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Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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very interesting and unique tour |
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Sat, Jun 16, 07 2:00 PM |
chrisduval |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Family With Children |
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Lots of history mixed with culture and entertainment. It was like visiting a friend who was showing you the highlights of their neighborhood,
The only improvement I would make to the tour is a coffee break time at one the venues for a beverage and snack and a chance to sit down. Three hours on your feet does get difficult even with the best of shoes. |
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Fascinating Tour |
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Sat, Jun 16, 07 2:00 PM |
lisalewis |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
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Michelle is an engaging person who completely enthralls you through the North End.
She imparts tons of knowledge in a fun way. The stores you visit will wow you with food samples and authentic atmosphere. It's like Disney for adults. I've taken the tour twice now and adored it each time! |
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Sat, Jun 16, 07 9:00 AM |
gideslg |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
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Loved the tour - lots of interesting facts and information. We had a great time and especially enjoyed all the samples! |
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informative and entertaining |
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Fri, Jun 15, 07 3:00 PM |
wgillingham |
Male |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
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I found Michele's tour both informative and entertaining. His knowledge and insight from a culinary perspective mixed with the culture and customs of the area was well worth the price of the tour. I only wish Michele had a little more time to spend with us.
Thank you for a delightful afternoon. |
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What an informative and fun tour |
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Wed, Jun 13, 07 2:00 PM |
JoAnnWilliam |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
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We were not sure what to expect when we signed on for the North End Market Tour. What a joy it turned out to be. Our guide was a former chef and restaurant owner. Not only did he show us local markets, but he spoke knowingly about several cooking tools, such as balsamic vinegar, olive oil, spices, nuts, etc. He took us to little markets, bakeries, liqueur and wine markets that are not known to the common tourist. He explained the layout of the small community and gave us suggestions for restaurants. We would highly recommend this tour, even to the local Bostonians. |
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Extrememly Educational and Entertaining |
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Wed, Jun 13, 07 2:00 PM |
lissabrown |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
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Our guide Jim was wonderful. His enthusiasm and general demeaner added to the atmosphere and increased the groups (15 in the tour) desire to learn more. My ancestors are Italian. Jim was able to utilize examples that finally made me understand why they do/did things in a particular way.
Jim mentioned that he was trying to put together a chinatown tour, if I am in the area I definiately will inquire.
Thanks for offering this tour, it was great. |
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Great Experience for cooks,non-cooks,ages 30+&60+ |
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Wed, Jun 13, 07 2:00 PM |
janemccormma |
Female |
60-69 |
Combination |
Group of Friends |
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3 of us are serious about cooking, but I am not even interested in cooking, just eating. All of us enjoyed the tour!
We picked this tour because our 33 year old daughter and her husband had received a tour earlier as a wedding present and raved about it.
2 of us from Seattle and 2 of us long time Cambridge residents loved this tour! The guide knew so much about the history of the north end, the various immigrant groups who had occupied the area, left and returned, plus the history of both Italian and Italian-American food and explained the distinction. The samples were great, the store owner's gracious. It was not too much walking, even though one of us is recovering from a broken foot and 2 of us have bad backs.
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Fantastic tour guide |
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Wed, Jun 13, 07 10:00 AM |
Emmerich |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
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Our tour guide was terrific and he made the experience perfect. He was polite, professional, friendly and informative. I appreciated the respect he showed the merchants and local residents, trying not to interrupt their daily routine. The selection of sites we visited included a wide variety and I took copioius notes, hoping to return to the shops when I have more time. I purchased a few samples to enjoy at home (cheese, prosciutto, balsamic vinegar). We ended our day with a great lunch in a local restaurant. I highly recommend this tour and plan to go again when hosting out of town guests. |
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Informative & tasty |
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Wed, Jun 13, 07 10:00 AM |
mamagattara |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
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I consider myself to be extremely knowledgeable about Italian food, but I learned some useful things. It was great to finally find out where to get the best ingredients, since this town seems to be big on omerta about that sort of thing. |
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great morning in Boston North End |
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Wed, Jun 13, 07 10:00 AM |
danielshrade |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
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It was a chilly day, but I did not even realize it once we began the tour through the North End. Jim was very knowledgeable but was so interesting the time just flew by! His tips, history, recipes and destination information was stellar! I would highly recommend this to anyone that enjoys "off the beaten path" activities. The Noth End exudes the robust smells of garlic, cheese, bakery and more. What a wonderful time. Even being alone, I felt quite comfortable with the group. You'll love it! |
