New York Food Tour: A Superb Gift for Children and Yourself on Children's Day
New York is not only a cultural melting pot but also a hub of diverse cuisines brought by immigrants from around the world. This Children's Day, The New York Pass has curated a superb gift for everyone—the Tastes of the Lower East Side Walking Tour, allowing colorful foods to accompany you through a joyful holiday.
The Lower East Side, located in the southeastern part of Manhattan, New York, is where immigrants from around the world have settled in America. Its cuisine is diverse, especially renowned for the dishes of the Eastern European Jewish community.
After meeting a professional guide at the historic Eldridge Street Synagogue, we will sightsee and admire New York's historically significant old buildings while tasting exotic foods that burst with flavor on your palate. The guide will share information about all the sights and foods throughout the tour.
What attractions will we visit and what foods will we savor on this journey? Let's take a sneak peek:
Praised as having the best pickles in New York, The Pickle Guys shop is famous for authentic Eastern European Jewish pickled cucumbers. The recipe and taste of their pickles have been perfectly preserved, much like they were a hundred years ago!
The Pickle Guys, Source: Top Dog Tours
Eldridge Street Synagogue is one of the earliest Eastern European Jewish synagogues in the United States. Built in the Moorish Revival style, it features magnificent rose windows and is listed as a U.S. National Historic Landmark. Its ornate decoration is stunning.
Eldridge Street Synagogue
For an authentic Bialy (Jewish onion roll) in the Lower East Side, head to Kossar's Bialy Bakery. In addition, their bagels and babka are also highly acclaimed.
Kossar's Bialy Bakery, Source: Top Dog Tours
For the holiday, children's favorite candies must be arranged! Economy Candy is the best candy store in New York, offering over 2,000 kinds of sweets from around the world, including chocolates, fruit candies, nut candies, and more, all at very attractive prices. Both big kids and little kids love it here!
Economy Candy, Source: Top Dog Tours
A love for exploration is human nature. On this New York food tour, the abandoned Loew's Canal Street Theatre is a particularly appealing attraction. It was once the second-largest theater in New York, built in 1927, abandoned in 1998, and later used for circus performances and storage. The theater's walls and ceilings are highly distinctive; despite years of abandonment, you can still see how luxurious it once was.
Loew's Canal Street Theatre, Source: Watermark in image
All-encompassing Essex Market is one of New York City's most historic public markets. It gathers various types of shops and is also a food hub for vendors from around the world.
Essex Market, Source: Essex Market
Yonah Schimmel is a century-old shop selling the best Eastern European knishes in New York City. These lovely pastries make you want to take a bite just by looking at them.
Yonah Schimmel, Source: Yonah Schimmel's Knish Bakery
The Angel Orensanz Foundation was once one of the oldest synagogues in New York. Now it is a very unique wedding venue and also the city's most unconventional arts space, hosting many notable events.
Angel Orensanz Foundation, Source: Angel Orensanz Foundation
A tour of the Lower East Side naturally requires a visit to a century-old Jewish deli—Russ and Daughters. Since 1914, it has been selling bagels and smoked salmon, renowned for its top-quality appetizing foods. Here you can try smoked fish, caviar, bagels, Bialys, babka, and other traditional baked goods.
Russ and Daughters, Source: Russ & Daughters
Finally, let the popular American dessert Cruffin (a croissant-muffin hybrid) from Supermoon Bakehouse be the perfect ending to your New York food tour!
Supermoon Bakehouse, Source: Supermoon Bakehouse
Meeting point: Eldridge Street Synagogue, 12 Eldridge Street, New York, NY 10002
Departure time: 1 PM daily
Tour duration: 2.5 hours
Tour fee: $35, free with The New York Pass
