Ideal Bite

Chocolate and Coffee Tour

To Bean or Not to Bean?

05.29.2009

Submitted by jharper on Thu, 05/28/2009 - 11:00pm.

Seattle

The Bite:

Debating how to entertain your outta-town guests? (Sure, the Lusty Lady's one way to go…) Here's your answer: Savor Seattle Food Tours' Chocolate & Coffee Indulgence Tour. The 1.4-mile walking tour (see ya, CO2 emissions) includes stops at Oliver's Lounge for an espresso cocktail, a lesson in latte art (see photo) and a bag of locally roasted beans at Caffé D'arte, Mochaccino cheesecake (made with cage-free eggs and without artery-clogging hydrogenated oils) at The Confectional, and tons of no-way! info, even for natives. Any questions?

Why Care?:

Walking around the city versus driving (while playing a kazoo and singing YMCA) will save money on gas, eliminate CO2 emissions, and help you burn off the calories from all the goodies you'll be eating.

At $65, the tour sounds pricey, but you totally get your money's worth with all the treats along the way and a trip to the top of the Space Needle to dine on Mocha Braised Short Ribs with local wine and dessert.

Wanna Try:

Savor Seattle Food Tours' Chocolate & Coffee Indulgence Tour (888-987-2867). Tour, $65/2.5 hours.