text: OK, so you could get tourist recommendations on TripAdvisor or Yelp for free. But taking a food tour is not just about eating — although the food is obviously the highlight!
  When you take a food tour, you’ll also get to hear the stories behind the food establishment, the chef, the building, even the neighborhood… all of which will connect you more deeply to the place, the people, and the culture.
  It’s become easier than ever to discover the latest food trends thanks to the internet: You can simply follow in the footsteps of foodies that came before you.
  But sometimes, even the best research efforts will result in a mediocre experience. And, let’s face it, we all know that the research itself can be significantly time-consuming.