Tasting the North End
Students from the Fall ’16 Food History course explored the North End to do research for a group project on Sicily. Below are some snippets from their tour!
Entering the North End
Little Italy began in Boston’s North End with its first Italian immigrants in the 1860s. The neighborhood’s new residents sold fruits, cheeses, and other foodstuffs in the early migration. By 1930, The North End was a flourishing Italian community of 44,000.
Salumeria Italiana:
Salumeria Italiana has served the North End Community for over four decades. A variety of Italian imported grocery and deli items are available with prosciutto and balsamic vinegar among the best-selling items in the store. Check out their website! https://salumeriaitaliana.com/
The Daily Catch:
The Daily Catch is a Sicilian style seafood and pasta eatery established in 1973 by Paul Fedora, a North End native. Mr. Fedora began by selling calamari and other squid products at his 20 seat North End location on Hanover street. Offerings include Black Pastas, Calamari, and grilled Fish at their Brookline, Seaport and North End locations. Find out more at http://thedailycatch.com/.
Mike’s Pastry:
Don’t let the line intimidate you! Known for their delicious cannoli, Mike’s Pastry draws a huge crowd. This family owned establishment on Hanover St. serves more than just jumbo sized cannoli with perfectly crisp shells, a variety of pastries, coffee, and gelato can also be purchased. http://www.mikespastry.com
