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Team building activities can be fun, but are they really effective? Are they worth the investment? You’ll do whatever it takes to create a better, more efficient work environment, but is there solid evidence of increased teamwork and communication as a result of team building activities? Here are 5 things Team Building Activities can do for you: 1. Boost Morale Variety is the spice of life. Getting out of the office to share a new experience can breathe life into a team and revitalize communication. If you’re always in the same routine chances are you’re facing the same challenges day in and day out. Switching things up and spending time together in a new environment can give you a new perspective. When you come back to the routine you just might have inspired a spark of creative thinking that will…

If the old saying “families who eat together stay together” is true, how about applying that philosophy to your workplace? When you’re thinking about your next team-building activity, consider the power of an excursion with Sidewalk Food Tours to connect colleagues. Everyone loves a good meal, and it’s even better when you can share the food with others. At the workplace, this could be as easy as going out for lunch or sitting in the breakroom together over sandwiches. But those gatherings usually involve only two people, maybe three or four. How about the whole enchilada, as it were? The popular blog TeamBonding believes an off-site meal is a great way to encourage camaraderie among co-workers: “Sharing food and having fellowship with the people you work with will greatly enhance creativity and communication skills.” Research also supports the notion that teams sharing…

If you picked October as the month to visit San Francisco, consider yourself savvy. Things are really starting to heat up here — yes, we’re talking about the weather. As the rest of the country begins the slow crawl into winter, the Bay Area is humming along in its usual warm autumnal temps that the locals refer to as the real summer. Famous as much for its chilly Julys and Augusts as for its sourdough and Dungeness crab, the pleasant weather of September and October means it’s the perfect time to hit the pavement and explore the city (without a jacket in the afternoon). San Francisco is popular for its scenery and cuisine, but both are in such abundance that it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. After all, the city’s nearly 3,500 restaurants make it the most densely packed food town…

Do you ever get tired of bringing your day of exploring to a halt, just to search yelp reviews and argue about where to eat? You’re not alone (and there’s a better way!) Whether you’re visiting for the weekend, or you’ve lived in the city you’re whole life, Food Tours are the way to go. It’s simple: Eat, learn, walk, repeat. On your walking tour you’ll meet your knowledgeable guide who will not only give you insider secrets about the neighborhood and best bites to eat, they’ll get to know you as well. But there’s so much more! Here are 5 things you can expect on a Sidewalk Food Tour: 1- The Best Eats We’re not messing around here. Just because you get to try all kinds of foods, don’t think we’re going to give you anything less than the…

Do you ever get tired of bringing your day of exploring to a halt, just to search yelp reviews and argue about where to eat? You’re not alone (and there’s a better way!) Whether you’re visiting for the weekend, or you’ve lived in the city you’re whole life, Food Tours are the way to go. It’s simple: Eat, learn, walk, repeat. On your walking tour, you’ll meet your knowledgeable guide who will not only give you insider secrets about the neighborhood and best bites to eat, they’ll get to know you as well. But there’s so much more! Here are 5 things you can expect on a Sidewalk Food Tour: 1. The Best Eats We’re not messing around here. Just because you get to try all kinds of foods, don’t think we’re going to give you anything less than the best! We’ve hand-picked our…

How about putting a new spin on your next team-building activity? Skip the company picnic or bar-hopping and let Sidewalk Food Tours of San Francisco guide you on a feast of the senses! In a city with as dense a culinary landscape as San Francisco, it’s easy to get lost in the options. That’s why we pair your team with a highly informed and entertaining guide who will lead you on a walking tour of the best foods San Francisco has to offer, many of which we’re sure you’ll want to revisit. On top of that, your guide will enlighten your team on the history, culture, and culinary scene of the neighborhood you choose, leaving everyone with a full belly and satisfied mind. Our tours are comprehensive, educational, and above all else loads of fun. We offer flexible scheduling to…

Join us on a delicious and fun private Sidewalk Food Tour of Chicago. We offer team bonding food tours in River North and Wicker Park. On your three hour food touring adventure, your team will bond over delectable foods served from 6 uniquely different locations. In addition to all the mouthwatering foods your team will be eating, your guide will discuss the history, culture and food scene of the neighborhood. So what are you waiting for? Book a private food tour today! Your team will Thank you later.

Join us on a delicious and fun private food tour of San Francisco. We offer team bonding food tours in North Beach, The Mission District, and Chinatown. On your three hour food touring adventure, your team will bond over delectable foods served from 6 uniquely different locations. In addition to all the mouthwatering foods your team will be eating, your guide will discuss the history, culture and food scene of the neighborhood. So what are you waiting for? Book a private food tour today! Your team will thank you later. https://youtu.be/_2A33-6jKTo

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While many will be enjoying a traditional Christmas celebration full of festive cheer and stockings hung by the chimney with care, others favor a different form of Holiday festivities. Whether it’s observing the Jewish tradition of Chinese and a movie on Christmas or creating your own version of Festivus, each of us celebrates in a special way. And many of us struggle with the conundrum of finding delicious restaurant options that are open on Christmas. Luckily for all of us, San Francisco’s Chinatown is very much open on Christmas Day, and we’ve compiled a list of our favorite spots for you to enjoy. Of the more well-known yet still delicious options, you can’t go wrong with the delightfully spicy Szechuan cuisine at Z&Y Restaurant (after all, President Obama has eaten here).  Another of the heavy hitters is Danny Bowien’s Mission Chinese Food; the kitschy decorations and…

We are very excited to announce the launch of our new Chinatown Food Tour in San Francisco!  We now have the opportunity to share not only the tastes of our favorite dim sum and Peking duck, but also the fascinating history and architecture of the oldest Chinatown in the US. Did you know that the San Francisco Chinatown is the largest Chinese community outside of Asia? The San Francisco Planning Department declared it “the most densely populated urban area west of Manhattan.” This means endless opportunities to discover new and delicious things down the winding alleys and in the shops scattered throughout the streets.   We hope you have an opportunity to check out this awesome addition to the Sidewalk Tours family.