Seven tastings and four centuries of history come together on this walking tour through Boston's oldest neighbourhoods, from clam chowder to cannoli.
The route starts in the Blackstone Block Historic District with a thick, hearty cup of New England clam chowder at a restaurant that has run continuously since 1826. A stop at a busy local market brings a perfectly steamed mini pastrami sandwich, tracing the influence of Eastern European Jewish immigrants on the city's food. From there, a stop at a well-preserved 1932 coffee and spice shop offers a special candy treat before the walk moves into the North End, Boston's Little Italy.
In the North End, guests taste a golden fried arancini from a cash-only institution that earned a James Beard America's Classic award, followed by a slice of cheese pizza from a brick oven that has been baking since 1926. The tour closes on a sweet note with a fresh-filled mini cannoli, plus a mystery secret dish rooted in a beloved New England tradition.
Led by a local guide, the walk ties four centuries of Boston history to the dishes that still define the city today.
