History
I started researching the history, culture and foods of NYC back in 1977. I grew up in New Jersey and would visit NYC on the weekends with friends and family. From 1977 to 1999 I came into the city 2-3 times a month exploring the diversity of different neighborhoods. After exploring for 22 years I knew a great deal about Greenwich Village, The East Village and Chinatown. The first tour I developed was the Original Greenwich Village Tour. All of our food tours have evolved over the years because of our love for NYC and the goal to introduce its best attributes. We now have an office with 7 employees and 22 very talented and passionate tour guides. We are definitely still the best in the business for many reasons!
Specialties
Foods of NY Tours is the Original Food Tour Company in NYC. We have been giving food tours since 1999 and now offer 7 delicious food tours in 7 historic areas. The Original Greenwich Village / Chelsea Market & The Highline / The Heart and Soul of Greenwich Village (around Washington Square Park) / Nolita and Secrets of Little Italy, Chinatown, Brooklyn, and our newest tour takes place in the Hudson Valley (upstate NY). Our tours are offered Thursdays-Mondays