EAT WELL. EXPLORE MORE. THIS IS NEW YORK.
New York doesn’t just serve food—it serves stories. One minute you’re tasting your way through a neighborhood that’s fed generations of New Yorkers; the next, you’re raising a glass with the skyline as your backdrop. We’ve picked six ways to make eating and drinking part of the adventure. Come hungry. Leave with a story worth telling.
Taste the Real New York
Forget the tourist-trap menu and follow your appetite. These neighborhood favorites and hands-on experiences are the delicious way to get to know the city—one bite at a time.
Greenwich Village Bites
There’s more to the Village than charming streets and great people-watching. Follow a local guide to neighborhood food stops, sample New York favorites, and discover the stories behind the storefronts. Consider this your edible introduction to downtown Manhattan.
Chinatown Meets Little Italy
Dumplings or pasta? Why choose? Wander two of Manhattan’s most flavorful neighborhoods with a guide, tasting specialties while hearing how generations of immigrants helped shape New York’s food culture. Bring your curiosity—and definitely your appetite.
The Lower East Side Eats
Before New York became a global food capital, its neighborhoods were already cooking up something special. Explore the Lower East Side and nearby streets through the foods, family traditions, and immigrant stories that helped make the city what it is today.
Make a Night (or Morning) of It
A great New York outing isn’t always a table for two. Sometimes it’s learning a new skill, cruising past a glittering skyline, or finding the city’s secret side one cocktail at a time.
Make a Real New York Bagel
Eating a New York bagel is practically required. Making one? That’s a story to take home. Roll up your sleeves for a hands-on class with a baker, learn what makes the city’s favorite breakfast so special, and enjoy the delicious results.
Dinner with a Trillion-Dollar View
Some dinner reservations come with a view. This one comes with the whole skyline. Settle in for an evening cruise featuring dinner, live music, and unforgettable looks at the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan after dark. A little romance? New York can handle that.
A Toast to New York’s Secret Past
Behind the city’s polished cocktail bars lurks a delightfully rebellious history. Join a guide for a Prohibition-themed stroll through Midtown speakeasies and historic watering holes, where the stories are included and the cocktails are yours to choose.
Great Taste. Great Stories. Only in New York.
Whether you’re here for the first time or rediscovering your favorite city, the best New York memories often start with a good meal, a new neighborhood, or an unexpected detour. Pick your experience and let the city do the rest.