| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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"Scent"sational |
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Fri, Oct 5, 07 10:00 AM |
bonny718 |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
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We loved the tour and truly appreciated all the recommendations of our guide. He
made our experience memorable. The air was filled with "scent"sational aromas.
We returned the next day and could navigate the streets with ease. |
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FANTASTIC |
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Fri, Oct 5, 07 10:00 AM |
kpkrysiak |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Other |
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My husband and I enjoyed the N.E. Tour of Boston. We both have been to Boston many times and this was the first "tour" we have taken. We would definitely recommend it to our "foodie" friends and family. I would have enjoyed a few more "samples" of food. I know it wasn't a "food tasting" tour but it's nice to sample foods of "other" places. I ended up purchasing some of the items that I did sample and bought home to CT. It was a perfect day as well and we enjoyed the history of the North End as well as the history of Italian food/cooking etc! |
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All and More |
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Fri, Oct 5, 07 10:00 AM |
jundan |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
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My husband and I had a very enjoyable and informative time during our Cooking Tour to the North End. The guide was knowledgeable and engaging. We returned to several shops following the tour to purchase items that had been highlighted. We live locally so intend to also make use of the restaurant guide that was given along with other information at the beginning of the tour. I feel like we know our way around the North End much better than we did before. We would recommend this tour to others. |
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Highly recommend this tour |
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Wed, Oct 3, 07 2:00 PM |
annehedstrom |
Female |
60-69 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
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We enjoyed a wonderful tour of Boston's North End. The tour guide's information on the history of this small neighbohood was informative and the gastronomic information was new to many of us. To have these shops in our own area is excellent. Many of the women in the group plan a shopping spree in the area at a later date. |
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Recommended and totally enjoyable |
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Sat, Sep 29, 07 2:00 PM |
GeoTorrice |
Male |
60-69 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
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The 8 of us thought Beth did a tremendous job, talking for 3 hours and giving us a history of the North End and information on the local foods. |
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Fabulous tour! |
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Sat, Sep 29, 07 11:00 AM |
PaulaMollov |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
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Michele Topor was delightful in her enthusiasm of her neighborhood, its history and its cuisine. She was constantly providing us tips and suggetions with advise on cooking and purchasing essentials for the kitchen. When we bumped into Mayor Mennino at Maria's bakery, that was an unexpected surprise. Our group was composed of friends and relatives and we had a ball! Tasting everything and anything, we left with a feeling of excitement in coming back to visit the shops and restaurants we've yet to try.
Paula Mollov |
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Added insight into the North End.... |
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Sat, Sep 29, 07 11:00 AM |
Pzucchi |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
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Although I have visited the North End many times, Michele provided new insights and experiences for an area that is so rich in culture and cuisine! |
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Excellent knowledgeqble tour guide |
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Sat, Sep 29, 07 10:00 AM |
pdqroch |
Male |
Unspecified |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
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Excellent knowledgeable tour guide, great walking tour of the North End, good food and drink samples, great weather as well. |
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An Authentic Italian Experience |
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Sat, Sep 29, 07 10:00 AM |
prescuitti |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
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We were delighted with our tour! Our tour guide, Beth, was exceptionally experienced in the Italian culture along with culinary insight. The markets we visited provided a real world authentic view of life in Italy. Beth and the owner's of the host markets provided an especially memorable experience for my husband who was celebrating his 50th birthday and Italian heritage. Many thanks!
-Crystal |
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Somewhat disappointed but still recommended |
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Sat, Sep 29, 07 10:00 AM |
rburkett |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
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My husband and I took this same tour approximately 6-8 years ago and enjoyed it much more at that time. On the last tour the leader was much more informative about the north end and the people who live there and how they shop. She discussed things like how to cook pasta, suggestions for cooking other italian dishes, etc. and gave us a lot of information that we could take home and apply to everyday life and shopping. That is why we were so anxious to return some day. On the tour last week the leader spent at least 30 minutes telling us about the regions in Italy while we stood at the liquor store. Due to the extended time standing in one spot and the heat, she seemed to lose the interest of the group after the first few minutes. It was just OK this time and would not make me want to come back. The area is fantastic and the markets very interesting. Based on this visit, we would have enjoyed it more going on our own. |
