Happy New Year! We hope that you had a great 2012 and we wish you an even better 2013. With the New Year, if you are anything like us you may be looking for some new and exciting restaurants to try. Here are Ahoy’s New York City restaurant recommendations for 2013 to check out. …

Shopping for groceries for your Holiday dinner? Looking for an interesting snack? From the selection to the quality, food markets are every foodie’s dream and shouldn’t be overlooked when exploring New York City’s diverse cuisine. Here are some of the best food markets in New York City. Eataly – 200 5th Ave Mario Batali brings…

Christmas is right around the corner and if you still have not started your holiday shopping, we are here to help! Here are some holiday gift ideas for foodies in New York City (or foodies planning to visit New York City). Ahoy New York Food Tour Gift Certificates Ahoy New York Tours and Tasting has…

Ahoy New York wishes everyone a happy holiday season! It is an exciting time of year to visit New York City. Two of Ahoy New York’s team would like to share with you their top five things that they are looking forward to the most in New York City during the holidays. We would also…

For the fans of the show Top Chef on Bravo, if you are in the New York City area and wish to try some of these chef’s cuisine– its possible! Many of the former contestants of Top Chef have highly regarded restaurants in New York City. Here is a list of Top Chef restaurants and…

We wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! If you still trying to determine where you should have your Thanksgiving meal, here are five non- traditional alternatives to Thanksgiving dinner in New York City to spice things up. Thanksgiving Pizza from Pizza by Certe You can avoid all the work and all the mess and have an entire Thanksgiving meal (turkey meatball, mashed potatoes with gravy, butternut squash and cranberries) on a single pie of delicious pizza. Jive Turkey’s Deep Fried Turkey Jive Turkey’s deep fried turkey comes in all sorts of flavors such as Jamaican Jerk, Mexican Mole and Peking style for foodies who want to be a more adventurous with their Thanksgiving turkeys. Havana Central’s Thanksgiving Dinner You can have an authentic Cuban Thanksgiving dinner at Havana Central featuring sweet plantains, Cuban spiced turkey, chorizo stuffing and more. If…

Craving a cannoli? Here is a list of our top five Italian cafes and pastry shops in New York City for all those who have a bit of sweet tooth. We feature one of these great locations on our food and walking tours of Little Italy and Chinatown. Ferrara Bakery and Cafe – 195 Grand…

Looking for something slightly off the beaten path? Alphabet City is often overlooked by both locals and visitors to New York City but it is a rapidly changing neighborhood. It is now home to a number of great restaurants and specialty eateries. Every block truly has something interesting to try, such as the best porchetta sandwiches, a legendary hot dog and even a fresh take on pudding. It is every foodie’s dream. Here is our top ten restaurants and specialty eateries in Alphabet City, and get started on your own foodie adventure. Takahachi – 85 Ave A Takahachi is popular sushi joint, where the fish is always very fresh and tender and just melts in your mouth. If you are looking for something other than sushi and sashimi, their Chilean Sea Bass marinated in white miso is often described as…

Han Joo is a popular Korean BBQ restaurant in Flushing, Queens and about two weeks ago their St. Mark’s Place branch opened up for business. Han Joo is perhaps best known for their cold arrowroot noodles with mixed vegetables; however their grilled pork belly is the best thing I have ever eaten. To start the pork belly is grilled at your table by your server and it is quite the experience… it’s all about the smell as it cooks and the sound of the sizzle. The pork belly itself is not overly seasoned nor overly marinated as its natural flavors do not need to be masked. It is simply high quality meat, grilled until it is super crispy. One unique option is a pork belly rubbed with green tea. Who would have thought that off all things a green tea…

Who doesn’t like a good ghost story? For those looking for an adventure as Halloween approaches, here are a few restaurants and bars that are rumored to be haunted in New York City. Perhaps you can do your own investigation in the paranormal. The Ear Inn – 326 Spring St The Ear Inn is one of the oldest taverns still in existence in New York City. It was once the home of James Brown, an African American veteran of the Revolutionary War. It was later converted to a tavern in 1817 and then a speakeasy during the Prohibition. According to paranormal investigators, the ghost of Mickey, a sailor and former tenant who died in a tragic car accident, still lingers. One if By Land, Two if By Sea – 17 Barrow St It has been said that there are as…

The High Line is a recent developed park that was converted from the abandoned elevated railroad tracks on the West Side of Manhattan. The High Line perfectly blends the historical industrial side of New York City with present day; you can see that every section of the park is cleverly planned. For example, you can…

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…

Recently Alana from Ahoy New York Tours & Tasting had the opportunity to travel to Provence, France. Alana had always dreamed of visiting this region in France and was excited to get off-the-beaten path and go on a guided excursion. After a brief internet search and reading wonderful reviews, Alana decided to book not one, but two days with Tours In Provence! Cécile the owner and guide was a delight. Alana and her husband spent one day visiting Cassis and Marseille and the next day visiting The Luberon region (mountains). Both regions were unique, full of history, culture and cuisine. Cécile made sure to share all the nooks and crannies about the regions, take great photos of Alana and her husband and recommend good spots to dine for lunch. Alana shares that it is true what you read about Provence, you…

Ni Japanese Delicacies is the definition of a hidden gem in New York City. It is a tiny food stall tucked away in a corner of the Essex Street Market. But from there, they churn out an assortment of interesting Japanese snacks and super healthy, super delicious vegan bento boxes. You can’t go wrong with anything on their rotating menu, but the one thing that really stands out is their Smoked Mackerel Rolls. The Lower East Side has a rich history of food and Ni Japanese Delicacies takes full advantage of that, using mostly local ingredients. Great dishes start with great ingredients. In fact, Ni Japanese Delicacies gets their smoked mackerel for their awesome rolls from Russ and Daughter’s, a NYC legacy renowned for their smoked fish. The quality is unmatched and it’s important to know that mackerel is not…

Steakhouses are iconic staples of New York City cuisine. Few things in the world are more satisfying than a juicy, mammoth sized steak. On that note, here are our Top Ten Steakhouses in New York City. Peter Luger Steak House – 178 Broadway, Brooklyn Any list of the top ten steakhouses in New York City…

Happy August! We are very excited to share the news about the Parked 2012 Food Truck Festival at South Street Seaport this coming Saturday, August 4th. Parked 2012 is a great opportunity to try a wide variety of foods and to sample some of the best food trucks that New York City has to offer….

From sushi to teriyaki and from taiyaki to takoyaki, trying new Japanese foods can be a culinary adventure!  Here are our top 10 places in New York City for Japanese food. We’ve made sure to include a variety to check out for those looking to try something a little different. Yakiniku West – 218 E…

Barbecuing is a true art that takes years to perfect.  Luckily, New York City has truly been blessed with a bunch of yummy restaurants and talented pitmasters.  In fact, the 10th annual Big Apple Barbecue Block Party in Madison Square Park is this weekend June 9th – June 10th  lots of folks will be enjoying…

Summer is on its way and let’s face it we all love something sweet and cool to nibble on as we walk the streets of New York City. If you are looking for something to keep cool and to satisfy your sweet tooth, you must read about our top picks for summer desserts in New…

Spring is here!  The weather in New York City has been gorgeous and who wants to waste that being cooped up indoors?  With that in mind, here are our favorite New York City outdoor restaurants. 1. The West 79th Street Boat Basin Cafe – W 79th St. at Riverside Dr. There is nothing more relaxing…