Ahoy NY Food Tours Blog

Happy September! We can’t believe the summer went by so fast! In this month’s NYC Foodie Link Roundup, we take a look at fun things to do in New York City this month. With everything from the Feast of San Gennaro to an MLB themed food fest, there is a little something for everyone! Where…

The summer is not over yet! We want to pack as much foodie fun as we can in the last few weeks so here is our end of the summer New York City foodie bucket list. What is on your foodie bucket list? Have Fun at the Feast of San Gennaro P.C.: yelp, Marieta P.…

Looking to take full advantage of the last few weeks of summer? In this month’s NYC Foodie Link Roundup, we look at some good tips for visiting Chinatown and New York City, some ways to cool off this summer and more! The 6 Best Food, Wine and Beer Experiences in the US We are so…

It can get pretty hot and humid in New York City during the summer so you may be looking for some creative ways to beat the heat! With everything from creamy ice cream to Japanese shaved ice, here are seven foodie ways to cool off in New York City this summer. Get some ice cream…

Happy summer! Looking to stay cool? In this month’s NYC Foodie Link Roundup, we take a look at the best ice cream shops in New York City, fun things to do this summer and more! 21 Awesome Ice Cream Shops in NYC It is getting hot out there so there is no better time for…

Whether you are visiting New York City for one day or one week or even if you have been living in NYC for quite some time, an Ahoy New York tour is the best way to explore Chinatown, Little Italy or Nolita. In fact, we are now a TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice award winner, top 10…

Craving some ice cream? You know we are! You may be surprised to find that Chinatown is the place to be for these sweet treats. There are so many interesting ice cream shops scattered throughout the neighborhood. So with everything from durian ice cream to towering egg waffle sundaes, here are the seven best ice…

Hello, my name is Alex and I am a tour guide with Ahoy New York Tours & Tasting. We are celebrating our 10th year in business and I feel so lucky every time I have the privilege of guiding our guests through New York City. I truly enjoy talking about the history and sharing my…

Making July 4th plans? You have come to the right place! Here is our guide with what to do and where to eat in New York City for the Fourth of July. Fun times and good food awaits! What to Do? Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest has…

Happy June! We can’t believe that summer is here (summer officially starts on June 21). We definitely want to take advantage of the good weather so in this month’s NYC Foodie Link Roundup we look at fun things to do in New York City this summer and more! Where to Eat Well in NYC’s Little…

You don’t have to travel far from New York City to take advantage of the great spring and summer weather. In fact, there are a lot of fun things to do that are just a subway or ferry ride away! So with that in mind, here are some fun day trip ideas for each New…

If you are a foodie, New York City is the place to be! There are so many yummy things to try and so many exciting places to visit. So with that in mind, here are seven fun foodie things to do in New York City. Explore Smorgasburg WTC and Other Outdoor Food Markets One of…

The Lower East Side has been an exciting foodie destination for quite some time now. We love its diversity of food options. So with that in mind, here are our cheap eats picks on where to eat in the Lower East Side, New York City. Be sure to check out our other cheap eats posts:…

Spring is easily our favorite time of the year and it is also a great time to find new exciting restaurants to try. So in this month’s NYC Foodie Link Roundup we take a look at where to eat in New York City this spring and more! How to Fix Your Country Food Cravings in…

Mother’s Day is May 12 and Father’s Day is June 16 this year. You will likely need reservations to get into some of the more popular restaurants and events around New York City so it is never too early to start planning. So here are our Mother’s Day and Father’s Day foodie gift ideas in…

A trip to New York City doesn’t have to break the bank. With a little planning you can actually do a lot for free! So with that in mind, here are seven best free things to do in New York City this spring and summer. You can play board games, go to free concerts, ride…

Happy spring and happy Easter! In this month’s NYC Foodie Link Roundup, we check out what’s new and exciting in two of our favorite foodie neighborhoods, Chinatown and Little Italy, New York City and more! The Definitive Guide to Eating and Drinking in Chinatown Chinatown definitely has a little something for everyone. You can get…

Hello! My name is Alana, and I am the founder of Ahoy New York Tours & Tasting. I cannot believe that it has been ten years since I started “Ahoy”! A passion of discovering NYC food and history has morphed into a successful business. I am so proud of our team and our hard work….

Hello! My name is Maryana, and I’m a tour guide with Ahoy New York Tours & Tasting. I’ve been feeding travelers and dropping knowledge with Ahoy for a year, and every tour brings the excitement of bonding over food and history! Happy decade-adversary Ahoy! It’s amazing to see how the company has grown in 10…

Hi, my name is Elizabeth, but everyone calls me Liz! I am the lead tour guide for Ahoy New York Tours & Tasting, as well as the operations manager, helping to run the day to day aspects of the business. I’ve been working for Ahoy New York since October 2013 and the phrase “time flies…