| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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culture and great taste
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| Wed, Aug 13, 08 10:00 AM |
stulkin |
Male |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| an excellent tour and cultural experience. we learned the history and sociology of the neighborhood. we learned about Italy, its regions, and its tastes. we learned how to buy its delicacies--and we tasted many of them. it's hard to imagine anyone who would not love this adventure. |
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A Great Way to Spend the Day!
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| Wed, Aug 13, 08 10:00 AM |
lacrossemom |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| I recently had the pleasure of attending a Little Italy North End Tour. I think we had the ONE sunny day this summer so that made the tour even more enjoyable. It was a wonderful experience for all of the senses. Our tour guide first gave us the history behind the North End and the people who call the North End home, past and present. Then it was on to the delightful shops where we were wined and dined. We tasted authentic Italian pastries, smelled cinnamon and learned about olive oil to name just a few highlights of the tour. Our tour guide was entertaining and informative. After the tour I wanted to come home and make an authentic Italian dinner—and I did! Thanks for a great day! |
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It's a fun and educational tour
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| Sat, Aug 9, 08 2:00 PM |
chrostkeys |
Male |
40-49 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| We arrived late to the event but Michelle helped us by locating our group and helping us join up with them. It turned a potentially negative day trip into a wonderfully positive experience. Good customer service. Well done. |
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Highly recommend
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| Sat, Aug 9, 08 2:00 PM |
sbriggshoffm |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| This tour was fantastic from beginning to end. The shops and stores that were visited were the perfect representation of the North End and the sampling brought me back to Italy. Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. I couldn't imagine what a tour guide could talk about for 3 hours but I learned so much and the time flew by...I will be recommending this tour to all my friends and family! |
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Highest Recommendation
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| Sat, Aug 9, 08 1:00 PM |
bapkigar |
Male |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| This tour was great! My wife loves learning about different styles of cooking and everything related to cooking. I surprised her with the tour while we were in Boston for the weekend and she loved it.
The guide was extremely knowledgable and courteous. We both had a great time. |
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Delightful way to spend an afternoon
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| Fri, Aug 8, 08 3:00 PM |
oberlin |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| Our group of 7 women ranged in age from 24 to 60 years of age and everyone enjoyed the 3 hour tour. We liked the stores where we got to taste samples and went back to shop at most of them after the tour (especailly Marie's Bakery!!) Our guide, a former chef, was very knowledgeable and shared a number of tips about how we could make more informed choices about specialty items such as Balsamic vinregar and buffalo mozarella cheese. We also learned that eggplants come in two sexes and there are differences! I would recommend the tour for anyone interested in eating and/or cooking good food using quality ingredients! |
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Wonderful!
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| Wed, Aug 6, 08 2:00 PM |
rebeccayazel |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
| Jim was a wonderful tour guide. We learned so much about the history of the North End, as well as the culinary history of Italian cooking and eating. We thoroughly enjoyed all the "tastes" along the way, and then returned to several stores to shop before enjoying Jim's recommendation of Carmen's for dinner.
This is a great tour, we are telling all our friends!
Rebecca and Dave, Lynnfield, MA |
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really great
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| Sat, Aug 2, 08 1:00 PM |
mb0177 |
Female |
60-69 |
Local |
Other |
| Raymond has a wealth of knowledge that he imparts with confidence and ease. He answered so many questions with grace and accuracy. He knows the history,language, people,food, wine and combinations of the same. He wanted you to know what he knew and enjoyed telling you.
Both my husband and myself learned so very much and enjoyed it while doing so.
We went back to the same stores and ordered different foods after the tour was over.
A group of young women were also on the tour and were still talking about it while at supper and later when we all had drinks. A great group of people.
I plan on going to a few more of these tours.
Without reservation, I recommend this tour to locals and tourists alike. I was so impressed. |
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wonderful
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| Sat, Aug 2, 08 10:00 AM |
laoneill01 |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| everyone had a great time, living so close to Boston we all learned many things and plan on returning to several of the recommended stops. It was truely an enjoyable experience and would do it again!! |
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Immerse yourself
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| Sat, Aug 2, 08 9:00 AM |
pattyobutz |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| Immerse yourself in the Italian culture and tradition of good food beginning with the finest ingredients. Knowledgeable tour guide with cooperative shop owners make for an enjoyable three hours. |
