sábado, 27 de agosto de 2011

Food Tours in New York

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En New York, con algo de dinero [y sin el] se puede obtener cualquier cosa. Un grafico ejemplo de ello son los "Food Tour"que te llevan a recorrer diferentes barrios y a degustar delicias tradicionales de cada uno de ellos.

En Food of New York Tours se pueden contratar tours que visitan las zonas de Greenwich Village, Chelsea Market, Meatpacking District y el SoHo.

El costo oscila entre USD 40 y USD 50, comienza por la manana y termina temprano en la tarde [3 horas de duracion]. Se llevan a cabo degustaciones en diferentes lugares.

Vamos a citar alguno de ellos para poder hacer estos tours por nuestra cuenta:

The Greenwich Village Food and Culture Walking Tour

Una viaje gastronomico atraves del viejo barrio italiano degustando una gran variedad de especialidades italianas, de comida etnica y de acojedores restaurantes.

Murray's Cheese Shop

El mejor negocio de quesos en New York, desde 1940.
254 Bleecker St. [between 6th & 7th Ave.], New York
Horario: lunes-sabado, 8am-8pm y domingo, 10am-7pm
Web: www.murrayscheese.com

Se puede ir al local ubicado en Grand Central
43rd St. & Lexington, New York [en el centro del mercado]
Horario: lunes-viernes, 7am-9pm y domingo, 10am - 7pm
Sunday: 11am-6pm

Faicco's Italian Specialties

Negocio especializado en delicias italianas caseras, desde 1900.
260 Bleecker St. [between Cornelia St. & Morton St.], New York
Horario: martes-viernes 8:30am-6pm, sabado 8am-6pm y domingo, 9am-2pm

Milk & Cookies - An authentic 1950's style bakery (Est. 2005)

Rocco's - A southern Italian pastry shop (Est. 1972)

Joe's Pizza - A classic NY style pizzeria (Est. 1974)

Centro Vinoteca - stylish Italian restaurant (Est. 2007)

Palma Restaurant - Rustic Medditerannean (Est. 2000)

Chelsea Market / Meatpacking District
Food and Culture Walking Tour


Join us as we explore the winding tree-lined streets of the historic West Village. Seek out classic "mom and pop"specialty food shops, ethnic eateries, and charming neighborhood restaurants.
Learn about the history, culture, architecture, and entertainment offerings that makes Greenwich Village so unique from the rest of New York City. Discover the old Italian neighborhood, hidden gardens, the narrowest house in NYC, plus much more!
During this tour you will enjoy a variety of food specialties that has secured Greenwich Village's reputation as being one of the greatest culinary and cultural centers of the world. Discover the secrets to having the ultimate food and cultural experience off the beaten path!


Amy's Breads - artesinal French-American bakery (Est. 1992)
Ronny Brook Milk Bar - offshoot from the farm (Est. 1950)
Sarabeth's Bakery - gourmet American bakery (Est. 1981)
Lobster Place - high end wholesale / retail fish market (Est. 1974)
Buon Italia - wholesale/retail Italian specialty food shop (Est. 1997)
Chelsea Market Baskets - gourmet specialty food shop (Est. 1997)
Eleni's - Classic American bakery
(Est. 1985)
Macelleria - Italian Steak House (Est. 2000)

Central Greenwich Village (& a bit of SoHo) Food and Culture Walking Tour


Join us as we trip back in time on a journey through the central part of Greenwich Village, and then into the old Italian section of SoHo. As we explore this section of the Village you will discover a counter cultural paradise once enjoyed bybohemians, beatniks, artists, and folk singers. Relish in the rich and varied history of this vibrant and intriguing neighborhood as the story of its past and present unfolds before you.
You will enjoy a stroll through Washington Square Park, view architecture from the 19th century, discover the best venues for live music and comedy, and sample a scrumptious variety of food specialties from unique and diverse ethnic eateries and restaurants.
Upon entering SoHo you will experience the quiet calm of a century-old Italian neighborhood, which has survived, and even thrived in modern times. You will be introduced to "mom and pop" specialty food shops and enjoy some of their delicious offerings.


Focacceria - Sidewalk tasting at an Italian Bistro (Est. 2000)
Masala Times - Sidewalk Tasting at an Indian Street Food Eatery (Est. 2010)
Monte's Trattoria - Seated tasting at a classic Italian restaurant (Est. 1918)
Cuba Restaurant - Seated tasting at an authentic Cuban restaurant (Est. 2002)
Joe's Dairy - Outdoor tasting at an old-fashioned dairy/cheese shop (Est. 1953)
Once Upon a Tart - Outdoor tasting at a charming French cafe/bakery (Est. 1994)

Nolita / NoHo Food and Culture Walking Tour

Weave your way through the cozy corners of Nolita (the area North of Little Italy) where old-world charm meets a youthful, downtown vibe. Taste mouthwatering eats from undiscovered spots that specialize in traditional recipes and century-old techniques.

Walk the same streets as John Gotti and Martin Scorsese while visiting sites made famous by The Godfather. Learn about the colorful history of The Bowery (the original theatre district) and explore its dark and seedy past. Formerly known for flophouses, Skid Row bums and the legendary CBGB's music venue, this area has transformed into a mecca for posh hotels and delectable dining.

Get a glimpse of the cast-iron facades and cobblestone streets of NoHo (in the East Village) while continuing to taste from restaurants not found in your typical NYC guidebook. Examine the origins of NYC's watertowers, fire escapes and hallow sidewalks.

Taste Roman style pizza, Brooklyn blackout cake, authentic Mexican tacos and more. Between the bespoke boutique stores, cute cafes and remarkable restaurants, you'll want to move in... and never move out.

Little Cupcake Bakeshop - A family run all american bakery
Emporio Restaurant - A roman style restaurant
Oxley's Carvery - An authentic British Carvery
Bread Restaurant - Specializing in Panino sandwiches
Tacombi@Fonda Nolita - A taco truck serving real Mexican tacos from inside a restaurant
The Smile - a subterranean mixed-use cafe and restaurant
Peels Restaurant - A regional American restaurant with an amazing pastry department
Bond Street Chocolate - A family run chocolate shop with a rock and roll theme



Explore Chinatown
Food and Culture Walking Tour

Join us as we discover the delicious cuisine, history, and culture of New York City's Chinatown. Your Foods of New York guide will lead you though this diverse neighborhood tasting delicious foods that makes this area of New York City so unique.

You will also explore historic landmarks, busy, and hidden side streets of this small district that is home to the largest concentration of Chinese people in the western hemisphere. During this three-hour tour you will "sit down" in three exquisite Chinese restaurants and enjoy regional Chinese cuisine while observing the traditional etiquette that is partnered with these fine foods. The food and cultural tour then takes to the streets as we venture through the neighborhood stopping at one of a kind specialty shops for additional tastings and cultural insight.

About the ticket price:
The ticket price for the Chinatown tour ($65) is slightly higher than those of our other tours (each $47). This higher cost is reflected in the Chinatown tour's unique features: three sit down restaurant tastings, and larger portion sizes than you'll experience on our other tours.

Dim Sum Go Go Restaurant - A unique selection of Hong Kong Style dumplings and a steamed pork bun.
Peking Duck House Restaurant - A Beijing Style Peking Duck with all the fixings.
ABC Cantonese Restaurant - Golden Seafood Fried Rice, and a traditional Cantonese Roasted Eggplant dish.
Ten Ren Tea House - A delicious Chinese tea
Hon Cafe - Tiger Roll (Classic Chinese Dessert)

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