Discover Real New York Cuisine

“Foods of New York Tours Inc” is claiming that they can help you “discover the REAL New York”. This may make you wonder: “Is everything else fake?” No! For “Foods of New York Tours Inc,” it is just a matter of showcasing some genuine New York style cuisine or rather ensuring people stick to the cliché: “When in Rome do as the Romans”, well in this case, “When in New York do as the New Yorkers.”

Authenticity is the main objective in this tour and you would be sure to enjoy some fun facts about the food available in New York. You would truly be able to taste New York as tourists get a huge bit out of the “Big Apple.” With the three main tours, comes three chances to boost one’s intellectual level about what New York has to offer. A wise man once said – though I question how wise he was - “a hungry man is an angry man.”

One of the delectable tours is that called “The Original” which is the Greenwich Village Food and Culture Walking tour, a “food tasting journey through an old Italian neighbourhood.” On this tour you can see the narrowest house in New York, partake in Italian eateries, dine in charming neighbourhood restaurants and try out the Greenwich Village entertainment which includes the discovery of a literary speakeasy from the roaring 20’s. Have a great food experience off the beaten path at classic “mom and pop” specialty food shops while learning about Greenwich village history, culture, architecture and why this small area has earned the reputation of “one of the greatest culinary and cultural centres of the world.”

This chance to encounter the “Foods of New York Tours Inc” special Greenwich Village feasting happens seven days a week, year round with tours beginning late morning and continuing for approximately three hours. Departure location would be near 6th and Bleecker St. (the exact location is given once tickets are purchased) and persons are asked to wear comfortable shoes and clothing as you would be tasting on the go.

Some delicious food specialties served on the tour would be from:
The Best Cheese Shop In NYC (Established in 1940)
Italian Food Shop (Established in 1900) / (A Fish Market - Established in1974) – Mondays Only
A French / American Bread Shop (Established in 1992)

Two Classic Pizzeria's (1974 & 2003)
An Authentic 1950's Style Bakery (Established in 2005) – Tuesdays -Sundays
A Southern Italian Pastry Shop (Established in 1972)
A Northern Italian / French Pastry Shop (Established in 1973)
An Asian Restaurant (Established in 2000)

The other multifaceted tour would be that of Chelsea Market also known as the Meatpacking District labelled as “a food tasting adventure into the past, present and the future.”

Quickly becoming known for its gourmet food shops, boutique shopping, ethnic restaurants and nightlife, this revolutionary hot destination in New York City is ready to be tasted by any interested tourists. Find out how this neighbourhood of The “New” Meatpacking district is coping with change while seeing it happen before your eyes while tasting food specialties from places like:

Amy's Breads - an artesinal French-American bakery
Ronny Brook Dairy - a dairy farm from the Hudson Valley

Sarabeth's Bakery - a gourmet American bakery
Lobster Place - high end wholesale/retail fish market
Buon Italia - a wholesale/retail Italian specialty food shop
Manhattan Fruit Exchange - largest produce shop in NYC!
Eleni's Cookies - Classic American Cookie Shop

Tours take place year round, more specifically every Thursday through to Sunday from late morning to early afternoon lasting similarly approximately three hours. The same dress code applies as the previous tour as the same goes for many other tours offered by “Foods of New York Tours Inc.” 

If the first two have not been of great interest which I doubt, the “food tasting ramble through two historic neighbourhoods” in Central Greenwich Village or known officially as the SoHo Food and Culture Walking Tour should spark your interest. Picking up where the “Original Greenwich Village tour ends, tourists are taken back in time to an area once inhabited by Bohemians, artists, beatniks and folk singers. In the ambiance of 18th century architecture are elements of rich culture and history of the old immigrant neighbourhood that can be experienced while touring Washington Square Park.

The best venues for live music and comedy can also be observed for there is nothing much that this area does not offer. Unique ethnic eateries would have plenty delectable treats and when SoHo is reached the envelope of calm Italian atmosphere will be welcoming; the specialty here, tradition and old-fashioned specialty food shops. Starting at 12 noon every Friday and Saturday lasting for three hours persons interested can meet at near Bleeker Street and MacDougal Street and like the other tours exact locations are given when tickets are purchased.

Some of the fun stops would include:
Indian Bread Co. - Indian Street Food Eatery
Press Toast - An Israeli Sandwich Shop
Ali Baba - A Syrian Eatery
Jamaican Flavors - An Authentic Jamaican Eatery
Joe's Dairy - A Cheese Shop (Fresh Made Mozzarella!)
Pino's Meat Market - An Italian Butcher Shop

Grandaisy Bakery - An Italian Bread Shop
Yogurt Shop - A Greek Yogurt Shop and Bakery
 

These tours have been approved by the National Association. The cost for each tour is $40.00 per person and includes all the tasting (enough for lunch), a bottle of water and the “Foods of New York” Neighbourhood Guide. Please note that food tasting is subject to change without notice, so hope for the best.

To each tour guide there would be 16 persons accompanying him or her and enough food tasting are served that for “most people lunch afterwards is not needed” says Foods of New York Tours Inc. The company also encourages that persons interested inform them of any food restrictions when purchasing their tickets as they would do their utmost to accommodate your needs. 

For those shopping online your tickets can be bought at Zerve online or tickets could also be purchased by phone at 212.209.3370, especially as advance purchase is required for this tour is quite popular!

Published on Jan 08, 2008