New York City: Lower East Side Food and History Walking Tour

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New York City: Lower East Side Food and History Walking Tour

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Discover the cultural heritage spanning NYC's Lower East Side bite by bite through new and original family-run eateries. Soak in the story of the neighborhood’s transformation on a guided tour.

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Highlights

Treat tour taste buds to a range of international cuisine and American classics
Savor the flavors of the Lower East Side and visit NYC's oldest delicatessen
Celebrate the influence of Chinese food on the city with noodles or dumplings
Sample a variety of Dominican dishes, showcasing the local culinary diversity
Indulge in a modern New York-style bagel, reflecting the area's Jewish heritage

Description

Join a culinary tour of New York City's Lower East Side to see how its rich history has shaped its vibrant present. Start at Katz's Delicatessen, a family-run cultural institution serving American breakfast foods and giant sandwiches since 1888. Savor their signature pastrami and mustard sandwich. Discover how breakfast foods are an art in New York by stopping by a Dominican breakfast counter for a selection of what’s on offer in the locality. Continue to a cheese shop at a local market, named the best in the US by Food and Wine magazine, for a range of handmade cheeses and cured meats. See many bodegas dotted along corners of New York – a visual reminder of its history brought over by the Jewish community in the early 19th century. Visit a new twist on the classic bodega and sample a modern interpretation of a New York-style bagel sure to impress. With Chinatown right around the corner, soak in the tantalizing aromas infusing the streets. Head to one of the newer additions to Chinatown and sample some of their specialties such as Fujian peanut butter noodles or thin-skinned pork dumplings. Pay homage to another food brought over by Jewish immigrants that made the Lower East Side their home in the late 19th century. Try the delicious family pickle recipe passed down for generations. For the final stop, enjoy a taste of some of the Lower East Side’s delicious baked goods at a beloved artisanal doughnut shop. Prepare yourself for a doughnut unlike any other you’ve had before with their innovative flavors.

Includes

Local guide Walking tour 7+ tastingd at 7 family-run businesses (enough for breakfast and lunch)

Important Information

- Despite being in the former Jewish Quarter and visiting Jewish businesses, the establishments visited are NOT kosher. - Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour. - This tour is not recommended for vegans, and, due to the risk of gluten cross-contamination, this tour is not recommended for those with celiac disease. - This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarian, Gluten free (not celiac), Dairy free, Pescatarian, and Pregnant women, however, please note that you may not have a replacement food option at every stop. - Those with dietary restrictions need to contact us before joining the tour so we can arrange your food, or we may not be able to accommodate you. - Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers. - We can accommodate gluten free but cannot guarantee that were will be no risk of cross contamination in the case of celiacs.