Boston Culinary and Food Tasting Tours by Michele Topor (North End Walking Sightseeing Tours)

Seller:	MicheleTopor
	Michele Topor, Inc.

Ratings Summary: Rating: 4.9

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	# of Reviews	Overall Rating	Positive Points	Negative Points	% Positive	Average Rating
Last 3 months	140	383	383	0	100%	4.9
Last 6 months	281	758	758	0	100%	4.8
Last 12 months	411	1118	1118	0	100%	4.9
All	1470	3879	3898	19	99%	4.8

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	Overall Rating	% Positive	Average Rating
North End Market Tour	939	100%	4.8
Boston Chinatown Market Tour	179	100%	4.9

Date Attended [v]	Reviewer	Gender	Age	Where From?	Group Type?
Finding The Heart of Boston North End Market Tour
Fri, Aug 1, 08 10:00 AM	oldclown	Male	50-59	Local	Individual
Michele Topor's trek through Boston's North End is a tour that satisfies on many levels. Because her knowledge of Italian foods and dining rituals is so extensive, you come away with a much deeper understanding of how to create traditional Italian cuisine using authentic ingredients and methods of preparation that literally go back centuries in time. This tour will also put you in touch with on-line resources to access quality foods and ingredients anywhere in the world. But most delightful of all is the feeling that you are strolling through Boston's Little Italy as a resident and not as a tourist. With Michele (or one of her specially trained guides) in the lead you are greeted by the residents of the North End as if you are part of the family. This is a total immersion experience and a unique way to experience this special neighborhood in Boston.
Felt Like I Was In Italy North End Market Tour
Fri, Aug 1, 08 10:00 AM	FULGHAM2	Female	50-59	Domestic Tourist(s)	Individual
I was lucky to have Michele as our tour guide. She was great and told us so much about Little Italy. I have been to Italy once and she taught us things that I did not learn while there. She loves her job, and sharing her knowledge of the area and the local people. A very good tour.
Wonderful experience North End Market Tour
Fri, Aug 1, 08 10:00 AM	scarreiro	Female	40-49	Local	Individual
Having lived in the Boston area my entire life, and visiting the North End growing up, I have wonderful memories of the North End. Over the years many shops have changed owners or closed, so I wanted to rediscover familiar spots, discover new places, and ask questions about the neighborhood. Michele was a terrific tour guide, providing me with great information about the shops, people and neghborhood of the North End. I would recommend this tour to everyone.
Tour for foodies and non-foodies alike North End Market Tour
Fri, Aug 1, 08 10:00 AM	1peggy2	Female	50-59	Combination	Group of Friends
My sister and I went on the Northend tour. I am a dyed in the wool foodie- and she is not. We both enjoyed it immensely! Michele's enthusiasm for both the neighborhood and it's people was so engaging that everyone would learn from her and enjoy doing it. I highly recommend this trip for a wonderful afternoon or morning.!!
Great Cultural Learning Experience Boston Chinatown Market Tour
Thu, Jul 31, 08 9:30 AM	FULGHAM2	Female	50-59	Domestic Tourist(s)	Individual
The opportunity of learning about the Chinese culture and touring Chinatown was a very worthwhile experience. This Market Tour was entertaining and our guide was very informative. Lunch was included and I learned a lot about Dim Sum. This tour was worth the price.
A thoroughly enjoyable morning North End Market Tour
Wed, Jul 30, 08 10:00 AM	hereadman	Female	40-49	International Tourist(s)	Family Without Children
We spent a delightful three hours wandering the North End with Jim, a hugely knowledgeable and entertaining guide. The visits to local shops gave an excellent insight into the culinary history and eating habits of the area as well as providing tasty treats along the way! We gladly retraced our steps afterwards in order to purchase some of the items we had been introduced to and are looking forward to eating them back at home. So pleased we found this tour.
Excellent tour North End Market Tour
Wed, Jul 30, 08 10:00 AM	tunaep	Female	50-59	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family Without Children
My husband and I enjoyed the informative fast paced tour of the North End. The history, culinary tips, and sample tastings were fabulous. This tour is highly recommended for anyone who loves food and enjoys learning about foreign cuisine.
A rich and tasteful educational experience North End Market Tour
Sat, Jul 26, 08 1:00 PM	AnneJarvis	Female	50-59	Domestic Tourist(s)	Unspecified
As educators, the North End Market Tour was exactly the kind of learning experience we were looking for - a mixture of cultural experiences and history, well paced, not too large, and guided by an experienced and knowledgeable person. We would not have spent as much time in the shops nor had the opportunity to learn in as much detail had we walked through the area on our own. The tidbits enjoyed along the way added depth to the experience and will serve as guideposts for future shopping trips. I took one of the popular vehicular tours of Boston the next day, which - although fun for parents & kids - paled in comparison to the richness of this experience. Do not hesitate - you won't be disappointed!
enjoyable North End Market Tour
Sat, Jul 26, 08 1:00 PM	BettyMorgan	Female	60-69	Local	Family With Children
Nice tour and knowledgable leader. Would recommend to others but probably will not do again myself.
Change of heart North End Market Tour
Sat, Jul 26, 08 10:00 AM	Mendocino	Female	50-59	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family Without Children
My husband really, really did not want to go on this tour. Three-quarters of the way through, he didn't even want to walk across the street to make dinner reservations ~ he didn't want to miss anything! By the end of the tour, he didn't want for it to end. I thought it had the perfect balance of North End history combined with the market portion of the program. More information regarding food, cooking, and customs was shared than I ever expected. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. I'd definitely take the tour again and recommend it to anyone going to Boston!
A great way to discover hidden gems of the N. End North End Market Tour
Sat, Jul 26, 08 10:00 AM	kfcarney	Female	30-39	Local	Family Without Children
My husband and I are long time residents of Boston and were turned on to Michele Topor's culinary tour of the North End by friends of ours who'd highly recommended it. We recently went on the tour and really enjoyed it and learned a lot. Our guide Beth was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the North End, and in addition had spent some time living in Italy plus is an avid cook and baker of Italian dishes - making her even more insightful. I've been going to the North End for many years, but discovered some hidden gems I'd never known existed and am looking forward to revisiting them in the near future. Being able to taste items as you go really adds to the experience. I'd definitely recommend this tour to anyone who loves Italian food and culture, and wants to get a unique perspective on the history of one of Boston's most quaint and historic areas.
Touring Chinatown with Jim Boston Chinatown Market Tour
Sat, Jul 26, 08 9:30 AM	fredhixon	Male	40-49	Local	Other
I went on my second Topor tour with Jim as our guide. Jim was also my guide on the North End tour. Jim is a retired chef and Asian studies graduate, also speaks two Asian languages. With those credentials I anticipated a fantastic Chinatown tour. Chinatown and Jim did not disappoint. He was very knowledgeable about Chinatown and no questions went unanswered. We toured shops ingesting samplings of Boba Tea, Chinese baked goods and Authentic Chinese BBQ. With texture being a main theme in Chinese cooking. This theme held true with Chinese baked goods. One of the baked goods was described as squishy/crunchy. First time I heard those two words strung together. We finished the tour with a terrific Dim Sum meal. My first tasting of Dim Sum. Jim took the mystery out of our Dim Sum meal. I WILL be going back for a second meal. The Chinatown tour was fun, informative and tasty. I highly recommend this fun tour.
An excellent tour North End Market Tour
Fri, Jul 25, 08 10:00 AM	KelleyQ	Female	40-49	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family Without Children
What a great way to see and experience the North End. We would recommend the tour to anyone who loves food, cooking and history. On our next trip to Boston we hope to take the Chinatown tour. Jim was an excellent host.
The bestest part of our week in Boston! North End Market Tour
Wed, Jul 23, 08 10:00 AM	poehlil	Female	60-69	Domestic Tourist(s)	Couple on a Date
The time we spent touring the North End Italian area of Boston was truly the best part of our week in Boston. Wish we had had the time to experience China Town with you.
You CAN go home again! North End Market Tour
Wed, Jul 23, 08 10:00 AM	gaildonlon	Female	50-59	Local	Group of Friends
Many years ago Yankee magazine advertised this tour (days before websites). I called and spoke to Michelle and booked for 6 or 7 friends. We learned so much and felt so much more comfortable when visiting the North End in the following years. We all live on the North Shore, only 22 or so miles north of Boston so we used the information we gained again and again. My husband's national convention happened to be in Boston this year and I booked for some out of towners - and me. I was a bit reluctant when I heard Michelle wasn't doing tours anymore. "Jim" was outstanding! I learned so much about ingredients that authentic Italian cooks and restaurants use. I will be very careful about my EVOO and balsamic vinegar. I must admit that I have always said "I don't care for figs (Fig Newtons being my reference)." But since tasting fresh figs on the tour, I have purchased and enjoyed them at home. I always turned my nose up at fennel, but really enjoyed sampling raw fennel at the greengrocers. This tour opens your eyes and your imagination. I will probably do it again. Thanks so much Michelle and Jim. GD Gail

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