About this Event
While New York City may no longer be the great landing pad for Jewish immigrants arriving to the United States, the classic foods they introduced to the American palate still remain. And in the Lower East Side — where most began their American journey — a handful of family eateries are still churning out the same mouthwatering food their great grandparents served over a century later. It's time to explore this remarkable period of immigration in New York City history through the neighborhood's most authentic and delicious bites.
Join New York Adventure Club as we journey through streets of the Lower East Side to eat at some of the neighborhood’s best culinary destinations, while learning about the highs and lows that the local Jewish community has endured over the past several generations.
Led by prominent neighborhood expert, Jonathan Goldstein, our culinary experience will include:
- A custom-made NY Adventure Club route to showcase the best Lower East Side eateries hiding in plain sight
- The story of the neighborhood throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, from the German neighborhood of "Kleindeutschland," to where many iconic Hollywood figures grew up, to the transformed neighborhood of today
- A bite at several of the neighborhood's most iconic eateries serving some of New York's best food, including Katz's (for their juicy pastrami), and Russ & Daughters (for their fatty and thinly-sliced lox)
- A trip to several off-the-beaten-path Lower East Side eateries to nosh on everything from pickles and bialys to donuts
Come hungry!
*Your ticket includes tastings at every eatery on the tour
**Bathroom break opportunity halfway through the tour
***Please bring water and a pair of comfortable shoes as we’ll be on our feet for the duration of the tour
****This experience ends at 108 Rivington Street between Ludlow and Essex Streets
*****Eateries are subject to change
Testimonials
"It was fun trying restaurants in the lower east side." -Jack
"The tour of the neighborhood." -Jane
"Jonathan was excellent!" -John
"The tour guide had a great personality and his tour was very informative. He did a good job of connecting with the participants and provided just the right amount of historical content. He answered questions well. The tour was well-timed and well-paced." -Evan
"I love the knowledge of our guide." -Guillermo
"Knowledgeable guide. Great food." -Sara
"Friendly and knowledgeable tour guide. Good group size" -Michael
Disclaimer
Event takes place rain or shine.
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Categories: In-Person, Food & Drink
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Straus Square, (Corner of East Broadway and Rutgers Street Beside War Memorial), New York, United States
USD 59.00