| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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fantastic
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| Sat, Jun 20, 09 10:00 AM |
isabelk1 |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| we were four local people taking the tour and loved it. it's a wealth of information and just the right amount of tasting combined with humor and fun. |
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Wonderful tour
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| Fri, Jun 19, 09 3:00 PM |
ladygaga22 |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| Loved the tour as it answered many questions that I have often wondered about...olive oil, balsamic vinegar, pastas etc. It was fun.....our guide was exceptional being a chef himself, he was more than could be hoped for. Also we did luck out and it was only the 4 of us which made it very personalized. Thanks alot! |
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Fantastic overview..it's food and culture.
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| Fri, Jun 19, 09 10:00 AM |
Gary_Sigai |
Male |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| We saw all the hideaways and hidden jewels that are hard to find on your own. The guide was an experienced chef and had great depth of knowledge and very congenial. Wonderful day! We liked it so much that we took the Chinatown tour. |
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An area rich in history and culture
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| Fri, Jun 19, 09 10:00 AM |
waltoncj |
Male |
60-69 |
Local |
Individual |
| This a great tour to learn the history of Boston's North End and its rich Italian culture, traditions, and symmetry of the Italian provinces.
Three hours of touring will open your eyes to the importance of healthy unadulterated food in your daily diet, wholesomeness, and regional authenticity. You will want to go home change your eating habits, becoming healthier in the process and having your family enjoy your cooking more.
Look forward to going back on your own, buying great foods with a rich history. |
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Fall in love with the North End all over again!
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| Wed, Jun 17, 09 2:00 PM |
googiegomez |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| A wonderful and comprehensive immersion in the pleasures of the North End! |
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wonderful
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| Wed, Jun 17, 09 2:00 PM |
deborahmarti |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
| It was the second time.. I loved it.... |
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Had a Wonderful Time
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| Wed, Jun 17, 09 2:00 PM |
DGaumer |
Female |
60-69 |
Local |
Family With Children |
| My daughter & I were given this gift certificate from my office staff. And, I signed up on my daughter's 24th birthday in June. The tour guide was extremely knowledgable, interesting, funny, & thorough. His choices of a bakery, market shop, vegetable store, cheese & deli shop & wine store were perfect. His stories & tales were enjoyable.
At our 1st stop, Maria's Pastry Shop, we were surprised with a sweet birthday cake for my daughter. That was so thoughtful. |
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"Must do" tour
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| Wed, Jun 17, 09 10:00 AM |
Agostino |
Female |
50-59 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| This tour was brilliant. The details and descriptions of food interwoven with the Italian way of life, the samples we tasted, the obvious love that our host has for the Italian way of life and food was engaging and contagious.
This tour is a "must do" for anyone visiting Boston. |
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Loved it and Learned a lot!
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| Wed, Jun 17, 09 10:00 AM |
enradcliff |
Female |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| My family and I loved the food tour of the North End! Jim was a great guide- he was very knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, and a lot of fun! We enjoyed the different stores we went to and the different ingredients we got to taste. We could not get enough of Maria's amaretto macaroons! We also love the prosciutto and cheese from the meat grocery we went to. Thanks for a great time! |
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Left wanting to see more
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| Sat, Jun 13, 09 1:00 PM |
MargoBellock |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| I would recommend this tour to anyone who would like a more in-depth look at the North End of Boston. I loved meeting Pat, the 94 year old resident of North End, sitting on his park bench, dressed up, and loving to talk to each group of people as they passed. He could surely tell the stories about that street in those early years of the century. The stores we visited were authentic, the owners and family members genuine. I felt like we talked a little too much, spent too much time in a very few establishments. I wanted to see more than that one small area of the neighborhood. A more fast paced, more coverage, etc. would be my recommendation. |
