Alana, the tour guide, was recommended by a friend who spent a week in NY recently. I saw the tickets available on Goldstar and was looking for something to do on a long weekend in NY. Even without the Goldstar deal, tickets are very reasonable compared to other culinary/walking tours. We met up with a group a 10 people. Alana is incredibly well-spoken, poised and knowledgeable. The weather was absolutely perfect, which also contributed to a great experience. The tastings were better organized than some of the tours I've participated in before - most likely because Alana commits to keeping the group small (I believe she said no more than 12 people). Our group of 3 was from California, but there were also some locals who tagged along and didn't know about these hidden gems in Chinatown and Little Italy. Needless to say, our entire group LOVED this experience, and we highly recommend it to anyone interested in history, a lovely stroll, and some delightful tastes of NY. Tips: join Goldstar Events for deals; don't eat too much before - there is plenty of food; and be sure to tip your tour guide for being awesome!