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Melting Pot Food Tour
EXPLORE unique NYC food shops...TASTE the exotic and nostalgic...LEARN about ethnic flavors and cultures
For generations, the Lower East Side has been home to the many immigrants coming to the US for a better life; and on The Melting Pot tour, you will get a glimpse into this diverse neighborhood.
Our walk takes us through the Hispanic and Jewish Lower East Side, Chinatown, and Little Italy. Food brings people together, instilling a sense of security and happiness. On this tour, you will learn the importance of food in each community.
This is a great introduction to a lively, fascinating area.
Tour itineraries vary by day. Below are the stores we visit and foods* we try:
Bakery--Gourmet muffin D ,N,G
Farmstead Cheesemonger--cheese D
Kosher Bread Bakery--bialys G CLOSED on Saturday
Kosher Pickle Shop--pickles CLOSED on Saturday
Asian Bakery--Chinese pastry N, P, G
Italian Specialty Market--Italian cheese D
Italian Dairy--fresh mozzarella D and prosciutto ricotta balls D, P, G
Italian Pastry shop--mini pastry D, G
On Saturdays, above "closed" shops are replaced with the following:
Old Fashioned Candy Store--Halvah N
Chinese Dumpling shop--Fried Dumpling P, G
Samples and stores are subject to change.
*For those with dietary restrictions and allergies D=Dairy, N=Nuts, P=Pork, B=Beef, G=Gluten
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LocationEssex Street Market
120 Essex Street
New York, NY 10002
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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