Ahoy NY Food Tours Blog

Looking to visit Little Italy during the Feast of San Gennaro? This year is the 98th annual Feast of San Gennaro. It is an 11 day festival that starts on September 12 and ends on September 22. It opens at 11:30 AM and it closes at midnight on Fridays and Saturdays and closes 11 PM…

Looking for top notch eateries and restaurants that are perfect for a light lunch? Sometimes you are not looking for a huge, hearty meal but instead you want something light to eat. So, whether you are looking for some appetizers, a snack or just a light lunch, here are the 7 best restaurants for small…

Looking for fun, foodie things to do in NYC this fall? Wow, time flies especially when we are having fun. For many, Labor Day marks the unofficial end of the summer but don’t worry, there are so many foodie festivals, fun events and more to check out in the fall. So, with that in mind,…

Looking for the best Chinese bakeries in New York City? Baos aka Chinese buns are great as both yummy snacks and cheap lunches on the go and luckily, Chinatown has so many top-notch bakeries. So here are our cheap eats picks for the 7 best baos and buns in Chinatown and Little Italy, New York…

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Christmas and the holidays are right around the corner so you may be looking for fun, unique gift ideas for your friends and family. We are here to help! Here are seven New York City foodie gift ideas for the holidays 2022. Best of all, many of these gift…

Looking for exciting new restaurants in New York City to check out? If you are a foodie and you want to try something new, New York City has had a lot of exciting restaurant openings this year. Whether you are looking for a yummy burger, pho or an empanada, we love the diversity of options…

Fall is probably our favorite season in New York City and hopefully it is going to bring cooler temperatures. It is also when a lot of the biggest festivals, events and shows are coming back. So here are seven fun things to do in New York City for fall 2021. Just note that many of…

Planning a fun trip or vacation? We are here to help! Here is our know before you go guide with tips on visiting Chinatown and Little Italy, New York City including how to get here, where to stay, where to eat and fun things to do. How to Get Here and Where to Stay: New…

Happy September! In this month’s NYC Foodie Link Roundup, we look at Chinatown’s comeback and more. You definitely want to check out Chinatown and Little Italy before the summer ends if you haven’t already! Chinatown Is Springing Back to Life Chinatown Is Coming Back, One Noodle at a Time Chinatown has been experimenting with outdoor…

Over the last few weeks, Chinatown and Little Italy have had a stunning comeback. You can see it on the news and through all the videos and pictures on social media but it is better to see it in person and we want you to be a part of it! Ahoy New York Tours &…

The summer is here and we are on the hunt for the best desserts in Chinatown and Little Italy! These neighborhoods have so many delicious options including a bunch of hidden gems. So with everything from Japanese style cheese tarts to Italian gelato, here are the best desserts shops in Chinatown and Little Italy open…

Chinatown and Little Italy is full of hidden foodie gems including scrumptious cookies! Can’t make it to these neighborhoods in the near future? We have gathered some of the best cookies in Chinatown and Little Italy, New York City in our Ahoy NY Cookie Snack Pack! Here is why we love all these cookies and what…

In this month’s NYC Foodie Link Roundup, we take a look at why now is a great time to visit Chinatown and Little Italy, New York City, some updates with Ahoy New York and more! Stay safe and stay in touch! Cacio e Pepe: Italy’s Beloved Three Ingredient Pasta Dish Cacio e pepe is a…

Spring is in full bloom! In this month’s NYC Foodie Link Roundup, we look at how to support small businesses, our own A Taste of Little Italy meal kits and more! Stay safe and stay in touch. A Taste of Little Italy Meal Kits Thank you for all your support with our A Taste of…

Taste Mulberry Street – A Culinary Journey is an Ahoy New York food tour of Nolita, Little Italy and Chinatown and it features six delicious tastings from five different cuisines- Spanish, French, Italian, Vietnamese and Chinese. In this New York City business spotlight, we take a look at all of these amazing shops and restaurants…

On Ahoy New York’s Chinatown and Little Italy Food Fest, you can sample some of the best Chinatown and Little Italy have to offer with everything from juicy dumplings to a can’t miss cannoli. But we could not do it without our tour partners so in this New York City business spotlight, we want to…

We hope everyone is safe and maintaining social distancing. All of us at Ahoy New York Tours & Tasting can’t wait to show you all the foodie ins and outs of Chinatown, Little Italy and Nolita once again! In this month’s NYC Foodie Link Roundup, we look at ways to help small businesses in Chinatown…

2019 was an exciting year for us! It was Ahoy New York’s 10th Anniversary… time really flies! It feels like yesterday when Alana Hoye Barnaba (founder and owner of Ahoy New York Tours & Tasting) was just showing her friends and family her amazing finds in Chinatown and Little Italy and now 2019 is Ahoy…

Looking for that perfect gift this holiday season? We are here to help! With everything from amazing cheeses to some yummy sweet treats, here is our holiday gift guide for foodies in New York City. Cheese from the French Cheese Board The French Cheese Board (41 Spring St) is a must for any cheese lover….

We can’t believe that 2019 is almost over! Time really flies. In this month’s NYC Foodie Link Roundup, we take a look at the best brunch spots in New York City, holiday gift ideas and more! The 12 Hottest Brunch Restaurants in NYC We look forward to Sunday brunch every week! We just can’t get…