Dante was an excellent guide, very personal, very smooth filling in all the gaps in a conversation, and helping disparate groups of people feel like a single cohort. He dealt with each situation with grace and humor, even when tripping over a very sneaky piece of luggage, managing to save 3/4 of Vanessa's dumplings on a tray! (You will have to ask him about it). The places we visited were very charming, and the food was excellent! You come away very full, and a firm appreciation of the food variety available in NYC.