There’s so much to see and do (and eat) in New York City, that sometimes even living here feels overwhelming. As someone who lives in Brooklyn, I’m constantly asked by out-of-town guests where to eat, and I never know what to say, as the options are literally endless.
That’s why I was delighted to try out one of the best NYC Walking Food Tours out there via Ahoy Food Tours—a great food tour that takes guests through Little Italy and Chinatown, two neighborhoods I don’t venture to nearly enough as a local.
The tour starts out at Ferrara Bakery & Cafe with one of their legendary cannoli (yum!) and then ventures through Little Italy, where our guide Alana pointed out all of the authentic (and not-so) places to try out in the neighborhood.
One of my favorite places was Alleva Dairy, the oldest Italian cheese shop in America, where we tried delicious prosciutto and homemade mozzarella.
We then headed over to DiPalo’s Fine Food, a family-run Italian meat and cheese store that’s also home to the best olives I’ve ever eaten. I loved every bite here, and I’m not even usually an olive person!
From there we walked to a pizza shop, Grand Appetito, to try a slice of “grandma’s pie” a Sicilian classic, and then into Chinatown, where we learned a bit more about the neighborhood. Did you know that NYC’s Chinatown is the most populated in the country? Pretty neat!
Have you ever tried dim sum? If you’re looking for a good place to go, check out Nom Wah Tea Parlor, in the heart of Chinatown, on a street that was once known for bloody gang fights. We got to try a lot of different dishes here, which was fun, as what we got to try I may have never ordered on my own. Pork buns? Yes, please!
If you’re looking to experience more that the city has to offer, or are just looking for a great history lesson while you eat your heart out for three hours, I highly recommend Ahoy Food Tours. It’s three hours of food & fun, in two extremely interesting and diverse neighborhoods!
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