We had a fantastic food tour hosted by Dina. She was very friendly, funny, and knowledgeable, so much so that I only wish we had done this tour at the start of our week in Paris rather than toward the end. My wife and I loved it, and even our teenagers raved about it — high praise, indeed. If you want a better understanding of French culture and society, particularly as it relates to food, this is a “must book.” (The food is incredible, but the tour is about more than just the food.)
Dina met us outside a metro on time and quickly made us feel at ease. She gave us a brief history of the location and gave us a pastry before heading into the neighborhood. What was amazing is how she, as a young person who grew up in the area, could effortlessly weave a lesson about food, history and culture in a way that wasn’t in any way dry. After stopping various shops, we ended our tour at a vacant store front that was set up for a food tasting. We had the place to ourselves while Dina taught us about how the French eat and explained their relationship to food.
Finally, a member of our party has a bit of a bathroom “emergency” and she was beyond kind to quickly find us a restroom along the tour. We also had a person with a nut allergy, and Dina always very mindful of that. I cannot say enough nice things about this tour and our guide. Well done!
