Argyle Food Tour

Southeast Asian

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Tour Description

In the 1970s, during the turmoil of the Vietnam War, immigrants from Southeast Asia began settling in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood. From the moment they did, their shops and restaurants have helped revitalize the area. And today, they draw Thai, Vietnamese, and Cambodians from hundreds of miles around to shop at the markets and get a taste of home.

Here is a small taste of what you can expect:

  • Learn about the vibrant street life and cooking of Vietnam while sampling baguette style banh mi sandwiches and sipping bold Vietnamese iced coffee.
  • Visit a bakery that brims with traditional Asian treats and classic French pastries and sample some of Chicago’s best chocolate croissants from a Coup de Monde awarded pastry chef’s bakery right on Argyle street.
  • Sample incredible roast duck at an authentic Chinese barbecue restaurant.
  • Sit for a spell at a favorite noodle shop for a steaming bowl of Pho, the aromatic beef noodle soup that you customize to your liking with fresh herbs, sauces and various additions.
  • Shop markets to learn about varieties of noodles and essential pantry ingredients and gain a working knowledge of the fundamental ingredients used in Southeast Asian cooking things like coconut milk, curry paste, lemongrass and more.
  • Take in a taste of culture and heritage as well with a visit to the “Roots of Argyle” mural.

GOOD TO KNOW

  • Plentiful tastings are included in the ticket price(come hungry)!
  • We keep it personal! The maximum tour group size is 8 people
  • Tours last about 3 1/2 hours
  • Advance tickets are required (purchase on this site)
  • Private tours are available for groups of 2 or more  (click here for details)
  • Exact meeting location, transportation and parking suggestions will be provided upon ticket purchase.
  • Tours are held rain or shine. I’ll send you a weather forecast the week of the tour so you can plan accordingly.
  • Tickets are nonrefundable. Rescheduling tour dates is available with 7 days notice, subject to availability.
  • If a tour does not meet minimum enrollment, I will contact guests to reschedule or offer a refund.
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MEET THE EXPERT YOU’LL BE WALKING WITH

Rebecca Wheeler has been a professional chef and cooking instructor in Chicago for over 15 years. She has one-of-a-kind knowledge and passion for authentic food and culture that makes these tours special. She has traveled the globe to learn what truly authentic cooking is. Read More →

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THE TOURS ...

"Rebecca's Devon Avenue tour took me to a part of the city I thought I knew beforehand, but I spent the entire tour feeling like I'd discovered a new world ... and I went home with practical knowledge of how to prepare authentic Indian food, from grocery shopping to final plated presentation."

- Emily Hughey Quinn, travel writer and author of Frommer's Los Cabos & Baja and Frommer's Mexico

"Rebecca takes us into businesses we've passed by but never entered, removing the mystique and transforming us into educated consumers, and lovers of the food. I now frequent places to which Rebecca introduced me…she provides information not only on the food, but on related topics - history, culture, common practices."

- Mary Quigg

"I have been on a number of Rebecca's tours and can't speak highly enough about the experience. These are truly culinary adventures. The tours emphasize that Chicago is a global city just waiting to be explored. Did I mention the food? Amazing."

- Beth Bennett

"I absolutely loved Becca's Chinatown tour. Not only did I taste some amazing food, but I learned so many things about how food plays a role in the Chinese culture and traditions. As a bonus, Becca did a great job of educating our group on the significant works of architecture in Chinatown. A great tour for people who have a love of food and an interest in learning more about Chicago's cultural neighborhoods!"

- Emilee Bond