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March 17th is St Patrick’s Day and it honors the patron saint of Ireland along with Irish history and culture. New York City is one of the best cities in the world to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. From the oldest Irish pub in the city to a huge parade, here is where you can celebrate St Patrick’s Day in New York City. So get ready to have some fun! St Patrick’s Day Parade First and foremost, there is the St Patrick’s Day Parade, the epicenter of the celebration! It runs along 5th Avenue between 44th Street and 79th Street. There will be marching bands, tons of people in green and more. It will be festive and it is sure to be a great time. McSorley’s Old Ale House – 15 E 7th St McSorley’s Old Ale House is oldest Irish…

The Chinese New Year, aka the Lunar New Year is a time of celebration and welcoming of good fortune and prosperity. It started last Thursday, February 19 (Year of the Sheep). Food is a very important part of celebrating Chinese New Year and here is everything you need to know, including the symbolic meanings of…

It may be cold outside but luckily spring is only two short months away! In the meantime, there is still a lot to do during the final winter months. From Chinese New Year to can’t miss foodie events, here are our picks for fun things to do in New York City for Winter 2015. NBA…

Happy Holidays! It is an exciting time to be in New York City. There is so much to do and so much to see during the holidays. Perhaps you are looking for foodie gift ideas or maybe you are looking for fun things to do including fun holiday events around the city. With that in…

Summer is about come to a close but there are still a lot of fun things to do in New York City for the Fall that we are very excited about! There is a little something for everyone with events ranging from the Feast of San Gennaro to New York Comic Con. Feast of San…

Chinatown and Little Italy are two unique and historical neighborhoods in New York City so it is no surprise to see either as popular filming locations. It is always a lot of fun to visit some of the iconic locations you see in your favorite films so from classic mobster flicks to superhero blockbusters, here…

“Where can we shop in Chinatown and Little Italy?” This is a question that we are often asked on our food walking tours NYC. Chinatown and Little Italy are sometimes neighborhoods that are underrated as shopping destinations but we want to clear the air and share with you some great shopping gems. These neighborhoods have…

Are you looking for fun things to do in New York City for July 4th? From free concerts to excellent food, there are a number of great options. Here is our little guide to help you plan your weekend. Watch the Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks The annual Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks is one…

Often we are asked for some ideas on what to do after our tour of Chinatown and Little Italy. We find that sometimes museums are overlooked as a fun thing to do in New York City and so we enjoy recommending a few of the gems that are located nearby and in lower Manhattan. Here…

There really is no better time to be in New York City! We want to highlight some the fun things to do in New York City specifically for spring and summer 2014. As always, we also would love to hear your suggestions to add to the list. Hester Street Fair – April 26 to October…

There are only a few more days for Chinatown Restaurant Week 2014. It should be on your foodie to do list unless of course you’ve already visited some of the great participating restaurants! It is a perfect opportunity to explore the rich, vibrant foodie ecosystem in Chinatown. There is truly everything from Chinese to Vietnamese…

The new year is right around the corner and there is truly a lot to do in the city! We are very excited about Chinese New Year and other 2014 food & cultural events in New York City. So without further ado, here is our list of things to do and things you have to…

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…

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…

New York City is always buzzing with excitement over the summer. There are so many things to do and so many things to see. Here are our top ten must see places in New York City this summer. While reading you may discover that there are some places that you may have overlooked and that…

As the weather finally heats up, there are more and more foodie fairs, festivals and events to look out for. New York City is truly every foodies’ dream and here are what we are looking forward to the most. Brooklyn Flea & Smorgasburg – Currently Ongoing Brooklyn Flea and Smorgasburg heads outdoors during the Spring,…

The historic South Street Seaport district was hit hard by Superstorm Sandy just over three months ago. This area of NYC is still in rebuilding mode. While many shops and restaurants are still closed, several have since reopened and the neighborhood is slowly but noticeably getting back to normal. With that in mind, we’d like to highlight some the best shopping and dining options in South Street Seaport and Pier 17 that you can visit today. Christmas in New York – Pier 17 Mall, 2nd Floor Other than a few restaurants in the third floor, Pier 17 is open for business. One of our favorite shops in Pier 17 is Christmas in New York where you can get Christmas ornaments and other Christmas themed items all year round. Tabasco Grill – Pier 17 Mall, 3rd Floor You can take a…

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…

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…