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MicheleTopor

  Michele Topor, Inc.
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Rating: 5
Great Tour
Fri, Oct 3, 08   10:00 AM LHOOPER Female 30-39 Domestic Tourist(s) Couple on a Date
This is a wonderful excursion that gives you the opportunity to see a part of Boston you might never have visited. My husband & I loved the authentic Italian stores. All of the owners seemed genuinely happy to have us visit their shops and the information provided on the tour was wonderful. The samples are a bonus as well. We went back to Maria's pastry shop that same night and stocked up on some things we had sampled. The tour provides you with a detailed listing of all the shops you visited and the things you tasted so you can order from home if you like. We will probably be having some of the cheese and olive oil sent to our house soon. If you are interested in Italian food and cooking you cannot go wrong with this tour.
Rating: 5
Learned much
Thu, Oct 2, 08   9:30 AM caidikonis Female 40-49 Domestic Tourist(s) Family With Children
My family and I truly enjoyed this tour and all it comprised. Our guide was very informative and we learned so much.
Rating: 5
Great Insight into Italian food culture
Wed, Oct 1, 08   2:00 PM sarita08 Female 40-49 Domestic Tourist(s) Group of Friends
Learned quite a deal about the "real" Italian food culture. I'll never look at balsamic vinegar the same way! Enjoyed the different aspects of each category of food, whether it be cheese, olives, pastries, wines etc.... Definetly a must DO!
Rating: 5
The Best!!
Wed, Oct 1, 08   2:00 PM aparsells Male 30-39 Domestic Tourist(s) Couple on a Date
Fist let me say that this was the best tour I have ever been on! I just wish it was longer. Secondly, my family is from the North End and i learned more from the tour than I have learned from my family and they date back to the '30s. Our guide was just the best!
Rating: 5
The Best of the North End Discovered
Wed, Oct 1, 08   10:00 AM Coachjude Female 60-69 Local Other
I learned more from this 3 hour walking tour of the North End than I ever have during my many visits to the area in my 34 years of living an hour away! I actually felt as though I had JUST discovered a jewel that has been in plain sight all the time. Jim, our tour guide, couldn't have been more informative, knowledgeable and fun. I highly recommend this tour to anyone, but especially to those who "think" they know all there is to know about the North End. You'll be pleasantly surprised!
Rating: 5
Very Informative and Fascinating
Wed, Oct 1, 08   10:00 AM gdpitz Female 50-59 Domestic Tourist(s) Other
My friend and I really enjoyed the North End Tour. We learned lots of fascinating and informative "Italian" information. The food sampling at some of the various places we visited whet our appetite for more after the tour. We revisited several of the shops and thought of ourselves as experts in our purchase decisions. Jim, our guide, presented his wealth of Italian knowledge in to us with lots of humor. On my next trip to Boston, I would consider taking this tour again along with the Chinatown tour which I definitely look forward to in the future.
Rating: 5
Great
Sat, Sep 27, 08   2:00 PM CHWHITE Female 30-39 Local Group of Friends
We thought what made our tour so great. Was our guide she was so informative about everything from cooking tips to anything you would want to know about the North End. She was unbelievable Carrie, Annette and Michelle
Rating: 4
Informative and Interesting
Sat, Sep 27, 08   2:00 PM ljhayes0054 Female 60-69 Combination Family Without Children
Our North End Market Tour was very enjoyable. All our group are serious foodies(We have traveled to Italy and spent time with family in Italy, which allowed us to experience authentic food and food products). That said, we all came away with new facts about the food and this wonderful Boston location. Our guide was very, very informed on the history of the North End, the products and services available, and on Italian culture, mores, and food. She provided so many interesting facts that made the experience so much more enjoyable. Most of all, we were in a torrential rainstorm, and our wonderful guide provided for our comfort by rearranging stops and staying in one of the shops to tell us about what would have been discussed outside. So, although the weather was less than ideal, I felt that we were provided all of the information that was scheduled for that day. I would definitely recommend this tour, especially to anyone who loves Italian food! Such good information for buying, storing and enjoying Italian food.
Rating: 5
Rays of Sunshine on a Rainy Day
Sat, Sep 27, 08   1:00 PM MarianneG Female 60-69 Local Group of Friends
We were a group of 7 women celebrating a very special birthday for a very special friend. We literally planned months ahead of time, only to have a rainy day for the tour. But our spirits were not dampened one bit! Our guide, Dick, was absolutely fabulous: very knowledgeable, engaging, passionate, and gracious. He explained the history of the North End - its peoples, cultures and foods - so well, and encouraged and answered all questions very enthusiastically. Nearly all of our group members are Italian American, so the tour was a blast from our pasts. All the shop owners/employees genuinely seemed pleased that we were among the crowd in their establishments...Saturdays are very busy in the North End - even on a rainy day! All along the way, we sampled the delights of the Italian cuisine. The tour lasted a full three hours...the last stop was Maria's Pastry Shop where we tasted some divine Italian treats. The tour ended on such a high note because Michele Topor had arranged that Maria would provide a birthday cake for our friend...it was absolutely delicious and shared with all the members of our tour, the 7 of us and 6 other folks. The day was memorable not only for the Birthday Babe but for ALL of us! "Mille Grazie" to Michele, Dick, and all the shopkeepers....
Rating: 5
What a wonderful time!
Sat, Sep 27, 08   10:00 AM Vickydel Female 40-49 Domestic Tourist(s) Other
We loved this tour, we had such a great time.Our tour guide Beth was so well informed and seemed to really enjoy her job! We learned so much and the food samples were wonderful. I really can't say one negative comment about this tour. This was for me the most fun thing we did on our New England vacation. We would love to come back and visit the North End! Thanks Joe & Vicky Lynchburg,Virginia
Rating: 5
Absolutely Wonderful!!
Sat, Sep 27, 08   10:00 AM Airportplus Female 30-39 Local Family Without Children
Our tour guide was Beth, and she was fantastic. She truly made the tour so worthwhile. Very interesting and enlightening. Beth's knowledge on the North End, it's history, and culinary information was amazing. Would highly recommend - and request Beth!!
Rating: 5
This is a wonderful tour!!
Fri, Sep 26, 08   3:00 PM tamara11 Female 40-49 Local Couple on a Date
My husband and I were celebrating our anniversary and decided to do something different. This tour was highly recommended to us from a friend. We had an AWESOME time!!!! We haven't stopped raving about it since last Friday! Michele was extremely knowledgeable about the culture, history and culinary delights of the North End! We learned so much in 3 hrs--information that we will use for many years to come. It made our anniversary one we will never forget!! Thanks Michele!!!
Rating: 5
authentic Italian American tour
Fri, Sep 26, 08   10:00 AM ylmommyx4 Female 50-59 Domestic Tourist(s) Other
Michele did a wonderful job. She is a wealth of information both entertaining and informative on Italian food, culture and the country itself. My husband and I look forward to food tours whenever we can find them and this one did not fail to impress us. We really had a good time and thought the group size (14) was perfect. I know a lot about food but really learned a lot from Michele about the reason Italians eat in the order they do and all to achieve proper digestion. Very Interesting and I plan to bring some of these practices into my own home.
Rating: 5
highly entertaining and informative
Fri, Sep 26, 08   10:00 AM Donnamac Female 60-69 Domestic Tourist(s) Group of Friends
Michele Topor 's culinary tour of the North End brings the history of the area to life, highlighting all that is now Italian there - the people, the tiny specialty shops, the quality of the pastries, cheeses, meats, olive oil, vinegars and spices, coffee, wine, and more. Not only that, it is so much fun to meet the shop owners and see how proud they are of their products, and how Michele enjoys interacting with them. ..and the food and pastry samples! yum!. My group wrapped up the day with lunch at one of the restaurants Michele recommended. We were not disappointed! Thank you, Michele, for a great day ( even if it did rain!)
Rating: 5
enthusiastic and knowledgeable leader
Fri, Sep 26, 08   10:00 AM Kingduncan Female 60-69 Domestic Tourist(s) Group of Friends
Ms. Topor was the reason for the success of this tour. She was gracious, very knowledgeable about the history of the North End and all the foods, herbs, vegetables, restaurants, delis and much more!! We had a great time and I already recommended this tour to friends and relatives.
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