Boston Neighborhoods

Walk a little, nosh a little, and get immersed in this lively, food-focused guide to 13 ethnic neighbourhoods in and around Boston. This city is steeped in history and tradition. It is also a melting pot, where generations of immigrant cultures mingle. Lynda Morgenroth, a Boston-based writer and long-time resident, leads readers on artfully crafted walking tours that will let them discover the diverse neighbourhoods created by the interweaving of people. Sample authentic Korean and Portuguese dishes plus 18 other ethnic cuisines. Navigate like a native through Russian groceries and Latin bodegas. Visit Chinese herbalists and become well-versed in local history and architecture. In the neighbourhoods, experience hidden treasures like: the North End, where the pasta and the pastry are multilayered; Little Armenia, where a gourmet grocery is also the neighbourhood gathering place; and Dudley Square, where there are limbo pies, a Victorian bus station, and majestic murals in unlikely places.