New York City is blessed with a number of world class museums. We here at Ahoy New York want to highlight some of those museums so here is our guide to the must see museums in New York City and where to dine nearby. Set a day (or two) aside as there is so much…

Alleva Dairy (188 Grand St) in Little Italy is the oldest Italian cheese shop in the United States. They make their cheese the same way they did over 100 years ago and it has been family owned all these years. Bob Alleva is the 4th generation to run this store and his son John helps…

New York Comic Con takes place October 10- 13 this year. For one weekend a year New York City becomes a beacon of pop culture and it attracts people from all over the world. While enjoying this unique experience we find that it can be tough to find good cheap places to eat near the…

Summer has come and gone but there are still a lot of things to look forward to. Here is our list of things to do in New York City for Fall 2013. As always we would love to hear about anything we missed and anything that we should check out. You can do that via our Twitter or Facebook pages. Get tickets for the New York City Wine & Food Festival Food Network’s New York City Wine & Food Festival (October 17-20) is a great opportunity to try all sorts of interesting dishes from all the powerhouses in the foodie world. There are events all over New York City and some of the feature chefs include Bobby Flay, Mario Batali and Guy Fieri. Try a slice of pumpkin pie at PJ Clarke’s – 915 3rd Ave & Other Locations…

Many of our readers enjoy Chinese food and NYC’s Chinatown, but have you tried any of the traditional Chinese desserts? If you are visiting NYC’s Chinatown, you will find several bakeries that offer the typical Chinese desserts. These desserts usually have ingredients such as red bean, coconut and black sesame; you will find that they…

Themed restaurants can be a fun dining experience and something a bit different from the norm. With that in mind, here is Ahoy New York’s list of the six best themed restaurants in New York City. As you can see the list is quite diverse with monsters, ninjas and 50’s singers. Jekyll & Hyde Restaurant & Bar – 91 7th Ave S Live performances, animatronic props, sounds, and special effects combine for a fun, dark spooky vibe and they all are a play on English Gothic horror themes. Another horror theme bar to check out is The Slaughtered Lamb Pub (182 W 4th St). Ninja – 25 Hudson St Going down the elevator to Ninja is like being transporting to another world, a world full of ninjas, wonder and astonishment. It is amazing how much attention to detail they put…

Breakfast is an important and often overlooked meal of the day. Many of us when referring to breakfast often do not use words such as memorable, once in a lifetime and mouthwatering to describe this morning meal… but trust us you will when you try some of these dishes. We encourage you to join us for a little foodie adventure and start the day off right. Here is our list of the ten best breakfast spots in New York City. BLT Bar & Grill – 123 Washington St BLT Bar & Grill makes one of favorite Eggs Benedict. Of course you start with a poached egg, ham and some hollandaise sauce. However this version is served over a scrumptious cheddar biscuit along with some spinach. If you watch a lot of cooking shows (like we do), Eggs Benedict is not…

Summer has just about come to an end and we here at Ahoy New York want to take a look back and reminisce on some of the most delicious things that we ate this summer in New York City. Of course, we want to hear about all your foodie adventures this summer too! You can…

There are so many restaurants in New York City that some great restaurants are bound to be overlooked. Here are six underrated restaurants in New York City. We have had some of the most delicious dishes that we have ever eaten from restaurants on the list to follow. Prime & Beyond – 90 E 10th St New York City is home to a number of top steakhouses like Peter Luger, Morton’s and The Palm. One often overlooked and underrated steakhouse is Prime & Beyond in the East Village. It is sort of a fusion of Korean cuisine with the traditional American steakhouse. Simply, we have had some of the juiciest, tender, flavorful steaks at Prime & Beyond. You can choose from wet aged and dry aged steak and there are several cuts available like T-bone, NY Strip, filet mignon, rib…

August 16th unfortunately marks the end of another Restaurant Week. Restaurant Week is always a great opportunity to try different restaurants around the city – we made sure to try plenty of new places and Restaurant Week menus. Here are some of Ahoy New York’s favorite dishes along with pictures from Restaurant Week 2013. La…

There is a lot more to Asian cuisine than Chinese or Japanese food. If you are looking to explore Asian cuisine further, we can help you find the best Thai, Vietnamese, Filipino, Indonesian and Malaysian restaurants in the city. It is amazing that you can sample all these cuisines right in NYC without a 12+ hour flight. Here are Ahoy New York’s best Southeast Asian restaurants in New York City. Thai Son – 89 Baxter St Despite Thai in its name, Thai Son serves some of the best pho, (Vietnamese soup noodles) in Chinatown. Their pho is loaded with a range of delicious cuts of meats like brisket, tendons, beef meatballs etc. and it is all tied together with an amazing broth. Pho Hoai Restaurant – 1906 Ave U, Brooklyn Pho Hoai in Sheepshead Bay is another good place for…

When we here at Ahoy New York think about comfort food, the first thing that comes to mind is fried chicken. Finding a great fried chicken spot can really be a foodie adventure on its own. To get you started, here are Ahoy New York’s ten best fried chicken spots in New York City. Blue…