Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kulinary Adventures?

Kulinary Adventures offers strictly kosher, luxury culinary tours throughout the greater New York area. Each tour contains a number of activities specifically designed for food lovers, including participating in cooking classes with distinguished chefs, enjoying specially prepared meals at high-end kosher restaurants, taking guided tours of specialty food markets and stores, wine and cheese tastings, and much, much more.  Our goal is to provide an all- encompassing, luxurious experience from the first moment of the tour to its last, to give our fellow Adventurers a culinary experience that is delightful, delicious, inspiring and fun.

How do I know if I'm the kind of person who will enjoy participating in one of your tours?

If you enjoy cooking, are interested in kosher food, and are ready for an adventure unlike any you have ever had before, then our tours are for you.  They are open to all men and women over the age of 16; to singles, couples, families and friends; to mothers traveling with daughters, couples on holiday, friends looking for a relaxing getaway … in short, to anyone interested in enjoying gourmet dining and a life well-led (and well fed!).

What is the best part of a Kulinary Adventure?

We are extremely proud of our tour itineraries, and believe we have found the finest kosher chefs, restaurants, lecturers, and locations for our clients to enjoy.  But the truth is that these activities are ultimately not the best part of partaking in a Kulinary Adventure.  Our fellow Adventurers are.  They are the ones who bring a spirit of adventure and fun, who delight in sampling new foods, trying new things, and enjoying the best that life offers.  The camaraderie and friendship that develops on these tours is inevitably one of the high points, and what we believe to be the most special part of a Kulinary Adventure.

What is your kosher certification?

All restaurants and markets we visit are supervised under the major kashrut authorities: OU, OK, Chof K, and Kehilla Kashrus.  Our cooking classes and chef demonstrations will either take place on-site at kosher-certified restaurants, synagogues, or at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, whose kitchen is under the supervision of Orthodox Rabbi Abraham Marmorstein.  All food, including wine, cheese, and any appetizers offered throughout the day, will match these strict kashrut guidelines, although some cheeses may not be Cholov Yisrael.

During the tour, how will we be getting from place to place?

Many of the places we are visiting are within close proximity to one another, and are at most a ten minute walk away.  For short distances that are too far to walk we’ll have car transportation. For our longer distance trips we have an air-conditioned minibus.

How much do your tours cost? What does that cost include?

There is a special introductory price for our two-day New York tour of $499 when you sign up alone or $449 per person when you sign up with a friend.  Availability is limited so make your reservations now! Included in that price are all activities, food charges, transportation between locations, and gratuities.  There may also be optional activities for which a separate price will be charged. If you can only attend one day of the tour, we may be able to make arrangements for you. Please contact info@kulinaryadventures.com for more information.

I will be coming in from out of town. Do you provide hotel accommodations?

We have arranged special rates at an upscale  hotel on the Upper West of Manhatatn for our out-of-town guests.  Please contact us for more information.

I would like to participate in the tour but can only make one day of the itinerary. Is that okay?

Since space is limited, first priority must go to those participating in the full tour.  That said, pending availability, there may be specific days where an opening can be found.  Please contact us for more information.

How do I sign up and reserve a spot on the tour?

Please proceed to the Reservations page and submit the required information.

What is your cancellation policy?

Any cancellations prior to and including May 6, 2010 will receive 75% of the amount paid. Any cancellations after and including that date are not subject to a refund. Full refunds will be made if Kulinary Adventures needs to cancel a tour.

I have a few more questions. Who can I contact for additional information?

For any and all questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 646-823-7529.  You may also e-mail your queries to us at info@kulinaryadventures.com.