Ahoy NY Food Tours Blog

Happy summer! Looking to stay cool? 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 this summer and more! 21 Awesome Ice Cream Shops in NYC It is getting hot out there so there is no better time for…

Whether you are visiting New York City for one day or one week or even if you have been living in NYC for quite some time, an Ahoy New York tour is the best way to explore Chinatown, Little Italy or Nolita. In fact, we are now a TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice award winner, top 10…

Craving some ice cream? You know we are! You may be surprised to find that Chinatown is the place to be for these sweet treats. There are so many interesting ice cream shops scattered throughout the neighborhood. So with everything from durian ice cream to towering egg waffle sundaes, here are the seven best ice…

Hello, my name is Alex and I am a tour guide with Ahoy New York Tours & Tasting. We are celebrating our 10th year in business and I feel so lucky every time I have the privilege of guiding our guests through New York City. I truly enjoy talking about the history and sharing my…

Making July 4th plans? You have come to the right place! Here is our guide with what to do and where to eat in New York City for the Fourth of July. Fun times and good food awaits! What to Do? Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest has…

Happy June! We can’t believe that summer is here (summer officially starts on June 21). We definitely want to take advantage of the good weather so in this month’s NYC Foodie Link Roundup we look at fun things to do in New York City this summer and more! Where to Eat Well in NYC’s Little…

You don’t have to travel far from New York City to take advantage of the great spring and summer weather. In fact, there are a lot of fun things to do that are just a subway or ferry ride away! So with that in mind, here are some fun day trip ideas for each New…

If you are a foodie, New York City is the place to be! There are so many yummy things to try and so many exciting places to visit. So with that in mind, here are seven fun foodie things to do in New York City. Explore Smorgasburg WTC and Other Outdoor Food Markets One of…

The Lower East Side has been an exciting foodie destination for quite some time now. We love its diversity of food options. So with that in mind, here are our cheap eats picks on where to eat in the Lower East Side, New York City. Be sure to check out our other cheap eats posts:…

Spring is easily our favorite time of the year and it is also a great time to find new exciting restaurants to try. So in this month’s NYC Foodie Link Roundup we take a look at where to eat in New York City this spring and more! How to Fix Your Country Food Cravings in…

Mother’s Day is May 12 and Father’s Day is June 16 this year. You will likely need reservations to get into some of the more popular restaurants and events around New York City so it is never too early to start planning. So here are our Mother’s Day and Father’s Day foodie gift ideas in…

A trip to New York City doesn’t have to break the bank. With a little planning you can actually do a lot for free! So with that in mind, here are seven best free things to do in New York City this spring and summer. You can play board games, go to free concerts, ride…

Happy spring and happy Easter! In this month’s NYC Foodie Link Roundup, we check out what’s new and exciting in two of our favorite foodie neighborhoods, Chinatown and Little Italy, New York City and more! The Definitive Guide to Eating and Drinking in Chinatown Chinatown definitely has a little something for everyone. You can get…

Hello! My name is Alana, and I am the founder of Ahoy New York Tours & Tasting. I cannot believe that it has been ten years since I started “Ahoy”! A passion of discovering NYC food and history has morphed into a successful business. I am so proud of our team and our hard work….

Hello! My name is Maryana, and I’m a tour guide with Ahoy New York Tours & Tasting. I’ve been feeding travelers and dropping knowledge with Ahoy for a year, and every tour brings the excitement of bonding over food and history! Happy decade-adversary Ahoy! It’s amazing to see how the company has grown in 10…

Hi, my name is Elizabeth, but everyone calls me Liz! I am the lead tour guide for Ahoy New York Tours & Tasting, as well as the operations manager, helping to run the day to day aspects of the business. I’ve been working for Ahoy New York since October 2013 and the phrase “time flies…

Hi my name is Ray and I am the marketing manager for Ahoy New York Tours and Tasting. I also manage Ahoy New York’s social media accounts and write for their blog. I’ve been working for Ahoy New York since October 2011! I want to say congratulations to Ahoy New York for its 10th year…

Time flies especially when you are having fun and eating delicious foods! We still can’t believe 2019 is Ahoy New York Tours and Tasting’s 10th anniversary. Alana started showing visitors and locals alike the in and outs of Chinatown and Little Italy in 2009. Today, the Ahoy New York family has grown to include awesome…

Happy February! We are already hoping for an early spring! In this month’s NYC Foodie Link Roundup, we look at the best pizzas in New York City, the best desserts and more! There are so many delicious things to try with so little time. How the Slice Joint Made Pizza the Perfect New York City…

Chinatown has always been known as a great cheap eats destination but lately there has been a lot of fine dining options too! So with that in mind, here are our picks for the best fine dining restaurants in Chinatown, New York City. These are our go to restaurants for special occasions like Valentine’s Day!…