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If it is scorching outside and if you are looking for a quick bite to eat, New York City has countless yummy options! We narrowed it down and these are the seven best summer snacks and treats in New York City. With the days of summer slowly ticking down, there is no better time than…

As the temperatures soar in New York City, you may be craving some yummy ice cream! So in this month’s NYC Foodie Link Roundup, we take a look at the best ice cream shops in New York City, fun things to do in Chinatown and more! Ice Cream Carnival Pops Up in Nolita This ice cream carnival pop up looks like a lot of fun! You can choose from one (or more) of the three OddFellow’s special concoctions: the concession stand, the pink dip or the cotton candy creamsicle. They all sound amazing. 17 Awesome Ice Cream Shops in NYC Looking for the best ice cream in New York City? As you can see, there are amazing ice cream shops all over the city. Be sure to also check our blog post on crazy ice cream flavors you can try…

In this month’s NYC Foodie Link Roundup, we take a look at some useful tips for visiting New York City and more. Be sure to follow our blog and follow us on Twitter and Facebook for even more tips and recommendations! Canal Street Food Hall Slides Into Chinatown With New Nom Wah The Canal Street Market is a gorgeous new food hall in Chinatown, just outside the Canal Street subway station. There are so many tempting things to try like Nom Wah’s dim sum, Ippudo’s ramen and Davey’s ice cream! A Great Look at Ahoy’s New York Food Tour This is a great glimpse into all the delicious tastings on Ahoy New York’s Chinatown and Little Italy food tour! Yummy cheese, cannoli, dim sum and more awaits! Check out our tour page for more information. How to Best…

Are you looking for the best breakfast spots in Chinatown or Little Italy? You came to the right place! From fresh bagels to a hearty bowl of congee, here are our recommendations on where to eat breakfast in Chinatown and Little Italy. Tria Diner – 1 E Broadway Tria Diner is a classic, no frills,…

Congee aka jook or rice porridge is the ultimate Chinese comfort food. It can be a quick breakfast, a delicious snack or even lunch on the go! It gives you an energy boost and for us, it is absolutely essential on chillier days. So with that in mind, here is our list for the seven…

New York City is renowned for its world class pizzerias, so in this month’s NYC Foodie Link Roundup, we take a look at the best pizzas in New York City and more! Let us know what your favorite place for a slice is at our Twitter or our Facebook page with the hashtag #TakeABiteOutoftheBigApple. 10 Best Slices in NYC You can’t go wrong with any pizzerias on this list but we absolutely love, love Joe’s Pizza and Lombardi’s. Both offer perfection with every bite! Brooklyn Pizza: Best Slices and Pies in the Borough Brooklyn is home to a number of excellent pizzerias too. Best Pizza, L&B Spumoni Gardens and Di Fara are all worth the trip alone. NYC Easter Brunch: Restaurants with Prix-fixe Menus and More Easter is right around the corner. If you are planning a fun…

In this month’s NYC Foodie Link Roundup we look at what makes New York City so special including a historic dim sum parlor, a cheese shop owned by a celebrity, a new shop serving cookie dough and more. It is a great time to be a foodie in New York City! How Nom Wah Tea Parlor Keeps Old Chinatown Old Nom Wah Tea Parlor is the oldest dim sum parlor in Chinatown and it is a fascinating story. It changed a quiet, easy to overlook street, Doyers St into a must see foodie destination. Tony Danza and His Cheese Store in Little Italy Another place steeped in history is Alleva Dairy, the oldest Italian cheese shop in the United States. Add Tony Danza in the mix and this is another interesting story. Both Nom Wah and Alleva are little…

Just take a quick walk around Chinatown and it is easy to see that the dining scene here is quickly changing. There are more dining options than ever before and new and exciting restaurants are opening every month. So with that in mind, here are the seven best new restaurants in Chinatown in 2017. Lalo…

For February’s NYC Foodie Link Roundup, we look at what makes Chinatown and Chinese cuisine unique. We came across some fascinating stories about Chinatown and of course like every month we have to share some amazing places to eat in New York City! Learn more about our Chinatown Food Tour as well… How to Eat Dim Sum Here is a cheat sheet and a great video with everything you need to know about how to eat dim sum featuring Wilson Tang, owner of Nom Wah Tea Parlor. We absolutely agree that har gow and siu mai are absolute musts for dim sum and we can’t wait until we get some! Photos: Manhattan’s Chinatown Covered In Confetti For Year Of The Rooster Parade Here are some amazing photos that captured all the excitement of Chinese New Year in Chinatown. If…

There are some amazing restaurants and shops that are easy to overlook in New York City. This is especially true in Chinatown and Little Italy. So with that in mind, here are seven hidden gems off the beaten path in Chinatown and Little Italy featuring the best jerky, snacks, sandwiches and more. Ping’s Dried Beef…

2017 should be an exciting year for foodies and for anyone visiting New York City. Here is what to look forward to in NYC in 2017 including exciting restaurant openings, fun foodie events and more! We are forecasting a year of good eats! NYC Restaurant Week Winter 2017 NYC Restaurant Week is one the best…

This is the last NYC Foodie Link Roundup of the year and in this edition, we look at celebrating the holidays in New York City, the best chocolate shops in NYC and much, much more! Happy holidays and we hope good eats await! The Seven Best Hidden Gems in Chinatown There are so many interesting shops and restaurants off the beaten path in Chinatown. Here are a few highlighted by Wilson Tang, owner of the Nom Wah Tea Parlor. We especially recommend checking out Jung’s Beef Jerky whenever you are in the area. When It Comes To Cheap Eats, New York City Is King There are a lot of delicious things on this list! Be sure to also check out our list of our favorite cheap eats in Chinatown and Little Italy! Hot Chocolate in NYC to Try, From…

Fall is now in full force! It is getting a bit chilly out there but nothing beats the holiday season in New York City. In this month’s NYC Foodie Link Roundup, we look at the return of the Pearl River Mart and the Thanksgiving croissant, and show you where to find the best ramen and more! Pearl River Mart to Reopen in NYC’s Lower Manhattan in November This is great news! Pearl River Mart has always been a fun place to shop and we were sad to see it go. We will definitely make our way there to check out their new location. The Thanksgiving Croissant, an Edible Embodiment of Fall in New York City is Back! The Thanksgiving croissant has peaked our interests. The flavors of Thanksgiving are wrapped into a croissant, making this a great meal for on…

If you are hungry, Chinatown is the place to be! There is always something interesting for even the most adventurous eaters out there. Here is our list of where foodies should go in Chinatown. All of these places are the best of the best and they are all absolute musts for foodies. Nom Wah Tea…

Planning a visit to New York City in the near future? The number of dining options can truly be overwhelming. To help, here is our guide on where to eat near popular tourist destinations in New York City. These restaurants are all sure bets! Times Square Times Square attracts over 330,000 people from around the…

Chinatown and Little Italy are two neighborhoods rich in history with fascinating stories. We are always uncovering interesting new tidbits about them and here are ten amazing Chinatown and Little Italy fun facts! New York City has the largest Chinese population of a city, excluding those in Asia. Because of the many shootings among the…

This month’s NYC Foodie Link Roundup is all about food! We look at the best snacks in Chinatown, yummy lunch and dinner recommendations in New York City and much, much more. Also we are highlighting the best pictures we came across on Instagram in our new The Best of Instagram section. Foodie Approved: 10 Gourmet Food Halls To Explore In NYC Whether you are a foodie or not, all these places have to be high on your to do list. There are so many tempting choices for both lunch and dinner. Also take a look at our blog post on the best food courts and food markets in New York City for even more great options. A Foodie Tour in NYC with Ahoy New York is Not to Be Missed Want to learn more about Ahoy New York’s walking…

There is no shortage of options for dessert in New York City. In particular, there is a number of excellent desserts that you can find in Chinatown and Little Italy such as Asian-inspired ice creams and tasty cannoli. So here are the seven best dessert spots in these two neighborhoods. Make sure you save room…

This month’s NYC Foodie Link Roundup looks at the fascinating history of New York City’s Chinatown, the history of Chinese cuisine and more! Of course we will also have tons of suggestions for good places to eat and tons of suggestions for fun things to do in New York City. Let’s get right to it!…

Dumplings can be prepared in a number of different ways. They can be fried like potstickers, be served in soup like wontons or steamed like Shanghai soup dumplings. If you love dumplings, then Chinatown should definitely be on your radar. So here are the best dumplings in Chinatown, New York City. They all make for…