North End Bakery Tour, Boston
Route: Start at corner of Hanover and Cross streets. East on Hanover, left on Charter Street, left on Salem Street, left on Cross.
This loop - which gets deeper into the 'hood than just Hanover Street and offers fun people-watching - takes you past Lulu's Bake Shoppe, Modern Pastry, GiGi Gelateria, Mike's Pastry, A. Bova & Sons (at left, open 24 hours a day - try the black and white cookie), and more. Go ahead, have a cannoli.
Route: Start at corner of Hanover and Cross streets. East on Hanover, left on Charter Street, left on Salem Street, left on Cross.
This loop - which gets deeper into the 'hood than just Hanover Street and offers fun people-watching - takes you past Lulu's Bake Shoppe, Modern Pastry, GiGi Gelateria, Mike's Pastry, A. Bova & Sons (at left, open 24 hours a day - try the black and white cookie), and more. Go ahead, have a cannoli.
(Josh Campbell)