New York City for Foodies

New York City is paradise for food lovers: whether you're hungry for bagels or Buffalo mozzarella, NYC-style pizza or Burmese noodles, you're sure to find it in this capital of cuisine. Here's how to maximize every bite you take in the Big Apple.

Must-Try Dishes

Any New York City food experience worth its salt needs to start with the classic NYC food trinity: New York–stylepizza,bagels, andhot dogs, all great grab-and-go snacks that are widely available all around town. Italian cuisine is another local favorite, so be sure to track down somecannolior ameatballin neighborhoods like Little Italy and the Upper West Side. And for those looking for a quick taste of New York's diverse ethnic eats, look for one of the city's many curb-side food carts, which dole out everything from Middle EasternfalafeltoBelgian waffles. Other foodstuffs likeknishes(a dough-filled pastry) andsoup dumplingsalso offer tasty samples of the city's rich Jewish and Chinese heritages.

Must-Do Experiences

• Walk the streets of Manhattan's Little Italy on afood tour, sampling Italian favorites like cannoli, fresh pasta, espresso, meatballs, and more.

• Savor the bohemian history of NYC on aGreenwich Village tourwhile snacking on local pizza and chocolate.

• Dig into a plate of Harlem'slegendary soul foodbefore heading to a happening nightspot for some live jazz or hip-hop music.

• Try some of the city's tastiest slices during an in-depthtour of NYC's best pizza spots. 

• Explore the culture of New York's Russian community during a three-course lunch ordinner at the elegant Russian Tea Room.

• Escape Manhattan and discover theburgeoning food scene in Brooklyn, where you can sample everything from Polish pierogi to hipster-style, cold-brew coffee.