Food and Wine Experience Gifts

"My boyfriend and I had an incredible time celebrating our one year anniversary aboard the Spirit of Baltimore! Every single staff member was beyond friendly, entertaining, and accomodating. This experience was a surprise for my boyfriend and he loved every minute! The food was fantastic, we definitely left stuffed to the gills...the music was awesome, never a dull moment on the dance floor...and the excellent staff members topped off the overall experience. Thank you again so much. I think we will be looking at other experiences through your site in the near future!"

"I grew up in Philadelphia but moved to the suburbs quite a few years ago. My wife and I took the Ethnic Food Tour from City Food Tours. It was excellent. Besides the food, we visited a Buddhist temple and our guide, Eric, was extremely knowledgeable (even showing us how to say "hello," "goodbye," and "thank you" in various languages. We had a great time and are looking forward to doing more things like this."

"This experience was amazing! I am definitely going to do it again and will bring family and friends as well. Our tour guide leader, Zach, was AWESOME!!!! He was fun and knowledgable and made the tour even better. The food was amazing and we had a great time. "

"We loved the experience and Zack was great! We have lived in AZ for almost 40 yrs., but learned many interesting historical facts about Scottsdale not previously known to us. This is the only tour of this kind we have taken in the U.S. (two in Paris) and are hooked. We are currently researching tours in other cities."

"Magnificent experience. The blend of history, food, and general information about the area was first rate. The pace was excellent and there was plenty of time to shop a bit along the way for things that were recommended. No need to bring a water bottle since there were lots of refreshments along the way. We might have started with a round of introductions which would have gotten us to know something about each other. Minor point. Some places on the tour sheet where no visited and it might have been good to have the guide say a word or two about those. Excellent time had by all."

"Our guide, Nick, was just the right amount of friendly. He knew what he was talking about but didn't try and make silly jokes. Just really nice. Each stop on the tour was a fun and new experience. We had a wonderful day."

"Chef Kalil was just amazing. Professional, friendly, expert. My guests thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Moreover, they left the kictchen absolutely immaculate. What a birthday gift!"

"My name is Denise Santacroce and I took my mother and husband on the Champagne Brunch cruise last Sun. Jan. 26th with a Cloud 9 gift voucher from the Doctors show. My husband is here for work until May and we are originally from Bath New York( Finger Lake area)and currently reside in Myrtle Beach SC and we absolutely love the water, beach , and being outdoors. My mother is 73 years old and is very active and wanted to get every min in sightseeing Champagne Brunch while in Calif for 2 weeks. So with out over exaggerating it certainly was the highlight of her visit with us. Thanks for making the priceless memory for her a dream come true and a first for her~ as well as myself leaving with a feeling of wanting to do this every weekend for the rest of my time here in Calif. I have been telling everyone I see, how beautiful the experience was and we will be taking friends again to take the Sunday Champagne Brunch cruise. Thanks so much and God Bless, Take Care, Sincerely, Denise Santacroce "

"the food was excellent-every bite I consumed was good. The area is outstanding, all the little shops, the old and new buildings nestled together makes for a warm and charming neighborhood. Our guide, Melissa Chen was very informative,and made sure everyone in the group had what they needed. Melisso made sure to visit with each member of our 11 person group; she is the perfect hostess. I have recommended the Hayes Valley Tour to several people and I will continue to do so. Sandra Hawkins"

"We had a wonderful time. It was great exposure to an area with which we had little experience. Melissa was knowledgable and engaging."

"We had a fantastic experience - Our tour guide was wonderful and the Cloud 9 Reresentative Kristen was AWESOME!!! Thank you"

"Very well organized; fun; just show up and enjoy."

"Chef wells was amazing. He was so friendly to work with and the good was amazing!! We hope to work with him next time and are sure to send his info to all of our friends! Thanks cloud nine! You made the whole process seem seamless and it was an absolute pleasure to work with your staff!"

"Chef Melissa provided an exceptional experience and is highly recommended. "

"New York dinner cruise was everything I expected !! Attractive dining room , beautiful ship and overall first class experience. Will do another adventure in the near future !!"

"We will never look at a food carts the same, after taking the Financial District Food Cart's Tour within New York City. Brian was our guide, and did an outstanding job educating us on the various aspects of New York City's tastiest food carts! As one who knows his subject, Brian was witty, knowledgeable and friendly. His enthusiasm was infectious as he led us through the streets of New York's financial district, lending us some very tasty food cart cuisine! When you think of it, those food carts located within the financial district would likely be the very best, because they, unlike those in touristy Manhattan, survive on repeat/local business (you know...those white collar types who really know what good food is). Thus, our tour was one we'll remember, not only because of the tasty treats we were given, but because of the wealth of interesting facts Brian provided about the cart's history, what one must go through to even get a cart on the street, the cleanliness factor of the carts, and even the history of many of the characters who operate them. Our tour was one of the most fun things we did while in The Big Apple (and we visit annually and do lots of stuff). The food from the several carts was tasty (we're not talking hot dogs here), and Brian was the perfect guide, gentleman and entertainer! Plan to walk a bit...not a tour for those who have difficulty navigating the sidewalk. We heartily recommend this tour without abandon! "

"Lance was a fabulous guide. He knew a lot about the gas lamp district and offered unique facts about the city. He also directed us in the right directions for other great things to do while in San Diego. In addition, he told us about things that even people who live in San Diego did not know. My wife and I had a great time and would recommend this tour to everyone."

"The tour was great and our guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the Gas Lamp district and San Diego. I declined to answer the age question because on our tour, we brought our kids (in their 20s) and with us. the tour was thoroughly enjoyed by all, including the history discussion."

"Very interesting and enjoyable."

"First 3 questions were answered "5" because this was a gift and we really didn't know how to answer, so please ignore these responses. My husband and I had a really wonderful time on the Kemah dinner cruise. The food was good and the cruise was very relaxing. "

"The experience was a delight. Our tour guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and articulate. As a local, I did not think I was going to get much out of this tour, but was pleasantly surprised. The only issue I had was that when I was booking the tour, I was made to feel that we should not have booked on the night requested because there was only 2 of us. If your company prefers it that way, might I suggest you put it on the website, or tell the couple that night is not available. Other than that, everything was amazing."

"Some issues we had: we paid for first class and a premium bar which should have been included. when we get there we find out that things like Bailys, grey goose or remy martin is not included. They were very nice not to charge us but there should be some description of the exceptions. Also broadway style entertainment is mentioned in the description, there was no entertainment except some dj music. "

"This was a surprise dinner for my boyfriends's birthday. We both enjoyed it all; from the greeting at the door with champaign all the way to our last dinner plate. We had a very friendly waiter as was the rest of the staff. It's an experience we have already reccomended to friends and family. "

"Naif was our guide for the food tour in the French Quarter. My wife and I both thoroughly loved the experience. Naif was very well informed on the food and the history of NOLA. He gave the perfect amount of information on the area and the food and how they tied together. Kept our attention throughout. Would highly recommend this tour!!!!!!!"

"The tour guide's knowledge of beer brewing, the differences between different types of beer and her knowledge of brewing history in this country was nothing short of phenomenal. The four craft beer brewers/vendors we visited were enjoyable. Would recommend this trip to any beer fan! Thanks."

"Chef Kahlil and wife were superb! Food was great and serfvice was impeccable. Our gusts had a wonderful time and all complimeneted the chef. A truly wonderful evening at home when Chef kahlil brought the restaurant to us!!"

"We had a great time. The boat was so incredibly smooth, stable, and well piloted that the only way you would know that you were underway was to look out the window at the passing lights. The food was excellent, the drinks top drawer, and the DJ played the crowd to perfection. If you didn't have a good time you were probably dead."

"Our tour guide, Liz, was awesome! Even though we live in the area, we learned new things about the history of this great city. The restaurants we visited were very accomodating, and the food was fantastic!! Overall, an A+ experience!!!"

"Chef Eric Wells was fantastic. Great food & experience overall...would recommend to anyone. We will be using him again for dinner or group cooking classes."

"Everything was wonderful for our anniversary. The food was delicious, the dessert was such a nice surprise with the message on the plate. Our glasses were a great remembrance of the day. However having the dance floor taken over by little girls doing acrobatic flips was alittle disconcerting and took away from the romantic experience . Other than that my husband and I had a memorable time and have recommended to cruise to family and friends. Karen Hawley"