



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.