Jeff was very informative about the area and very personable. He took us to a variety of interesting places that gave us a true taste of a section of Queens that we would not have experienced. A great idea for visitors to discover this part of New York. Thank you, Jeff! Bill and Marsha Rosenthal

Wow, what a way to learn about Queens and the immigrant population. Best money I've spent during my New York City trip. It was like visiting several continents in 10 blocks. Jeff took us into hole in the wall restaurants I would have never gone into on my own. Without him, I would have missed some real treasures. Thanks, Jeff, for sharing your passion for Queens. You are the perfect person to lead this tour. I learned a lot beyond the good food.

My sister-in-law and I, both from out of town, recently spent a vacation week in NYC, and had decided to concentrate our attentions on the sights and delights of the Boroughs rather than our usual Manhattan-based visiting. We rented an apartment on the border of Queens and Brooklyn (Ridgewood), and made forays into areas-less-traveled. One of the highlights of the trip was our "Tastes of the World" tour, offered by Jeffrey Orlick. Jeff took us into the heart of Queens where, within a radius of about a 10-blocks within Jackson Heights and Elmhurst, we sampled the foods of 11 different countries. This is an area teeming with little hole-in-the-wall eateries and ethnic markets where we, the uninitiated, would have been lost trying to judge which ones were safe and delicious. Jeff is a Queens native who knows the ethnic neighborhoods well; he exudes enthusiasm for acquainting people with so many new tastes. We felt very safe with him as tour-guide and found him a genial and knowledgeable companion for the afternoon we spent in Queens. I would offer an unqualified recommendation of Jeffrey's tour to any food-lovers with adventurous tastes.

My mom and I took a weekend trip to New York and we both like doing things that are a little "off the beaten path", so I'm glad we found Jeff's food tour! We got to try some great food, some of which I had never tried before and a lot of variety. Tibetan food, anyone? I also really liked how Jeff brought along an atlas to point out the area where the food we tasted originated from. Overall, this was a really cool experience and I'm glad we did it!

My boyfriend and I went on the tour in December 2011 and it was great. The weather was awesome so it was pleasant to walk around and the food was delicious. Lots of things I'd never tried before and Jeff was great about explaining the history of the region and the dishes. I would definitely recommend this experience to friends. We had a great time but I think it would be even better with a big group. Thanks Jeff!

My brother and I went on this tour in late December 2011. We really enjoyed it and took great pride in rattling off a list of the cuisines we ate to interested family members afterwards. Jeff shows a lot of neighborhood pride and has great info about the different kinds of cuisines you are eating. The food was delicious, and the experience was unforgettable! I am very much ready to go back to Jackson Heights. Last note: I think this would be really fun with a big group.

We recently went on Jeff Orlick's "Tastes of the World" tour in Queens. The tour was true to its word and a wonderful experience. Jeff personally took a small group of us (four adults and two children) to ten restaurants and food vendors on and near Roosevelt Ave between 72nd and 83rd Streets. Jeff was on a first name basis with many of the proprietors and had them explain the dishes that we were trying and also found answers to any questions that we, the tourists, had as well. Stops along the four hour walking tour included foods from ten countries including the Phillipines, Nepal, Tibet, India, Bangladesh, Thailand, Mexico, Equador, Columbia and Albania. The tour also included a number of local markets. Jeff made sure that the tour was casual and tailored to our interests. It was a great experience and I would strongly recommend it to anyone who has a interest in ethnic foods and off the beaten path jewels.

Jeff is incredible! He was so prepared! His tours are a sincere delight to add to one's travels.... I wish we could find a "Jeff" in every city in the world! He took us through all of these imaginary borders through the streets of Queens, and took us into the most UNEXPECTED delightful restaurants! Our palettes were so completely fulfilled from top to bottom and in every way. We arrived with completely open minds, and left with belly's full to the brim. If you have the time... PLEASE CALL HIM! It will truly change the way you see New York!

We had an amazing Saturday afternoon with Jeff tasting foods from Asia (Tibet, Nepal, India, Thailand and Bangladesh) and South America (Ecuador and Mexico). It was like taking a trip around the world, just by getting on the 7 train! Two families, 11 people and 12+ courses. Jeff was a wonderful guide, handing out maps, orienting us, leading us to exotic authentic locations and telling us what we were tasting. It's exactly what I've always wanted to do - to take advantage of living in New York and explore these many faceted cultures. I have henna on my hand, a full stomach and rich memories from one single afternoon. Highly recommended!

if you want to have an extraordinary food experience in NYC go with Jeff at Queens Taste of the World. Several of our friends munched our way down Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights. The delicacies included tomales, cheese guava buns, Tibetan butter tea and fantastic Thai food. A wonderful afternoon and only a subway ride away.

What a great way to spend the afternoon, walking, chatting and eating. Jeffrey truely is appreciative of how all the cultures we live with express themselves through food! I would do this again in a second, I just need a little time to digest. This is a great present for any food explorers as well as your basic hungar types.

For my birthday this year I took 8 friends on Jeff's 'Queens tastes of the World' food walk, and it was so much fun! He is a thoughtful, knowledgeable guide to an expansive and delicious neighborhood. My friends loved it too, what a treat!