Nolita’s Past & Present Food Tour

Dine at the confluence of dynamic downtown and charming old-world cool as you take a fascinating food tour of Nolita, the nickname for the ‘North of Little Italy’ neighborhood. You’ll explore the very coziest corners of this captivating enclave, guided by an expert who’ll share intriguing stories of how this little hub of Italian culture began to blend influences from around the world, growing in ‘cool factor’ to become one of the hottest neighborhoods in New York City.

Begin by gathering around a wood-fired brick oven to watch as the pizzaiola masterfully crafts a rustic Italian pizza, sipping on sumptuous red wine as the delicate fragrance of the cooking crusts drifts around you on the breeze. Then, set out with your guide to get the best out of this impressive neighborhood, stopping at three restaurants to sample fabulous dishes and three food stalls to top up your appetite with tantalizing food tastings. You’ll soon feel entirely at home in magical Nolita, and you won’t ever want to leave!

Just some of the establishments you could visit for your five fabulous food stops include:

• Emporio Ristorante - Prosciutto or margarita brick-oven pizza, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo red wine.

• Cafe Belle - Grandma’s homemade rainbow cookies.

• 5ive Spice - Bánh Xèo, coconut rice crepe taco with lemongrass chicken.

• Despaña - Chorizo & manchego bocadillo, Sangria.

• Tacombi - Mexican roasted corn, watermelon fresca.

• Stick with Me Sweets - Salted caramel pecan pie bon bon.

Highlights

• Nolita (North of Little Italy)
• Indoor food tastings
• On-the-go food tastings

What’s Included

• English-speaking guide
• Food tastings with wine at Emporio

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Requirements

• Age 5+