While we can’t say that these are the healthiest of dishes, they certainly are satisfying and are sure to put a smile on your face. Here are Ahoy New York’s top six guilty pleasure foods. Landhaus’ Grilled Maple Bacon Sticks – At the SmorgasBar & Other Locations The sizzle, the smell, the salty, smoky goodness……

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…

The Great GoogaMooga is a celebration of great music with bands like The Flaming Lips and Matt & Kim and a celebration of great food with top chefs from around the country offering their signature dishes. It is definitely a dream for many foodies and it is a great opportunity to try new and exciting…

Thai cuisine is known for their noodles, complex flavors and their use of curries and spices. Here at Ahoy New York, we are definitely fans of Thai cuisine and here is our list of the six best Thai restaurants in New York City. Pongsri – 106 Bayard St Pongsri is a Thai restaurant on the…

With a name like Hell’s Kitchen, you just know that the neighborhood is going to have an interesting, storied history. Like so many NYC neighborhoods, Hell’s Kitchen has undergone an amazing transformation the last decade or so. As it stands, it is an interesting mix of old and new and that is definitely reflected on…

Midtown in New York City is easily one of the busiest districts in the world. It can be tough to find a really good, affordable lunch spot but there are some gems to be found. Here are a few of our favorites. Xi’an Famous Foods – 24 W 45th Street & Other Locations Xi’an Famous…

In New York City, snacks can take all sorts of shapes, flavors and variety with so many cuisines represented. It can sometimes feel like there are an infinite amount of choices for a quick snack. There are food trucks, shops and markets on almost every corner. This is by no means a comprehensive list and…

As the weather finally heats up, there are more and more foodie fairs, festivals and events to look out for. New York City is truly every foodies’ dream and here are what we are looking forward to the most. Brooklyn Flea & Smorgasburg – Currently Ongoing Brooklyn Flea and Smorgasburg heads outdoors during the Spring,…

Here at Ahoy New York dessert is just about our favorite meal of the day! Cookies, macrons, tarts, croissants… yes please! With that in mind, here are our top ten French bakeries and pastry shops in New York City. Ceci-Cela – 55 Spring St Ceci-Cela is known for their croissants and our favorite has to…

We here at Ahoy New York took advantage of some of the Chinatown Restaurant Week specials over the past week. We were able to try several restaurants and shops and here are our pictures and thoughts of all the foodie goodness! There is only a few days left so act now or you will have…

Chinatown Restaurant Week is back and better than ever with 22 restaurants and businesses participating this year. There are a surprisingly wide range of cuisines represented. Chinatown Restaurant Week 2013 will be running until the last day of March so you have plenty of time to try one (or even all) of our picks! You also can join our New York City food tour to learn more about how some of these dishes are prepared! Diamond Hill Cafe – 145 Canal St For $20.13 you can have a little taco party. Their Restaurant Week special is 9 tacos, an order of their Japanese sweet potatoes fries or chips with guacamole and 3 sodas. You can pick teriyaki chicken, beef, pork, tofu or our favorite, duck to top the tacos. Lobster Boat – 11 Mott St The Lobster Boat Chinatown Restaurant…

Dine in Brooklyn (aka Brooklyn’s Restaurant Week) is currently ongoing and will last for another week. You can’t beat a brunch for two for $20.13, lunch for $20.13 and dinner for $28.00. It is great opportunity to explore other restaurants in New York City and to sample some of the best restaurants in Brooklyn. There…

Fun Fact: Soho is short for south of Houston Street. It is no secret that Soho is one of the world’s most renowned hotspots for shopping. It is also home to a number of celebrated restaurants that draw locals and visitors alike. You can spend days in Soho and still discover exciting new shops, eateries…

With so many vegetarian and vegan options in New York City, eating healthy can be easy and exciting! Here are some of the best vegetarian and vegan restaurants in New York City. These restaurants certainly have more than just a salad on the menu. Vegetarian Dim Sum House – 24 Pell St We highly recommend Vegetarian Dim Sum House’s vegetarian duck. It is actually layered tofu for texture and it is quite tasty. They also have vegetarian takes on classic dim sum dishes such as rice flour noodle rolls, spring rolls and all sorts of dumplings. Vegetarian Dim Sum House is definitely a must for any vegetarian or foodie. Blossom Vegan Restaurant – 187 9th Ave Blossom Vegan Restaurant is the perfect place to take friends and family who are a bit hesitant about vegetarian cuisine. Blossom will definitely open…

Let’s be honest, who doesn’t have a bit of a sweet tooth? Here are some of the best candy stores in New York City. Gummy bears? M&M’s? Perhaps some Bit O’ Honey? No matter what your favorite candy is the odds are at least one of these shops has some of your preferred tasty sweet treats. Dylan’s Candy Bar – 1011 3rd Ave Dylan’s Candy Bar is the mecca of all candy stores with two floors of sweets of all sorts. It has often been described as a miniature Willy Wonka’s Factory in the middle of New York City. It will bring out the kid in all of us and it is really hard to leave this place empty handed. Economy Candy Market – 108 Rivington St Economy Candy is the go to place in New York City to find…

Here at Ahoy we used to be huge fans of the Food Network show, $40.00 a day. On the show, Rachael Ray would go on a one day trip to various cities around the world and have a limited budget of $40.00. With the $40.00, she would enjoy three meals and sample the best of the local cuisine. New York City has a reputation of not necessarily being a “cheap” place to visit, but it sure does have some great bargains and we are certain that in one day you can sample some of the best cuisine that NYC has to offer on your own $40.00 budget. Here are some suggestions. Enjoy! Breakfast: Doughnut Plant – 379 Grand Street You can’t get off to a better start to the day than with a doughnut and coffee from the Doughnut Plant,…

The historic South Street Seaport district was hit hard by Superstorm Sandy just over three months ago. This area of NYC is still in rebuilding mode. While many shops and restaurants are still closed, several have since reopened and the neighborhood is slowly but noticeably getting back to normal. With that in mind, we’d like to highlight some the best shopping and dining options in South Street Seaport and Pier 17 that you can visit today. Christmas in New York – Pier 17 Mall, 2nd Floor Other than a few restaurants in the third floor, Pier 17 is open for business. One of our favorite shops in Pier 17 is Christmas in New York where you can get Christmas ornaments and other Christmas themed items all year round. Tabasco Grill – Pier 17 Mall, 3rd Floor You can take a…

For the city that never sleeps, it is can be tough to find a good restaurant that is open after midnight. An opportunity to find a tasty meal for cheap can be accomplished by visiting NYC’s Chinatown. NY’s Chinatown has several late night dining options and here are our favorites. Great NY Noodletown – 28…

Korean cuisine can often be confused and unfairly grouped together with Chinese and Japanese cuisine; however, Korean cuisine has its own unique flavors, twists and specialties. Here are some of the defining dishes in Korean cuisine and our recommendations in New York City on where to try them. Bibimbap is a Korean dish with rice and chili pepper paste often served with an egg (raw or fried) and sliced meats. It is a staple lunch in Korea. Our recommendation for bibimbap: Woorijip – 12 W 32nd St Woorijip is a popular Korean lunch buffet/ cafeteria in the heart of Koreatown. You can try all sorts of Korean goodies for an affordable price. Also if you are in a rush, they sell delicious packed, ready to eat bibimbap that is very convenient for $5-7. In Korean barbecue restaurants, you can…

Why is there a crowd of people down that alley that is covered in street art from wall to wall? Why is there a huge line in the middle of a hotel in midtown? Usually by design, hidden restaurants have an aura of mystique and exclusivity about them. They are very easy to overlook if…