Ahoy NY Food Tours Blog

It is a very fun and exciting time to be in the New York and New Jersey area. The NFL season just flew by and the Super Bowl is only a few days away! To help you prepare, here are some Super Bowl food ideas in New York City. Forty Ate Steakhouse – 714 Seventh Ave at West 48th St Forty Ate (in celebration of Super Bowl XLVIII) is a Super Bowl theme pop up steakhouse. We are not sure what to expect but it is located just off the Super Bowl Boulevard in Times Square. Danny Meyer is running Forty Ate Steakhouse so the burgers, steaks and more are sure to be top notch. There will also be football memorabilia curated by the Pro Football Hall of Fame on display. The 50 Yard Lounge – One Penn Plaza The…

Street food is an integral part of local cuisine in many cultures. New York City is often described as a melting pot of cultures so it is no surprise that NYC has a very bright, vibrant street food scene. All in all it is a great opportunity to pick up cheap, scrumptious lunches. To start,…

This past month at Ahoy New York we were looking for exciting new places to eat for the New Year. Good news, our mission has been accomplished! Thank you to all who helped us with our Reader’s Choice Contest! Here are the reader’s choices for the best pizza, food trucks and local favorites in New York City along with some of our picks. The Best Pizza in New York City – Cecilia Prince Street Pizza – 27 Prince St Ray’s Pizza at 27 Prince St (now known as Prince Street Pizza) is a personal favorite. I usually order the regular pizza if I’m in a hurry. When I do have the time though, I order the appetizers such as garlic bread or garlic knots (absolutely delicious and hot). My all time favorite is the “Lasagna Pizza” which contains ricotta sauce,…

Looking to splurge a little? Here are the most outrageous, extravagant and expensive foods in New York City. Many of these are record breaking and truly are a once in a lifetime experience. The Golden Opulence Sundae – Serendipity 3 (225 E 60th St) Serendipity 3 is probably best known for their world records including the most expensive sundae in the world. The Golden Opulence is priced at $1,000 and it is only available by special order as it uses ingredients that have to be flown into NYC from around the world. So what do you get in this sundae? Well you start with three scoops of ice cream made from vanilla beans from Tahiti and then it is topped with chocolate syrup made from one of the most expensive chocolates in the world, candied fruits, gold covered almonds, chocolate…

Ahoy New York is always on the lookout for new, fun places to eat in New York City and we would love for YOU to share YOUR recommendations with us. We need your help and we also wanted a way to thank you as our devoted readers. Starting today, 12/2/13 we are running a contest called Prime NYC Foodie Picks! We ask that in the comment section of this blog post you share with us your recommendations. The contest will conclude on December 23, 2013. We will be looking for recommendations in the following categories: The Best Pizza in New York City The Best Food Trucks in New York City The Best Local Favorites and Neighborhood Hotspots in New York City Specifically to enter the contest, select one of the three categories listed above and share a blurb in the…

When you think of American comfort foods, mac and cheese has to be one of the first things that comes to mind. It is certainly on our minds at the moment, so here is Ahoy New York’s list of the best mac and cheese in New York City. Trust us there aren’t any versions made…

Chinatown and Little Italy are great foodie neighborhoods in New York City, if you know where to look. So here is our list of the best places in eat in Chinatown and Little Italy. There are some popular hotspots, hidden gems and neighborhood favorites. Chinatown: Tasty Dumpling – 54 Mulberry St There are a lot…

Brace yourselves, winter is coming. If you are looking to warm up during the coming months, here is our guide to the best coffee, hot chocolate, soups and more in New York City. The Best Coffee: Abraço – 86 East 7th Street You can find coffee on almost every block of the city and to be honest there are a lot of good ones. But one place for a truly outstanding cup of coffee is Abraço. It is a tiny coffee shop in the East Village and their espresso in particular is truly divine. It is intense and rich and yet smooth. What more can you ask for? The Best Tea: Ten Ren – 75 Mott Street For any tea enthusiasts, Ten Ren in Chinatown is a must. They are truly tea experts and they have an extensive collection of…

New York City is blessed with a number of world class museums. We here at Ahoy New York want to highlight some of those museums so here is our guide to the must see museums in New York City and where to dine nearby. Set a day (or two) aside as there is so much…

New York Comic Con takes place October 10- 13 this year. For one weekend a year New York City becomes a beacon of pop culture and it attracts people from all over the world. While enjoying this unique experience we find that it can be tough to find good cheap places to eat near the…

Summer has come and gone but there are still a lot of things to look forward to. Here is our list of things to do in New York City for Fall 2013. As always we would love to hear about anything we missed and anything that we should check out. You can do that via our Twitter or Facebook pages. Get tickets for the New York City Wine & Food Festival Food Network’s New York City Wine & Food Festival (October 17-20) is a great opportunity to try all sorts of interesting dishes from all the powerhouses in the foodie world. There are events all over New York City and some of the feature chefs include Bobby Flay, Mario Batali and Guy Fieri. Try a slice of pumpkin pie at PJ Clarke’s – 915 3rd Ave & Other Locations…

Many of our readers enjoy Chinese food and NYC’s Chinatown, but have you tried any of the traditional Chinese desserts? If you are visiting NYC’s Chinatown, you will find several bakeries that offer the typical Chinese desserts. These desserts usually have ingredients such as red bean, coconut and black sesame; you will find that they…

Themed restaurants can be a fun dining experience and something a bit different from the norm. With that in mind, here is Ahoy New York’s list of the six best themed restaurants in New York City. As you can see the list is quite diverse with monsters, ninjas and 50’s singers. Jekyll & Hyde Restaurant & Bar – 91 7th Ave S Live performances, animatronic props, sounds, and special effects combine for a fun, dark spooky vibe and they all are a play on English Gothic horror themes. Another horror theme bar to check out is The Slaughtered Lamb Pub (182 W 4th St). Ninja – 25 Hudson St Going down the elevator to Ninja is like being transporting to another world, a world full of ninjas, wonder and astonishment. It is amazing how much attention to detail they put…

Breakfast is an important and often overlooked meal of the day. Many of us when referring to breakfast often do not use words such as memorable, once in a lifetime and mouthwatering to describe this morning meal… but trust us you will when you try some of these dishes. We encourage you to join us for a little foodie adventure and start the day off right. Here is our list of the ten best breakfast spots in New York City. BLT Bar & Grill – 123 Washington St BLT Bar & Grill makes one of favorite Eggs Benedict. Of course you start with a poached egg, ham and some hollandaise sauce. However this version is served over a scrumptious cheddar biscuit along with some spinach. If you watch a lot of cooking shows (like we do), Eggs Benedict is not…

Summer has just about come to an end and we here at Ahoy New York want to take a look back and reminisce on some of the most delicious things that we ate this summer in New York City. Of course, we want to hear about all your foodie adventures this summer too! You can…

There are so many restaurants in New York City that some great restaurants are bound to be overlooked. Here are six underrated restaurants in New York City. We have had some of the most delicious dishes that we have ever eaten from restaurants on the list to follow. Prime & Beyond – 90 E 10th St New York City is home to a number of top steakhouses like Peter Luger, Morton’s and The Palm. One often overlooked and underrated steakhouse is Prime & Beyond in the East Village. It is sort of a fusion of Korean cuisine with the traditional American steakhouse. Simply, we have had some of the juiciest, tender, flavorful steaks at Prime & Beyond. You can choose from wet aged and dry aged steak and there are several cuts available like T-bone, NY Strip, filet mignon, rib…

August 16th unfortunately marks the end of another Restaurant Week. Restaurant Week is always a great opportunity to try different restaurants around the city – we made sure to try plenty of new places and Restaurant Week menus. Here are some of Ahoy New York’s favorite dishes along with pictures from Restaurant Week 2013. La…

There is a lot more to Asian cuisine than Chinese or Japanese food. If you are looking to explore Asian cuisine further, we can help you find the best Thai, Vietnamese, Filipino, Indonesian and Malaysian restaurants in the city. It is amazing that you can sample all these cuisines right in NYC without a 12+ hour flight. Here are Ahoy New York’s best Southeast Asian restaurants in New York City. Thai Son – 89 Baxter St Despite Thai in its name, Thai Son serves some of the best pho, (Vietnamese soup noodles) in Chinatown. Their pho is loaded with a range of delicious cuts of meats like brisket, tendons, beef meatballs etc. and it is all tied together with an amazing broth. Pho Hoai Restaurant – 1906 Ave U, Brooklyn Pho Hoai in Sheepshead Bay is another good place for…

When we here at Ahoy New York think about comfort food, the first thing that comes to mind is fried chicken. Finding a great fried chicken spot can really be a foodie adventure on its own. To get you started, here are Ahoy New York’s ten best fried chicken spots in New York City. Blue…

Great diners are usually teeming with people at all hours of the day looking for good simple food for cheap. There is just something so inviting about diners and they play an invaluable role in the city. Here are our favorites, here are Ahoy New York’s top six diners in New York City. Everest Diner – 22 Chatham Sq Everest Diner is a classic, old school Greek diner in Chinatown. It is a place where you know you can start the morning right with a good, hearty breakfast. For example, you can’t go wrong with two eggs over easy, some bacon and a huge pile of home fries. They also make delicious pancakes and for a little snack later in the day, they also make a great baklava. Little Poland – 200 2nd Ave Little Poland is a Polish diner…