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Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Great way to explore the North End !! |
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Sat, Oct 28, 06 11:00 AM |
AngelaDavis |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
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The tour was fun and informative. Michelle's introduction to the North End neighborhood revealed shops and restaurants that we will go back to again, but would have never found on our own. |
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OUTSTANDING |
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Sat, Oct 28, 06 11:00 AM |
polamolakat |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Unspecified |
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My husband and I recommend this tour without hesitation. Michele is very knowledgable and engaging. We plan to go again and bring some friends. |
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Despite Downpour - Terrific Day |
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Sat, Oct 28, 06 10:00 AM |
annfederici |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
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Despite torrential rain and 50 mph winds, our group had a terrific time. The guide was very knowledgeable and it was a great blend of education, fun and new experiences. I would highly recommend this tour. With an Italian background, talking with the shop owners was like being with my family when I was a child. I also have a much greater appreciation of how Italians view food and eating and can see why a meal in Italy (I had been there) was so much more enjoyable than one here in the states. |
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Fantastic tour |
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Sat, Oct 28, 06 9:00 AM |
bdoran |
Female |
20-29 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
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Highly recommend it! |
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Very informative and fun |
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Sat, Oct 28, 06 9:00 AM |
malvernebull |
Male |
30-39 |
Combination |
Family Without Children |
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The tour was fantastic. The tour guide was so knowledgeable. It is a tour for true food fans |
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Experienc Italy without leaving Boston's North End |
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Fri, Oct 27, 06 3:00 PM |
monikamackey |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
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Michele's tour is fun, informative and very unique. You get an insider's view of Boston's very ethnic North End. Her enthusiasm for Italy's people and it's food is contagious. The mutual respect between Michele and the proprietors of the various business is warming and credible. Cooks and non-cooks alike will enjoy this tour and will leave you with the satisfaction of new tastes, new knowledge and new experiences. The neighborhood and it's charm will call you back to spend more time expanding on her recommendations. Book reservations at any of her restaurant recommendations and definitely spend time at her recommended cafe and pastry shops. Your only dissappointment will be that you can't possibly eat it all every day and that her vast knowledge is not in book form yet!
For tourists it is a "non touristy " activity. Not cheesy or over done. It is a worthwhile use of any limited time spent in Boston. For locals it is a great way to get to know this area, and to expand your "gastro" knowledge and meet other locals, too. I recommended this tour to a local while sitting in Starbucks waiting for the rain to stop! Everyone's response is the same, "I need to do that"! Don't wait - just do it. You won't be dissppointed.
Monika Mackey, Sacramento |
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Always entertaining! |
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Fri, Oct 27, 06 3:00 PM |
lpitalis |
Female |
40-49 |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
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This is my second tour with Michelle Topor. Her knowledge of Italian food, history and the North End all combine for a delightful three hours. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone interested in the history of Boston and food! |
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Very Informative |
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Wed, Oct 25, 06 2:00 PM |
Tomasello |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Other |
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The people in our group found the tour very interesting. The tour guide was very informative as to types of food and availability throughout the north end. Also was very knowledgeable about the history of the north end. The only negative was the amount of time standing. I would not recommend it for seniors because we couldn't wait to sit down. (We are not seniors yet!!!) |
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An excellent tour of the North End! |
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Wed, Oct 25, 06 10:00 AM |
LucyEllis |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
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Apart from our migrations, Michelle offered information nonstop for the entire two hours. She has tremendous energy. Michelle began with an historical backdrop and then - for each food related area - provided insights, little known facts, personal recommendations that translated into a true sense of what is a small neighborhood with a big heart. Michelle has lived in the area for many years. Her tour reflects her love of the neighborhood and passion for all things Italian! |
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highly recommended |
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Wed, Oct 25, 06 10:00 AM |
joann27 |
Female |
60-69 |
Combination |
Individual |
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I just moved to the Boston area and wanted to investigate my new surroundings. This tour was a wonderful start..Very informative and was a just right taste of the North End Italian area. I liked seeing the small out of the way places instead of just all mainstream tourist areas. I will definately be a regular to this area. Michele was a wonderful tour guide and so informative. she truly loves what she does. |
