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Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Absolute Must
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| Sat, Oct 8, 05 1:00 PM |
jeffscholes |
Male |
30-39 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| Michele Topor is fun, engaging, and knows not only about all Italian cuisine, but also commands an historical perspective of the North End. The toured shops are wonderful and the delicious morsels along the way are abundant. Fun, jam packed with helpful shopping tips. I will be going again! |
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Tour was fabulous, despite the rain.
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| Sat, Oct 8, 05 1:00 PM |
emainella |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| The tour was packed with tons of information about Italy, Italian food and cooking, and the North End of Boston. We came away with our heads brimming and our feet tired, but both of us agreed that it was one of the most enjoyable afternoons we have had (even despite the rain). We are already planning our next trip back in order to further explore and enjoy all that the North End has to offer. |
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A very informative and fun tour, you will love it!
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| Sat, Oct 8, 05 1:00 PM |
esmaro |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| I can say this was the best tour I have taken. Michele is a wealth of knowledge and very organized. Everything she says flows from one topic to the next. I lived in Italy 7 years so I can attest that everything she says is very true, with no exaggeration or twists. Her Italian pronunciation is perfect and her enthusiasm for Italian food and culture is contagious! |
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It was much more than I expected.
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| Sat, Oct 8, 05 9:00 AM |
Shawnette |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| I expected a fun time, but Michele is so informative about the Italian history in Boston and in Italy that it was an absolute fantastic time. I learned much about shopping for authentic ingredients and fabulous restaurants to try. Can't wait to go back on vacation and spend more time in Boston's North End. Trying to get a group together to go on one of Michele's Italy tours now! |
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Great Walk! Great information!
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| Sat, Oct 8, 05 9:00 AM |
TheHudsons |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Michele's enthusiasm and knowledge of the North End made the tour a great experience for my husband, our friends and myself. We are all still talking about how much we enjoyed Michele's style and how much we learned. Lucky for our friends that they live in Boston and can visit all Michele's favorite places at will. Living in Oregon, we will settle for mail order and savoring the memory of the tour, tastes, and people. |
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North End Tour Better than ever
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| Sat, Oct 8, 05 9:00 AM |
Bruce_Shull |
Male |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| The tour was so wonderful that my friend told Michelle the tour was like a good book - you don't want it to end. The history of the North End was fascinating and the shops we visited with her critique was a real learing experience.We highly recommend it to everyone. We fixed an authentic Italian five course meal two days after This is the second time I took the tour and learned new things this time around. |
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Great off the cuff, non-touristy North End
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| Sat, Oct 8, 05 9:00 AM |
Driven |
Male |
20-29 |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
| I would not classify this as a traditional tour, but rather, Michelle Topor's passionate and insightful views on the North End. Michelle makes you feel like a neighbor who just moved into the neighborhood. She is like the neighborhood expert who is willing to share with you the hidden gems in the North End. That's a good thing because she happens to be a good cook who knows what she is talking about. As a added bonus, she gives you culinary tips as well the history of the neighborhood during the tour. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who enjoys "tasting" the local culture. |
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very informative
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| Sat, Oct 1, 05 10:00 AM |
robinzalonsk |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| We thoroughly enjoyed our North End Market Tour. The host, Dick, was very knowledgable about the Italian history and culture of the North End. If you are into cooking, you will LOVE this tour. We did expect a few more tastings of Italian cuisine for the price we paid (on the steep side).
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If you love Italy you will love this tour!
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| Sat, Oct 1, 05 9:00 AM |
szilvia |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| Our tour was led by Michele Topor. She was great. Very informative, a good pace, never a dull moment. The shops she took us to were very italian and we had an opportunity to taste things. The Salumeria was the best. We tried a couple of her restaurant recommendations and they were excellent. All in all the tour gave us a better insight into the North End. |
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A good tour of the North End of Boston
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| Sat, Oct 1, 05 9:00 AM |
stsolcz |
Male |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| The tour was very informative and comprehensive. We got information on a variety of stores and restaurants that we would not have gotten on our own. I must admit, that it was a little "pricy". |
