New York City Unique Food Adventure

A rare evening Food Crawl, Village Nights is designed for people who want to walk and talk and eat in one of the most influential neighborhoods on earth.
Village Nights starts at Astor Place and often stops at the oldest bar in the city, but no matter where we go, we’ll eat great food and weave together the narrative of this truly incredible place.

BUT this is not your normal food tour. We don't follow a fixed route. Instead the experienced, licensed guide will get the pulse of the group (max 8 participants) and draw from a big bag of options to make each experience a little more personal, memorable, and unique.

We’re licensed, professional guides who are always learning more about New York. That’s how we can run organic events that are less scripted and more like an eclectic group of friends out for a food crawl in the city.

Wear comfortable clothes and be prepared to walk. We cover a lot of ground and often eat standing up.

A TOUR FOR PEOPLE WHO DON'T LOVE TOURS

Meeting Point

Astor Place

Astor Pl, New York, NY 10003, USA

We meet near Astor Place. Exact location sent with booking confirmation.

What's included:

• Delicious food from 4-5 quality spots. You’ll be full!
• Smaller group size. Capped at 8.
• Friendly, licensed, and professional NYC Guide
• Follow-up materials with undercover tips and tricks for exploring New York.

Not included:

• Gratuity. Never expected, always appreciated
• No headsets, microphones, umbrellas or 'branding' so we don't stand out as a tour group.

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours

Astor Place

Astor Pl, New York City, 10003, New York

We start at the historical heart of Manhattan, Astor Place, where the Lenape congregated for hundreds of years before the arrival of Europeans. THIS IS A SAMPLE ITINERARY. We take input from the group, then draw from a big bag of options to make each outing unique.

5 minutes

McSorley's Old Ale House

15 E 7th St, , New York City, 10003-8291, New York

Start with a cheese plate and a beer at McSorley's - the oldest continuously operating bar in New York. Abe Lincoln drank here, and the place is absolutely dripping with curios and artifacts, since nothing's been removed from the walls since 1910.

20 minutes

Taqueria Diana

129 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA

They make their tortillas in house and they're maybe the best in the city. This place doesn't draw the eye but the food is outstanding and the staff is cool af.

20 minutes

Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Memorial

23 Washington Pl, New York, NY 10003, USA

Visit the site of one of the most tragic and traumatic events in New York City history, where 146 garment workers were killed in a fire in 1911. This event helped transform labor practices in the United States and it's a story every American should know.

5 minutes

Washington Square Park Audio Tour

5 Ave, Waverly Pl., W. 4 St. and Macdougal St, New York City, 10012, New York

Most tours blast through Washington Square, but we spend a little more time relaxing and learning the remarkable history of one of America's most important city parks.

25 minutes

Mamoun's Falafel

119 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012, USA

Mamoun's was the first falafel joint in NYC, opened in 1971 by a Syrian man named Mamoun. The business is now run by his sons, but 50 years later this incredible little hole-in-the-wall is still serving incredible falafel to comedians, musicians, and students all day and late into the night.

10 minutes

Winston Churchill Square

1 Downing St, New York City, 10014-4748, New York

Churchill Square is a magical little park that almost every visitor and local walks right past. We'll stop and hang out for just a few minutes. Vibes.

5 minutes

MacDougal Street

MacDougal St, New York, NY, USA

Songs, stories, and stand up - they've all bubbled up from MacDougal. We'll stop and tell the story of one of the most culturally significant streets in America. And we might stop and get something to eat at Mamoun's, Pommes Frites, or...

5 minutes

Taco Mahal

73 7th Ave S, New York, NY 10014, USA

This Latin/Indian fusion spot is owned by a woman with a Puerto Rican mom and an Indian father, and staffed by a largely Nepali crew. This place embodies the best of New York. Innovation, tradition, and hard work.The food is unique, colorful and delicious, and they play great music.

20 minutes

Stonewall National Monument

West 4th Street, New York City, 10014, New York

Whether we drop in for a drink or stop in Christopher Park to soak up the vibe, the Stonewall is a must-visit in the West Village. Now a national monument, the Stonewall was the site of a pivotal 1969 uprising that galvanized the modern gay rights movement. One of many extremely influential cultural spots we'll visit in the West Village.

5 minutes

Two Boots Pizza West Village

101 7th Ave S, New York, NY 10014, USA

Not your normal New York slice, but Two Boots is a vibrant and colorful shop with outstanding food and a friendly atmosphere. It's in a space that used to house a lesbian bar that refused to serve men, but today Two Boots welcomes everybody. Interesting things happen here.

20 minutes

Janie's Life Changing Baked Goods

82 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014, USA

These cookies really are life-changing. And Janie has a cute story of overcoming obstacles. It's a cute place with a friendly staff and truly amazing pie-crust cookies. Always worth a stop.

5 minutes

Bleecker Street

Bleecker St, New York, NY, USA

Bleecker is full of bars, boutiques, and beautiful people. Not uncommon to see a world-famous face walk past.

Pass by without stopping

Marie's Crisis

59 Grove St, New York City, 10014-3416, New York

We end the night at Marie's Crisis Cafe is a delightful subterranean bar where you can sing along with a live piano player to your favorite show tunes. It's a great visit, even if Broadway isn't your thing.

20 minutes