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Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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knowledgable, enthusiastic tourguide!! |
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Sat, Apr 8, 06 1:00 PM |
courtallia |
Female |
20-29 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
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I found out about this tour from a friend. My husband and I visit the North End quite frequently, so I thought this would be a good idea for his birthday. We attended the tour on a chilly Saturday afternoon. Our guide's name was Dick and he was wonderful! We visited many markets that we never knew about! My husband's parents are originally from Sicily, so for him, this tour was like being with his family!Thank you for helping us make a great memory! |
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A wonderful tour; Dick is a great tour guide |
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Sat, Apr 8, 06 9:00 AM |
sheiladavis |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
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My sister-in-law, my niece and I came to the North End to sample food and see the historic stores and restaurants. Dick was so well-informed and showed us all of the original stores and told us wonderful stories about the area. Although I've been to the NE many times, I didn't know a lot about it's history. We had a great time, even in the very cold morning.
I was a tad disappointed in the tiny amounts of food we were given. The tastes were the same samples that people coming in and out of the shop were given. I guess I was expecting that we would be sitting down and having small portions of food on plates or napkins. It seemed that the entire admission price goes to the guide and the company, rather than to purchase of food from the purveyers. Perhaps by charging a tiny bit more, you could increase the sample sizes a bit.
Thank you for this enlightening experience!
sheila davis
Studio City, CA |
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Great. |
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Wed, Apr 5, 06 2:00 PM |
Wilhelmus |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
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Have recommended it to a lot of people already |
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I felt like I had visited Italy! |
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Wed, Apr 5, 06 10:00 AM |
chefcarol |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
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I spent my 1st morning of a week in Boston on this tour. It was so wonderful! I returned twice with friends to shop and eat. It was such a treat! If you happen to be traveling alone or have some time to yourself in Boston, don't hesitate to sign up for the tour. There were several people on our tour that came alone. Four of us even stayed after the morning tour and had lunch together. It was an unexpected treat to make 3 new friends. We also learned that several of the stores have websites to order from when you get home. |
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Paul gave a fantastic tour |
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Wed, Apr 5, 06 10:00 AM |
Manning |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
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I have been recommmending the tour to everyone I have come in contact with over the past week-- coworkers, friends, family, etc. It was fantastic (even in the horrible rain/snow/cold)! |
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Better than we had hoped! |
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Sat, Apr 1, 06 10:00 AM |
bethie |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
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My partner and I have been to Italy several times. Being "foodies" we love the flavors of Italy and try to duplicate dishes at home. With the help of Cental Market and Whole Foods here, we have great ingredients. Michelle gave us great tips, what to look for on the cans of plum tomatoes, and how to tell female from male eggplants (who knew??) Just enought to kick our cooking "up a notch"!
Through sampling at the markets, we found great meats, a few new cheeses and wonderful olive oil. The day after the tour, we bought and bought!
Michelle was interesting and seemed to know everyone in the streets and the market proprietors.. She provided a rich history of the neighborhood, that added to our enjoyment of the tour.
I highly recommend her tour to cooking enthusiasts, history buffs or first-time visitors to Boston. |
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Fun and educational especially if interested in fo |
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Fri, Mar 31, 06 3:00 PM |
gailrwelch |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
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I knew from friends this was a tour of the "north end". I did not realize it was a culinary tour. However, my adult daughter and I took this tour. Both of us enjoy cooking and the knowledge that Paul, our tour guide, shared with us was incredible. It was not only about the history of the "north end" but also about how to cook certain foods we saw at the grocery store (some we'd never heard of). We learned of the various balsamic vinegars, olive oils, wines, etc. Paul was also very articulate, professional and would welcome him to my home. We felt that comfortable with him. I highly recommend this for anyone wanting to know more of the neighborhood, it's origins and of course appreciates the quality of good food. |
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This was a second time for me |
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Sat, Mar 25, 06 2:00 PM |
pattihoward |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
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A friend took me once and i inturned took a friend for het birthday. |
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Enjoyed tourguides enthusiasm and knowledge |
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Sat, Mar 25, 06 1:00 PM |
linruss |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
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My husband and I went as a date and although he was the only guy on the tour it was so much fun and great to learn about a culture and its food. Michele is very knowlegeable about the North End, the food, drink and most importantly all the neighborhood folks! We have already recommended it to a few friends and had a wonderful meal at Artu's after the tour!!!! |
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Highlight of my trip to Boston! |
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Sat, Mar 25, 06 1:00 PM |
maryvbarrett |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
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This is a wonderful small tour with an enthusiastic and well-informed leader. I've already checked the websites of some of the places we visited--I want more! |
