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Anny wears many hats. She’s our red-headed Nolita tour guide. She’s a talented singer. And she’s also a holiday movie aficionado. In her own words, here are her favorite films to watch–and the perfect edible (and potables) compliments! MY TOP 5 FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MOVIES (& what to munch on while you’re watching them!) Ok. So is…

Good things comes in small packages. Our friends at Murray’s Cheese have rounded up their favorite stocking stuffers for your holiday stockings. You’ll be everyone’s favorite Santa with these 5 tiny treats–and all can be ordered (and shipped) directly from Murray’s website. Sample some of OUR favorite Murray’s items on our Original Greenwich Village tour!…

New York City comes alive during the holidays.You can snap photos in front of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, a tradition since 1933. You can browse the famous holiday window displays on 5th Avenue and Herald Square. Or you want to avoid the crowds, check out these five off-the-beaten-path activities. Tour Guide Diana has assembled some of…

Todd Lefkovic, the owner and founder of Foods of NY Tours, has researched out tour content across NYC. Here’s an inside look at some of his favorite places to work!   Cafe Minerva 302 W. 4th St. What to Drink: Americano or Espresso What to Eat: Pasta with Bolognese What to Do: Sit…

Holiday shopping can be stressful. Remember to decompress! PUBLIC Restaurant shares its tips for the best ways to relax during the gift-giving season. You can check out PUBLIC on our Nolita tour! 1. Turkish Eggs for brunch at PUBLIC. It’s two poached eggs on Greek yogurt with kirmizi biber butter. 2. A quick bloody mary…

I came up with the idea for “Food Tour in a Box” a few years ago for my family’s “non-gag gift” white elephant gift exchange and I have continued the tradition every year. My family lives on the West Coast and only a select few of my relatives have taken my food tour, so my…

Life is like a box of chocolates, but with a little help from Tour Guide Bert, you’ll know exactly which ones to get. Bert is a veteran of the NYC chocolate scene. He ran chocolate walking tours in the city before joining Foods of NY Tours! Here are his expert recommendations for his favorite chocolate…

We couldn’t believe it when we found the recipe on the blog The New Potato and we had to share it with you! As seen on our Chelsea Market/ Meatpacking District Tour– Eleni’s Bakery’s Sugar and Gingerbread Cookie recipes. Happy Baking!!! Sugar Cookie Dough Recipe – (Makes 3 Dozen) Ingredients: 1 ¾ flour 2 tsp. baking powder¼ tsp. ground nutmeg…

As we all know, Thanksgiving is that one special American holiday that no one in the rest of the world seems to know about. For us Italians transplanted here, it became one special day for us to enjoy in a family meal and give thanks to all that we have accomplished that we could not…

A fourth-generation Brooklynite, Director of Operations Amy Bandolik has scoured the city for the best vintage goods (and bites). Here’s her list of the Top 4 Places to Shop for Affordable Art & Antiques in and around New York —and her favorite meals to eat after the shopping causes hunger pains. Unique holiday gifts are in…

This crispy cauliflower dish from Rafele Restaurant is a game-changer for Thanksgiving menus, offering a delightful alternative to traditional vegetable sides. Its unique combination of savory caramelized onions, nutty pine nuts, and sweet black currants creates a symphony of flavors that will impress even the most ardent cauliflower skeptics. With each bite, the crispy florets,…

Since the 1940s, folk musicians have gathered in Washington Square Park (visited on our Central Village/ Soho Tour) to sing and play instruments. It’s a tradition that continues today–thanks to the bold actions of a few Village musicians.  In 1947, the demands of the neighborhood’s working class residents led to the city requiring musicians to have permits…