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Take a bite out of the Big Apple on these foodie-focused NYC excursions.

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As one of the best foodie cities in America , New York City has no shortage of delicious eats spread across its five boroughs. But the enormous volume of food carts, award-winning restaurants and long-standing favorites can be overwhelming for visitors searching for the Big Apple's most delicious dishes. A food tour can be a great way to narrow your search, thanks to the guidance of an in-the-know local. Considering traveler sentiment and expert opinion, U.S. News selected the top food tours in NYC. Whether you're craving the best bagel or the tastiest slice of pizza, you'll walk away with a full belly and a better understanding of the local food scene after one of these tours.

A Slice of Brooklyn Bus Tours – The Original Brooklyn Pizza Tour

Price: Adults from $105; kids from $95 Duration: 4.5 hours

Calling all pizza lovers – this tour was made for you. During the nearly five-hour outing, you'll board a bus from Manhattan to Brooklyn where you'll enjoy Neapolitan-style pizza at Grimaldi's and Sicilian-style pizza at L&B Spumoni Gardens. You'll also visit filming locations of famous movies like "Saturday Night Fever," "Goodfellas" and "The French Connection." In between stops for pizza, you'll have to time to enjoy a stroll on the Coney Island boardwalk (a particular highlight for reviewers) and pass by the million-dollar homes along Shore Road in Bay Ridge. Travelers heap praise on the guides for their knowledge and humor, and appreciate the many stops for photos. Others appreciated the comfortable bus.

The tour is typically available Wednesday and Friday through Monday at 11 a.m. If you didn't get your fill of the borough, you can also join in on the company's other Brooklyn-themed tours.

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Nice Guy Tours – Greenwich Village Tour

Price: From $89 Duration: 3 hours

For a food tour that mixes in a healthy dose of New York City history, consider the Greenwich Village Tour from Nice Guy Tours. On this foodie excursion, you'll make at least six stops for samples of the neighborhood's best falafel, pizza, fries and cupcakes, among other tasty treats. Along the way, you'll see neighborhood landmarks, such as the longest-running off-Broadway theater, the narrowest house, the oldest house and Washington Irving's former home, not to mention the exterior of the famous "Friends" apartment. Participants commend Nice Guy Tours, saying the guides are funny and knowledgeable, and the food is incredible.

The tour is offered Tuesday through Sunday at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.; additional tour times may be available depending on the month. Food-focused tours of the Lower East Side are also available.

New York Fun Tours – The Best of Brooklyn Half-Day Food & Culture Tour

Price: From $149 Duration: 4.5 hours

For a crash course in the food and neighborhoods that make Brooklyn so unique, consider this nearly five-hour outing led by New York Fun Tours. You'll start the tour in Greenwich Village and then board a coach bus to Brooklyn where you may visit neighborhoods like Williamsburg, Greenpoint and Carroll Gardens. As you learn about the history of each neighborhood, you'll sample some of the area's most famous dishes, including traditional Polish pierogis and kielbasa, New York-style brick oven pizza and cannolis, among other tasty bites. At the end of the tour, you have the option of boarding the bus back to Greenwich Village or walking across the Brooklyn Bridge back to Manhattan. Tourgoers offer high praise for the variety of food featured and applaud the guide and driver for their expert knowledge of the area.

Tours are usually offered Thursday through Monday at 11 a.m. Private tours of Manhattan are also available.

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Ahoy New York Tours & Tasting – Chinatown and Little Italy Food Fest

Price: From $105 Duration: 3 hours

Learn about the history, culture and food of two of New York City's distinct immigrant neighborhoods on this tour. You'll meet your guide in Chinatown, where you'll enjoy a Chinese pastry paired with jasmine green tea followed by authentic Chinese dumplings, roasted duck or egg rolls, as well as a tour of the neighborhood's historic Chinese landmarks. From there, you'll make your way to Little Italy for a brief history lesson before heading to mom and pop shops to sample prosciutto, olives, cheeses, fresh pasta and more. In all, you'll enjoy up to three seated tastings and up to six on-the-go tastings – a great value, travelers say. According to reviewers, this is a fun, filling combo tour with engaging guides who are very knowledgeable about the two neighborhoods.

Tours are typically offered multiple times a day beginning at 10:30 a.m. Private dinners in Little Italy and public tours of Mulberry Street (in Nolita) are also available.

Intrepid Urban Adventures – Tenements, Tales, and Tastes

Price: From $79 Duration: 3 hours

This tour celebrates the impact of immigrants and the cuisine they brought to New York that locals and visitors still enjoy today. The tour starts at the African Burial Ground National Monument and weaves around the Lower East Side, Little Italy and Chinatown, among other ethnic enclaves. As your guide provides historical context of the various neighborhoods and the immigrants who shaped them, you'll sample dumplings, knishes, pretzels and cheese, among other delicious bites. Reviewers say the tour provides an outstanding overview of the immigrant experience and deftly introduces participants to some hidden gems.

Tours are offered daily at 10 a.m. Intrepid Urban Adventures also offers a Brooklyn Bridge and Dumbo food tour, among others.

Free Tours by Foot – Greenwich Village Food Tour

Price: Free (excludes cost of food) Duration: 2 hours

If you're on a budget, this may be the excursion for you. Instead of paying one upfront fee for the tour and the food, you'll pay as you go. During the approximately mile-long tour, you'll stop at several different shops and restaurants in the village where you can choose whether you'd like to pay for a sample or not. You'll generally spend between $8.50 and $15 on your bites, according to the company. Possible dishes featured along the tour include falafel, pizza, bagels, cupcakes and arancini (fried rice balls). As with other trips from Free Tours by Foot, you'll pay your guide what you think the trip was worth at the conclusion of the tour. Past travelers said they loved sampling the different food and appreciated the flexible pricing.

Tours are offered at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday and reservations are required. The company also offers food tours in a variety of other neighborhoods, including Chinatown and Williamsburg, as well as seasonal tours.

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Foods of NY Tours – Chelsea Market & The High Line

Price: Adults from $75; kids from $50 Duration: 3 hours

Sample one of the city's best hot dogs, Brooklyn-made ice cream and more on this tour of Chelsea Market and the High Line . The tour includes six on-the-go tastings and two seated tastings, along with commentary from your expert guide about the market's history and its vendors, as well as the history of the High Line and how the elevated rail line was once used to transport millions of tons of meat, dairy and produce. Reviewers laud the tour guides for their engaging, passionate commentary, their ability to navigate the crowds and their recommendations.

Tours are available at 10 a.m. Thursday through Monday. When you're ready to explore beyond Chelsea, consider signing up for the company's tours of other famous foodie neighborhoods, including Brooklyn, Chinatown and Nolita.

Manhattan Walking Tour – Hell's Kitchen Food Tour and Central Park Walking Tour

Price: From $134 Duration: 4.5 hours

According to reviewers, this tour combines just the right mix of food, history and sightseeing. During the half-day stroll, you'll make stops at five different spots in Hell's Kitchen for tasty eats like empanadas, hush puppies, baba ghanoush and doughnuts. You'll also enjoy a walking tour of Central Park – a particular highlight for travelers. Tourgoers are complimentary of the passionate guides and the interesting and delicious food. What's more, tours are capped at eight participants – another plus for reviewers.

Tours are offered daily at noon. If you've gotten your fill of Central park, you can also book an abbreviated version of this tour that does not stop at the park.

Secret Food Tours New York – NYC Food Tour in Greenwich Village

Price: Adults from $79; teens from $74; kids from $69 Duration: 2.5 to 3 hours

This traveler-approved food tour takes up to 12 participants through Greenwich Village to sample a classic New York bagel, falafel, a cupcake, a slice of pizza and a gourmet doughnut for a total of six stops. Part of the fun on this tour is the "secret dish," which is revealed the day of your tour. Participants say the tour is educational, with many praising the secret stop and the personable guides.

Tours are offered daily beginning at 11 a.m. Still hungry? The company also offers tours of Chinatown, Little Italy and Brooklyn.

Like a Local Tours – Flatiron Food, History & Architecture Tour

Price: Adults from $78; kids from $68 Duration: 3 hours

Appeasing both history buffs and foodies, this tour explores the food, architecture and history of two of New York's most iconic neighborhoods: the Flatiron District and Union Square. During the mile-long stroll, you can enjoy Italian fare at Eataly and a Reuben at Zucker's Bagels, plus snap pictures at the famous Flatiron Building and more. Tourgoers rave about the substantial food portions and the knowledgeable guides, who win praise for sharing plenty of historical context in a fun, engaging way. However, a few reviewers warn the tour may not be entertaining for young children since it focuses heavily on history.

Tours are offered Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Kids younger than 4 can tour for free. The company also offers food and walking tours of other NYC neighborhoods and boroughs, including Brooklyn.

Sidewalks of New York Tours – West Village Food Tour

Price: Adults from $89; kids from $75 Duration: 3 hours

Indulge in classic New York City dishes while exploring the tree-lined streets of the West Village on this tour. With a local as your guide, you'll make six stops for samples including bagels, pizza, falafel and cupcakes. Along with the histories and traditions of the eateries, you'll also learn about the hangouts of the Beat Generation and Bob Dylan and view the exterior of Monica's apartment from "Friends," among other West Village hot spots. Reviewers applaud the variety of food offered and the generous portions. Others gush about the friendly, knowledgeable guides.

Tours are offered Friday and Saturday at 11 a.m. Prices include all food. After you've sampled the West Village food scene, consider the company's other food tours of midtown, downtown and the Lower East Side, among others.

Underground Donut Tour – New York City: Downtown Donut Tour

Price: Adults from $75; kids from $65 Duration: 2 hours

Doughnuts have an extensive history in New York City. Dutch settler Anna Joralemon opened the United States' first doughnut shop in NYC in 1673, and Harlem bakery owner Adolph Levitt created the first automatic doughnut machine, dubbed "The Wonderful Almost-Human Automatic Doughnut Machine," in 1920. Travelers can learn more about this deep-fried, ring-shaped pastry with the Underground Donut Tour. The 2-mile walking tour takes participants on a journey through downtown New York, with stops along the way to try treats like a brioche-style doughnut and an everything doughnut. Reviewers say the tour guides are knowledgeable and the outing is an overall delicious experience. Travelers were also surprised and delighted by the variety of doughnuts featured.

Tours are offered daily between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Underground Donut Tour also offers outings in Times Square and Union Square, along with private tours, tours for students and bachelor and bachelorette parties.

Greg Walks NYC – NYC Greenwich Village Italian Food Tour

Price: From $89 Duration: 2 to 3 hours

The New York City Greenwich Village Italian Food Tour aims to teach travelers about the area's Italian history through food. During the walking tour, foodies will have a chance to visit famous Greenwich Village shops and eateries like Raffetto's Pasta and the Tiro A Segno Italian Rifle Club – one of the oldest private Italian heritage clubs in the U.S. As Greg shares stories of the neighborhood's past, you'll also sample Italian delicacies, such as prosciutto di parma, Italian cheese bread and fruit-a-misu, a berry tiramisu. Reviewers say this tour is fun and filled with interesting information. Many called it the highlight of their NYC trip.

Tours are offered Tuesday through Sunday at 11:30 a.m. The company also offers other walking tours, including the East Village Pierogi Food Tour.

Frequently Asked Questions

New York City is famous for several foods thanks to its diverse residents, who represent an array of cultures. Some of the most famous foods that you may encounter on a food tour or when dining throughout the city include falafel, bagels, pizza, pastrami sandwiches, soft pretzels, hot dogs, cheesecake, pierogis and dim sum.

Tips for tour guides are not mandatory, but gratefully accepted. In New York City, it's standard to tip 18% to 25% of the tour price.

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Enjoy Your Favorite Foodie Cities With These 10 Food Tours

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Calling all foodies: Are you one of the growing numbers of travelers who plan their trips around culinary experiences ? If so, consider taking a walking food tour with a knowledgeable guide. It’s one of the best ways to enjoy the cuisine of a city .

Here are great culinary tours to consider across the U.S. Bon appétit!

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1. NYC Food Tour: Chinatown and Little Italy

Enjoy specialties such as pizza , dim sum and cannoli while you explore two of New York’s historic neighborhoods: Chinatown and Little Italy. Join a historian guide on Viator’s New York food tour (viator.com) as you stroll through the winding backstreets of these iconic areas. Listen to stories about the history, food customs and traditions as you sample representative dishes. The tour focuses on family-owned eateries for a genuine experience.

Length: 2 hours

Cost: from $79

More tours:  New York Chinatown & Little Italy Food Tour (secretfoodtours.com; $79); Chinatown and Little Italy Food Fest Walking Food Tour (ahoynewyorkfoodtours.com; $105)​

2. New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter

Enjoy some of the most famous and popular food venues in the storied French Quarter — from Cajun eateries to the gourmet food stalls of the French Market — on this tour with Destination Kitchen (destination-kitchen.com). The itinerary features six to seven tastings of iconic dishes such as gumbo, jambalaya, muffaletta, pralines, alligator bites and char-grilled oysters. Learn about the history and culture of the Big Easy as you explore its colorful oldest neighborhood, dating to 1718.

Length: 3 hours

Cost: $76-$86

More tours: New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour (viator.com; $75); French Quarter Food Tour (sidewalkfoodtours.com; $89)

3. Chinatown Food Tour, San Francisco

What’s more representative of San Francisco’s food scene than its Chinatown, the oldest in the country? Sidewalk Food Tours of San Francisco (sidewalkfoodtours.com) helps you explore the unique culture and cuisine that define Hong Kong and mainland China, transplanted to the City by the Bay. On this walking tour, taste authentic Cantonese, Mandarin and Szechuan dishes from five restaurants and bakeries.

Tuck into buttery buns filled with barbecue -flavored cha siu pork, handmade noodles and dumplings, pillowy dim sum, Hong Kong–style egg tarts and other specialties as you discover the history of their respective eateries. The tour includes stops at the city’s oldest Buddhist temple, a Chinese market and the legendary Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory.

More tours: San Francisco Chinatown Food Walking Tour (sffoodtour.com; $74); “I Can’t Believe I Ate My Way through Chinatown” Tour (wokwiz.com; $95)

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4. Chicago Favorites Walking & Food Tour

Food and architecture go together like bacon and eggs on the Bobby’s Bike Hike–organized tour (bobbysbikehike.com) featuring Chicago’s most famous dishes and must-see landmarks. Learn about the Windy City’s architectural and culinary history while feasting on classics such as deep-dish pizza, Italian beef sandwich, Chicago-style hot dog (hold the ketchup) and brownie (invented at the storied Palmer House Hotel). During the tour you’ll get a street-level view of Millennium Park, Michigan Avenue, i.e., “the Magnificent Mile,” the Chicago Riverwalk and more.

Length: 2.5-3 hours

Cost: from $70

More tours: Taste of Chicago Food Tour (tastebudtours.com; $59.50); Iconic Foods of Chicago Food Tour (chicagofoodtours.com; $75)

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5. Food Tour of Downtown Houston

Head underground into the extensive downtown tunnel system to sample some of Houston’s  favorite foods. This Astroville tour (astrovilletours.com) takes you to three restaurants both below and above ground to try the city’s diverse options, including Mexican, Asian and Italian American cuisine. Start at Market Square Park in the historic district, where you’ll learn about Houston’s history and noteworthy architecture. Then check out the tallest building in Texas, JP Morgan Chase Tower, and the state’s largest theater district as you munch your way along.

Length: 2.5-3 hours

More tours: Houston Bites & Sites Food Tour (bestbiteshouston.com; $65); Downtown Houston Food Tour (viator.com, $76)

6. Beyond the Italian Market, Philadelphia

Who better to guide you on a culinary tour of Philadelphia than a local food writer? Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé, who founded Tiny Table Tours (tinytabletours.com), leads you on an eating adventure in South Philly, a neighborhood of immigrant communities whose diverse food cultures produce a tantalizing array of delicious dishes in a relatively small area. Inspired by the afternoons she spent introducing friends and visitors to her favorite neighborhood, the itinerary features bá​nh mi from a family-owned Vietnamese eatery, tacos at a Mexican restaurant, an exploration of the Italian Market, a stop at a Jewish food store and something sweet from a 100-year-old bakery.

Length: 3 hours

Cost: $95

More tours: Flavors of Philly (phillysfoodtour.com; $49); Chef-Led Taste of the Italian Market Food Tasting Tour (streatsofphillyfoodtours.com; $85)

7. Las Vegas Food Tour

Las Vegas may be known for gambling and shows, but the entertainment capital of the world is also a temple to gastronomic excess and a wealth of restaurants from celebrity chefs — from José Andrés to Jean-Georges Vongerichten. On this Secret Food Tours–led itinerary (secretfoodtours.com) along the Las Vegas Strip , you’ll try signature dishes served at some big-name eateries. Start at one of Gordon Ramsay’s six outlets for his elevated take on traditional pub fare. Indulge in a scoop of Giada De Laurentiis’ handmade gelato or boozy sorbet. Savor gourmet pizza crafted by celebrity wellness doctor Andrew Weil. End with a delish secret dish at a hidden gem. You’ll take away insights into the culture and history of this extravagant city.

Length: 3-3.5 hours

Cost: $129 

More tours: Savors of the Strip (lipsmackingfoodietours.com; $199); Secrets of the Strip Foodie Tour (tastebuzzvegas.com; $149)

8. Undiscovered Charleston: Walking and Tasting Tour, Charleston, South Carolina

Don your apron for this interactive experience with the only certified chef-tour guide in the city, Forrest Parker, organized by Undiscovered Charleston (undiscoveredcharleston.com). Learn about the culinary influences that shaped Charleston into a food destination during a walking tour of its historic district. You’ll visit well-known landmarks as well as lesser-known sites. The tour concludes at a cozy bistro where Parker demonstrates how to prepare three Lowcountry classics. Then feast on those dishes at lunch with wine (or Charleston sweet tea). As a lasting memento of this foodie foray, you'll receive copies of Parker’s original recipes.

Length: 4 hours

Cost: $200

More tours: Downtown Charleston Culinary Tour (charlestonculinarytours.com; $95); Savor the Flavors of Charleston Tour (bulldogtours.com; $95)

9. Downtown L.A. Food Tour, Los Angeles

Who says nobody walks in downtown L.A. ? Lace up your walking shoes for this guided tour with Sidewalk Food Tours of Los Angeles (sidewalkfoodtours.com) as you hear stories of early settlers, Hollywood’s heyday and the transformation of the city’s evolving food scene. Savor the flavors from six bakeries, eateries and specialty food stores favored by locals. They may include the following: Pitchoun Bakery, an authentic French boulangerie; DTLA Cheese Superette for artisanal cheeses; Shiku, a mom-and-pop Korean restaurant; Guisados, a straightforward taco spot; Maccheroni Republic, an Italian trattoria with handmade pastas; and Donut Friend for artisan donuts. You’ll also stroll through the historic Grand Central Market, sampling from its best-known vendors. With your newfound knowledge, you’ll leave feeling like a true Angeleno.

More tours: Downtown LA Food Tour (sixtaste.com; $85); Secret Food Tour: Los Angeles (secretfoodtours.com; $79)

10. Little Havana Food and Walking Tour, Miami

What could be more emblematic of Miami’s cornucopia of cuisines than Little Havana, the capital of Cuban food culture? Experience the sights, sounds and tastes on this Viator tour (viator.com) of family-owned Cuban restaurants, whose recipes have been handed down through the generations. Sample a full lunch worth of specialties such as guava pastries, empanadas, croquetas, guava pastelitos, chicken-stuffed plantain cups, guarapo juice and flan ice cream, accompanied by a mojito cocktail. Learn about the neighborhood’s history and culture, too, by meeting Cuban artists in their studios, watching skilled cigar rollers at Havana Classic Cigars and listening to traditional Cuban music. You’ll leave full — and with a spring in your step.

Length: 2.5 hours

Cost: from $69

More tours: Little Havana Food & Cultural Tour (miamiculinarytours.com; $69); Miami Little Havana Food & Culture Walking Tour (bobbysbikehike.com; $65)

​Award-winning travel writer Veronica Stoddart is the former travel editor of  USA Today . She has written for dozens of travel publications and websites.​​​

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19 Best Food Tours in NYC that Every Foodie Must Experience

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Taking you deep into multicultural, historic enclaves, these delicious locally-led tours highlight the top eats around town — from pizza in Little Italy to pierogis in Brooklyn and soul food in Harlem, you’ll get to taste your way around the most eclectic neighborhoods in New York City .

So come hungry, and prepare for one of the best things to do in NYC : eat! If you don’t know where to start, find my top 3 picks in the table below, or scroll down to see the entire list of the best food tours in NYC !

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1 – Guided Food Tour of Chinatown and Little Italy

Rating: ⭐️ 5/5 ( 1586 reviews )

“The entire tour was awesome and Elizabeth was a very knowledgeable tour guide! Special diet restrictions were handled very well.” Harrison. Viator

Two Manhattan neighborhoods that overflow with flavor thanks to their distinct immigrant heritage, both Little Italy and China are culinary Meccas.

But as many run-of-the-mill tourists will attest, there’s almost an overwhelming amount of eateries to choose from. That’s why it helps to have someone from the Ahoy New York Food Tours team leading the way.

Living locally, the tour guides can take you on a beeline to the most historic, most delicious haunts around town — not just the famous names, but the little hole-in-the-wall joints that not even all New Yorkers know about.

Summary of the activity:

• Start the tour in Chinatown with a cup of tea, Chinese pastry, and Beijing-style dumplings
• Explore Little Italy and sample fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, olives, and fresh pasta
• Vegetarian tastings are available upon request
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This tour is exceptionally well organized and run by a fantastic guide (usually Patrick, Hannah or Valerie). You get a lot of food and you learn a huge amount about the local history as well.

The Tenement Museum at the end is a nice touch too. It comes highly recommended!

2 – The Original Best of Brooklyn Half-Day Food and Culture, Bus Tour

Rating: ⭐️ 5/5 ( 734 reviews )

“This was a great tour of Brooklyn. We learnt so much about the culture and history from our amazing tour guide Laurie. And to top it all off, the food stops were absolutely delicious! Definitely recommend this trip.” Ian. Viator

Move over, Manhattan! The Big Apple’s most hipster borough is rapidly proving to be a foodie paradise, and this tour shows you exactly why.

Combining all the best flavors from trendy enclaves like Williamsburg, DUMBO (a haven for sweet tooth and one of the top things to do in Brooklyn ) and Greenpoint, this New York Fun Tours foodie adventure will bless you with at least 7 different local staples.

Think Neapolitan pizza, traditional Polish kielbasa, French chocolate bon-bons and a melt-in-your-mouth Italian cannoli. Hungry yet?

Eats aside, you can also expect fantastic views of the Manhattan skyline, with plenty of history, culture and local insights thrown in the mix.

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• Enjoy 7 tastings, including Falafel, Shawarma, Pierogies, Kielbasa, and others
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Make sure you start this tour with an empty stomach because a smorgasbord of delicious food is in store! Not only are you taken on a culinary journey through Brooklyn, but Laurie, Rick and the team also teach you a lot about local culture and history. A truly A+ tour.

3 – Greenwich Village Walking and Food Tasting Tour

Rating: ⭐️ 5/5 ( 1220 reviews )

“Ian’s information sharing really made this trip interesting and eye opening. The food was all very good – as expected. We’ll go back and eat at most of these in the future.” Sam. Viator

While Greenwich is best known for being the home of New York’s counter-culture and bohemian community, it’s also a foodie haven. After some serious gentrifying, the Village has become a hotspot for everything from New York pizza to falafel and artisanal cupcakes.

While you could walk around and discover the street food on your own, the Nice Guy Tours team reveal all of the hidden gems that only the locals know about.

If you’re after the perfect blend of history, culture (you’ll even get to see the Friends apartment), and delicious eats, add this one to the itinerary.

• Sample New York’s specialties and discover hidden landmarks in the city
• Enjoy 7 tastings, including Falafel, Cupcakes, Pizza, Fries, and others
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Come hungry, leave happy. That’s the gist of this Greenwich tour.

Not only will you get to sample some of NYC’s most famous dishes, but thanks to the friendly guides, you’ll also learn about the fascinating history and culture that has shaped this charming neighborhood. Worth booking!

4 – Greenwich Village Italian Food Tour

Rating: ⭐️ 5/5 ( 584 reviews )

“Greg was a wonderful guide, a complete Wealth of knowledge of the city, food and restaurants and shops we visited. I would recommend to anyone looking at food tours in NY”. Vince. Viator

While the next-door neighbor, Little Italy might draw most of the spotlight when it comes to mouthwatering Italian food, it’d be a sin to overlook Greenwich .

Not only is this hipster enclave the home of NYC counterculture, but it’s also developed a reputation in recent years for its outstanding foodie scene . And with the Greg Walks NYC team, you can learn all about it from the perspective of a local.

With over half a dozen stops including bakeries , century-old coffee shops and ravioli joints — and photogenic landmarks in between — it’s a couple of delicious hours well-spent.

Greg knows his neighborhood down to the inch! Since it’s a relatively small group, he can give personal attention to everyone on the tour.

The food, of course, is absolutely delicious, and the landmarks seen along the way are beautiful as well. A great way to discover the Village!

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5 – The Story of the Lower East Side’s Food Culture

Rating: ⭐️ 4.8/5 ( 271 reviews )

“Mickey was the best! She knew so much history and she was very friendly 🙂 we enjoyed the tour and we had a 12 and 13 year old in our family.” Dee. Getyourguide

Home to 100-year-old bakeries, pizza joints that have passed down generations, and some of the best dumplings this side of the Hudson, the Lower East Side is a coveted smorgasbord of flavors.

Combining areas like Little Italy, Chinatown, and Nolita, the Intrepid Urban Adventures tour shines a spotlight on how multicultural immigration has made Manhattan the foodie paradise it is today.

Expect to try Ashkenazi Jewish snacks, classic Italian dishes and Chinese staples, with stops at landmarks like the Tenement Museum, the New York Supreme Court and St Patrick’s Old Cathedral adding that extra sightseeing touch.

Bruce, Mickey and the Intrepid team are so welcoming and so knowledgeable! Since they’re locals, you’ll get to see areas of NYC that most tourists miss.

All the food is delicious, but the fried dumplings are to die for! For a mix of history and food, lock this in.

6 – New York Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours

Rating: ⭐️ 5/5 ( 917 reviews )

“This was one of the highlights of our trip to New York. Such a great neighbourhood to explore and the food tastes were just perfect.” Michael. Viator

Everyone knows about Katz’s Deli and Lombardis. This tour takes you away from the usual tourist hot spots and introduces you to the real New York cuisine ; the hole-in-the-walls, the mom-and-pop shops and the hidden gems that you won’t find in the mainstream guidebooks.

With two equally fantastic choices — Greenwich Village or Chinatown and Little Italy — you will get to wander through historic, multicultural streets tasting everything from dumplings to bagels, falafels, cupcakes, New York-style cheesecake, donuts and fresh mozzarella .

With a knowledgeable Secret Food Tours guide leading the way and revealing the city’s best-kept foodie secrets, this tour is not one to miss.

Regardless of whether you choose the Greenwich or Little Italy/ Chinatown tour, you’re in for a treat. The dishes aren’t only delicious, but they reveal the history and culture of their respective neighborhoods.

The guides are so passionate about sharing their love for food and NYC — certainly recommended!

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6 – Half-Day Hell’s Kitchen Food Tour and Central Park Stroll

Rating: ⭐️ 5/5 ( 283 reviews )

“The information on the rich cultural history of Hells kitchen, food selections, and unique trivia about central park created a fantastic experience.” Carol. Viator

While Hell’s Kitchen and Central Park may not sit side by side, they represent two of New York City’s most coveted destinations for first-time (and returning) visitors.

On this particular Manhattan Walking Tour , you get to combine taste-testing with sightseeing — a perfect introduction to the multifaceted city that is New York.

You’ll start by eating your way through international specialties in Hell’s Kitchen , with a mouthwatering ice cream sandwich for dessert . From there, you’ll check off some of the relaxing things to do in Central Park and get a much-needed change of pace.

An unexpected but fantastic combination, the Hell’s Kitchen Food Tour and Central Park Stroll is widely regarded as one of the top food tours in NYC.

You get to learn about the rich cultural history of the area, making it so much more than just a taste-testing session. A+.

8 – NYC Food Tour: Flatiron & Union Square by Like A Local Tours

Rating: ⭐️ 5/5 ( 200 reviews )

“Wonderful day! The food stops were fabulous and our tour guide Justin was really fun and knowledgeable! Tons of great stories about the local architecture. I highly recommend this tour!” Deborah. Viator

An often overlooked enclave of Midtown – yet only to the detriment of those who choose to walk past it – the Big Apple’s Flatiron District is home to an amazing array of delicious foods and drinks .

On the Like A Local Tours walkabout, you’ll quickly realize that this slice of Manhattan boasts so much more than just a triangular skyscraper; Flatiron and Union Square are melting pots of New York City’s history, culture and of course, gastronomic delights.

As you explore the two neighborhoods, you’ll sample everything from classic New York pizza to award-winning bagels and the famous Caffe Lavazza brew at the Eataly Market .

If you want to explore off-the-beaten-path foodie spots in NYC, then this Flatiron tour is a wonderful option. The guides deliver a great balance between fun facts and history, and are always so friendly and helpful.

So long as you don’t mind a lot of (delicious) carbs, it’s a brilliant tour!

9 – High Line Park and Greenwich Village Food Tour

Rating: ⭐️ 5/5 ( 370 reviews )

“Our tour guide Clare was excellent, very knowledgeable and friendly. She took us to places we would have normally just walked past. The various food stops again were very good.” Barry. Viator

A former railway turned urban park, the High Line has evolved to be one of Manhattan’s most spectacular attractions, regularly sitting high on visitors’ lists of things to do in Manhattan . This 1.45-mile-long stretch of elevated greenery dishes up stunning views of the city, away from the chaotic streets.

Combine that with a walkabout of Greenwich Village, one of NYC’s most charming and avant-garde neighborhoods , and this Manhattan Walking Tour activity makes for a fantastic half-day adventure.

You’ll sample delicious bites along the way like pizza, chocolate, and Italian specialties , popping into a couple of underground jazz clubs and independent bookstores in between.

Taking two very good tours and combining the highlights into one great adventure, this foodie walkabout is a fantastic way to blend sightseeing with taste-testing.

Alex, Jonathan, Tim, Claire and Jake are all locals who are passionate about New York food and history. One of the top-tier choices.

10 – New York’s West Village Food Tour

Rating: ⭐️ 5/5 ( 120 reviews )

“Adam was awesome!! This was by far our favourite tour on our trip. The food tastings were really good and substantial.” Rossella. Viator

Ask any New Yorker and they’ll agree: Manhattan’s West Village is one of, if not the go-to spot for finding the best food in New York City . Its quaint cobblestone streets and charming old-world architecture make it the perfect backdrop for a day of feasting with Sidewalk Food Tours .

As you wander through this beloved neighborhood, you’ll taste your way through some of its most renowned dishes — the pizza slice named best pizza in NYC 3 years running, award-winning cupcakes , and a real boiled-then-baked New York bagel . It’s a popular tour for a reason!

Talk about a foodie paradise! The West Village overflows with delectable eateries, and the Sidewalk team knows exactly where to go.

The food tastings are substantial and the guides are so sweet. Takeaway? The West Village Food Tour is a must for any self-proclaimed food lover visiting NYC.

11 – Williamsburg Food Tasting & Walking Tour

Rating: ⭐️ 5/5 ( 165 reviews )

“Paul’s interesting knowledge of Williamsburg and beyond and the many selections of foods to try. Really loved Pies and Thighs, Joes Pizza and the best doughnut Ive ever had, from Doughnut Plant.” Alexa. Viator

Quickly rising the ranks in the NYC foodie scene, Williamsburg brings together all of the best flavors of the city — pizzas, bagels, classic delis and so much more, all wrapped up in an up-and-coming, eclectic neighborhood vibe.

With the It’s All Good Tours walkthrough of Williamsburg, you’ll get to taste a half-dozen local specialties while passing through some of the trendiest boutiques, galleries and waterfront views in Brooklyn .

Throw in some vibrant street art and postcard-worthy Manhattan skyline panoramas from Domino Park, and you’ve got yourself quite the envy-evoking adventure!

No trip to NYC would be complete without a wander around this artsy neighborhood, and there’s no better way to do it than on a food tour like this one. Paul and the guides are terrific, and so is the food – you’ll be very full by the end of it!

12 – Chelsea Market and High Line Food Tour by Like A Local Tours

Rating: ⭐️ 5/5 ( 373 reviews )

“Great food at all stops. Ethnic choices. Guide Seth was fabulous and personable. Highly recommend. Beautiful walk along the Highline.” Kathleen. Viator

One of Manhattan’s most gentrified enclaves, Chelsea and the Meatpacking District have evolved into a collective foodie paradise. That’s thanks largely to the market at its center, a coming-together of dozens of international flavors.

Combined with a wander along the High Line (considered one of the best places to visit in New York City ), this Like A Local Tours adventure promises a delightful mix of food, history, and culture.

After sampling Sicilian-style pizza , a Doughnuttery doughnut , some halva , and some homemade honey (to name a few), you’ll gain a whole new appreciation for New York’s buzzing food scene.

This tour is very informative, enjoyable, and delivers a great balance of classic and modern sights. All the market food is fantastic, but the pizza and the mini doughnuts are particularly delicious. Laura, Svetlana and the team are patient, personable, and make you feel so welcome.

Definitely worth doing!

13 – Midtown Manhattan Street Food Walking Tour

Rating: ⭐️ 4.8/5 ( 12 reviews )

“Very nice Guide with lots of insides of street food. The food was very tasty. Don’t eat before that tour. Would recommend this tour to everyone visiting New York.” Torsten. Viator

Run by Turnstile Tours , this Midtown Manhattan foodie adventure is all about showing off the tastiest gourmet food in NYC .

Joined by a knowledgeable New Yorker guide, you’ll be led through the bustling streets of Midtown Manhattan, known for its endless options of delicious street food .

In between no fewer than 6 generous tastings (Mexican tacos, Greek souvlaki, Bengali kati rolls and more), you’ll get to check off landmarks like Bryant Park while meeting local food truck vendors and hearing fascinating tales of the city’s big-name chefs.

Appropriate for all ages , it’s considered one of the top family things to do in New York City with kids .

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You will learn a lot more on this tour than you’d expect! Besides getting to taste local staples, the friendly guides share the history of street food vending in the city – a topic you wouldn’t hear about on most other tours.

The food is delicious and diverse, so come hungry!

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14 – New York City Mafia Experience & Local Food With Former NYPD Guides

Rating: ⭐️ 4.5/5 ( 164 reviews )

“The stories were brought to life by our guide, Jonathan. He made sure to connect with each person in our group bringing us together giving the tour a friendly, personal feeling. Our dinner at Benito One was authentic and absolutely delicious!” Suzan. Viator

Why take a mob tour and a food tour separately when you can combine them into one unforgettable experience? That’s exactly what Mafia Food Tours have done — this unique adventure takes you through the East Village, Little Italy and Chinatown neighborhoods, highlighting their controversial history of organized crime with delicious treats along the way.

What makes this tour particularly special is its guides; besides being experts in the local food scene , they’re also former NYPD members ! With their insider knowledge and personal experiences, you’ll get a much more authentic rendition of the city’s dark side and infamous mobsters.

The fact that this tour is run by a former NYPD officer who was born and bred in Little Italy is incredible. Not only will you get insider knowledge about the city’s underworld, but you’ll also delight the tastebuds.

This food tour is definitely one of our top picks for NYC.

15 – From Manhattan: Half-Day Brooklyn Food and Culture Bus Tour

Rating: ⭐️ 4.9/5 ( 58 reviews )

“Laurie was incredible both in personality and knowledge. We loved every minute! This tour is a must when visiting NYC.” Joseph. Getyourguide

A great option for anyone staying in Manhattan who wants to explore beyond the skinny borough, this particular New York Fun Tours  excursion covers all the logistics to ensure you have a seamless, utterly delicious day in Brooklyn !

Covering areas like Williamsburg, Greenpoint (where the best pierogies in town await), and DUMBO (for a sweet treat at the Jacques Torres chocolate factory), you’ll be treated to deep dives into food, culture and history all rolled into one.

Being a region renowned for its ethnic diversity, you’ll get to taste staple dishes that originate from all corners of the world.

Rick and the team are very informative and have a great sense of humor. While it’s a little pricier than other NYC food tours, the fact that all the transport and food are included makes it worth the price.

The food is absolutely delicious and full of history too.

16 – NYC East Village Pierogi Food Tour

Rating: ⭐️ 5/5 ( 26 reviews )

“Great guide, great food, great time! A variety of delicious perogies! Very knowledgeable guide! Lots of fun!” Antone. Viator

If you’re hunting for a good old Polish pierogi , NYC boasts two standout destinations: Greenpoint in Brooklyn, and the East Village in Manhattan.

Greg Walks NYC takes you on an in-depth walkthrough of the latter – an amazing neighborhood known for its multicultural enclaves (Little Italy, Chinatown and, of course, Little Poland) and rich food culture.

On this tour, you’ll get to experience firsthand the variety of Polish staples; far more than just pierogies , the menu also features traditional favorites like kielbasa, egg cream, and rugelach .

With five eateries included in between sightseeing, it promises to be a couple of hours well spent.

Great food, great times. The pierogies on this tour are some of the best in the city. Tour guide Greg is an expert in the local culture and also points out some amazing buildings along the way.

If Eastern European cuisine is one of your guilty pleasures, then the Pierogi Walk food tour is one for the ages.

17 – Private Harlem Soul Food and Jazz Evening Tour

Rating: ⭐️ 4/5 ( 127 reviews )

“This tour was one of the highlights of my holiday, what a wonderful night and great tour guide. The food was fabulous.” Linda. Viator

With a reputation that precedes it, Harlem has long been known as a hub for music (jazz and hip-hop, in particular) and delicious food .

This private evening tour by Harlem Spirituals combines the best of both worlds, allowing you to experience the intricacies of Harlem’s soul food scene (think: cornbread, spare ribs, collard greens and tender fried chicken ) while notching up some jazz riffs along the way.

Thanks to stops at quintessential tourist attractions in New York City like the Cotton Club , Minton’s Playhouse and the Apollo Theater , and a live jazz performance to boot, this highly educational tour is guaranteed to have you tapping along.

It’s not the cheapest tour going around, but if you’re traveling as a large group of music lovers, it can be a marvelous evening.

By the end of the night, you’ll be stuffed, you’ll be dancing, and you’ll have learned so much about Harlem’s history.

18 – Retired NYPD Guided Gangster, Crime and Food Walk

Rating: ⭐️ 4.5/5 ( 17 reviews )

“Grear dollar value, great experience, and a great history tour that is cleverly combined with some great food stops. Go for it!.” Rod. Viator

Rolling back the curtain on the gritty underbelly of New York City, this Like A Local tour dives into crime, corruption, and the seedy side of the Big Apple. And thanks to the retired NYPD guide , the stories are all the more authentic. But don’t worry, it’s not all cemeteries and shady characters — the walkabout also includes stops at some of the best food joints in town .

Come hungry — you’ll get to indulge in some red sauce pizza at John’s of 12th Street , try some of Russo’s handmade cheese , dig into a mouthwatering cannoli for dessert , and a handful more.

Ideal for history buffs who want to ditch the run-of-the-mill food tours and go beyond the more touristy neighborhoods, this tour promises a rare, brilliant insight into the lesser-known side of NYC.

Dennis’s warmth, knowledge and passion are second to none. Highly recommended!

19 – NYC Greenwich Village Music And Food Tour

Rating: ⭐️ 5/5 ( 35 reviews )

“It was really a unique tour combining food, music and other historical elements of the Village. The food was great and provided a lot of variety.” John. Tripadvisor

Besides being the home of artists and writers (and the wider counterculture movement), Manhattan’s eccentric Greenwich Village is also known for its lively music scene and delicious food . And this Greg Walks NYC tour combines both!

Following behind a Manhattanite local, you’ll wander through the Village streets, passing postcard-worthy landmarks and discovering all the hidden gems along the way.

En route, you’ll stop at iconic music venues and cafés, and learn all about the famous musicians who called Greenwich home. With delicious treats like pizza and spring rolls thrown in, you get a real taste of the local flavors too.

Combining 450 years of neighborhood history with a splash of music and plenty of delicious, big-portion food, this tour is excellent if you want to learn a little bit about everything.

Stops at Pete Seeger’s Home and Cafe Wha! really show off the rich culture. The guides are great too!

How to book food tours in NYC?

Being a foodie city on the world stage, NYC is home to a plethora of amazing food tours. But with countless options on the menu, it can be hard to know which one to choose – and at what price.

That’s where the TourScanner search engine can be a lifesaver. It compares all the available food tours in NYC, and their reviews and prices, allowing you to nail the best deal possible.

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Our local expert guides take you to Chicago’s most iconic eateries

Experience Chicago’s legendary food scene like a local. Enjoy the best food in Chicago, from historic favorites to today’s hottest chef-driven cuisine.

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Iconic Foods of Chicago Food Tour

Devour all five of the iconic “Chicago-style” dishes from the eateries that perfected them on our most popular downtown tour.

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Fantastic tour of the iconic foods of Chicago! Dave was fantastic! Best deep dish pizza ever! The walking was great, even in the rain/drizzle that was passing through. The guide was great! Learned a bunch I never knew.We also did two more tours!

Dave was AMAZING during our Chinatown tour. Everything was taken care of, it was so easy, and he was so knowledge about both the food, customs, and history of the neighborhood. A great mix of experiences in one tour.

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10 Best Food Tours in New York City

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Many people consider the Big Apple to be one of the best food cities in the US , so if you want to eat your way through the city, take a New York City food tour . These are some of the best tours in NYC , and a great way to learn more about the different neighborhoods that make up Manhattan.

That said, you can find NYC foodie tours in the other boroughs, particularly Brooklyn. So, to help you find your perfect tour, I’m sharing the 10 best food tours in New York City :

• Manhattan Food & History Tour
• Little Italy Food Tour
• Brooklyn Food Tour
• Greenwich Village Cupcake Walking Tour
• Pizza Bus Tasting Tour
• NYC Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner Cruise
• Hell’s Kitchen Walking Food Tour
• Chelsea Market Food Tour
• Williamsburg Food Tour
• Flatiron Food, History & Architecture Tour

Keep reading to learn more about the top bus and walking food tours in New York City , as well as what to expect from each tour, including price and duration. And of course, arrive hungry, because you’ll get to sample some of the most delicious snacks, dishes, and desserts in the city !

1. Manhattan Food & History Tour, one of the best food tours in NYC

First, this Manhattan food tour is the perfect combination of food, history, and culture, making it one of the best walking food tours in New York City . It lasts for 3 hours and includes several delicious stops across the Lower East Side, such as Chinatown and Little Italy.

As you eat your way through Manhattan, you’ll visit some of the area’s most popular eateries and markets, as well as historic landmarks like the NY Supreme Court, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Sara D. Roosevelt Park, the Tenement Museum, and the African Burial Ground National Monument. You’ll also learn how the city became a melting pot of cultures and flavors, thanks to an influx of immigrants, which is why it’s considered one of the best things to do in NYC.

Bring your friends and enjoy mouth-watering Chinese fried dumplings, Italian cheeses from the Nolita neighborhood, and potato knishes from an Ashkenazi Jewish bakery. There are other scrumptious treats to enjoy, so it’s one of the best food experiences in NYC if you want to try something new.

• Price : $79+
• Duration : 3 hours
• Highlights : Chinatown, Little Italy, Nolita neighborhood, food tastings

2. Little Italy Food Tour, a savory foodie tour in New York City

Little Italy is one of the coolest places in Manhattan , and the perfect spot for an NYC pizza tour , so it’s no surprise that I recommend this 2-hour food tour . During the tour, you’ll visit four family-owned eateries and learn about the culture and history of Little Italy.

This neighborhood became a hub for immigrants in the 20 th century, many of them from Italy. By booking this tour, you’ll get skip-the-line access to some of the most prolific restaurants and bakeries in the area, some of which are over 100 years old.

Check out the prosciutto-infused bread at Parisi Bakery , a favorite of Frank Sinatra’s, then dig into a slice from the brick coal oven at Lombardi’s Pizza , which is over 105 years old. You’ll also visit Ferrara Bakery and Alleva Dairy , one of the oldest cheese shops in the country that sells amazing mozzarella and ricotta.

This Little Italy New York City food tour also includes a stop at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the Prohibition-era Curb Exchange depot, and filming locations from The Godfather and Donnie Brasco .

• Price : $50+
• Duration : 2 hours
• Highlights : Visit historic sites in Little Italy and enjoy food tastings from four local restaurants

3. Brooklyn Food Tour, another top food tour in NYC

As I mentioned, Brooklyn is home to some of the best foods of New York , so check out this 3-hour tour with a local guide. They’ll share their recommendations and take you to some of the best foodie spots in the borough.

You’ll learn just how diverse Brooklyn is in terms of flavors and food trends, many of which have stood the test of time. Among the food tastings you’ll do here, you’ll try goodies from the oldest Middle Eastern bakery in the city and visit an old-fashioned soda fountain and ice cream parlor.

Visit some local mom-and-pop shops, an Italian restaurant, and a contemporary American café for some artisanal products, delicious cheeses and breads, and scrumptious pastries and coffee. If you’re looking for a variety of textures, flavors, and aromas, this Brooklyn foodie tour is for you!

• Highlights : Join a local guide to the best mom-and-pop shops, Italian cafes, Middle Eastern bakeries, and New American restaurants in Brooklyn

4. Greenwich Village cupcake walking tour

If you’ve got a sweet tooth, you must do this Greenwich Village cupcake tour , which will take you to the best boutique bakeries in the area. As you walk through Washington Square Park and the West Village, you’ll learn about the history of the cupcake and how it has transformed into a huge culinary craze.

Of course, you’ll also do a cupcake tasting, sampling a variety of flavors from traditional chocolate and red velvet to experimental creations. If the sound of strawberry shortcake and buttercream icing has your mouth watering, then it’s time to book this NY food tour !

Besides the delicious flavors, this Manhattan food tour will also take you to some historic spots in Greenwich Village, making it one of the best walking tours in NYC .

• Highlights : Cupcake tastings at several sweet shops and bakeries in Greenwich Village

5. Pizza Tasting Bus Tour, a delicious NYC food tour

For the ultimate NYC pizza tour , I suggest doing this half-day bus tour to visit four pizzerias across NYC’s boroughs . The tour is led by Scott Wiener, a foodie and pizza enthusiast who has been featured on Food Network, the Travel Channel, and in the New York Times .

Scott will take you to his favorite pizza joints across Queens, the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Staten Island while sharing insights about the origins and history of one of the best foods in NYC . Learn the ins and outs of the city’s oldest pizzerias, from the brick ovens to the perfect ratio of cheese and sauce.

The roster of pizzerias you’ll visit changes every week, but may include Joe’s Pizza, John’s of Bleecker Street, Lombardi’s, Di Fara’s Pizza, and Patsy’s.

Finally, this tour wouldn’t be complete with some classic New York pizza slices! Enjoy the thin, crispy crust, tangy sauce, and gooey cheese of this food tasting tour in NYC .

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• Highlights : Half-day bus tour to four pizzerias, led by travel guide Scott Wiener

6. NYC Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner cruise, an NYC food tour to do as a couple

This sightseeing cruise is one of the best boat rides in NYC combined with a delicious NYC culinary experience . Choose from a brunch, lunch, or early dinner cruise in New York Harbor complete with live music, narration, and lovely views of the Manhattan skyline.

You’ll board the Bateaux New York , a sightseeing cruiser with an open-air platform and a glass-enclosed deck that gives you 180° views while protecting you from the weather or wind. The boat departs from Chelsea Piers, then sails through the harbor along the Hudson River before winding back up the East River.

Throughout the tour, you’ll be able to see famous landmarks like the Empire State Building, Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty, One World Trade Center, and the Brooklyn Bridge. Along with the beautiful views, you’ll enjoy a gourmet 3-course meal at a private table, making this a good New York City food tour for couples.

The brunch option includes unlimited mimosas and dishes like French toast casserole, roasted salmon Provençale, eggs, pastries, and fresh fruit. The lunch cruise includes a chef-prepared menu with dishes like Caesar salad, maple glazed chicken, and NY-style cheesecake. The brunch and lunch cruises include live music accompaniment by a professional pianist.

If you choose the dinner option, you’ll dine on delicacies like lobster bisque, mushroom ravioli, herb-roasted shrimp, braised short ribs, and chocolate mousse. After the meal, enjoy some post-dinner dancing accompanied by a jazz guitarist, bassist, and pianist.

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• Duration : 2-3 hours
• Highlights : Sightseeing cruise in a glass-enclosed boat, 3-course brunch, lunch, or dinner, live entertainment

7. Hell’s Kitchen Walking Food Tour, another NYC food tour you should do

Another great NYC food tour is this one through Hell’s Kitchen, which boasts a diverse culinary landscape shaped by the different cultures here.

Hell’s Kitchen was once an Irish-American working-class neighborhood, which led to some cultural tensions and struggles throughout the years, some of which inspired the events of West Side Story . Eventually, the neighborhood went through a gentrification period, and today, it’s home to some of the priciest properties in Manhattan.

As your guide takes you through the city streets, you’ll stop at five distinct eateries and sample some international cuisine. Try some Mexican empanadas , Indian curry puffs, Turkish delights, and other delicious snacks. This Manhattan food tour will expose you to the flavors of the Caribbean, China, Ethiopia, Germany, Greece, and Thailand, so your stomach will be very happy.

• Price : $99+
• Highlights : Walking tour through Hell’s Kitchen to learn about its history and taste a diverse menu of cultural dishes

8. Chelsea Market Food Tour, a fun NYC food tour for all ages

The Meatpacking District is another part of Manhattan that offers all kinds of art, history, culture, and gastronomy, so consider this Chelsea Market food tour . You’ll join a local guide who will share insider food secrets and take you to the best attractions in the area.

First, explore the Meatpacking District, which was filled with slaughterhouses and packing plants in the early 20 th century. Five meatpacking companies still operate here, but the rest of the neighborhood is now filled with boutique shops and trendy bars and restaurants.

Then, visit Chelsea Market, where you’ll get a VIP tote bag with goodies. Indulge in food tastings ranging from Japanese-style tacos, NY-style pizza slices, Greek halva and tahini, and mini donuts from the Doughnuttery. You’ll also visit Artists & Fleas, a collective of vendors selling crafts, jewelry, antiques, and clothes that is one of the best flea markets in NYC .

After Chelsea Market, you’ll go to the High Line, New York City’s only elevated park. Here, your guide will point out some lovely viewpoints and architecture along the route, with some buildings dating back to the 1840s. You’ll end this New York food tour at Hudson Yards, where you’ll get to sample some artisan Belgian chocolates from Neuhaus.

• Price : $68+
• Highlights : Tour through the Meatpacking District, the High Line, and Chelsea Market with five food tastings

9. Williamsburg, a great NYC food tour in Brooklyn

This 3-hour tour through Williamsburg is another great Brooklyn foodie tour that covers a lot of ground in just a few hours. You’ll travel as a small group to six Brooklyn cafes and restaurants, where you’ll sample delicious offerings like tacos, dumplings, and barbecue ribs. Williamsburg is one of the best neighborhoods in Brooklyn to visit , so it’s impossible for you to get bored!

Check out the flavorful Mexican food at Tacombi, then nosh on traditional Polish snacks at Northside Bakery. You’ll also visit Mable’s Smokehouse for Oklahoma-style BBQ and eat some of the best pizza in Brooklyn at an award-winning pizzeria. Finally, you’ll get a sweet ending at the Milk Bar, where you can sample a delicious dessert.

This NY food tour also combines art and culture, and your guide will show you some of the most popular places to visit in Brooklyn including beautiful street art and murals. Pass by the artsy boutiques, galleries, cute bars, chic coffeehouses, and landmarks like the Williamsburg and Brooklyn Bridges.

• Highlights : Small-group tour to six eateries in Brooklyn, and views of the public art, murals, and popular landmarks

10. Flatiron Food, History & Architecture Tour

Finally, this 3-hour food and history tour through the Flatiron District is an awesome NYC food experience , especially if you’re into architecture. You’ll walk together as a small group through Union Square and the Flatiron District, two areas of Manhattan with stunning buildings and delicious eateries.

To start off, grab some Italian breakfast focaccia from Caffe Lavazza at Eataly. As you enjoy the warm, fluffy bread, you’ll learn about this impressive restaurant complex run by professional chef, Mario Batali. Then, head to Madison Square Park, where you’ll see the iconic Flatiron Building. Capture a photo of this dizzying structure, which is just 25° at its narrowest corner, before heading to your next destination.

Throughout the tour, you’ll bite into gourmet food from four renowned eateries while being entertained by your storytelling guide. Bite into a classic NY-style Reuben sandwich at Zucker’s Bagels, then savor a cheese platter and the best grilled cheese from Beecher’s Cheese Shop, which makes its cheese right in Manhattan.

Lastly, take a walk through Union Square, one of the best parks in NYC , before heading into Bread’s Bakery for a warm and delicious pastry. It’s the perfect ending to one of the coolest food tours in Manhattan .

• Highlights : Gourmet food tastings from four eateries in Union Square and the Flatiron District, guided walk past several architectural landmarks

That’s it for the 10 best food tours in New York City ! Is your stomach growling yet? I know you’ll enjoy any of these NYC foodie tours , although if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to leave me a comment below. I’ll be happy to answer you. Until then, have a delicious time in the Big Apple!

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By Stacey Lastoe

If there’s one thing New Yorkers like to do, it’s eat. After that, it might be arguing over where to eat — where to find the best slice, the best bagel, best B.E.C., best ramen, and the list goes on.

One way to experience some of Brooklyn’s tastiest bites is by embarking on a food tour. Of course, there’s nothing to stop you from walking out the front door on a Saturday afternoon and going on your own food tour of Sunset Park, Bay Ridge, or Greenpoint, but the option to focus on eating as a professional guides you around one of Brooklyn’s neighborhoods, dispensing doses of history as you nosh on a knish, is available in spades.

Some of Brooklyn’s food tours have been around for decades; others for just a couple of years. The food stops on each are different, but the idea is the same: Good eating in good company. Local businesses are supported, conversation is shared and history is learned.

A Man and His Sandwich Williamsburg Ben Gollan is like many New Yorkers: He’s a transplant. The Australian, a lawyer by trade back in his native country, moved to the city in 2016 and accidentally built what is now a national company. A Man and His Sandwich — the blog came first, then the sandwich tours — was born from Gollan’s search for the world’s best sandwich. “I use this as my excuse to travel around the world eating,” says Gollan whose Brooklyn sandwich tour encourages participants to debate: What even is a sandwich? Is a hot dog a sandwich? How about a hamburger?

“Are you aware that when the hamburger was first invented, it was called a hamburger sandwich ?” Gollan asks. Gollan’s wide understanding of what constitutes a sandwich means tour participants are exposed to all sorts of sandwich-like foods, including the godly Dankwrap from Super Burrito . “We really push the boat on what a sandwich could or could not be,” says Gollan. History — about the neighborhood, the people making their food — is a part of the $69 tour that includes three stops from a changing library of spots. All are led by Gollan himself.

“I just like hanging out with cool people, eating sandwiches, having a beer with them at the end, having a laugh,” says Gollan, whose first expansion outside of New York is Nashville. As for Brooklyn: He’s committed to the Williamsburg area (lots of creative, independent food creators, history and more), but says he’d be open to expanding to other neighborhoods like Cobble Hill, which has an “amazing food scene,” or Prospect Heights, perhaps. “The Williamsburg one will never die though,” Gollan says.

Food Strolls Brooklyn Heights and Coney Island Like A Man and His Sandwich, Alex Tervooren’s Food Strolls started off as a blog. The entries, dating back to 2020 when the former finance worker was considering his next move, were just for fun. In the beginning, “It was just me and my kids wandering around New York City, primarily exploring different ethnic neighborhoods,” says Tervooren. But after a blog post on Harlem’s Little Senegal caught the attention of a book publisher researching a book on West African cultural and religious influences in America and sought him out for a walk around the neighborhood, a light bulb went off.

Tervooren says one thing led to another and instead of going back into finance, Food Strolls is his full-time job. The Brooklyn Heights tour ($75 per person) is the more popular of the two official Brooklyn tours, and a perk of being with Tervooren on a tour is skipping the lines. This is especially useful at Juliana’s Pizza, a popular pizza spot next door to the also popular Grimaldi’s. Lassen and Hennigs, a Jewish and Italian deli and bakery, is also a stop on the Brooklyn Heights food tour. Sometimes Tervooren will share some history and the story of the establishments himself; other times, he’ll have the owners share some of their origin story with tour participants.

Although there is plenty of eating on a Food Stroll, Tervooren insists the ethos is bigger than that. “If the food and the local businesses don’t have some sort of a connection that I can use to help kind of explain the history of the neighborhood, then I won’t include them on the tour.”

Funky Experiences Dumbo Sarah Funk and Luis Yanes launched Funky Experiences food tours in 2019 after Funk’s travel videos on YouTube led to viewers requesting on-the-ground tours. In 2020 when the pandemic hit, the tours went virtual, but now the way to experience Funk’s and Yanes’ passion for the city and its food is via a three-hour tour in Dumbo. The $109 price tag comes with stops at five locally-owned restaurants, including Grimaldi’s and Clinton Street Baking Company’s location in the Time Out Market for “some of the best pancakes the city has to offer,” says Yanes.

Sweet tooths will be duly rewarded with a stop at The Brooklyn Ice Cream factory where Yanes says, “we get to taste (in my opinion) some of the best ice cream in the city made with the best and purest ingredients.”

The company has grown to the point that Funk, founder and CEO, no longer leads tours, but on occasion Yanes, Funky Experiences CTO, heads tours, and promises all guides are carefully vetted and approved by Funk. A love of everything New York City is a must-have trait.

In addition to some of the more expected spots, at least for Brooklynites who’ve lived in the city for any amount of time, the Dumbo tour stops at a local Egyptian restaurant in the nearby Brooklyn Heights, where the friendly owner is often on site to greet the tour group. Although the tour typically follows a set route with mapped stops along the way, Yanes says the guides are at liberty to “switch it up to best fit the needs of the entire group so no one feels left out.”

Noshwalks Brooklyn at large This year, Myra Alperson, founder of Noshwalks, transitioned to a requests-only, private tours format (rates are dependent on the tour). The company, which launched in 2000, was inspired by Alperson’s love of showing people her favorite places. In Brooklyn, this could mean a tour covering a block of Atlantic Avenue known for its Middle Eastern markets and eateries. Or it could take you to Bensonhurst for a taste of Italian, Russian, and Chinese bites.

Brooklyn Food Tour Brooklyn at large For a food tour with a fifth-generation Brooklynite, join Rachel Kaplan as she takes participants around Williamsburg. Qahwah House, a Yemeni establishment serving up excellent chai and coffee, is one of the stops, and of course there’s pizza with a modern twist at Fini Pizza, co-owned by one of Lilia’s founders Sean Feeney. The $68 tour can also be customized.

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Prior to becoming a full-time freelancer, Stacey Lastoe won an Emmy for her work on Anthony Bourdain's "Little Los Angeles" as a senior editor at CNN. In addition to freelance editing gigs at TIME Magazine, Fodor’s Travel,and Red Ventures, Stacey writes for a variety of publications, including The Washington Post, The New York Post, Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, and Robb Report. Stacey lives with her husband and hound dog in Brooklyn.

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Doctor Gumbo's food history tour allows visitors to dine in five iconic New Orleans locations, including some centuries-old establishments that are household names in the city. You'll discover dishes like seafood-rich gumbo, savory boudin balls, and the best muffuletta in Nola . Enjoy your leisurely stroll through the city streets, enjoying jazz performances and exploring various restaurants. There are plenty of opportunities for candy shop stops and hot sauce store tours so that you can pick up some classic New Orleans souvenirs along the way.

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Food is the name of the game for Sidewalk Tours . The company specializes in a variety of food-themed tours to accommodate all visitors. Learn about the neighborhoods of The French Quarter and the Lower Garden District while you sample the flavors that put the city on the map as a culinary hotspot. Sidewalk tour guides are friendly and laidback, so instead of feeling like a structured tour with a strict itinerary, this experience is more like a casual stroll through a beautiful city that leaves guests with a full belly and fond memories to last a lifetime.

Choose whether you'd like to explore The French Quarter or the less famous but equally impressive Lower Garden District with Sidewalk tours. For The Quarter tour, choose five locations, including Leah's Pralines — arguably the best place for iconic sweets in New Orleans — and Felix's Oyster Bar, where you can sample freshly shucked oysters fresh from the Mississippi River. Opt for the Garden District tour to explore locations such as the famous sandwich shop Turkey and the Wolf and Juan's Flying Burrito, the world's first Creole taqueria. Sidewalk Tours also offers private and corporate tours.

Let a bona fide local tote you around the Garden District with Bon Moment tours. Whether you'd like a guided bar crawl or a tour that will satiate your appetite, Bon Moment is an ideal choice for a small group looking for an intimate, in-depth New Orleans culinary experience. This tour focuses heavily on small businesses, meaning you might sacrifice stops at some famous chains. Still, in exchange, you'll be supporting the local economy of the city you've been longing to visit.

Bon Moment's tour guide will educate you on the history of the neighborhoods that you're touring before and after you indulge in some iconic NOLA food and beverages. Take the company's Bywater food and drink tour to do New Orleans like a local. Drink in a dive bar and grab po '  boys at the corner deli while you admire street art and listen to live music in this up-and-coming part of town. Bon Moment also offers tours of The Garden District and a nightlife tour on Frenchman Street, where you can party like the locals do.

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On the tour, you'll visit four pastry shops, enjoying the best beignets the city has to offer with a cup of chicory-laced café au lait in hand. You'll try the classics as well as seasonal donuts loaded with local ingredients unique to the city. The tour promises to finish with a fun surprise, so book this distinguished food tour on your next New Orleans excursion to enjoy something off the beaten path.

New Orleans Secrets

So you've tried gumbo, beignets, and rum-rich hurricanes — now what? There's a lot more to the New Orleans foodie scene than just the classics that we can all name off the top of our heads. New Orleans Secrets aims to shed some light on the lesser-known delights that the city has to offer and leave the gumbo to the novices. The company's Magazine Street Foodie Tour  includes six stops with seven menu items to enjoy. The experience is anything but a tasting tour and more like a full day of indulgence. You can certainly check this eclectic meal off as one of the best you'll ever have in New Orleans and beyond.

The New Orleans Secrets foodie tour leaves guests in suspense by staying true to its name and keeping the restaurants a surprise until the tour begins. So for an adventurous foodie who loves to throw all caution to the wind and embrace a mouth-watering, savory meal in any and all forms, this tour is a must-experience. Guests will stroll for a half mile down Magazine Street, enjoying the sights, sounds, and — most importantly — flavors of the city.

Destination Kitchen

Considered one of the best in the Crescent City, Destination Kitchen offers tours to suit any group. Whether you're on a cocktail-laden girl's trip or a family-friendly vacation, a culinary tour by Destination Kitchen will please everyone in your group by showcasing the best of the best in New Orleans cuisine. Amble through The French Quarter during Destination Kitchen's walking food tour, perfect for first-time visitors. On this tour, you can sample gumbo and other iconic dishes, as well as "make groceries" (otherwise known as "shop for tasty treats" in New Orleans language). This tour includes a stop at the city's famous French Market, where you can choose any seafood meal you can fathom and grab a cold beverage to ease the sticky Louisiana heat.

For a more intimate and unconventional experience, opt for Destination Kitchen's walking tour and cooking class. At nearly six hours, this tour turns the culinary world of New Orleans into a fun day of gastronomic bliss. Visit the most famous eateries in the city and learn about their impact on New Orleans culture, all while sampling beloved dishes. Then, enjoy an entertaining and informative cooking demonstration at the New Orleans Cooking School, complete with a full lunch.

Taste of Nawlins

Let Taste of Nawlins  take you on an educational epicurean excursion through the French Quarter. Don't let the quirky phonetic spelling in this tour's name fool you — the company promises to take you and your guests on a dignified journey through the famed culinary landscape of New Orleans as it was meant to be experienced. You'll learn the history of iconic dishes like jambalaya and gumbo , as well as the story behind the historical buildings that line the streets of The Quarter. On this tour, you'll meet the locals who keep New Orleans's food scene alive and thriving, providing a hearty dose of sweet Southern culture to accompany the savory meals you'll enjoy.

If you're after a tour that offers a little something beyond the classics, take the Taste of Nawlins breakfast tour. On this excursion, you'll start your day with a full New Orleans-style breakfast in a popular restaurant on Decatur Street before you head out for an early morning educational adventure. You'll learn about food, architecture, and the French history that made this Gulf Coast cuisine among the most revered in the country.

The Premier New Orleans Food Tour

Lead by two New Orleans locals with a fiery passion for The Big Easy's eclectic charm, the Premier New Orleans food tour is sure to impress even the pickiest of palettes. Naif and Sandy — two lifelong Louisiana residents — will be your knowledgeable and quirky guides on the culinary circuit. Both Naif and Sandy are former educators and cooking aficionados, making them the perfect guides for those who want to learn about New Orleans food history with delightful Southern friendliness.

The Premier New Orleans French Quarter tasting tour leads guests along the historical streets to taste the best po' boys in New Orleans — stuffed with meat or seafood and dressed to the nines — all while learning the myriad differences between Cajun and Creole cuisine. Tour five different locations in the French Quarter at a leisurely pace while your guide answers any questions you may have about the food or historical sites that you'll visit. The Premier New Orleans Food Tour offers tours for small and large groups, as well as private tours.

Intrepid Urban Adventures

Intrepid Urban Adventures  employs a network of tour guides all over the world to host food-centric and other themed excursions in cities spanning every continent. In New Orleans, Intrepid Urban Adventures hosts a small tour that brings out the foodie in every Big Easy visitor. Meet your tour guide at Jackson Square, and then stop at four mouth-watering stops in the French Quarter. On this tour, the more famous eateries are cast aside in favor of New Orleans's hidden gem establishments. Enjoy dishes from restaurants that tourists otherwise would overlook if not for a knowledgeable, local guide to show them how to eat like a resident in The Quarter.

Intrepid Urban Adventures tour guides are full of energy and dedication to their city, and their passion is reflected in their tour. You'll learn historical facts about the French Quarter that many locals aren't even aware of. Even if you've lived in NOLA all your life, this tour makes for a worthwhile adventure for anyone who wants to learn about the famous heart of New Orleans while enjoying some unconventional eats.

Tastebud Food Tours

Whether you're on the hunt for a taste of the best seafood in the city, a strong and refreshing cocktail, or the most iconic flavors of Cajun and Creole cuisine, Tastebud Tours has you covered. The company offers seven distinct food tour options, as well as options for private tours and large group tours. Learn to craft three famous New Orleans cocktails and discover the history behind them with Tastebud Tour's cocktail class. Or, tour the famous foods of the French Quarter and enjoy a boozy bourbon brunch followed by a bourbon-focused cocktail class.

We recommend a seafood-centric tour that showcases the best fish dishes in the city. Visit the Court of Two Sisters, famous for its enticing brunch offerings and lively jazz accompaniment. You'll stop at Cornet Restaurant, home of the largest balcony in The Quarter, perfect for celebrating Mardi Gras and treating yourself to some fresh and steamy crawfish étouffée. Next, you'll visit New Orleans Creole Cookery, a NOLA staple offering chargrilled oysters and shrimp remoulade. These restaurants are steeped in history and contribute to the diverse culture that makes New Orleans such an enticing spot for travelers.

Nola Detours

Nola Detours  boasts off-the-beaten-path sightseeing — a tempting option for travelers who want to experience a city in all its glory. The company hosts backstage music tours, sight-seeing drives, haunted tours, and, most importantly, culinary excursions. Embark on a cocktail tour as you take in the view of the centuries-old city from the rooftop bar of the esteemed Royal Orleans Hotel — an experience that will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression on every newcomer to New Orleans.

Choose Nola Detours' street food tour, where you'll be led to low-key spots that are usually only frequented by locals. Here, you can get the real Nawlins treatment. Experience some of the most authentic cuisine in the city, including a stop where guests can try alligator meat — a Louisiana delicacy . The tour is led by a former New Orleans restaurant owner, so you know you're getting first-hand knowledge and experience on the bayou fare that makes New Orleans a coveted culinary haven. As you scour the streets in anticipation of the next delicious treat, you'll visit the famous St. Louis Cathedral and other historical sites to check off your travel itinerary.

WeVenture Taste of Gumbo

If there's one dish in New Orleans that deserves a tour solely in its honor, it's gumbo. WeVenture  offers tours in top urban destinations around the country, including a New Orleans culinary tour with a heavy focus on the rich, savory, and controversial dish native to the distinctive city. No two gumbos are alike, which is why on this tour, visitors experience several variations of the acclaimed dish. Experience fresh seafood and veggies melded together thanks to an expertly prepared roux accompanied by a hearty scoop of rice, making it filling enough to grant it dinner status. You can then decide for yourself if you're team tomato in gumbo or prefer to pass on the tart flavor, and whether you prefer a light or dark roux .

On The Taste of Gumbo Tour, you'll meet your guide in Jackson Square and stroll through the French Quarter sampling various gumbos, each with a distinct style and made with different meats and seafood. Discover each immigrant culture's contributions to the gumbo recipe that we know and love today, and learn about all of the different styles of the dish throughout history. New Orleans's storied past is reflected in this iconic dish, so let WeVenture be your gourmet gumbo guru on this French Quarter quest.

New Orleans School of Cooking

Our list concludes with an unconventional and compelling tour experience. Learn to cook Louisiana's renowned dishes under the tutelage of skilled chefs. Fueled by a passion for the Cresent City and a love for the bounty of the Gulf Coast, the chefs of the New Orleans School of Cooking  delight in educating and entertaining tourists. You'll be given a brief history of the city as well as a list of fun facts and tidbits about the food before you witness it come to life before your eyes.

New Orleans School of Cooking offers cooking demonstrations where guests can witness first-hand the skill and expertise required for crafting NOLA's favorite dishes. For a more hands-on experience, guests can opt for a cooking demonstration and class. Here, you'll get to prepare from scratch a New Orleans staple meal with a highly skilled chef by your side to guide you through the fun and informative journey. After the class, sit down and enjoy a family-style meal over chatter about the New Orleans experience. This culinary adventure is bound to leave a lasting impression. Now that you've obtained the skill necessary to cook top-tier Louisiana fare, you can prepare the perfect meals for Mardi Gras back home to impress friends at a NOLA-themed party.

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A Martini Tour of New York City

By Gary Shteyngart

Three years ago, as the pandemic was loosening its grip on the world, and as I started to recover from the aftereffects of a botched childhood circumcision that had returned to haunt me in middle age, I rediscovered the bottomless pleasure of a cold dry Martini. My emergence from both a global and personal health crisis plunged me into a daily Saturnalia. As restaurants reopened, I unhinged my jaw and left it open: suadero tacos dripping with lard; twisted knobs of dough crowning gigantic Georgian khinkali dumplings; the mutton chop at Keens Steakhouse that is made for sharing in theory, but not in practice—all fell victim to my appetites. And to help the food go down easy, I also consumed gallons of Willamette Valley pinot noir and hyper-local artisanal ales. Soon enough, my A1C levels were in the prediabetic range and I knew that action had to be taken.

Sugar was the problem, and while I have always been an aficionado of the blood-sugar-lowering wonder drug metformin I decided to make a life-style change as well. I decided to start drinking lots of Martinis. Martinis, I reasoned, contain far less sugar than beer or wine. Also, Martinis make you happier faster and so you do not need to drink as many of them. There is a point in my writing day when a Martini appears before my eyes and I have to resist putting it in the hands of my characters. In my last published novel, many Gibsons, a relative of the Martini, were enjoyed by nearly all my protagonists as they faced lifetimes of regrets and bouts of late-fortysomething ennui. Martinis often appear in other forms of art as symbols of joy and closure. The last scene of “ Poor Things ,” a stylized and sybaritic film if ever there was one, ends with the sumptuously dressed characters drinking a bevy of Martinis.

But not all has been well in Martini land. For years, doctors have been telling us that a glass or two of wine at dinner is good for our health. So how bad could two relatively sugar-free Martinis be? Recently, however, doctors changed their minds. A flurry of articles descended from Mount Hippocrates declaring that the healthiest choice was zero alcohol.

Zero alcohol! A glass of water with our salad. A splash of cucumber juice after our workout. The more articles I read, the angrier I became. Modern Americans are supposed to submit to all the indignities of late capitalism: the endless work hours, the 9 P.M. e-mails from our superiors, software that monitors our every keystroke. And then we’re not even supposed to have a drink in the middle of this psychic carnage? (Perhaps that drink would interfere with our productivity.) I understand that most doctors want us only to stay healthy, but the Rx on their prescription pads seems to read “Endless suffering endured daily; refill until death.” No, I, for one, would not submit. Let the younger folks medicate with their Adderall to stay up and their benzos to come down. In the meantime, I would reach for my gin and my vermouth and one V-shaped glass to contain them all. I would dedicate myself to the cult of the Martini.

But which Martini? I divide my time between upstate New York and New York City, and both have bars and restaurants that make formidable versions of the drink. Perhaps the best Martini one can enjoy is on the porch of my home in the country, but not all readers will find themselves there. Instead, with the so-called end user in mind, I decided to find some of the best Martinis in the city and to do so with some of my favorite Martini devotees: writers, actors, critics, and other assorted dipsos.

My Martini journey began on a chilly February with my friend the writer Amor Towles. I had asked Amor, with whom I share a neighborhood and a penchant for high-quality drinking, for his favorite Martini in the city and he had mentioned the Chelsea, which was once a semi-seedy artist’s paradise and now is not. The Martini of the Lobby Bar there is beloved because it pays homage to the Dukes Martini—named for the eponymous bar and hotel in London’s St. James’s neighborhood—which is famed for its frostiness, its purity, and, not least importantly, its size. (Legend has it that patrons at the original establishment were only allowed two per evening.)

The Lobby Bar is sumptuous, with a bar top that accommodates a Parthenon’s worth of marble, and banquettes that are cozy and velvety. Amor came properly dressed in a vest for the occasion, while I had hastened off the Amtrak in my county garb. The Dukes Martini was assembled tableside—the ingredients presented on a foldout stand—by a young server skilled in the pouring arts. When it comes to the purist’s dry Martini, there are two things to remember. First, there is a mantra that Amor himself has coined: “Crisp, clear, and cold.” The Lobby Bar follows these directives by freezing the glasses, as well as the gin or vodka. The second is the “vermouth rinse.” In this maneuver, the composition I usually turn to for a dry Martini—one part vermouth to five parts gin—is almost entirely done away with. The vermouth is conscripted only to coat a rather enormous glass and is then tossed away before the gin or vodka, which has been primed with a dash of salt-water solution, is poured. (I have been told that at the original Dukes the vermouth was ignominiously tossed onto the carpet, whereas at the Chelsea it is merely splashed into a tiny glass of olives, perhaps later to be lapped up by an alcoholic dog.) Notably, no ice or shakers are used and the alcohol is neither shaken nor stirred, creating a ninety-five-per-cent undiluted Martini, which, at this volume, functions as a kind of uncontrolled insanity.

The drinking began. The first Martini, essentially a vermouth-coated container for what I eyeballed to be two and a half to three shots of juniper-noted, grapefruit-evoking Tanqueray No. Ten gin, immediately put us in a mood. The mood was a good one. I cannot remember whether it was Amor or I who said “I’m feeling very chummy.” Perhaps we both said it. The Dukes Martini came with an array of garnishes, of which I found the lemon peel most conducive to the juniper crispness of the Tanqueray.

By this point, there was no other choice but to try the Dukes Martini with Ketel One vodka. Purists insist on gin, of course, but given my national background growing up in a famous autocracy high up by the Gulf of Finland, my constitution prefers vodka for the recovery process the morning after. Nevertheless, this was a hell of a lot of vodka. Here, I plopped an olive into the oversized glass for a hint of brininess. Although my thumbs were ceasing to work, I managed to type “This is friendship juice” into my phone as Amor and I chattered away on topics both alcoholic and literary. We ordered a very decent shrimp cocktail and split a B.L.T. sandwich to fortify ourselves for our third drink, the so-called 1884 Martini. This beast is premade with two types of gin—Boatyard Double Gin, from Northern Ireland, and the New York Distilling Company’s Perry’s Tot Navy Strength Gin—which clocks in at a ridiculous 114 proof. This dangerous concoction is then fat-washed with Spanish Arbequina olive oil, after which it is frozen and the olive oil’s fat removed, while vermouth, lemon liqueur, a house-made vetiver tincture, and a few dashes of lemon-pepper bitters are added. A lemon peel is then showily expressed over the glass tableside and a very briny Gordal olive and a cocktail-onion skewer are plopped in. Although more sizable quantities of vermouth and other pollutants are at play than in the classic Dukes Martini, the over-proofed gin does a lot of the talking and one is soon very convincingly drunk.

Three Martinis in, spirits high, voices loud, we stormed down Broadway to our native Gramercy, where, in the pursuit of further bar eating and to descend from our Martini highs, we split a duo of frankfurters at the Old Town Bar & Restaurant, along with a pair of Negronis. That night, my stomach padded with beef and bun, I descended into the sleep of the righteous, dreaming of further drunken friendship still.

My research continued. I conscripted my friend the actor J. Smith-Cameron, known lately for her role as Gerri on “Succession,” into taking me to one of her favorite Martini joints, Gotham Restaurant, in the Village. One can love a bar for the drinks, or one can love a bar for the bartender. For J., it is the latter, and the Gotham bartender’s name is Billy. Gotham, which opened in 1984, has been a fixture of the downtown dining scene for decades, and Billy is a lifer in that world, having worked at Bobby Flay’s Mesa Grill for twenty years, before spending ten years at Gotham. (The restaurant closed during COVID and reëmerged under new ownership.) J. and I are besotted by the man, by the excellent floral skinny tie, by the black vest, by the rolled-up bartender’s sleeves. There is a bookshelf to the left of the bar and the corporatized but still-interesting urban ballet of Twelfth Street beyond the restaurant’s tall windows, and then there is the potent drink before us.

When it comes to Martinis, Billy is a rebel against the general anti-vermouth vibe that pervades our city, but he knows his patrons prefer their libations dry. “ ’Cause most people,” he told us, “if you put vermouth in nowadays, they send it back.” He mixed us a Vesper, a drink that de-Balkanizes the conflict between vodka and gin by combining both, with a splash of Lillet Blanc serving as the Holy Spirit. “I use more Lillet to make it sweeter, to add more body,” Billy told us. The drink, while still crisp, was more toothsome than a standard dry Martini.

As we tried on a pair of Gibsons for size (here, a cocktail onion serves as the garnish), J. and I discussed child rearing. When her daughter was a child, J. taught her the rudiments of life: making a good pot of coffee and a good Martini. In a year or two, my ten-year-old son should be taught the same. J. tells me that while on the set of “Succession” she insisted that her character, Gerri, should be drinking gin Martinis with an olive, even while the other characters were drinking trendy “blue drinks” during scenes that called for alcohol. She also once threw a drink at her fellow cast member and friend Kieran Culkin because “Oh, we were very, very rude.”

Billy next presented us with a tribute to the supposed origin of the Martini, the Martinez, developed in the eponymous town northeast of San Francisco during the mid-nineteenth century. The cocktails are related, but after the crisp minimalism of a Gibson, the Martinez is akin to encountering a violent early hominid in a downtown bar. Sweet vermouth and maraschino are conscripted alongside the usual gin. Billy uses Carpano sweet vermouth, which, to my palate, provides hints of bitterness instead of overwhelming sweetness. It went down as easy as a Martinez can, and J. and I were now thoroughly drunk. Gotham’s kitchen was closed, so we headed across the street to get burgers at the Strip House to buffer our stomachs. When we left, an hour later, Billy had also crossed the street to get a drink at the bar. There he was, with his sleeves still rolled up, saying goodbye to the evening.

Over the years, I have had many Vespers with the food critic Adam Platt, and he remains, in my mind, as close as it comes to a philosopher-gourmand. “E. B. White called the Martini the elixir of quietude,” Platty, as he’s known, told me while we were sipping a vodka Martini at Tigre, on Rivington Street, on the Lower East Side. Platty’s father was a high-ranking diplomat in Asia and elsewhere when the future food critic was still a child, and he would come home and make himself a Martini. “My dad didn’t talk a lot when he had a Martini,” Platty said. But when he drank after a long day’s work, “there was a sense of slow-seeping well being.”

The dry Martini may be a powerful “friendship juice,” but a V-shaped glass is also a perfect container above which to hang one’s solitary perplexed punim at the end of a tough week or day or hour. Platty put it slightly differently: “A good Wasp just likes a big-ass Martini.”

Tigre is one of the most beautiful bars of recent vintage that I have seen. Windowless, it glows like a jewel box, and the striking semicircle of the bar is not unlike that of the U.N. Security Council, though studded with booze. Platty remarked that “all these bartenders look like Jesus,” and our handsome open-shirted server so resembled the Lord that I couldn’t help but hum, “Oh, come, let us adore him,” under my breath. The highlight of Tigre’s Martini menu is the vodka-based Cigarette, which Platty immediately qualified as “smoky as fuck.” “It’s old-fashioned, like if you smoked a cigarette while having a Martini,” Jesus told us, which is absolutely on point. Austria’s Truman vodka is shot into flaming orbit by an inventive liquor made by Empirical, the Danish distillery, and named after Stephen King’s pyrokinetic character Charlene McGee, which presents on the tongue as a flavorful burst of smoked juniper, hence the feeling that a draw of nicotine and tar can’t be far.

Platty approved. While he used to drink solely gin Martinis “colder than Margaret Thatcher’s heart,” he cited, as an inspiration for his own switch, the late Roger Angell, a writer for this magazine, who shifted during his later years “ from gin to vodka , which was less argumentative.” Platty’s A1C levels, however, have also driven him in search of other pleasures. “As an older diabetic boomer,” he said, “I like to get high.”

Despite our age and lack of hair, we decided to try our luck in Brooklyn. We headed to Maison Premiere, on Bedford Avenue, which is, oddly enough, owned by the same folks as Tigre. But in contrast to our cordial reception at Tigre, we were kept waiting for almost an hour, promised a Martini, then a seat, while all around us young professionals posed with and then demolished skyscrapers of plateau de fruits de mer. “It’s age discrimination!” Platty hollered, literally shaking his fist above the din. “Where’s my fucking Martini?”

We stomped out of the Maison and angrily scarfed down some street-side tacos as we recovered from this macro aggression. We decided that while Brooklyn was, pace Cormac McCarthy, No Country for Old Men, we would give the borough one more try at Sunken Harbor Club, the recent but already renowned tiki bar above the steak house Gage & Tollner, on a dejected stretch of downtown. Sunken Harbor’s nautical theme and far more low-key clientele quickly warmed our bitter hearts as we were presented with the Immortal Martini. Here I will keep my descriptive powder dry and instead quote from the menu: “This gin Martini intrigues the senses with sesame oil, red pepper, and a cooling hint of cucumber. Not as briny as the sea, but enough to evoke the ocean’s mist.” Precisely. “It’s not bad,” Platty said. “It’s quite smooth,” he added. “I mean, it’s some weird shit. It tastes like a cucumber salad.”

We slurped in contemplation, enjoying the strangest take on the “elixir of quietude” yet, when an urgent message came over the intercom: “We’re taking on water! We’re all going down! This is your last call for alcohol!” Mist rolled into the bar, and a kind of laser-light show erupted all around us to the tune of ABBA ’s “S.O.S.” Satisfied that we had seen the best Brooklyn has to offer, Platty and I departed for our home island.

But a few days later I was back in Brooklyn to visit my friend Matt Hranek, author of the brilliantly concise and altogether helpful volume “ The Martini: Perfection In a Glass .” (Fans of Negronis might want to take a look at the accompanying volume, “ The Negroni: A Love Affair with a Classic Cocktail .”)

The dapper herringbone-jacket-attired Matt—he is also the editor of WM Brown , a life-style magazine—prepared me a few Martinis using coupe glasses and CAP gin, from the Côte d’Azur (“Far more herbaceous than that kind of classic London dry”). Matt is an evangelist for the “vermouth rinse” and the chilled-gin-and-glasses technique (he pointed out “the mouth feel of gin just out of the freezer” and allowed that gin-freezer storage was a “Dukes bar hack”). I want to draw attention to the joys of drinking from a coupe rather than a large V-shaped glass. A server at the venerable Death & Co., in the East Village (which makes a very effective ume-and-yuzu-aided Martini called the Parasol Dance), told me that drinking from a V-shaped glass “calls for an elegance of motion,” an elegance my shaky hands no longer have. Matt’s collection of diminutive coupes creates a different, more measured approach to the intake of vermouth-rinsed, premier-quality gin, and one with zero spillage of the precious liquid.

We crossed back into Manhattan and a six-hour marathon of Martini drinking began, one that should only be attempted by professionals like ourselves. The first stop was the new outpost of the storied Dante, this one on Hudson Street, in the West Village, which specializes in Martinis. On a Friday night, the room tinkled with the sound of voices just a decade out of summer camp and maybe five years out of the Midwest. “New York is so expensive,” a young woman from Ohio seated at the table next to us bemoaned. “But we want to pay for it!” The eponymous Dante Martini may well be worth the price: it is a heady combination of Ketel One, Fords Gin, Noilly Prat vermouth (Matt’s favorite), grappa-esque Nardini Acqua di Cedro liqueur, and lemon and olive bitters. “This is not for the home bartender,” Matt said, as he toasted with the complicated drink. “This is why you go out.” We both took a long sip. “That’s wet ,” he said with appreciation.

I was most interested in the garnish, a tri-color of black, green, and red olives, and was told by the proprietor, Linden Barton Pride (a name as suitable for the protagonist of a novel as for a Martini-bar owner), that these were Cerignola olives, from the Puglia region of Italy. Matt and I followed up our drinks with some shishito peppers and one of the best Martini accompaniments I have had so far, a simple fluffy piece of bread with a side of smoked butter. The bread, Pride told me, is made in a charcoal oven and is a cross between sourdough and Turkish pide. Dante also churns and smokes its own butter. This elemental combination of butter, bread, and colorful olives allowed me to enjoy at least three more Martinis before we shoved off across town.

Our next stop would be a nostalgic one for many New Yorkers, the newly reopened Temple Bar, on Lafayette. While Dante was ablaze with light, the Temple Bar, true to its name, was dark and muted, verging on the sacred. In the old days, I recalled, this is where many affairs were kindled or allowed to slowly burn out. Matt, who has long worked in media, remembered it as a gathering spot. “A lot of finance journalists used to come here,” Matt told me, “I would walk in here and I would see the editors I knew from Vanity Fair , GQ .” He reminisced about a hostess with “Groucho Marx eyebrows” and said that the room was the setting of many of his dates. “It is what I imagined travelling on a yacht would be.”

The Temple Bar closed in 2017, after the death of its owner, and reopened in 2021 under the cocktail stewardship of the team behind the Lower East Side bar Attaboy. The décor is much the same sultry darkened Deco; even the payphone by the entrance remains. Matt insisted that we needed a protein layer to accompany our latest foray, and we chose devils on horseback to go with the “Two Plymouth Martinis very dry up with a twist,” which would serve as a foil to Dante’s eponymous drink. “Plymouth is a much sharper gin than most,” Matt mused as we sipped. The bacon of the devils on horseback set off a long Proustian moment as we recalled the Martini-accompanying bar snacks of yore, the pigs in a blanket, for example, that went so well with the Polo Bar’s Gibsons.

Duty called for us to travel above Fourteenth Street as we visited perhaps the most classic of the city’s Martini destinations, Bemelmans Bar, at the Carlyle Hotel. I would be remiss here if I didn’t mention that by this point my recollections are as blurry as the pictures I tried to take with my phone. With at least six Martinis inside me and searching for a bathroom, I spent a great deal of time wandering in and out of the Bemelmans’s brilliantly glowing maze of rooms, bumping into tourists and trying to engage in conversation the murals of Ludwig Bemelmans’s Madeline and the portrait of Bobby Short, as if they were alive and imbibing alongside me. “Tanqueray Ten,” Matt said to the server when I rejoined him. “One olive, super dry.” Although it was uncalled for, it was still sublime.

Our marathon ended at Aretsky’s Patroon, a restaurant run by the amiable father-and-son team of Ken and Gene Aretsky, who greeted us like heroes returning from a long battle, a battle we had both won and lost. Ken was the manager of the “21” Club during the booze-soaked mid-eighties, and the clubby Patroon is known for its Martinis, its enormous steaks, and the incredible photographs on the walls, including one of Andreas Feininger’s moody shots of lower Manhattan that may be the most Martini-friendly work of art imaginable.

As midnight approached, Matt and I buttressed our stomachs with a côte de boeuf for two, perfectly charred on the outside, and our last (and possibly tenth) Martini, composed mostly of perfectly dry London gin. Matt thought we should end the evening “with a bit of hydration,” and I was picturing some sort of exotic Catalan water to give the côte de boeuf a nice mineral bath, but what he actually meant was a gin-and-tonic. A cab ride home followed, about which I remember nothing.

My final Martini marathon took place at one of the few places in midtown that can make me very happy, Le Rock, the Rockefeller Center restaurant whose bar radiates warmth and civilization to a neighborhood known for neither. I was joined by the journalist and Russia specialist Michael Weiss. There have been many Wasp protagonists in this story thus far, but Jews drink Martinis as well. I once consoled a Jewish friend over the loss of his mother with help from the Smoked Martini (the Laphroaig rinse helps cut through grief) at Russ & Daughters Café, on the Lower East Side.

Perhaps my favorite bartender in the city, Connor Piazza, mixes at Le Rock. Despite her relative youth, she knows her booze and is a whiz with the cocktail shaker. Michael and I were presented with every Martini on the menu. The Au Poivre introduces vodka to the excitement of green peppercorn, and the Super Sec fixes most mortal problems with over-proofed gin and extra-dry and white vermouth. The L’Alaska is perhaps the most interesting, almost a take on the Martinez, with a sweet-but-not-too-sweet combination of dry gin, yellow Chartreuse, and a dash of the Carthusian monks’ Élixir Végétal de la Grande Chartreuse. “Without Martinis, Anglo culture would have never happened,” Michael concluded at the end of this taste-testing as I munched on soft sweetbreads with black truffle and an excellent leeks vinaigrette whose enclosure of leek greens was circumcised tableside so that the roasted white parts within could be exposed by one of the servers. “Four Martinis in an hour,” he added. “I’m bombed.”

As Connor made an In and Out, her version of a “not quite straight up, extra dry, but not dry” Martini, I recalled the first Martini I ever had. I was a sophomore at Oberlin College and my roommate’s father had taken us out to a restaurant called Presti’s, which served hard booze in a partially dry county and was popular with the faculty for that reason alone. The gin Martini tasted strange to my vodka-conditioned tongue, but the olives were nearly winking at me, and after a few of the libations my teen-aged self felt slightly less scared of the world in front of him. I remember staggering to the bathroom and endeavoring to chat up a professor of modernist American literature. I remember seeing myself in the bathroom mirror and wondering if I could somehow prove myself to be at least a little bit suave. I remember lifting up my V-shaped glass back at the table and knowing that it would accompany me through the rest of my life. ♦

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What's better than exploring a new place and tasting its delicious cuisine? Going on a food tour is not only a great way to discover the local culture, history, and flavors of a destination, but also a fun way to meet new people who share your passion for food and travel.

These 10 food tour companies were voted as the best in the country by our readers because they excel at providing a variety of dishes to sample and teach about the ingredients, traditions, and stories behind them.

No. 10: Bobby's Bike Hike Chicago - Chicago, Illinois

This long-running company offers both bike and walking food tours. Choose from options featuring signature Chicago dishes such as deep-dish pizza, Chicago-style hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches or branch out with dim sum and more on the Chinatown Food and Culture tour or the multi-cultural Westside foodie bike tour. Locals love that there are both family and adults-only options.

No. 9: Chatt Taste - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Explore the tastes of Chattanooga at one of four distinct neighborhood walking tours. Experience the best of downtown's stylish restaurants on an evening tour, get a taster's-eye view of MLK Boulevard or Southside neighborhood, or delve into the city's arts scene while munching and viewing murals (transportation provided). Locals love that dietary accommodations are available and vary by tour.

No. 8: Maine Day Ventures - Portland, Maine

Explore traditional seafood standards and gourmet bites along with craft breweries and artisanal distillers on this collection of tours along the Maine coast. "Savor & Saunter Portland's East End" is a tour featuring kale handrolls, kombucha and more, or go traditional and learn about lobsters on an "Old Port Seafood Lovers'" tour. One of their several options is sure to get you salivating, including the "Doggy & Me" tour for you and your pups.

No. 7: Mangia DC Food Tours - Washington, D.C.

Two Mangia DC Food Tours explore the food and culture in the nation's capital. Dig into Italian immigrant history (with accompanying nibbles) near Dupont Circle or learn about when Georgetown was the local food commerce district in the late 19th century, going beyond the main arteries to find the neighborhood foodie gems for tasting – as well as a walk past Julia Child's house.

No. 6: Food Tour New Mexico - Santa Fe and Albuquerque, New Mexico

These tours in both Santa Fe and Albuquerque focus on the history and diversity of one cuisine: New Mexican. Learn about the rich heritage and the role ingredients such as green and red chiles, agave and even chocolate have had on this historic corner of the Southwest. Albuquerque tours explore Old Town; Santa Fe tours orbit its historic plaza. Wine pairing tours are also available in Santa Fe.

No. 5: Arizona Food Tours - Scottsdale, Arizona

Enjoy the balmy weather and "Western Town" atmosphere of Old Town Scottsdale as you sample a variety of nibbles on this 3-hour walking tour. Tastes range from modern Latin to German brats, Thai noodles and housemade gelato and ice cream. Adults-only wine and "sipping" tours are also available.

No. 4: Carmel Food Tours - Carmel, California

Revel in five to six food and drink tastings at some of the top locally owned restaurants and specialty food shops in town while strolling through the stunning village of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Those looking for even more scenery can opt for the Bikes, Bites & Bevs tour, which combines a scenic e-bike ride followed by a tasting of treats. 

No. 3: Greenville History Tours - Greenville, South Carolina

Six different tours to tempt all varieties of taste buds are available in this happening Southern city. Sign up to sample leading edge flavors from the hottest chefs while "At the Chef's Table" or nibble a true southern biscuit on a breakfast tour. If 'cue is your thing, try the BBQ Trail tour, or head out to the surrounding countryside where a van escorts you to a movable farm-fresh feast.

No. 2: Bienville Bites Food Tour - Mobile, Alabama

Bienville Bites Food Tour offers the perfect opportunity for a crash course in what's happening in the city, food-wise. Enjoy the signature LoDa Stroll tour, which provides bites throughout this historic district, or try one of the themed tours, such as the Murder Mystery food tour, which change monthly. Pro tip: tours offer pricing options with or without alcohol. 

No. 1: Little Havana Tours - Miami, Florida

Little Havana Tours delve deep into the history and traditions of local Cuban customs in this historic Miami neighborhood. Enjoy rare and exotic Caribbean fruits sold by farmers along Calle Ocho, get a bracing sip of cafe Cubano, and even watch cigars get hand-rolled before sitting down to a traditional Cuban lunch.

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10 of the Best Food Tours in the U.S.

If you want to get an insider’s glimpse into a city, taking a food tour is one of the best (and most delicious), ways to do it. Food tours often delve into the history, cultures, people and flavors that make a city what it is. They’re led by locals who are familiar with the culinary scene and have connections to the establishments you’ll visit – so you know you’ll get a custom experience when you’re there.

When choosing a food tour, you should do some research. Most importantly, read reviews. Make sure the reviews are current and the majority of them are positive. Pay attention to what those who have already taken the tour say about group size, food and drink quality, mentions of discovering hidden gems, the ability to cater to dietary needs, and the tour leader’s knowledge.

Here are 10 of the best U.S. food tours we’ve found to get you started on a journey to discovering the best culinary experiences some of America’s cities have to offer.

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1. Sonoma Food Tour

The Sonoma Food Tour in the heart of California’s Wine Country takes guests to off-the-beaten-path specialty food stores and eateries in historic downtown Sonoma. The three-hour walking tour has five stops and includes a lunch with a cocktail, four smaller tastings and one wine tasting. Throughout the tour, guests will be treated to some Sonoma history, too.

Rated No. 3 of all Sonoma food and drink activities by Tripadvisor, those who have taken the locally owned and operated tour call it “the perfect blend of cuisine, drink and history” and the “perfect way to explore Sonoma.”

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2. Little Havana Food Tour in Miami

Miami’s Little Havana does tours that don’t have anything to do with food, but its Little Havana Food Tour is the company’s most popular offering. The three-plus hour tour that never has more than 16 in a group takes guests through the vibrant streets of Little Havana – the heart of Miami’s Cuban community – to celebrate Cuban culture and cuisine. Food on the walking tour includes pastries and croquettes, Cuban coffee, a classic Cuban Sandwich, Moros and more.

Over 98% of the people who rated the tour recommend it. Reviewers say “food, drinks, cultural elements – and the guide – were great,” and they call it a “can’t miss experience in Miami.”

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3. Street Foods of Pilsen in Chicago

All stops on any of Chicago City Food Tours’ six experiences have reserved seating for guests and generous portions of food, including those on the Street Foods of Pilsen tour. Guests experience authentic, family-owned restaurants in the Latino neighborhood where music, art and good food flow.

Reviewers say the three-hour experience has “incredible food,” is a “super-interesting tour” and “shows the real Chicago.”

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4. French Quarter Food Tour in New Orleans

Guests stop at five classic New Orleans food establishments on the French Quarter Food Tour hosted by Sidewalk Food Tours . The three-hour excursion showcases distinctive Creole and Cajun cuisines including oysters, po’boys, alligator and more. Between stops, an expert guide talks about the history and culture of the Old Square neighborhood.

Reviewers call the tour with tons of excellent ratings “amazing” and say it has a “five-star guide and food.”

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5. Original Findlay Market Tour in Cincinnati

Cincinnati Food Tours ’ trip through Findlay Market – Ohio’s oldest public market – is a 90-minute deep-dive into the food and history of the market. Guests learn stories of the 19th-century German immigrants and the foods they contributed to Cincinnati’s culture while savoring samples and small bites from five of the market’s merchants.

The group size of the market tour is never more than 10, and reviewers say it “never disappoints” and is “the best food tour ever.” When the tour finishes guests can stay at the market and shop at the 50-plus full-time merchants.

6. Lower East Side Historical Food Tour in New York City

Tourists discover the Lower East Side’s rich history during this experience from Sidewalk Food Tours that offers samplings of everything from bagels to deli food to various cuisines brought to the neighborhood by immigrants over the years. Shop owners tell the story of their family culinary traditions that are a big part of the neighborhood’s history. The tour stops at seven historic family-run businesses, including the famous Katz’s Deli where the “I’ll have what she’s having” scene in When Harry Met Sally was filmed – making it one of the best tours for movie buffs.

The company caps group size at 14, and reviewers say it’s a “great tour” with “lots of food.”

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7. Historic Old City Dine Around in Philadelphia

There’s so much history in Philadelphia’s Old City, where the founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence. Guests of City Food Tours’ Old City Dine Around will learn some of that history while discovering the vibrant culinary scene of the neighborhood. The two-and-a-half-hour, four-course Dine Around stops include a legendary Creole joint and the country’s oldest confectionary.

Reviewers call it a “great food tour in Philly” and “an excellent adult activity in Philly.” The adults who take the tour can choose to add a drinks package to their tickets.

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8. Secret Food Tours Charleston

Secret Food Tours offers culinary experiences in many cities, but its Charleston experience has over 31,000 5-star reviews and is one of the company’s bestsellers.

Local experts lead tours that feature low-country cuisine (think she-crab soup and shrimp and grits) in Charleston’s historic district. They also lead a Brunch Tour (Charleston is known for its great brunches) in one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods while immersing guests in the history of beautiful Broad Street. Both tours are kept to a maximum of 12 people, take three and a half hours to complete, and include five stops.

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9. Music Row Food Tour From Walk Eat Nashville

Those who are both food and music enthusiasts will enjoy this culinary adventure in the heart of country music. On one of Walk Eat Nashville’s best food trips, guests will be immersed in the rich musical history of Nashville while also savoring the elevated Southern fare mixed with comfort food at five different stops. The 1.5-mile walking tour takes place on Nashville’s Music Row, where the music of Nashville was born.

Guests say the three-hour music and food experience has “interesting history plus incredible food” and to be prepared to eat a lot of good food on your Music Row Tour.

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Austin Eats Food Tours offers two walking tours of the diverse culinary scene in the city. The three-hour East Austin Happy Hour tour focuses on great food and craft cocktails, introducing guests to a variety of cuisines and libations at four or five of the East Side’s best restaurants, food trucks and cocktail bars. The BBQ, Brunch, and Breweries tour takes barbecue and craft beer lovers to some of the top spots in the city

Reviewers of Austin Eats say the tours are “great for a group of friends” and “fabulous for first-time visitors.”

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Craft Beer Calling in Asheville, North Carolina

Combine mineral-rich mountain water and a cool-kid community hopped up on the latest in artisanal suds, and you have craft beer mecca Asheville. With more than 25 breweries, this mountain town makes finding a favorite ale daunting. Guide Cliff Mori leads beer enthusiasts on walking tours of the small-batch brewers in the downtown South Slope area. Come thirsty: You’ll try seven to 10 beers, from IPAs to barrel-aged sour beers. “Brewery Tours of Asheville,” Brew-Ed , 2 hours $37, or 3 hours $50.

Sashimi and You in Japan

Ask worldly chefs to name their favorite food city, and the answer always seems to be Tokyo. Japan’s capital bookends this private food-centric odyssey that includes sake tastings in the old town of Takayama, picking tea leaves in Kyoto Prefecture, and a crash course in ramen prep in Osaka. “Japanese Culinary Exploration,” Global Basecamps , 14 days, $9,378.

Cuisine Revolution in Cuba

Cuba has been forging new culinary paths and celebrating its traditional foods as it opens its doors to the wider world. This gastronomic survey of the island samples the Cuban-Mediterranean fare at Atelier, a paladar , or privately owned restaurant, in Havana’s Vedado neighborhood, and such plates as seafood-papaya lasagna at the paladar La Guarida. Work up an appetite between bites by learning salsa moves from a local pro and how to make the perfect daiquiri with a bartender from the famed El Floridita. A bonus: Your ride is a ’57 Chevy. “Cuba Culinary Tour,” Access Trips , 8 days, starting at $3,590.

Say Cheese—and Chocolate in Switzerland

Travel from the 800-year-old lakeside town of Lucerne to the ski resort of Zermatt for an immersion in Alpine culture and cuisine, including a visit to Maison Cailler, the home of Switzerland’s oldest milk chocolate brand; a tour of the walled medieval cheese village of Gruyères; and a raclette tasting at the 16th-century Château de Villa, east of Geneva in the canton of Valais. “Cheese, Chocolate, and the Scenic Alps,” Alpenwild , 9 days, $3,795.

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Fiesta Fare in Oaxaca, Mexico

Chef Susana Trilling shows off the flavorful heritage of Oaxaca, her adopted home, by guiding cultural tours and leading classes in everything from making queso to mastering mole sauces. Her seven-day “Dia de Muertos” course combines culinary lessons with field trips to learn about Day of the Dead customs. “Dia de Muertos Course,” Seasons of My Heart , 7 days, $2,300.

Backcountry Bounty in Kenai Peninsula, Alaska

Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula is the land of king salmon, Kachemak Bay oysters, and a wide variety of wild edibles, from berries to mushrooms to seaweed. Visit a bivalve farm, forage in a forest of Sitka spruce trees, and learn to cook such local dishes as salmon bacon in rhubarb lacquer with chef Kirsten Dixon of the Tutka Bay Lodge, a National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World. “Tutka Bay Lodge Culinary Retreat,” Within the Wild , 4 days, $2,185.

Curry in Context in India

Spectacular sites such as the Taj Mahal combine with flavor-packed dishes on this “real food adventure” that has you sampling parathas (flatbreads), chaatsnacks , and Goan fish curry; preparing a traditional meal in Udaipur; and visiting a spice farm in Goa. “Real Food Adventure: India,” Intrepid Travel , 15 days, from $2,170.

Tomato Queen in Sicily, Italy

The Anna Tasca Lanza cooking school, based in a farmstead east of Palermo, has been teaching the finer points of Sicilian cooking for more than 25 years. Fabrizia Lanza offers a workshop around that Italian kitchen staple, tomato paste. Breaks from canning include jaunts to a local cheesemaker and a coffee roaster. “Preserving August,” Anna Tasca Lanza Sicilian Cooking Experience , 6 days, $2,500.

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Chilling With Master Chefs in Chile

Lauded in the food world as the latest star in South America’s culinary constellation, Chile finally is getting the love it deserves. Find out what the fuss is about on one of a series of tours inspired by the television series MasterChef . Browse the Central Market in the capital city, Santiago, where you can try conger eel chowder that inspired Pablo Neruda’s ode to caldillo de congrio ; sip Carménère wine in the cowboy country of the Colchagua Valley; and cook lunch with Chilean food ambassador Pilar Rodriguez. “Chilean Wine and Cuisine: Inspired by MasterChef,” Cox & Kings , 9 days, $4,995.

Medina Dining in Fes, Morocco

Your base is a traditional riad (courtyard residence) in the old quarter of Fes, Morocco’s cultural heart. From here, explore Roman ruins and the Berber town of Azrou when not cooking North African classics such as tagine , couscous, and zaalouk , a dip made with eggplants and tomatoes. “A Feast for the Senses in Morocco,” International Kitchen , 7 days, $2,550.

Toasting the Caucasus in Georgia

With its ancient winemaking culture and hearty cuisine anchored by khachapuri (cheese-stuffed bread) and khinkali (brothy meat dumplings), the republic of Georgia has been wooing visitors to the Caucasus Mountains. This itinerary explores four regions of the country, including the wine country of Kakheti, where ceramists make qvevri, the huge earthenware vessels used to ferment wines. “A Taste of Georgia: Wine, Cuisine & Culture,” MIR Corporation , 12 days, $4,795.

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The Ways of Wonton in Hong Kong

Traveler contributor Daisann McLane designs private food tours (three people max) that reveal the culinary nuances of such culturally vibrant Hong Kong neighborhoods as Wan Chai, Sheung Wan, and Sham Shui Po. Tastes run from egg custard tarts to pork and dim sum. Little Adventures in Hong Kong , 4 hours, $115.

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A series of treks from Zagreb, Croatia, to Venice, Italy, traverses one of the richest culinary corners of Europe. Highlights include the Istrian Peninsula, known for its olive oil and truffles, and the Collio wine country that straddles the hills of Slovenia and Italy, famous for its bottles of big reds. Also on the itinerary: day-trips to the Škocjan Caves, a World Heritage site, and Slovenia’s capital of cool, Ljubljana. “Istria to Venice: A Culinary Route,” Mountain Travel Sobek , 9 days, $4,595.

To Market to Market in Hoi An, Vietnam

Hoi An, a town on Vietnam’s central coast, is considered one of the country’s food hubs. Learn why on a guided walk through the Tan An markets, meeting vendors and tasting dau hu , a warm tofu custard served with ginger syrup, and sinh to trai cay , a shake made with fruit, condensed milk, and ice. “The Original Taste of Hoi An Food Tour,” Taste of Hoi An , 4 hours, $65.

Bikes and Bottles in Western Cape, South Africa

This cycling tour of the wine country outside Cape Town routes you to producers in Robertson Valley and the Stellenbosch region, such as Kanonkop, known for its Pinotage. Also on offer: a visit to the Klipdrift brandy distillery and a whale-watching excursion. “Cycling South Africa’s Winelands: The Cape’s Boutique Producers,” Immersion Journeys , 7 days, from $3,295.

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Your guide to 2024 NFL draft in Detroit: Registration, map, parking, things to do and more

Are you going to the 2024 nfl draft on april 25-27 in downtown detroit here's everything to know, including registration, parking, transportation, draft parties and things to do in detroit..

The NFL world descends up Detroit this week , just months after the Detroit Lions earned their first playoff wins in decades and made an incredible run to the NFC championship game.

The 2024 NFL draft is in downtown Detroit this Thursday through Saturday . Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to be there, with fans of all 32 teams looking to celebrate their teams' draft picks near the stage at Campus Martius and checking out the NFL Fan Experience at Hart Plaza.

If you're traveling to Detroit for the draft , here's a guide to make your draft experience easy and unforgettable. Information on registration, parking, travel, street closings, and draft day activities are all below.

When is the 2024 NFL draft?

The 2024 NFL draft is April 25-27 . The rounds break down as follows:

• 8 p.m. Thursday, April 25: Round 1
• 7 p.m. Friday, April 26: Rounds 2-3
• 12 p.m. Saturday, April 27: Rounds 4-7

Where is the 2024 NFL draft?

The 2024 NFL draft is in Detroit , spanning from Campus Martius to Hart Plaza in downtown with additional events in Beacon Park, Capitol Park, Grand Circus Park, Harmonie Park, and along Woodward Avenue. Here's how Detroit got the NFL draft .

2024 NFL draft registration, tickets, sign-up

The 2024 NFL draft is free to attend and open to the public. If you're planning to attend, though, you will need to register using the NFL OnePass app or online through the website .

Registering for the event only guarantees you the NFL draft footprint in downtown Detroit. You must buy tickets separately for the actual draft theater.

Ticket packages are available for purchase for the second and third rounds starting at $950 per person — the fourth through seventh rounds start at $550 per person as well. Please be wary of potential ticket scams .

• More on NFL OnePass: How to download the app, what it will tell you

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Downtown detroit transportation.

Detroit has multiple public transportation options to get around downtown. The city has a streetcar , an elevated rail system , bike share , and bus system to get you where you need to go.

These include:

• The   Detroit People Mover , which will operate 24 hours a day from 7 a.m. April 25 through midnight April 28.
• The  QLINE   along Woodward Avenue, which will run from 8 a.m. to midnight April 25 through April 27. The stops include Harper Ave., 116 Lothrop St., 6540 Cass Ave., John R & Piquette and 6230 John R St.  
• Bus service: SMART will have park-and-ride services from various points in metro Detroit, including Great Lakes Crossing, several Meijer store locations and Oakland County Community College. It also has its FAST service on Gratiot, Woodward and Michigan Avenue. DDOT services will operate with modified downtown routes because of road closures.
• Shuttles and drop-offs: There will be designated shuttle and ride-share drop-off points throughout downtown on Woodward, Jefferson and Fort Street. Detroit Air Xpress, or DAX, is a nonstop coach bus service connecting downtown Detroit to Detroit Metro Airport, and  D2A2  is an express coach bus that connects downtown Detroit to downtown Ann Arbor.

Fan shuttle locations:

• Bagley Mobility Hub , 1501 Wabash St.  
• River East Garage , 214 Rivard St.  

Hours: 11 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday

• More: Service details released about Detroit public transit options

Detroit parking for 2024 NFL draft

If you decide to drive  downtown , make a plan and prearrange parking . Many off-street lots and garages are booked, and street parking will be limited or restricted in the area. Parking regulations will be enforced; vehicles may be towed. Those planning to park downtown are encouraged to arrive by 10 a.m. You may find off-street parking options on the Park Detroit app or on Park Whiz.

You can pay for metered parking through Park Detroit's website or app. There are also options for private parking throughout the city.

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Detroit road closures for 2024 NFL draft

The City of Detroit is conducting six phases of road closures leading up the 2024 NFL draft and during it. It started March 29 and will go through May 7. Be mindful of these closures as you're driving downtown.

Here's a detailed look at each phase of road closures in downtown Detroit.

Security, bag policy at the 2024 NFL draft

Detroit police say they've got a safety plan in place that includes increased police presence downtown, weapon detectors and video monitoring .

Detroit police have partnered with the NFL and local businesses on the security plan, as well as state and federal law enforcement, according to 3rd Precinct Cmdr. Matthew Fulgenzi.

The NFL will have weapon detectors installed that attendees must walk through at the gates of the event, which will take place at Cadillac Square, Campus Martius, Hart Plaza and a portion of Woodward Avenue. The NFL has a clear bag policy to enter the draft area, Fulgenzi said. 

Here's more on security measures and policies at the 2024 NFL draft in Detroit.

2024 NFL draft schedule of events, parties

2024 NFL draft day activities are from noon to 10 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. On Saturday, events go from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Use the NFL OnePass app to find more on what's planned and when throughout the NFL draft blueprint.

Activities include a Pro Football Hall of Fame exhibit and an autograph signing opportunity with current and former NFL players, as well as a 40-yard dash, vertical jump, deep throw accuracy challenges, and more. There will also be a collection of Detroit-based food trucks for participants who attend.

Here are more ideas on what to do at the 2024 NFL draft:

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• Roller skating and games: Next Level by RollerCade set to open right near the draft
• Check out the lights: Detroit's People Mover will light up for the draft

Things to do in Detroit during the 2024 NFL draft

Detroit is a city rich with museums, restaurants and activities throughout. If you're interested in exploring the area outside of the draft, you can go to the Motown Museum, the Michigan Science Center, check out golf-rich southeast Michigan , and even catch a Detroit Tigers game on April 26, 27 or 28 when they host the Kansas City Royals. And get a souvenir while you're in the city.

Looking for ideas? Check out these guides we put together for you:

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• Where to take your kids: Top kid-friendly events to check out at the NFL draft
• Where to take photos: Iconic Detroit places where you can snap photos while you're here
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What else is Detroit doing for the NFL draft?

Here's a list of other attractions and events planned for Detroit and the 2024 NFL draft:

• The Detroit "Hollywood-style" sign is constructed along eastbound Interstate 94. Here's how to scope it out .
• Plus, there are five "Welcome to Detroit" signs going up on other stretches of highways.
• Country star Jelly Roll is planning an intimate "Night Before" concert at Fillmore Detroit on April 24.
• Detroit City Distillery has several NFL draft events planned .
• Circuit Court at Detroit city hall will suspend in-person services during NFL draft week.

Download the NFL OnePass app to stay up to date on what's happening during the draft.

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Beaufort Wine and Food Festival kicking off today, raising money for charities

BEAUFORT, N.C. (WITN) - If you’re a foodie, wine lover, or just want a chance to give back, a festival this weekend is perfect for you.

Culinary talent, wine dinners, and mingling through a fashion show, the Beaufort Wine and Food Festival offers it all.

While those attending Thursday through Sunday will be tasting amazing food and wine, they will also be giving back.

“We have given over $1 million back to local charities that benefit Carteret County, and we have no intentions of stopping. We’re looking forward to a great event this year,” said Lindsay Parker, the Beaufort Wine and Food President.

Organizations like the Salvation Army and Carteret Community College are benefitting.

“This is the first building since 2005, and Beaufort Wine and Food helped us by providing funding to have the Beaufort Wine and Food patio,” said Carteret Community College Foundation Executive Director Brenda Reash.

They also have a waterfront patio and a new food truck donated by Beaufort Wine and Food, which will encourage people to enroll in culinary classes.

“They will see dozens of local and regional restaurants there. We have wineries from across the country and the winemakers attend so you can sorta meet and greet the folks,” said Parker.

Parker mentioned there are still some tickets left for Saturday’s event, so make sure to head over to their website to grab some before they sell out.

Again, this festival runs from Thursday, April 25, through Sunday, April 28, with vendors from eastern North Carolina and across the country.

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The City of Bellevue will host its first EarthFest at the Bellevue Botanical Garden on Saturday, April 20, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., offering family-friendly interactive activities and games, including garden tours, educational nature-based programs, creative arts and environmental resource booths.

Food will be available for purchase at the Copper Kettle Coffee Bar inside the Garden.

Featured activities include booths that let you observe live bugs up close and learn about beneficial insects, tours of the Botanical Garden , a children's story time hosted by the King County Library System and much more! Northwest Perennial Alliance will also host a plant sale during EarthFest.

For years, Bellevue celebrated Arbor Day-Earth Day with volunteer tree-planting events every spring. The city now celebrates Arbor Day in the fall, when planting trees can be more successful in the Northwest.

This event is free and open to the public. Advance registration is not required. All who live, work and play in Bellevue are welcome. In accordance with the spirit of Earth Day, attendees are encouraged to use sustainable transportation options such as bus, bicycle or BellHop .

The Botanical Garden offers accessible facilities and features. For alternate formats, interpreters or reasonable accommodations please phone at least 48 hours in advance 425-452-7881 (voice) or email [email protected] . For complaints regarding accommodations, contact Bellevue’s ADA/Title VI administrator at 425-452-6168 (voice). If you are deaf or hard of hearing, dial 711. 

I visited Dollywood's sister theme park in the Ozark mountains. The hidden gem's attractions and food were just as good as Disney's.

• I visited Dollywood's sister theme park, Silver Dollar City, in the Ozark Mountains in Missouri.
• I was blown away by its high-quality entertainment and coasters, amazing food, and friendly staff.
• I've been to theme parks all around the world , and this is one of my favorites. 

One of my favorite hidden-gem theme parks is Silver Dollar City, nestled in the Ozark Mountains in Branson, Missouri.

It's a sister park to one of my other favorites, Dollywood . Both are owned by Herschend Family Entertainment, though Silver Dollar City opened first in 1960.

The park is a true hidden gem. First of all, it's an incredible value. Its highest-tier season pass currently costs under $300, and a one-day park ticket is under $100. For context, daily access to only one Disney park usually starts at $150 — and the most basic seasonal pass to Disney World is typically over $1,400.

The park itself is just great, too. I've visited theme parks all over the world and this now ranks as one of my favorites. Here's why I fell in love during my recent visit.

The park leans heavily into its old-school mountain-town theme

Themed to resemble an 1880s mountain village, Silver Dollar City had an authentic feel thanks to the local, multigenerational craftsmen who work in the park throughout its shops and streets.

The atmosphere felt both immersive and transportive as I discovered unique shopping opportunities, like hand-carved furniture, glass-blown home décor, and homemade candy.

Demonstrations were a big part of my experience, and I got to watch people altering leather, carving wood, and blowing glass — all things I'd never seen done in a theme park before.

Even the park's main guide, The Pathfinder, was themed.

It's designed to look like an old-school newspaper and contains a map, showtimes, and information on current events.

It's also built on top of a cave, which visitors can tour

The park is built on top of one of the oldest attractions in the area, Marvel Cave. Theme-park admission includes a tour of the caves, which was incredible.

We traveled 300 feet down into the limestone cave for a stunning view of the Cathedral Room, one of the largest cave rooms in the country.

The park is also home to some of my favorite roller coasters and a lot of unique attractions

The park blends its history with the future in the form of precedent-setting roller coasters .

My favorites include Outlaw Run, one of the steepest wooden coasters in the world, and Time Traveler, one of the steepest, tallest, and fastest spinning coasters in the world.

There are also unique attractions at Silver Dollar City that I haven't experienced anywhere else — Grandfather's Mansion was one of my favorites.

Grandfather's Mansion is a classic fun-house-style walkthrough attraction that's been at the park for decades. It was pure fun playing with my senses through different rooms in the mansion, including an upside-down room and an off-balance room.

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But above all, my favorite attraction is Fire in the Hole . The current reiteration pays homage to the original over-50-year-old indoor dark coaster. In its newer version, the $30 million attraction combines the nostalgia of the original with the technology of today.

The ride is of a high quality I don't see often outside of Disney or Universal parks.

The food is fantastic and unique

I'm a big foodie — especially at theme parks — and I was happy this park's eats lived up to the hype.

Silver Dollar City has the usual theme-park offerings, like hamburgers and hot dogs, but also offers many unique bites like its famous cinnamon bread and hand-twisted pretzels.

One of my favorite eateries on the property was Rivertown Smokehouse, which served some of the best barbecue I've ever had .

Visitors could watch staff smoke and carve food right in front of them in the open-air kitchen. I really enjoyed the smoked turkey and succotash and their accompanying sauces.

I also liked stopping at Eva & Delilah's, the bakery located by the park's exit, to pick up homemade treats on the way home.

The entertainment was outstanding

Tons of shows and events were happening at Silver Dollar City during my visit. The park brings in national acts throughout the year for different musical festivals — and access to these performances is included with regular park tickets.

I really enjoyed the park's iconic Silver Dollar City Saloon comedy show, which has been entertaining guests for over 50 years.

During my visit, the park was also offering a Broadway-style musical production of A Dickens' Christmas Carol. Housed in a full-scale theater, the show blew me away and was comparable to national productions I've seen.

I was also impressed by An Old Time Christmas, the theme park's seasonal event . It was unlike any Christmas event I've experienced at a theme park.

In addition to having seasonal foods and shows, the park had millions of lights and hundreds of decorated trees. It felt incredibly festive, and I loved walking around.

Every staff member I interacted with in the park was incredibly friendly and kind

I've visited theme parks all over the world, but I've yet to meet staff members as friendly as the ones at Silver Dollar City.

Many of the longtime employees were almost like characters in themselves, with throngs of guests waiting to meet and chat with them.

A highlight of my visit was meeting June Ward, who heads up the park's candy store, Brown's Candy Factory. She's worked at the park for over 50 years.

My visit was comparable on all levels to Disney, and I can't wait to return

Silver Dollar City checks all the boxes for me: high levels of theming, great attractions, fantastic food, and friendly staff.

I loved all the rides, especially the roller coasters, but I especially enjoyed exploring the shops and eating unique bites. This is a really special place that's different from any other park, and I plan to return year after year.

With its location in the touristy area of Branson there's so much to do locally — including seeing Dolly Parton's Stampede dinner show — that it makes for a great theme-park vacation far more unique than the typical visit to Disney.

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Nicki Minaj shows love for Chicago pizza during current tour stop

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During her tour stop in Chicago , rapper and avowed New Yorker Nicki Minaj publicly admitted some love to the Windy City's side of a storied culinary rivalry.

While New York-style pizza is known to be beloved by locals, Minaj spoke very highly of the pies offered in Chicago.

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Never thought I’d ever say this; and you guys know how much I hate “pandering”…but Chicago just MIGHT…MIGHT…be runner up… to NEW YORK in *hides my face* 🫣 in *whispers & runs away* in pizza 🍕. I’ve been all around the world. Even Italy 🇮🇹 🫣 -Signed a Proud New Yawka 🫣 — Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) April 24, 2024

While it's unclear if Minaj had deep dish pizza or the locally-loved tavern-style thin crust pizza, her praise for Chicago food went beyond pizza.

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Also, while I’m up here on the podium…they also have some really great *takes a moment* can’t believe I’m saying this. Oh wow. They have some really GREAT Caribbean food as well. *hides face again*. Yup, Trini spots AND Jamaican spots. I-i…🫣 -signed a proud, born Trini 🇹🇹 — Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) April 24, 2024

Minaj, born in Trinidad and Tobago, seemed to be impressed at the extent of the range of food available while in town.

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