TUESDAY “Little Italy"
November 18   TIME: 9:30 AM-12:00PM

BOSTON’S “LITTLE ITALY” NORTH END MARKET TOUR - “MANGIA- MANGIA”

Do you have a passion for the food and wine of Italy?  Then you won’t want to miss out on the most unique tour experience Boston has to offer - Chef Michele Topor’s, North End Market Tour!  As seen on TV Food Network’s The Best Of, this is a step into the food traditions and market places of the authentic “Little Italy” remaining in America.

“Little Italy” in Boston testifies to the age-old immigrant experience in the new world. It is filled with American history, ethnic heritage and authentic Italian food. The North End Market Tour is the perfect way to experience what our country’s oldest neighborhood has to offer.  This walking tour 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.  This is a foray into the food traditions and market places of the most authentic “Little Italy” remaining in America.  We visit some of the best Italian markets this side of Rome.  You’ll discover the pasticceria, the greengrocer, the salumeria deli, an enoteca, and spice and confection store that stock the ingredienti that can make your meals memorable.

Enjoy the colorful sights, tantalizing aromas and authentic tastes of pastries, cured meats, cheeses, balsamic vinegar, the freshest seasonal produce, and a little liquor in this old world community.
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At nearly every stop, we’ll enjoy small tastes of specific Italian food ingredients so you may experience benchmark flavors to incorporate in your own cooking and dining adventures.  If the strong Euro means you can’t make it to Italy this year, consider treating yourself to our “Little Italy” tour – it’s like visiting Italy – no passport required!

ITINERARY

9:15 am Meet in lobby of Boston Park Plaza next to the Bell Desk
9:30 am Depart with guide for ten minute walk to the subway
9:45 am – 12:00 pm Tour of little Italy
12:00 pm LUNCH
  Return to Boston Park Plaza at your leisure

INCLUDED: PROFESSIONAL GUIDE:
you will be met in the hotel lobby of the BOSTON PARK PLAZA, and escorted to the subway for your trip to “Little Italy”
SUBWAY TOKENS: to and from “Little Italy”
TWO HOUR “MANGIA-MANGIA” TOUR
LUNCH INCLUDES: Home-made Manicotti - large tubular fresh pasta filled with a mixture of spinach, cheese and a pinch of nutmeg, served with a light tomato sauce, Insalata Misto di Verdure - fresh mesclun greens drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar, one glass of white of red wine. 
COST: $45 per person