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The Dairy Market

4 Experiences, 1 Hour, Only $49

When: Tuesdays - Saturdays, starting at 2pm

 

Taste the flavors at Charlottesville’s fabulous Dairy Market!

Enjoy a guided tour and 4 small plates from our most exotic restaurateurs during a 60-minute experience.

 

What’s Included:

  • 4 tastings at The Dairy Market ethnic food stall

  • 2 alcoholic drink pairings (optional)

  • 1-hr. Tour with Local Food Tour Guide

  • Learn about Charlottesville history and The Dairy Market’s role in it

  • Insider’s Guide to dining in Charlottesville

Tour Type: Walking Food Tour

Meeting Point: In front of The Dairy Market: 946 Grady Avenue

Note: 

This tour has a minimum of 3 participants. If we haven’t filled enough spots within 24 hours of the tour, you will have the following options:


1) Cover the cost of the vacant tour spots
2) Re-schedule your tour for next best available tour
3) Rain check for future tour with us
4) Refund for your trip

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About The Dairy Market

Recently restored, Charlottesville's Dairy Market has for decades served as both an architectural focal point and community gathering spot for residents, students, and visitors. Once home to an ice cream parlor, event venue, and, for a while, a very large plastic cow sculpture, the space that was once a column-fronted milk processing facility went dark in the early 2000s until a local develop group led by Paul Manning acquired and redeveloped the site into the area’s first “market hall.” It is now home to numerous and ethnically-diverse restaurants and retail shops , becoming a strong draw along the Preston corridor in downtown Charlottesville.

What to Expect

On this 1-hour food tour, you’ll tour the Dairy Market, then enjoy 4 small plates from a selection of culinary styles, including Latin American, Thai, Caribbean, classic College and, in a return to dairy origins, artisanal ice cream!


You’ll meet your Guide at the front of the Dairy Market (946 Grady Avenue).


You'll savor the bold flavors of Chimm’s famous Spicy Spring Roll and Curried Chicken, indulge in 434’s delectable Caribbean Shrimp & Grits, enjoy Take It Away’s gourmet Turkey & Swiss with house-made sauce, and delight in Maizal’s crispy Craquerna paired with a refreshing glass of chilled Jarritos.


*Tastings are subject to change. We cannot accommodate gluten-free, dairy-free or vegan diets on this tour.

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