Food Tours Available in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough

by Patty Griffin | January 03 2012

Make your New Year’s Resolution to try a number of restaurants in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough that you haven’t before. Or make plans to return to a favorite spot. To make things easier for you, why don’t you pariticpate in one of the great food tours in the area.

The Triangle Food Tour offers the Chapel Hill and Carrboro Walking Tour. For information, visit http://www.Trianglefoodtour.com. The tours are Saturdays at 2:15 pm for up to 10 people. Cost $35 per person (+ $2.60 svc chg), includes all tastings at 6-8 restaurants. 3 hour tour rain or shine. Walk through the downtown streets of Chapel Hill & Carrboro pausing 6-8 times for sample tastings and personal insights from a cross-section of this area’s finest and most unique establishments. Along the way, the streetscapes and local character will combine to reveal how unique and different each are despite their close proximity. Meet 10-15 minutes before departure at The Franklin Hotel lobby, 311 W. Franklin Street. Reserve on-line and pay a minimum of 24 hours in advance of tour date.

The Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours are in Chapel Hill, Carrboro as well as Hillsborough. Visit http://www.Tastecarolina.net. Culinary Carrboro & Chapel Hill Tour is Saturdays from 11 am – 2:15 pm (and weekdays by appointment). Cost is $42.50, $44.98 with service fee. This tour is between 1.5 and 2 miles of walking rain or shine. Stroll Carrboro/ Chapel Hill for gourmet delights from an insiders’ perspective. Meet 15 minutes before departure in front of Open Eye Cafe, 101 S. Greensboro St., Carrboro. Reserve online in advance. Public parking lot beside Open Eye Cafe.

The Historic Hillsborough Walking Tour is also Saturdays from 11 am – 2:15 pm (and weekdays by appointment). Cost is $42.50, $44.98 with service fee. This tour is about 2 miles of walking rain or shine. Fantastic restaurants and plenty of history. Meet 15 minutes before departure in front of Saratoga Grill, 108 S. Churton St, Hillsborough. Reserve online in advance. Public parking is available along the street or in nearby lots.

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