Immigrant NY: Lower East Side, Chinatown, Little Italy
Supplied by: Like A Local
Explore America’s great melting pot: learn about the rich cultural diversity and history of the Lower East Side through delicious food.
Highlights
- Lower East Side
- Chinatown
- Little Italy
- Essex Market
What's included
- Mille Nonne: A zero-waste restaurant that marries traditional Italian cooking with modern sustainability
- Kossar’s Bagels & Bialys: Enjoy a classic bialy
- Economy Candy: A Lower East Side institute, serving candy since 1937
- Yonah Schimmel: Sample a local favorite, knish
- Nolita Pizza: Get a taste of Little Italy with one of the best slices NYC has to offer
- Ferrara’s Bakery & Cafe: A sweet taste of Little Italy with Ferrara’s amazing cannolis
- Upside Pizza: Sample a slice from Upside Pizza, where New York meets Italy in every bite
- Mei Lai Wah: Conclude with a Cantonese Pork bun from Mei Lai Wah, illustrating the contributions of Cantonese immigrants to the city's food scene
- Russ & Daughters: A celebrated Jewish deli Known for its delicious Eastern European desserts and a century-old legacy of immigrant success
- Personal Expenses
Overview
The streets of the Lower East Side tell the tales of struggling immigrants who came to America in search of opportunity. They brought with them recipes from the ‘old world’ and you can still taste these foods today.
From historic synagogues to street art and trendy food markets, your knowledgeable guide will provide amazing stories and an insider’s look at how these foods are made and what they mean to the cultures they represent. Your guide will point out interesting architectural flourishes and parks and discuss the history of the neighborhood and the ethnic groups that influenced the scrumptious foods you’ll be
savoring.
Cancellation policy
cancellation must be received at least 72 hours in advance
