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Visit “Little Italy” and experience the markets of Boston’s North End!
Visit “Little Italy” and experience the markets of Boston’s North End!
Discover one of the most vibrant ethnic neighborhoods in this country. After a brief overview of local immigrant history and a description of Italian regional foodways, you will embark on a walking tour that is like a cooking class on foot: learn about how Italians eat; glean insider cooking tips; gain resources and knowledge on how to identify and where to buy the very best ingredients. (“Old world” as they are, many of the stores we’ll be visiting sell their products online as well.)
TOURS INCLUDE:
- A three-hour walking tour of the North End markets
- Tips on purchasing, cooking, and storing foods
- Tastings of specific Italian food ingredients
- A handout describing the best stores and favorite restaurants
- Historical insights into the North End community
HOURS OF OPERATION
- Weekly Schedule: Tour is 3 Hours
- Wednesday & Saturday
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
2:00pm to 5:00 pm - Friday
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
3:00pm to 6:00 pm
The cold winter months are a great time to take a tour. The shops are quiet, the streets are empty, and why should “fun” times end with the holidays? Bundle up and take the tour!
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