The Iconic Foods of NYC

- Lower East Side, Chinatown, Nolita

    • $89 per person (Children under 5 free)

    • Fridays at 10:00am

    • Private Tours Start at $399

    • 3 Hour Tour

    • 6-7 Tastings

    • Small Groups (12 or Less)

    • Led by a Local NYC Food Expert

    • Support Locally Owned Small Businesses

    • Focus on Sustainability

    • All Dietary Restrictions Accommodated

  • If you go to Paris, you gotta eat a croissant. In London, devour some fish and chips, but what are the classic iconic must-try dishes in New York City?

    Pizza and bagels immediately come to mind, but they are not the only dishes that make this city what it is. On this three hour tour throughout some of the trendiest and most historic neighborhoods, we get a sense of the dishes that make New York so vibrant and delicious and discover why they are so associated with this city.

    Start the morning with the ultimate New York breakfast at a local favorite and learn what makes New York bagels different than anywhere else (hint: it's not just the water). As we make our way through the East Village and the Lower East Side, we learn stories of the immigrant communities that first settled here and the artists (and now influencers) who continue to call this home. 

    Beat the crowds at the world-famous Katz's Deli and learn about Jewish deli culture and watch the circus that unfolds at this restaurant every single day, In Chinatown, be transported to another country where you get a taste of one of New Yorkers' favorite cheap eats: juicy dumplings.

    We can't forget New York pizza and there's some of the city's best modern slices in the area around Little Italy. Other treats on this tour might include a chopped cheese sandwich, black and white cookies, street meat, smoked salmon, and more. 

    We'll end with one of the city's most iconic desserts that will leave you stuffed and satiated with all the classics that you can now check off your list saying you've eaten New York!

    • NYC Bagel

    • NYC Pizza

    • Iconic NYC Deli Food

    • NYC Chinese Food

    • Classic NYC Dessert

    • And More

      *Please Note: Tastings are Subject to Change Based on Seasonality and Vendor Availability

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  • We had a blast!! Brian was great! He was very friendly, and took time to get to know each person on the tour. We felt much more connected to the city learning about the rich history and the immigration from all over the world, and felt like a NYC insider by going to spots that weren't touristy, and felt authentic. Would recommend any tour with Brian, as he makes you feel comfortable and made the whole experience more fun. We will definitely be reaching back out if we are back in the city.

    Joe, Trip Advisor

  • We did this tour with Brian as our guide. Brian was funny and informative and clearly knows his stuff about New York food. We tried different food local food places we would never have tried without the tour so really worth doing. Brian was also extremely helpful with recommendations for any and all cuisines in New York, not just during our tour but also via email at any point during our trip which was extremely appreciated. Would 100% recommend for anyone that wants to try food you wouldn't think of trying as a tourist. Thanks Brian!

    Alex S, Trip Advisor

  • Brian Hoffman is the BEST!! He was so informative in an entertaining way. He is a wealth of information and willing to share his knowledge. I didn’t want the tour to end! I loved all the stories and history and the way he integrated it with food. All the food stops were unique and made sense with the history. I can’t wait to come back to New York City and go on another Brian Hoffman tour!!

    Nancy W, Trip Advisor