique sweet habanero or the once-thought-extinct and extremely rare Bradford Watermelon. I have not seen this many lighter courses on past tours, but we will definitely mention it to the Chefs. (As you also experienced, the other reasons for the price difference on this particular tour are the multiple one-on-one cooking/hands-on/cocktail demonstrations, luxury transportation for half the tour, Uptown parking garage validation, etc.) It would be a pleasure having you on any future tour experiences in other parts of the city. Many of them tell totally different stories that may lend themselves to heavier comfort foods or other experiences you may prefer. Please feel free to contact us and we can walk through those tour options to find the one that will better fit your needs and interests. Thanks again for being with us and we really appreciate the feedback!
Written August 11, 2016
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st3phi3
Charlotte, NC6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2014 • Friends
My husband and I had a fantastic experience on our first food tour (Flavors of NoDa) that we decided to try the Uptown food tour. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.

For both tours the amount of food you get is very reasonable - I was stuffed after both. The quality of the places we visited was excellent - Kristi (the proprietor and who runs the tours) puts together a great selection of places. You can expect a great variety and a warm welcome from each of the restaurants you visit. Other than the awesome food you get to taste, meeting the chefs/people who manage/run the restaurants makes the tour worth it. You get insights and background stories into the place/chef/food and you have the opportunity to ask the chef any question you want. Kristi is not only a friendly tour guide but she's also very knowledgable about Charlotte's food and restaurant front.
Written February 1, 2014
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Thank you so very much for your feedback and for trusting us with your time on not just one tour, but now a second Charlotte food tour! We are excited to hear that you had a memorable time and enjoyed the experience. Hope to see you again on another tour experience in the future!
Written February 20, 2014
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Picky152
Charlotte, NC1 contribution
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2013 • Friends
It was interesting to go to the 6 different restaurants, but we only got a tour of the kitchen at Ruth's Chris Steak House and an interesting cooking explanation at Vapiano. I would have liked to have had more variety in the foods -- 3 of the 6 restaurants served shrimp -- so if you don't like shrimp, you're out of luck. At least I learned that I won't be returning to 4 of the 6 restaurants.
Written November 11, 2013
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Thank you so much for your feedback - it is a gift that helps us maintain & update our food tour experiences. I understand and relate to your concern about the variety of food. Shrimp was the main dish at one establishment and served along with other items at two other stops. Many of our participating Chefs have the choice to customize and provide non-menu items for our tour guests to make the experience unique & special each week. Therefore, all of the forces seemed to collide that day among the Chefs' choices and we have taken steps to reduce that chance in the future without stifling their creativity. I am glad that you enjoyed one of the kitchen tours and one of the cooking demonstrations. I hope you also enjoyed the other Chef experiences and the sommelier's wine pairing class. Thanks again for participating and sharing your insight so that we can do our best to showcase Charlotte through its food establishments, chefs, and culinary artisans.
Written November 15, 2013
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LoShepp
Charlotte, NC62 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 • Couples
Very fun afternoon out! We had a great tour guide and had interesting food and drink pairings. We did the uptown fine dining and look forward to doing the other tours next!
Written March 11, 2020
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So fun having you with us on our Chef-Driven Dining in Uptown Tour. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your guide as well as the culinary specialities the chef's customized for you that day. We appreciate the support and look forward to having you back with us on a future experience.
Written May 11, 2020
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Angiebud1
Charlotte, NC54 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
Really enjoyed listening to the history of the Noda area, why it's named that and sampling some of their delights. Have done a few other of their tours and always very good. Would recommend the Noda one though for those who like sampling different local beers.
Written December 30, 2019
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It was a pleasure having you with us to explore the flavors of NoDa. Glad you enjoyed learning more about the history and how that has transformed to today's culinary stories. We appreciate your support via many of our tour experiences and thank you for your feedback!
Written January 30, 2020
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seaajfc
charlotte, nc109 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019
There are many choices for Feast Food Tours, but we picked the Southend tour because Southend is so up and coming a destination in Charlotte. Our guide was very knowledgable about the history of the area, as well as the history of the particular restaurants and their chefs. Great fun and great food!
Written October 28, 2019
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Thank you for joining us! We are excited to hear that you enjoyed your experience exploring Charlotte through the culinary stories (and don't forget the food & beverage) of the Historic South End District. Definitely a fast growing area! We appreciate you spending your "happy hour" with us and let us know how we can be of future assistance!
Written November 4, 2019
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102Reno
Hatteras, NC14 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2019
Guide: Paige
Nice enough but not a local so her knowledge was understandably limited.

NoDa Tour Info:
Should clearly state that at least half of the stops are exclusively beer-centric not food. We don't drink beer which limited our appreciation of the stops. The host at one beer stop made the comment "If you don't like beer what are you doing here?", It wasn't clear we were on a beer tour! If the website was clearer we'd have chosen a different tour!
Tight quarters at some of the establishments did not allow for people to sit or sit in one area. You'd think the establishments chosen would be picked to accommodate a group of 14 people including the host.
Website states
You will "Interact with key players at each restaurant": Not so; in more than one case there was no such interaction.
"Six locally owned culinary establishments". Not so.. retail establishments don't fit this
description.
Poorly described tour. Owner should review website wording and decide how much of the description is accurate.
Given that beer was no attraction for us, the food offerings at some stops were slim:
Popcorn and Olives? A piece of nut bread? A couple of wings? Pimento cheese and crqackers and a sample of Kombucha?
Sorry to say the value was not there for us. We've spent the same or less on a number of food tours with much better offerings.
Written September 28, 2019
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Thank you for your feedback and insight. We are sorry that our NoDa Tour did not meet your expectations and our tour description did not set the right perception. We do not call this tour a beer tour because out of 6 total food stops small craft beer samples are an option at 3 stops served along with food offerings. You are correct, we do ebb and flow the food offerings from light (like the items you mentioned) to heavy (chef’s choice items of pizza, sliders, tacos, etc.) to find the equivalent to a light meal Some of the discussion and educational components of the tour do focus on craft beer because it is important for us to share the culinary history and “local flavors” of the neighborhood. With craft beer being a huge part of NoDa’s recent history and the vibrant nightlife in the area, we hope you learned some interesting facts during the behind-the-scenes brewery tour and in-depth food & beverage pairing class with an Advanced Cicerone. On all of our tours, when we learn that craft beer is not preferred by some of our guests, we love discussing different options and providing alternatives to try. Maybe that is finding a unique flavor profile, sampling a different type of brew still made in-house or local to Charlotte like the coffee, tea, cider, or ginger beer on tap, and things like the custom craft beer cocktail offered by one host. We wish we had better insight during your experience to your preferences so we could have made immediate suggestions. I appreciate your feedback on your guide. I will make sure she does not cause future confusion when she shares her personal story of being born in VA, but has been a local to Charlotte for many years even living near NoDa. It is also one of our hiring requirements to have lived in Charlotte for a minimum amount of time. Thanks for letting us know about the seating arrangements. A couple of the venues we visit in NoDa are on the smaller size because they are housed in historic buildings that bring charm to the neighborhood. That is one reason we cap our tour to 12-13 guests (plus our guide who does not sit/eat) so everyone can be together. We will follow up with our restaurants to see what may have happened on your tour - we traditionally all sit together taking over reserved full bars, private rooms, and tables. Two of our restaurants & bars incorporate the history of NoDa’s art galleries, so even though we have reserved tables from our hosts where guests can sit we encourage guests to eat, drink, and roam to explore the art, murals, and unique lounge areas for the full experience. We pride ourselves on sharing the culinary stories of Charlotte, connecting our guests to culinary artisans & entrepreneurs of the community, and educating those that explore with us. I am sorry to hear that the craft beer interactions on your tour impacted your experience. Please reach out to us so we can provide a service adjustment and assist further. We appreciate you taking the time to share.
Written October 7, 2019
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coolgal500
Miami, FL126 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2018 • Friends
We did the Taste of the South. great variety of restaurants. Lovely and Energetic guide. Only complaint is that McNinch House host on Fri 26Jan2018 was very snobby. Suggest to replace the last 2 wine and cheese at the Market with other local restaurants, maybe a dessert bar at the end of tour.
Written January 29, 2018
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Thank you so much for sharing your feedback regarding your recent tour experience! I appreciate you sharing your perceptions of one of our hosts. Since our tours are geared to personally connect you during some one-on-one time with some of the best restaurateurs, chefs, and food producers, that is usually when our hosts get to let their "hair down" to give you fun insight into their operation and personal lives. Traditionally, that type of connection is very apparent at that particular stop because their unique fine dining approach is what guests usually see and not the personal glimpse you get on tour into the passionate individuals behind the operation. So pleased you enjoyed your tour guide as well as the variety of restaurants we visited that cater to local & Southern cuisine. I will definitely evaluate your request for a sweet bite at the end either in addition to or in place of our current less traditional way to end a dining experience with cheese. Thanks for participating and providing the gift of feedback! Please let us know how we can help you explore Charlotte again in the future!
Written February 2, 2018
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Jessica H
Tulsa, OK174 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2017 • Solo
Originally, I registered for a different food tour with Feast but was upgraded to the Chef-Driven Dining tour in Uptown because the other was cancelled. The $25 difference in food tour prices and later start time made the change a pleasant one.

The tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and made an effort to talk to every tourist and get to know them. She has a great relationship with all the chefs at the stops and regularly attends Charlotte culinary events.

The samples on the tour change each time because the chefs at the stops prepare whatever is seasonal. But on my tour day, we had poodle, an heirloom tomato salad, local beer, wood-fired pizza, house made liqueur, an oyster gazpacho, a mixed drink, wine, and a torta. Every sample was excellent, and the chefs talked about each dish. Several stops were interactive where tourists plated their dish or designed a pizza. The chefs seemed to really enjoy interacting with tourists and explaining the concepts behind their menu or where they source ingredients.

This was a very enjoyable way to spend the afternoon. And for someone not real familiar with the city a great way to discover great restaurants to visit again.
Written June 26, 2017
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We appreciate your participation our Chef-Driven Dining Tour in Uptown. I am glad that this change in tour and timing fit better with your needs. I'm also glad that you enjoyed your experience as well as the in depth interaction with the chefs, restaurants, and our tour guide. Thank you for the feedback and we hope that you continue to enjoy some of the new establishments you discovered while exploring with us!
Written July 17, 2017
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