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	34	96	96	0	100%	4.9
Last 6 months	168	465	468	3	99%	4.9
Last 12 months	408	1113	1116	3	100%	4.9
All	1525	4032	4054	22	99%	4.8

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	Overall Rating	% Positive	Average Rating
North End Market Tour	955	100%	4.8
Boston Chinatown Market Tour	158	100%	4.9

Date Attended [v]	Reviewer	Gender	Age	Where From?	Group Type?
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
Very Interesting and Informative North End Market Tour
Wed, Jul 23, 08 10:00 AM	Kiefner	Female	40-49	Domestic Tourist(s)	Individual
I would highly recommend this tour. It is not limited to just the markets on the North End, it gives you a great overview on this history and culture of this neighborhood. You don't have to be an avid cook to benefit from and enjoy this tour. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone considering it.
Delightful Culinary Adventure North End Market Tour
Wed, Jul 23, 08 10:00 AM	hookhouse	Female	40-49	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family With Children
We highly recommend this guided tour of Boston's North End and it's culinary history. Jim, our guide, was informative, entertaining and attentive. He did a wonderful job of sharing the rich history of Italian cuisine from it regional origins through the many influences that brought it to the present day. We will never look at food the same way again. We are anxious to plan our next visit to Boston so that we can take the Chinatown Tour! Thank you for wonderful experience. Kevin & Michelle Grand Island, NY
Fun North End Market Tour
Sat, Jul 19, 08 2:00 PM	mtk024	Unspecified	Unspecified	Unspecified	Unspecified
We had a great time, and will be frequenting the places we learned about in the future!
North End Tour-Sat, July 19, 2008 North End Market Tour
Sat, Jul 19, 08 2:00 PM	mdellarocco	Female	40-49	Local	Family With Children
If it weren't such a HOT day, I certainly would have enjoyed the tour even more. Our tour guide was very kind in letting us stand in shady spots as much as possible, and allowed us to buy water and sit along the way making it as tolerable as possible given the conditions. I really enjoyed Beth, our tour guide, and the tour experience. I learned alot and really got the flavor of Little Italy, Boston. I LOVED the food tastings, talking about wine, Polcari's, Maria's, the home life of residents, the grocery store, the lemon slush -- great memories. I hope I remember all that I learned. I only wish I had learned about more about olive oil and I wish I could remember what I tasted. No complaints. I really appreciate the handouts, maybe the tastings will be listed there, I'm not sure. Overall, my family and I really enjoyed the tour. Thanks for asking my opinion. Maria
Expensivce and not so much ROI North End Market Tour
Sat, Jul 19, 08 1:00 PM	jennak212	Female	30-39	Domestic Tourist(s)	Individual
Whiel this tour was very historical I felt it wasn't worth the asking price. We didn't sample as many items as I've sampled on other food tours. I woudl have liekd to have visited a few more stores or shops and tasted their local products.

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