Ahoy NY Food Tours Blog

Looking for fun, foodie things to do in NYC this fall? Wow, time flies especially when we are having fun. For many, Labor Day marks the unofficial end of the summer but don’t worry, there are so many foodie festivals, fun events and more to check out in the fall. So, with that in mind,…

Happy Chinese New Year! Chinese New Year is January 22 this year and it is the year of the rabbit! Have you ever wondered why red is so prominent in Chinese New Year or why lion and dragon dances are so important? Here are the meanings behind the most common symbols and traditions of Chinese…

Planning for the New Year in New York City? Happy New Year! Time flies especially when you are having fun. As foodies and New Yorkers, we are very excited about what is in store for 2023. So, with everything from Chinese New Year to winter festivals in Central Park, here are seven fun things to…

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Christmas and the holidays are right around the corner so you may be looking for fun, unique gift ideas for your friends and family. We are here to help! Here are seven New York City foodie gift ideas for the holidays 2022. Best of all, many of these gift…

Our NYC Foodie Link Roundup is finally back. This month we are looking at what makes New York City so special including fun things to do in New York City, delicious new places to try and more. Summer is right around the corner and we can’t be more excited! The Big Apple Debunked – What…

Say “I Do” With Ahoy New York Private Food Tours! You have booked your venue, found your dress and mailed out the invites for your big day. Leave the stress behind and let us help you plan a fun foodie outing for your out-of-town guests (and your in-town ones too)! A private Ahoy New York…

2022 is already shaping to be an exciting year for Ahoy New York Tours & Tasting! We have so much fun foodie experiences planned. So whether you can join us in-person or virtually this year, here is what’s new with Ahoy New York Food Tours. You can vicariously travel through Italy via our virtual food…

Spring officially starts on March 20th but we hope the warmer weather comes sooner! Spring is easily our favorite season of the year since there is so much to do and so much to see in New York City. So with everything from flower shows to foodie fairs, here are 7 fun things to do…

Happy New Year! With new restaurants, museums and more soon to make their debut, we are expecting a huge bounce back in New York City in the year 2022. This is great news for locals and visitors alike. So with that in mind, here are seven things to look forward to in New York City…

Christmas is fast approaching and you may be looking for yummy gift ideas for your friends and family. We are here to help with some ideas that will be sure to excite and to delight! Here is our NYC foodie holiday gift guide for 2021. L.A. Burdick’s Handmade Chocolates P.C.: yelp, Preeti P. There are…

Let’s travel to Calabria, Italy with Ahoy NY Virtual Cooking Experiences!  October is here and just like that the chill is in the air, the leaves are changing, and the excitement of Halloween candy is palpable! ‘Tis the season for those of us with a sweet tooth ready to get baking and making treats that…

Fall is probably our favorite season in New York City and hopefully it is going to bring cooler temperatures. It is also when a lot of the biggest festivals, events and shows are coming back. So here are seven fun things to do in New York City for fall 2021. Just note that many of…

Ahoy NY Virtual Cooking Experiences are back this fall!  The world is opening up again and many are ready to get back to their “normal” lives and activities. For some, though, last year brought a whole new way to cook and learn, to travel safely from their homes, and to make new friends virtually…and that’s…

As many of us have had to shift or create a “new normal” during covid – we at Ahoy New York Tours and Tasting have done the same. We are offering virtual experiences such as cooking classes and happy hour events.  We work with companies large and small who are looking to “escape” the office…

Looking to escape to Tuscany and the Italian countryside? Unfortunately you can’t do that just yet but you can do the next best thing and celebrate Italian culture and food with our new Virtual Experiences Tuscan Lunch Hour! On our Virtual Experiences Tuscan Lunch Hour we will teach you how to make Pappardelle ai Funghi…

Happy September! In this month’s NYC Foodie Link Roundup, we look at Chinatown’s comeback and more. You definitely want to check out Chinatown and Little Italy before the summer ends if you haven’t already! Chinatown Is Springing Back to Life Chinatown Is Coming Back, One Noodle at a Time Chinatown has been experimenting with outdoor…

Over the last few weeks, Chinatown and Little Italy have had a stunning comeback. You can see it on the news and through all the videos and pictures on social media but it is better to see it in person and we want you to be a part of it! Ahoy New York Tours &…

Planning a special event like a birthday, a bachelor/ bachelorette party, a baby/ bridal shower, a family reunion or a corporate mixer? We can help virtually host your event! Check out our two private virtual experiences: the Italian Lunch Hour and Italian Happy Hour and Party Games. The Italian Lunch Hour experience is a trinity…

New York City is a great city for foodies. There are a ton of yummy options and this summer is a good time to try something new! Looking for some recommendations? You came to the right place. In this month’s NYC Foodie Link Roundup, we look at where to eat in New York City, summer…

Chinatown and Little Italy is full of hidden foodie gems including scrumptious cookies! Can’t make it to these neighborhoods in the near future? We have gathered some of the best cookies in Chinatown and Little Italy, New York City in our Ahoy NY Cookie Snack Pack! Here is why we love all these cookies and what…