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Four North End Businesses Named Finalists in Boston Uncommon

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Four North End area businesses were named finalists in BOSTON UNCOMMON a Boston.com reader-participation awards program featuring nightlife, art & culture, restaurants and innovation.

The North End area finalists include:

  • Best Tour Not for Tourists – North End Market Tour
  • Best New Health and Business Power Boost – MyStryde
  • Best New Trick from an Old Standby – Converse Chuck Taylor II
  • Best Improv Night – Improv Asylum

Voting takes place through March 21 at Boston.com/Uncommon. There will be 40 BOSTON UNCOMMON awards 20 selected by Boston.com readers and 20 chosen by Boston.com editorial.

As part of the program, Capital One is sponsoring the award for Uncommon Good, an honor targeted to non-profit organizations, community groups, or grass-roots efforts that are improving the lives of Bostonians in uncommon ways. Users can vote for their choice in this category as well; Capital One will announce the winner on March 24.

To learn more about BOSTON UNCOMMON and vote for finalists, visit Boston.com/Uncommon.

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2 Replies to “Four North End Businesses Named Finalists in Boston Uncommon”

  1. Congratulations to Michele Topor and the Guides of the North End Market Tour for the Boston Uncommon nomination for the Best Tour not for Tourists! The tours are extremely informative and educational, weaving Italian history, traditions, culture, and importantly food which is so important to the Italian culture. A well deserved nomination!

  2. Great news, Michele and guides!! Unquestionably the most accurately informative, educational and delightful “tour” experience.
    Not to mention delicious and fun.?

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