Local Food
Food, activities and places to unlock the best of New York's gastronomy
Traditional dishes, sweets & drinks you should taste
Pizza
Dough topped with ingredients
Although it's an imported dish, pizza is very common around New Yorkers.
Cheesecake
Perfect for dessert
The main, and thickest layer, consists of a mixture of soft, fresh cheese, eggs, vanilla and sugar; if there is a bottom layer it often consists of a crust or …
(More)The main, and thickest layer, consists of a mixture of soft, fresh cheese, eggs, vanilla and sugar; if there is a bottom layer it often consists of a crust or base made from crushed cookies, graham crackers, pastry, or sponge cake.
Bagel
Type of bread
Bagels are cut in half as if they were a sandwich and you can fill them with any ingredient you'd like: it can be salty (cream cheese, salmon, tomato, eggs, …
(More)Bagels are cut in half as if they were a sandwich and you can fill them with any ingredient you'd like: it can be salty (cream cheese, salmon, tomato, eggs, etc.) or sweet (mermelade, peanut butter, chocolate, etc.). They are usually served toasted and made on the spot.
Pastrami sandwich
Sandwich filled with pastrami
Pastrami on rye is a classic sandwich made famous in the Jewish kosher delicatessens of New York City. It was first created in 1888 by Sussman Volk, who served it …
(More)Pastrami on rye is a classic sandwich made famous in the Jewish kosher delicatessens of New York City. It was first created in 1888 by Sussman Volk, who served it at his deli on Delancey Street in New York City.
Sometimes they have so much pastrami in it that's hard to take a bite.
Benedict Eggs
To start the day with energy
This is a plate that consists of two halves of a muffin, usually covered with cooked ham, bacon or pastrami, poached eggs and the very popular hollandaise sauce.
Hamburger
Sandwich with meat, cheese and other ingredients
You'll find hamburgers everywhere, but please try others than McDonalds! The ones from Shake shack are my favourites.
Bars & Restaurants
Bars & Restaurants
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Have you just started to plan your trip? Too many things to decide? Too long do it all by yourself? Special needs or wishes? Then, you should plan your trip with a local to get tailored travel plans & advices.
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