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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 35 travelers
Overview
Explore New York’s street food, immigrant heritage, and gang history with a retired NYPD officer. Walk through the Lower East Side, Chinatown, and Little Italy, enjoying six tastings—from Dominican pastelillos and Chinese dumplings to Jewish knishes and Italian cannoli. Between bites, hear stories of the Yiddish Black Hand, neighborhood gangs, and Chinatown’s infamous “Bloody Angle.” This 2.5-hour experience brings together local flavors, historic streets, and a retired officer’s perspective.
What's included
A bottle of water or a can of soda is included.
Enjoy six food tastings: a beef or cheese pastelillo, a coconut tart, a whole knish, a chocolate truffle, a serving of dumplings, and a cannoli.
Tips for your guide are not included, but highly appreciated
What to expect
Essex Market
10m
Meet at the entrance of Essex Market, 115 Delancy St. (Southeast corner Delancy and Essex Streets)
Seward Park
10m
We'll talk about history
10m
We'll eat beef or cheese pastelillo
10m
We'll eat coconut tart
10m
We'll eat knish
Sara D Roosevelt Park
10m
We'll talk about history
10m
We'll eat chocolate truffle
Eldridge Street Synagogue
Pass by
We'll talk about history
10m
We'll talk about history
10m
We'll eat dumplings
Pass by
One of possible pastry stops
10m
One of possible pastry stops
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meet at the entrance of Essex Market, 115 Delancy St. (Southeast corner Delancy and Essex Streets)
End point
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for travelers with food allergies
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
