Indulge in NYC's hottest restaurant scene with a curated, 4-course progressive meal. Each course is served at a different restaurant, from appetizers, to entree, and dessert. You’ll see, smell, and taste what makes the East Village so unique.
4-Course East Village Food Tour
Summary Description
Highlights
- Priority Access and Seating | No waiting in lines or eating on the sidewalks. Each course is served at a reserved table.
- All-Inclusive Experience | Enjoy a full 4-course meal at 4 different restaurants. No tiny toothpick bites!
- Dietary Restriction Friendly | We can accommodate all types of diets! We'll ask for your restrictions after booking.
- Intimate, Small Group | Don't get lost in the crowd with this small-group tour, capped at 12 guests.
- Curated Storytelling | Each tour is woven together with rich neighborhood stories to compliment the culinary courses.
Description
Known as New York's Bohemian hub, the East Village is not only a cultural hotspot, but a foodie's dream destination. On this food + drink experience, discover the best dishes in the East Village with a complete, 4-course progressive meal and optional beverage pairings. Hear the stories of local chefs and restaurateurs as you imbibe in fried sweet potato pierogis, an off menu house-made basque chorizo hot dog, or classic NY-style cheesecake. An intimate, luxury experience for travelers and locals alike. Let's explore one of New York City’s hottest and most diverse restaurant scenes.
Our 4-course progressive meal visits 4 restaurants – two appetizers, one entree, and one dessert, with a sprinkling of culinary history and stories in between. Our New York City East Village Food Tour focuses on quality over quantity. But we promise, you won’t leave hungry! Our goal is to have you sample the highest quality ingredients – small plates with huge flavor. We strive to shift your perspective of the neighborhood and its food through the story of the chef who made it.
How It Works
Meeting Point | Our start location varies but is always within a 3-block walk from Tompkins Square Park in the East Village.
1st Restaurant | Enjoy Appetizer #1 (plus optional beverage pairing)
2nd Restaurant | Enjoy Appetizer #2 (plus optional beverage pairing)
3rd Restaurant | Entrée (plus optional beverage pairing)
4th Restaurant | Dessert
Neighborhood stops, stories, and landmarks are sprinkled throughout the experience!
Included / Excluded
- 4-Courses (2 Appetizers, 1 Entree, 1 Dessert)
- Expert Avital Guide
- Rich Neighborhood Stories
- Small Group (limited to 12 people to ensure a personalized experience)
- Alcoholic Beverage Pairings (available to purchase on the tour)
- Gratuity
Start / End Locations
Start Location: E 10th St, Tompkins Square Park, New York
Commentary
Guide : English
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- Moderate amount of walking required (approx. 1.5 miles or 2.4 km).
- Not wheelchair accessible.
- Not recommended for young children but babies in strollers can be accommodated.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Bring layers! New York weather changes frequently.
- Gratuity is not included, please consider tipping your guide.
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 14 days
Cancellation Notes: All tickets are nonrefundable. Consider it like buying a concert ticket – that seat is reserved for you. As a small business with only 12 tickets per tour, it's important that you purchase tickets when you’re sure you can go. If you can’t make it to the tour you purchased, the tickets are transferrable. Post the tickets on Facebook or Craigslist or ask a friend or colleague if they want to purchase your tickets. Tours can be rescheduled with 2 weeks advance notice for parties of 4 or less by emailing [email protected]. Please arrive on time as tours depart promptly.
Options and Pricing
| Adult | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (12 - 109 years) | $99.00 |
Points of interest
- Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, USA
- DROM, Avenue A, New York, NY, USA
- Flatiron Building, 5th Avenue, New York, NY, USA
- Museum of Reclaimed Urban Space (MoRUS), Loisaida Avenue, New York, NY, USA
- East Village Hotel, 1st Avenue, Manhattan, New York, NY, USA
- Katz's Delicatessen, East Houston Street, New York, NY, USA
- Madison Square Garden, Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY, USA
- Caravan Of Dreams, East 6th Street, New York, NY, USA
- Greenmarket, East 17th Street, Manhattan, New York, NY, USA
- Carnegie Hall, 7th Avenue, NYC, NY, USA
- Death & Company, East 6th Street, New York, NY, USA
- Chelsea Piers, Chelsea Piers, New York, NY, USA
- Tompkins Square Park, East 10th Street, New York, NY, USA
- Steven Kasher Gallery, 2nd Avenue, New York, NY, USA
- Union Square, East 13th Street, NYC, Manhattan, NY, USA
- Brooklyn Bridge, New York, NY 10038, USA
- Rockefeller Center, Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY, USA
- 6th Street and Avenue B, Avenue B, New York, NY, USA
- Times Square, Manhattan, NY, USA
- Radio City Music Hall, 6th Avenue, New York, NY, USA
- Ukrainian Village Park, New York, NY, USA
- Chelsea Market, 9th Avenue, NYC, NY, USA
- The High Line, New York, NY 10011, USA
- Russian & Turkish Baths, East 10th Street, New York, NY, USA
- The Brant Foundation Art Study Center & Shop, East 6th Street, New York, NY, USA
- First Street Green Cultural Park, East 1st Street, New York, NY, USA
- Central Park, New York, NY, USA
- La Plaza Cultural, New York, NY, USA
- Washington Square Park, New York, NY 10012, USA
- Sts. Brigid & Emeric Roman Catholic Church, Avenue B, New York, NY, USA
- Ukrainian Museum, East 6th Street, New York, NY, USA
- Swiss Institute, Saint Marks Place, New York, NY, USA
- The Black Ant, 2nd Avenue, New York, NY, USA
- 6BC Botanical Garden, East 6th Street, New York, NY, USA
- Chrysler Building, Lexington Avenue, New York, NY, USA
- Grand Central Terminal, 89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, USA
- Cooper Triangle, 3rd Avenue, New York, NY, USA
- John V. Lindsay East River Park Track, East 6th Street, New York, NY, USA
- Nuyorican Poets Cafe, East 3rd Street, New York, NY, USA
- John V. Lindsay East River Park, FDR Drive, New York, NY, USA
Additional Information
<div>Not wheelchair accessible<br>Minimum drinking age is 21 years<br>Moderate amount of walking required | Tour is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) long<br>Bring layers! New York weather changes frequently<br>Wear comfortable walking shoes<br>Locations visited are subject to change<br>Not recommended for young children but babies in strollers can be accommodated</div>
FAQ
Are there opportunities to sit?
Yes, unlike cheaper food tour companies, there is ample time to sit and eat at each restaurant since tables are reserved for us throughout. However, please be prepared to be on your feet since we get to each restaurant via walking.
How long does the tour last?
Our tours are 3 hours long. Occasionally, tours will end 15 minutes early or late, depending on the group size. We do try to end exactly on time, but we don’t recommend making plans right after our tours. Give yourself some buffer time to get to your next activity.
Does the tour end at the same place we begin?
The tours end within a few blocks of the starting point at our dessert course. Your culinary guide will be happy to assist with directions at the end of the tour or walk you to the start location.
Can I get a refund or reschedule my ticket?
All tickets are nonrefundable. Consider it like buying a concert ticket – that seat is reserved for you. As a small business with only 12 tickets per tour, it's important that you purchase tickets when you’re sure you can go. If you can’t make it to the tour you purchased, the tickets are transferrable. Post the tickets on Facebook or Craigslist or ask a friend or colleague if they want to purchase your tickets.
Tours can be rescheduled with 2 weeks advance notice for parties of 4 or less by emailing [email protected]. Please arrive on time as tours depart promptly.
Do I have to purchase the alcohol pairing in advance?
Nope, your guide can process your credit card for the upgrade while on the tour, no problem!
Our curated alcohol pairings are meant to add another layer and perspective to your culinary experience. Even if you are not drinking on the tour, you will still learn about the pairings, how to pair alcohol and food, and awesome ingredients in the cocktails.
The alcohol pairing is two small tasting sized drinks – we do not want our guests to get drunk or buzzed, so we keep them appropriately sized.
Is gratuity included?
New York City is an expensive place to eat and drink, so our tour guides appreciate recognition for a job well done, so they can fuel their foodie habits. 15%-20% is customary in the tourism industry. That’s about $15 per person.
Is this tour appropriate for children?
The tour content is not geared toward children, though many older children may definitely enjoy trying new foods and learning about them! Our progressive meals do allow for children, though the experience requires a good attention span and walking, so the tour may be appropriate for older children. You know your children best and if they’re foodies, curious and excited about learning, they are welcome. Babies are allowed if you are mindful of other guests and pull the baby away if they are disruptive to the experience. If you are bringing a stroller, please give us a heads up by leaving a note in the comments section of the booking process.
How much food is included?
Our Progressive Meals provide a generous amount of tasting and is considered a full lunchtime meal for an average eater. Please keep in mind though that our tours focus on quality not quantity and the overall storytelling experience.
Additionally, the amount of food that you are eating is spread out over 3 hours, so you won’t feel overly stuffed. It's like going out for an incredible sushi meal. You leave happy and content but don’t end up in a food coma.
About operator:
During Avital: Food Tours, guests delve into the world’s best food scenes in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York. These thoughtfully curated four-course progressive meals, which build from appetizers to entree and finish with desserts, showcase each neighborhood through the people, places, and great food.
We take you back in kitchens, spend time chatting with chefs, owners, and culinary experts for a truly unique culinary experience. You’ll see, smell, and taste what shapes each unique neighborhood, from the food to the art, history, and culture.
We hope that Avital is the best culinary experience you’ve ever attended.
We take you back in kitchens, spend time chatting with chefs, owners, and culinary experts for a truly unique culinary experience. You’ll see, smell, and taste what shapes each unique neighborhood, from the food to the art, history, and culture.
We hope that Avital is the best culinary experience you’ve ever attended.
Basic Information
- Duration: 3 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Category: Food & Drink
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