Ahoy NY Food Tours Blog

It is that time of year again! New York City Restaurant Week starts on January 22nd and will last until February 9th and this year has quite the diverse and eclectic mix of restaurants. Lunch is only $29 and dinner is $42. Here are some of our recommendations on where to eat during NYC Restaurant…

Ferrara Bakery & Café (195 Grand St) is America’s first espresso bar and they have been serving scrumptious Italian pastries and desserts since 1892. Hungry visitors from all around the world visit Ferrara’s every year. In fact, they are probably one of the most renowned and popular food spots in Little Italy. It will only…

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…

Looking for the right cheese can truly be an adventure. For cheese lovers and foodies, a good cheese monger can be a guide to this vast world and of course a good cheese shop is something to really treasure. Here are Ahoy New York’s top six cheese shops in New York City. Di Palo’s Fine…

Greenwich Village and the West Village are two historic NYC neighborhoods that are rich in diversity and culture. This is definitely reflected in the wide variety of food establishments within this small area of New York City. There is a little something for everyone from classic pizzerias, modern takes on the classic burger joint, popular causal Thai restaurants, Michelin star restaurants, authentic Italian restaurants and more. Cafetasia – 38 E 8th St Cafetasia is a local hotspot, popular with college students. You really can’t beat one of their lunch or dinner specials especially one starring their Pad Thai or Pad See Ew, both are very satisfying and perfect for a quick meal with friends. One if by Land, Two if by Sea – 17 Barrow St One if by Land, Two if by Sea is a historic location, rumored to…

As Valentine’s Day approaches many of you might be wondering where to have dinner with your sweetheart… why not go to an Italian restaurant? New York City has some of the best! This month we want to share with you some of the top New York City Italian restaurants not to miss. Some of these restaurants have been serving customers…