NYC Foodie Link Roundup: Where to Eat in New York City This Winter
The weather in New York City can’t be any better! So it is a great opportunity to travel and explore the New York City food scene. To start, in this month’s NYC Foodie Link Roundup, we look at where to eat in New York City this winter. There are cheap eats, food mash-ups, pop-ups and…
December 11, 2015
Eating in Chinatown and Little Italy for $40 a Day
Whether you are visiting Chinatown and Little Italy for a just day or whether you are a local checking out new neighborhoods, there are a lot of great options for food here. Even with a budget, you can try some of the most popular restaurants and some of the most popular dishes both neighborhoods have…
December 4, 2015
The Best Old School Chinese Restaurants in New York City
We wanted to take a look at and highlight some of the best old school Chinese restaurants in New York City. These restaurants are full of history and they are a glimpse of a different era. In fact, many have not changed much since they first opened. After all these years, they have become neighborhood…
October 2, 2015
NYC Foodie Link Roundup: Restaurant Openings, Cheap Eats & More!
There is a lot to be excited about this September, especially if you are a foodie! This month’s NYC Foodie Link Roundup looks at restaurant openings, cheap eats and more. Whether you are a local looking to try new things or a traveler on budget, there is something for everyone. NYC Restaurant Openings This is…
September 11, 2015
The Best Baos in Chinatown
If you are hungry and looking for a tasty, cheap lunch that is great on the go, Chinese buns aka baos are a great option! Baos often only set you back about a buck and they can be found in Chinese bakeries and dim sum restaurants across Chinatown. They can be served baked or steamed…
February 27, 2015
The Best Snacks on the Go in Chinatown
Are you looking for a cheap snack or a good snack on the go in Chinatown, New York City? Look no further! Here are all our go to places in the neighborhood whether you are looking for candy, cakes, or BBQ chicken skewers. Tasty Dumpling – 42 Mulberry St It is no secret that Tasty…
January 16, 2015
The Best Lunch Spots in Chinatown, New York City
Let’s be honest. Who isn’t looking for a good, affordable place for lunch? There are actually a ton of options in Chinatown! So from noodles to congee, we have the best lunch spots in Chinatown, New York City. Cafe Hong Kong – 51 Bayard St For less than $10, you can order almost everything on…
December 19, 2014
Alternatives to Classic Comfort Foods That You Can Find in Chinatown
We all have our childhood favorite comfort foods whether they are hot dogs, Jell-O or maybe even chicken noodle soup. But maybe now you are looking for something a little different. You are in luck! You can find a number of interesting dishes in Chinatown that you may have overlooked. Here are alternatives to classic…
October 27, 2014
The Best Restaurants in New York City for Takeout
It is no secret that New York City is always bustling and can be fast moving. Sometimes you are in a hurry and need to take your lunch or dinner to go. To help, here are the best restaurants in New York City for takeout. Cutting Board – 53 Bayard St If you are in…
September 5, 2014
Eating Healthy in New York City for $40 a Day
Whether you are a lifelong New Yorker or just visiting, finding a cheap healthy or vegetarian restaurant in New York City can sometimes be a challenge. That is why we wanted to highlight some of our favorite places and show you how you can eat healthy in NYC for $40 a day (like the old Rachael Ray show). Breakfast: Dimes – 143 Division St Dimes is a tiny cafe on the outskirts of Chinatown that offers healthy and tasty options throughout their menu. In particular, their breakfast sandwich ($6.50) is especially delicious. It has scrambled eggs, avocado and pickled jalapenos. Yum! With a coffee, it will only set you back about $10 – $12. There is really no better way to start the morning! Another Option: Liquiteria – 170 2nd Ave & Other Locations Another good breakfast option is…
August 22, 2014
The Best Noodle Shops in Chinatown, New York City
Chinatown is known for their many noodle shops. There is surprisingly quite a bit of variety that you can find. From Chinese wonton noodle soup to cold Japanese soba noodles, here are the best noodle shops in Chinatown, New York City. HK Wonton Garden – 79 Mulberry St HK Wonton Garden is the premier place…
June 6, 2014
The Best Food Deals in New York City
It is no secret that New York City can be an expensive city to live in or visit but there are some bargains to be found. Whether you are looking for a good hearty lunch or a nice tasty snack, we scoured the city for the best lunch specials, bargains, prix fixe menus and more!…
May 2, 2014
New York City Business Spotlight: Tasty Dumpling
It only takes a quick walk around Chinatown to see that there are a number of good dumplings shops. They are great places for quick, scrumptious lunches. One of the downsides of your typical Chinatown dumpling shop is that many are very tiny and have a “hole in the wall” atmosphere, which can be a…
January 10, 2014
The Best Places to Eat in Chinatown and Little Italy, New York City
Chinatown and Little Italy are great foodie neighborhoods in New York City, if you know where to look. So here is our list of the best places in eat in Chinatown and Little Italy. There are some popular hotspots, hidden gems and neighborhood favorites. Chinatown: Tasty Dumpling – 54 Mulberry St There are a lot…
November 15, 2013
Cheap Lunch Options Near New York Comic Con
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…
October 9, 2013
The Best Southeast Asian Restaurants in New York City
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…
August 9, 2013
Ahoy New York’s Top Six Diners in New York City
Great diners are usually teeming with people at all hours of the day looking for good simple food for cheap. There is just something so inviting about diners and they play an invaluable role in the city. Here are our favorites, here are Ahoy New York’s top six diners in New York City. Everest Diner – 22 Chatham Sq Everest Diner is a classic, old school Greek diner in Chinatown. It is a place where you know you can start the morning right with a good, hearty breakfast. For example, you can’t go wrong with two eggs over easy, some bacon and a huge pile of home fries. They also make delicious pancakes and for a little snack later in the day, they also make a great baklava. Little Poland – 200 2nd Ave Little Poland is a Polish diner…
July 26, 2013
The Best Sandwiches in New York City
Sandwiches come in all sorts of shapes, flavors and styles. There is seemingly no limit to their variations. They are not only versatile, they are very convenient. New York City is home to a number of great sandwiches so join us on our journey to find the best, most mouthwatering sandwiches in New York City! The Porky Melt from Pork Slope – 247 5th Ave, Brooklyn It has been no secret since Pork Slope opened in Park Slope that a pork sausage patty packed with flavor + mustard + marble rye bread = the perfect sandwich and a great late night snack. A bite of this sandwich is sure to put a smile on your face. It is really that good. Creekstone Farms Texas Beef Brisket Sandwich from Blue Smoke – 116 E 27th St & Other Locations The star…
July 19, 2013
The Best Five Dollar Lunches in New York City
Only in New York City can one find a sundae for $1000 at Serendipity 3 or lunch for only five dollars. Yes, tasty five dollar lunches do exist but you have to know where to look. So here is Ahoy New York’s list of the best five dollar lunches in New York City. 2 Bros…
June 28, 2013
Ahoy New York’s Favorite Dim Sum Dishes and Restaurants
Dim sum is a meal that focuses on smaller dishes and is usually served from a cart so that one can easily select dishes to be enjoyed at their table amongst family and friends. It is considered a Cantonese tradition dating back to the days of travelers along the Silk Road in China. Today, it…
June 7, 2013