Session Information
La Dolce Vita North End Culinary Tour
Session Type: Tours
Location: BCEC
Date: Friday, October 01, 2010
Time: 9:30 AM
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12:30 PM
Date: Monday, October 04, 2010
Time: 2:00 PM
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5:00 PM
Description:
A docent-guided tour will provide guests with insight on the infamous "Little Italy" of Boston, the North End. This borough attracts visitors and Bostonians alike with its intimate and familial setting. One of the oldest neighborhoods in America, the North End is made up of quaint and narrow cobblestone streets. Participants will stroll while listening to a brief history of the area. As the group ambles along, stops are made at various shops which may include: a pastry shop, a confection store, a coffee/spice store, a greengrocer, a salumeria (deli) and a liquor store.
The guide will divulge secrets on how to spot authentic ingredients, where to buy them and how to prepare them. Participants will be encouraged to get involved by sampling and asking questions throughout the tour. As an added benefit, insights on different restaurants in the area will be shared. Handouts describing the different stores stopped at along the way will also be distributed to participants.
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