Our tours focus on providing guests with an insider's experience that captures the essence of the cuisine, the people, and the culture. Our groups are small, relaxed and fun. We offer superb food, attention to detail, and seamless personalized service. We do this by both partnering with other culinary professionals and designing our own itineraries. Read what our satisfied clients have to say about us! Testimonials

Melissa Joachim, who founded Tour de Forks in 2001, was born in Melbourne, Australia. Melissa's love for food and travel ignited when she traveled the world for three years, studying and living in Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. This passion grew and inspired the creation of Tour de Forks. Now a resident of New York City for over ten years, Melissa has worked as a designer and art director for Newsweek, ABCNews, and Disney.

Lisa Goldman, who is a co-founder, loves to travel and eat and this enthusiasm has found a home in Tour de Forks. Lisa works on the marketing, advertising, and sales end of Tour de Forks. Lisa received her Masters in Education at Columbia University. Prior to Tour de Forks, Lisa has worked as a freelance copywriter for American Express. Lisa also writes for children's television.

Giuseppe Ricotta, who joined Tour de Forks in 2004 to expand business to Italy, was born in Palermo, Sicily. From the day he was born, food was central to Giuseppe's life and he grew up surrounded by fabulous family cooks and eating organic produce. Before Tour de Forks, Giuseppe received an M.B.A from Fordham University in New York City and works as a business manager with extensive international experience.   Back  to  Top

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