Ahoy NY Food Tours Blog

Sandwiches come in all sorts of shapes, flavors and styles. There is seemingly no limit to their variations. They are not only versatile, they are very convenient. New York City is home to a number of great sandwiches so join us on our journey to find the best, most mouthwatering sandwiches in New York City! The Porky Melt from Pork Slope – 247 5th Ave, Brooklyn It has been no secret since Pork Slope opened in Park Slope that a pork sausage patty packed with flavor + mustard + marble rye bread = the perfect sandwich and a great late night snack. A bite of this sandwich is sure to put a smile on your face. It is really that good. Creekstone Farms Texas Beef Brisket Sandwich from Blue Smoke – 116 E 27th St & Other Locations The star…

NYC Restaurant Week is only about two weeks away and we are anxiously reading the list of the many restaurants that we are excited about. We are definitely ready for some foodie adventures and here are Ahoy New York’s picks for NYC Restaurant Week Summer 2013. Maze by Gordon Ramsay – 151 W 54th St Gordon Ramsay has been all over the place with shows such as Hell’s Kitchen, Kitchen Nightmares, MasterChef and The F Word all under his belt. Watching all the dishes that he has made over the years has us curious about his food and Restaurant Week is a great opportunity to sample some of his dishes. Maze by Gordon Ramsay’s Restaurant Week menu has a Spanish mackerel dish that sounds delicious and for dessert the menu has his sticky toffee pudding which was featured on a…

Only in New York City can one find a sundae for $1000 at Serendipity 3 or lunch for only five dollars. Yes, tasty five dollar lunches do exist but you have to know where to look. So here is Ahoy New York’s list of the best five dollar lunches in New York City. 2 Bros…

Today is the official start of summer! With that in mind, here is Ahoy New York’s foodie to do list for the summer. All the restaurants, bakeries, pizzerias etc. below have a ton of buzz about them and we can’t wait to try them all. Try Dominique Ansel Bakery’s Cronut – 189 Spring St Since it was introduced, there have been long lines every day of people waiting to buy Dominique Ansel’s latest creation, the cronut. The cronut is a cross between a croissant and a doughnut. Long lines may actually be an understatement as there have been stories of scalpers, people paying to cut the line and of course bootlegs. But all of these stories just make us want a cronut that much more! Dine at Wylie Dufresne’s new restaurant Alder – 157 2nd Ave Wylie Dufresne is the…

New York City is full of inventive cocktails to cool down and relax with after a warm summer day of exploring the urban jungle. Many bars have a cocktail with their own unique twist that have the critics raving, but these few spots are always crowd pleasers on summer evenings in New York City. Citrusy Cocktails Raines Law Room (48 W 17th St) is a favorite among the speakeasy bars in New York City. The atmosphere is dark and intimate and the cocktail menu is extensive. There’s a whole section of the menu dedicated to the “Bright and Crisp” drinks, all which have refreshing citrus flavors. The South Side Ricky is a must on a warm summer day, composed of fun, lime juice, simple syrup, fresh mint and club soda. The Bramble is gin, lemon juice, simple syrup and muddled…

Dim sum is a meal that focuses on smaller dishes and is usually served from a cart so that one can easily select dishes to be enjoyed at their table amongst family and friends. It is considered a Cantonese tradition dating back to the days of travelers along the Silk Road in China. Today, it…

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…

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…