Lower East Side Culinary Culture Tour

Learn the culture both historic and modern of the Lower East Side, whether it's the delicious pickles (on a street that once had over 100 pickle carts) or the savory knishes, your taste buds will be satisfied!
The portion sizes on this pay what you wish tour are rather large. Your guide will explain how to split up every single item. For parties of 1, you are encouraged to team up with other parties of 1.

Meeting Point

Yonah Schimmel's Knish Bakery

137 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002, USA

We will meet at Yonah Schimmels knishery one block away from the 2n Avenue Subay Station with the F and M train line.

What's included:

• Booking Fee

Not included:

• Food and drink are not included. You choose which items, and how much of it you want.

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours, 20 minutes

Sara D Roosevelt Park

E Houston St, Between Chrystie & Forsyth St, New York City, 10002, New York

This is where our introduction will take place. We once saw Adam Sandler playing basketball here!

10 minutes

Yonah Schimmel's Knish Bakery

137 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002, USA

See the over 100 years old historic bakery and feast on either a savory knish, or the legendary doughy cheese pretzel! Water, coffee, soft drink available for purchase.

10 minutes

Russ & Daughters Cafe

127 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002, USA

Larn about the first business to be named "& Daughters" in US history.

5 minutes

il laboratorio del gelato

188 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002, USA

24 years old and famous across the city, enjoy a selection of over 300 flavors (48 on display)

15 minutes

Economy Candy

108 Rivington St, , New York City, 10002-2204, New York

Get some candy!

10 minutes

Dominican Cravings

76 Essex St, New York, NY 10002, USA

Delicious fried empanadas
$2 gets you one empanada. Beef, Chicken, ham and cheese, Mozzarella.

10 minutes