CULTURE & HISTORY

Find out why Foods of NY Tours is the best tour company to choose. New York City is one of the world’s greatest food destinations, choosing the right food tour can be overwhelming. What differentiates Foods of NY Tours from the rest? Todd Lefkovic (owner) created the walking food tour back in 1998 (that’s 28 years ago)! Todd started researching the food and culture of NY back in 1977 when he was 15 years old. Todd researched everything about NYC until 1998. Todd placed a free test listing in NY Magazine to see if there was any interest in a food tour. The free food tour listing in NY Magazine was a success. Over 60 people left messages about the food tour on Todd’s answering machine. Todd’s first official food tour was in April of 1998. Todd gave food tours…

Chinatown in New York City is one of the best places in the country to explore bubble tea culture. From traditional Taiwanese milk teas to over-the-top modern creations, this neighborhood packs an incredible range of boba experiences into just a few blocks. If you are planning a food crawl or just want to sip your way through Chinatown, here are eight standout spots worth visiting. And if you want a deeper dive into the neighborhood’s food scene, check out Foods of New York Tours here. 1. Teado Tea Shop Teado Tea Shop Address: 145D Hester St, New York, NY 10002 Phone: +12122267687 A true Chinatown classic that has been serving tea lovers since 2009, this spot focuses on high-quality tea flavor first. Expect balanced milk teas and perfectly chewy boba with a more traditional approach. Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Teado+Tea+Shop+NYC 2. Chicha San Chen Chicha…

If you didn’t read Part 1: If you didn’t read Part 2: Part 3: My first solo trip to NYC! As I started planning our next trip to New York, I began thinking about all the great places we had already discovered. I realized that I was the one most excited about these places. While my friends enjoyed the adventure of going into the city, their idea of a great time didn’t include spending a good amount of time exploring each specialty food shop and eatery that we found. They liked finding cool places and trying certain foods but not necessarily learning the history or details behind them. I decided the best approach was to go into New York by myself with a notebook and do some real research for future trips with my friends. That way,…

Moving to New York City is exciting, overwhelming, and a little confusing all at the same time. One day you’re unpacking boxes and figuring out the subway. The next day you’re wondering how locals seem to know the best places to eat, the most interesting neighborhoods, and the hidden streets tourists never find. The truth is that the best way to learn New York is not by reading about it. It is by walking through it, tasting it, and hearing the stories behind the neighborhoods that shaped the city. If you have just moved here, here is a simple list to help you start discovering your new home. 1. Start learning the city neighborhood by neighborhood New York is really a collection of small neighborhoods with very different personalities. Walking through them is the fastest way to understand how the…

New York City is a global melting pot of cultures, and its vibrant culinary scene reflects this diversity in the most delicious ways. When it comes to Chinese cuisine, the city boasts an impressive array of restaurants and eateries offering traditional dishes that satisfy the palate of locals and tourists alike. In this gastronomic journey,…

A Coffee Tour: Our Favorite Coffee Shops  A cup of joe, java, brew, cuppa… No matter what you decide to call it, coffee has become the lifeblood of people worldwide.  Here at Craft Coffee Spot, we can’t imagine starting our day without a caffeine kick. If you also need a dose of black gold to…

People Love Us. Check out our latest press HERE! Chinatown is filled with, “vivid sights, smells and flavours. Savour three abundant sit-down tastings and one on-the-go tasting, taking you off the beaten track to eateries under the radar of most tourists – and indeed some locals too.” Thanks for the AWESOME review, New York Magazine! Be…

We are living in a coffee crazy world. And yeah, we love it too. So much so that we included a very special family run coffee roaster on our Heart & Soul of Greenwich Village Food Tour. You’ll love the shop and the aroma is outstanding. But what’s behind this dark force? Find out what…

If you’re reading this, there’s a foodie on your gift list and you aren’t quite sure how to wow them. In fact, the culinary master in your life may have been spending the last 18 months checking items off their bucket lists to pass the time during quarantine. Your challenge, should you choose to accept…

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