| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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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. |
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worth every penny |
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Sat, Sep 29, 07 10:00 AM |
patriciaglea |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
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This tour is worth every penny. It is very informative and you learn a lot about the Mediterranean cuisine as well as being able to taste as you go along. After the tour go back to one of the recommended lunch spots and have pasta. Stroll up and down the streets and end up on a park bench down by the water. You can spend a whole day in the North End! |
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Touring the Northend - Boston |
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Sat, Sep 29, 07 9:00 AM |
edemarco |
Male |
60-69 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
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We enjoyed the tour! Our guide was experienced and older. He loves to cook, so he could explain various ingredients sampled at all the shops we went into. His insights were fabulous, as we ate at a place he described.
Overall a wonderful morning exploring the famous Northend!!! |
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Loved the Boston North End tour wiht Jim |
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Fri, Sep 28, 07 3:00 PM |
daviscalgirl |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
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Jim was very knowledgeable about the history of the area, the history of the food, and the food itself. I learned a lot! |
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Informative and Fun |
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Wed, Sep 26, 07 10:00 AM |
LTDoyle |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Other |
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I really enjoyed the tour. It was very informative and interesting. Our tour guide was great. He kept everything interesting and made cooking suggestions for different dishes, taught us about Olive Oil and Vinegar as well as wines, meats, cheeses, pastries, etc. The friend I was with also enjoyed it. She loves to cook and was very excited about trying some of his suggestions. I would and have recommended this tour to some of my co-workers and friends. |
