I've lived in California my whole life and I think Gourmet Food and Wine Tours hits the target for…read moreencompassing the Northern California food and wine scene. The tour included a few different ethnic foods that are common in CA and make up what I call the New California Cuisine! We visited only independently owned restaurants and were served delicious, fresh made foods. There was nice contrast between restaurants, too. The description on the web page was accurate and tour well executed. I do not hesitate in recommending this company. Have fun!

I loved this food and wine tour is the Sonoma Plaza. Our guide, Teresa, was very knowledgeable, but…read morealso warm and personable. We had four unique stops for wine and food; each stop was great. We started with cheese and champagne, two stops with white wine; one with Indian food, the other with a grilled branzino. The last stop included two beautiful reds and two dark chocolates. In between we learned so much about the history of Sonoma.

Fun tours, incredible food and interesting experiences. Must love Mexico! Rose is an amazing tour…read moreguide.

I worked with Rose to schedule a Mexi-Best tour for a group of adults from the Peninsula. She was…read morevery easy to work with in terms of scheduling and modifying the tour (dietary restrictions, mobility needs, etc.). The portions were generous, so we left full and happy. Both Rose and Rosalie were excellent at sharing information and giving the trip a personal touch. We can't wait to get back to San Jose again!

I found this Pop-up event & thought its a nice idea. I t was a delightful evening, hands-on class &…read morethen we had dinner. The event held in the Chef's beautiful house & everything was well organized, well prepared & extremely flavorful! People at the group were very sweet & enjoyable to cook with. I highly recommend any event with Chef Mashav. She is really professional & knowledgeable!

What a fantastic tour by Mashav (the owner and the chef of Le Couloir)! Richmond neighborhood in SF…read moreis known for its mix of cultures, but Mashav masterfully uncovers all the hidden secrets and gems - Secrets only someone who lives in this community is familiar with. And she does that through food and hand-picked dishes that you will never uncover without a guide. Even though locations may change per tour, our group tasted a mix of cultures and got some stories behind the dishes, the restaurants, and their owners. Few examples - * Russian cuisine - Herring with a pickled onion on fresh bread * Indian street food - I was surprised how much I enjoyed this vegan street snack - I would have never ordered anything without meat, and I dislike spinach, but the fried spinach snack was mind-blowingly good. * Mexican - Quesadilla with plantain. Again, no meat but it was soooooo good. * Chinese - Glazed Pork and pork-filled bun I won't spoil the surprise for some of the other locations. And more, and more - Total of about 7-8 places. You won't stay hungry, guaranteed. The walk itself is not challenging; there are no hills to overcome, even though it's San Francisco. Don't wait - Just go!

My experience booking with Lux Limo was quick, easy and painless! I reached out to multiple limo…read moreservices and Lux Limo fit our needs and budget perfectly. Jay was professional, accommodating and made the process very easy. Our event was unfortunately canceled so we did not get to experience the great service I was looking forward to. Again, Jay handled the situation with great care and professionalism! Our refund was received without any problems, as we were within the cancellation terms and conditions. Thank you again Jay and Lux Limo!!!

From the initial inquiry via Yelp then to messages via text, Jay was very easy to communicate with…read more Not only did he respond quickly, he was very professional and accommodating. He made the decision and process seamless. This event was for prom so it was important for the kids to have great experience - which they absolutely did! We would definitely book again and would highly recommend Lux Limo to anyone. Thanks Jay!

I was in need of shuttle services and found Dean …read more Dean was quick and responsive and instead of sending me a quote right away he called to find out exactly what we needed , I really appreciated this because we had very specific instructions . He was prompt & responsive and worked super well with us to accommodate our needs . He is super professional and all of the drivers were very safe and professional as well. I highly recommend dean if you have any shuttling needs . The drivers were driving on a mountainous road and were able to handle it very well and safely .

This was the 2nd time that I've booked a wine bus service with eXtraordinary Tour Services. Both…read moretimes we've received excellent and accommodating services. We booked a party style bus for a group of 7 to Kenwood from the Marina. Our driver Paula was a star and we really appreciate the above & beyond service. Each time we've known which wineries we wanted to book but if you do not know, Dean was ready to make recommendations each time. I would recommend booking with Dean as you will not be disappointed!

I accompanied some of my company's new hires on a tour yesterday. Because I'm a native of San…read moreFrancisco, I contemplated lying about where I'm from just to see if I could catch our guide sharing inaccurate or exaggerated stories. Suffice to say that I was completely blown away by Stuart's deeply researched knowledge, family history in the city, and passion - so much so that I am planning to recommend this tour to my own friends and family who have also lived here their whole lives. My colleagues even commented afterwards that they probably know more about San Francisco now than their own hometowns.

Great tour by Stuart this past Saturday. I was impressed with his friendliness and deep knowledge…read moreof San Francisco, but esp with his 'our of the box' thinking when it comes to how he runs his tours. I also loved the small group size and that he provides some pictures of what this city looked like at specific points in time. Highly recommend it!

Our trip to Southeast Asia was a unique and wonderful experience. Our first big trip since the…read morepandemic so a bit nerve-wracking even though we've done smaller trips closer to home. But this time we were away for practically a month! We've never been away that long in any of our trips pre-pandemic days so this was a first! We initially had planned a different trip down under for Dec but had to cancel and instead decided on Southeast Asia. We often travel with a group of friends/relatives but missed their land tour of Vietnam/Cambodia several years back, the region sounded so interesting historically and culturally. Thus we decided we had to visit the area, opted for a week in Singapore and a 2-wk cruise that included Thailand and Vietnam. My spouse is mobility challenged thus we rely on accessibility whenever/wherever it's available. By the time it was decided on cruising Southeast Asia, it was a bit late to book excursions that were accessible although usually there is generally something available when booking at the last minute on the ship. To ensure my spouse could also participate in some of the excursions, we needed tours that were accessible including support in handling individuals in need of more assistance. We were aware that Asia is not exactly handicap friendly at least not as completely as in the Americas, and expected there may be access limitations. I seeked help from Jeanie of Riveting Trips for tours in Singapore and excursions for the day visits off the ship and overnighters. She is affiliated with the Virtuoso Travel Consortium I had used for an online hotel reservation that was merely a fluke discovery while surfing the web a year earlier. I generally prefer to do my own bookings and research but in the interest of time plus a remodel in progress, I'm so glad I seeked help from Jeanie. She provided so much advice and prep info including whether the ship was in port or tender to the shore-that was key on whether my spouse could do an excursion at a particular stop. Then it was suggested by her travel connections in Southeast Asia that overnight stays could be in a hotel since it was a 90 min to 2 hr drive from the port to the town of interest-in this case Bangkok and Hanoi. So glad we decided on the overnight stays in the hotels-we were able to enjoy the destination more w/site-seeing and shopping before heading back to the port. Plus the hotels were 6-stars, elegant and service all around were outstanding, definitely would return to the hotels if we visit again. All the guides we met in each stop were excellent, communications between the guides and Jeanie were all on point. Jeanie was always part of the group chats w/each guide we met should there be any problems that she could intervene if necessary, but that was never the case. I would use Jeanie again for future travel that entail detailed coordination and when we're traveling on our own. Overall, a great trip, despite a hiccup in accessibilty at one location and the hot temps and heavy humidity down south. Dec-Feb is supposedly the best time to travel around southeast Asia....we know humidity from the good ol' southern states in the USA but it was downright steamy in Singapore & Thailand!

Hands Down Best Experience The title says it all. I have to…read morestart off by saying I have absolutely no experience with international travel at all, zero. So when my son graduated college and I knew I wanted to send him on a trip I needed help. After reaching out to Jeanie and having a quick call with her I was completely put to ease that I found the right person. She was very informative and provided plenty of options to chose from. It was great to receive updates along the way with COVID restrictions provided regularly. Weeks before the trip she stayed in contact with up to date info and reminders even as she went on vacation herself. We were so appreciative of her support before and during the trip. We will definitely be contacting her for all future trips

With my sister back in town, my mom booked a mooncake workshop class for us to have some mother…read moredaughter time!! Miggi was such a friendly and welcoming teacher- and the workshop was easy to follow. I'm going to be keeping track of her next classes to learn the next one!! We also learned how to make black pepper pork buns, which was our lunch :D

A fun, interactive, and incredibly well done "Travel Around the World" Smart Cooking and Wine…read morePairing Event. My team and I had an amazing experience at Miggi's Kitchen. We learned to cook with the Thermomix while working in teams at different stations, preparing dishes from around the world. It was hands-on, interactive, and a lot of fun - every dish turned out delicious. Miggi is a fantastic teacher: clear, detailed, confident, and incredibly knowledgeable. She explains techniques in a way that's easy to understand, and we all walked away genuinely better cooks. We also paired the experience with wine tasting and learned how to taste and appreciate wine properly, which made the evening even more memorable. On top of that, Miggi's fun, warm personality really brings the whole experience together. My office team loved it and is still talking about it. Highly recommend for team events or anyone looking for a unique, engaging culinary experience.

I had some family come in from out of town for the holidays and wanted to treat them to a scenic…read morehelicopter tour of the city. Booking online was a piece of cake, and the flight experience was delightful. Our pilot, Stephanie, was friendly and accommodating, but more importantly, an exceptionally talented pilot. Over my many decades on this world, I've probably spent 100+ hours as a passenger in helicopters, and I can attest that Stephanie was among the smoothest of all. Next up, I'm planning introductory lessons for my girlfriend and a friend. Should be a blast.

I booked the 60 minute Golden Gate Tour around the Bay Area and it was beautiful! You really get to…read moresee the Bay from a different perspective. Tickets were $265 per person. There was parking out front and the check in process was a breeze. We were led right to our helicopter where the pilot (I totally forgot his name ) gave us all the information we needed to know in case of an emergency. And then we took off! I would definitely book again! I would love to see everything again during golden hour!

I've been going to Tacos Mi Reynita since their Oakland days, then followed them to San Lorenzo and…read morenow I'm happy they're even closer to me in Hayward. Everything on the menu is a hit! From the tacos and burritos to the Crunchwrap. Their carne asada is always tender and you can really taste that smokey, charcoal flavor. My personal favorite is the pastor. It's flavorful, juicy, and always cooked just right. My most recent order was the papa loca. It's a baked potato loaded with your choice of meat, onions, cilantro, sour cream, and guacamole on top. They definitely don't skimp on the meat. Every bite was packed with flavor and honestly it's become my favorite item on the menu. The food is consistently good, portions are generous, and the staff is always friendly. It's been great seeing them grow over the years and they're one of those spots I keep coming back to.

This place is the SPOT! I got a mulita and the meat was so good! High quality, great service,…read moreamazing agua fresscas, this is my new fav truck in Fremont area!!