Taste the NJ Suburbs - South Orange Food Tour
This 2.5-hour walking tour will showcase the diverse and delicious restaurant scene in the charming village of South Orange. Chefs and culinary connoisseurs at 4 amazing restaurants will provide an inside look at what makes them special.
This is the only food tour in Essex County, NJ at this time! We are proud to offer the premier food tour of the New Jersey suburbs -- the only tour that currently offers an insider's view of a highly popular retail incubator marketplace as well as food from a modern restaurant located inside a former police and fire station!
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Taste the NJ Suburbs - South Orange Food Tour
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(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
South Orange
Join us for our action packed, 2-hour tour of South Orange, NJ! Over the last century, this formerly sleepy farm town has bloomed into a thriving satellite community of Newark and NYC. We will visit the following special restaurants: - a lauded, artisanal cheese shop -a small batch bakery with a rotating selection of handmade French pastries and goodies -an authentic Mexican street taco stand -an outstanding pub located in a 19th century Elizabethan landmark building The tour will also provide an inside look at local historic landmarks and tie them into the broader history of the Garden State. We will visit: -a mural installation by a celebrated, local street artist -1st Presbyterian Church, an 18th century stone edifice with an important role in the town's cultural identity -the Co-Lab, an innovative, cooperative market featuring the most exciting small businesses around -and Village Hall, a historic destination and centerpiece of town, seen on many local postcards And more!
Inclusions
- All food and drink are provided by Chow Town Food Tours.
- Live Guide
- Bring your appetite! We will stop at 5 amazing restaurants and partake in a variety of different meals and samples from across town.
- While this tour may offer modest beer tastings, any orders of additional drinks from our restaurant partners will be our guests' responsibility and are not currently included in this tour.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please notify us at least 72 hours before the tour if you have allergies.
- While we cannot promise vegetarian food options, if you notify us in advance, we will make every effort to provide vegetarian fare.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- We will meet at the gazebo at the South Orange train station. Please dress appropriately for the weather (rain or shine!).
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Ticket Redemption
Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour and show your ticket to your tour guide. It's important to arrive early so we can keep our tour on schedule. Thank you!
