Although their main shop is in Staten Island, they opened up a location in the West Village which is a stop on the New York food tour. But if you don’t trust our judgement, you should ask Bobby Flay.  Pasticceria Bruno was featured on Throwdown with Bobby Flay for their famous cannoli.  But as an Italian, how can I pass up prosciutto and mozzarella? Although their sandwiches and pizza are must-haves, you can’t really pass on an opportunity to have their Italian pastries. Maybe more than one visit is in order.

Pasticceria Bruno is yet another shining example of New York’s finest cuisine that is both affordable and delicious. You don’t have to be part of the 1% to enjoy some of the best quality food in the area. Take a New York food tour and find out what you’re missing.

You will also go inside some of the oldest churches in the United States –Trinity Church and St. Paul’s Chapel. Naturally the highlight of the tour will be visiting the beautiful new 9/11 Memorial. See the waterfalls where the towers were and visit the Fireman’s Memorial. This is one memorial that every New Yorker and every American should see.

The tour is only $30 and is given on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Check Sidewalks of NY’s website to look up times and make a reservation. Don’t pass up this wonderful tour!

So why are these places only known to locals? Why are they so darn good? It probably has something to do with integrity and pouring your heart, soul, and money into a business that you’ve established. Major cities and towns are flooded with restaurants and places to eat. All you can do is offer something different, something better than everyone else. That’s why Grandma is in the back making tortillas from scratch every single day at 6 a.m. When food is fresh and handmade, you can taste the difference.

People can get some cheap, mediocre food from a million places. It’s these lesser known establishments we visit on food tours NYC that stand out above all the commercial places. They need an edge, and you can taste it on your next New York food tour.

Next up is Stonewall Inn. Perhaps you’ve heard of this famous bar and the Stonewall riots of 1969 –an event to be considered the most important one leading to the gay liberation movement in the U.S. They first opened their doors in 1967, making quite a name for themselves as a popular gay bar. But at the time, the bar, like many others, were subject to police raids. A few months after the riots in ’69 began, they closed their doors. Various other businesses took over the space. In the 1990s a new bar simply called Stonewall setup shop in the west half of the original Stonewall Inn.

Learn more about these two historical spots on your next New York food tour.

The Village is home to Washington Square Park, Off Broadway shows, jazz clubs, a plethora of bars and nightclubs, and the famous Halloween Parade. Naturally it’s also bustling with some amazing food like Mamoun’s Falafel and Magnolia Bakery. Besides hearing about the good eats on this New York food tour, you’ll make some famous stops like the Washington Irving house (where “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” was written) and the buildings used for both Friends and Sex and the City. Of course Carrie “lived” on the Upper East Side but you couldn’t tell the difference, could you?

There is much to see in the Village, so much so that we’ll continue our discussion about this hotspot next week.

When people from all over New York realized how good the food was, they kept requesting Eddie’s Pizza open up a location in Manhattan. Not to disappoint, they figured the best way to let everyone have a taste was through a food truck. The truck uses the exact same recipes, so you’re not missing out on the experience. Best of all, the truck does move around the city quite frequently. Check out the official website to see what area they will be in each day.

But you won’t have to worry about location if you sign up for a New York food tour. Eddie’s Pizza Truck is just one of several stops on the New York food trucks tour from Sidewalks of NY.

Luckily for you, Sidewalks of NY actually offers private group tours. They can accommodate groups up to 54 people. However, each group can only have a max of 18 people. You will still go at the same time and see the same establishments, but each will have a different tour guide. It’s the perfect option for corporate events or family gatherings. Even if you’re all native New Yorkers, it’s fun to spend time together while eating absolutely delicious food. One tour goer gave some positive feedback,

The food sampled were a great mix of the tried-and-true NY establishments as well as some newcomers.  A number of my colleagues, including myself, are local to NYC, and we all agreed that this tour provided us with a fresh look at the city we’ve all been calling home for years!

So muster up your hungry troops and take them on a wonderful New York food tour. Learn more about private groups at the main website.

I recently had an epiphany with this marvelous idea for my sister and her husband. They live on Long Island, they only venture into the city every so often for a Broadway show, and they need a bit more adventure in their lives. Signing them up for New York food tours seemed like a viable option. It’s right in my price range, they get to learn more about the city, and they get to go to all the cool spots to eat. What could be better?

Sidewalks of NY even offers gift certificates to make purchasing even easier. The hardest part will be stealing your friends and family’s calendars to make sure they’re free on the day you choose!

The place I’m talking about is Mamoun’s, one stop on a New York food tour. The restaurant first opened its doors in 1971 and is actually the oldest Middle Eastern establishment in the city and one of the first in the United States. The flagship location is in Greenwich Village and a sit-down place is in New Haven. They welcome their newest addition across the Hudson in Hoboken, NJ.

You can find traditional Middle Eastern food like hummus, baba ganouj, shawarma, chicken kebob, and spinach pie. The food is authentic, flavorful, and just darn good. It’s sure to become a favorite of yours so stop by when you sign up for NYC food tours.

And heaven is what you’ll eat when you visit Doughnut Plant on the Lower East Side New York food tours. Although the establishment itself didn’t come to fruition until 1994, the recipes date back to 1910 when owner Mark Israel’s grandfather started working in a bakery at age 16.  His grandfather, Herman, opened up his own shop in 1934 in North Carolina. It is with his grandfather’s recipes and inspiration that he opens up Doughnut Plant. Flash forward to 2004 and Mark has invented the first jelly-filled square doughnut. Oh, and he opens up a bakery in Tokyo too!

Their doughnuts contain no trans fat, preservatives, artificial flavorings, and no eggs. Just high quality, fresh ingredients, and of course some love. Try a crème brûlée yeast doughnut or perhaps a cake doughnut. Yes, I said cake. Don’t forget to show some love to his homemade churros and cinnamon buns. After you check this New York food tour, you’ll say bye bye to Dunkin.