Neighborhood Eats: Brownstone Brooklyn

Highlights / General details

Discover why Brooklyn is now the center of the NYC food scene; Visit family-owned food stores to get the local lowdown on food in Brooklyn; Stroll down the beautiful tree-lined streets of Brooklyn with a local; Explore the many faces of Brooklyn cuisine, from New American to Italian, the Middle East and beyond!

Inclusion

Local English speaking guide; Food tastings; Tour map of the neighborhood.

Exclusion

Hotel pick-up and drop-off; Additional food and beverages; Souvenirs and items of a personal nature; Gratuities.

Hours of operation

Available daily departing at 12:00pm.

Duration

Approximately 3 hours.

Location

Tour departs from Stinky Brooklyn 215 Smith St. Brooklyn, NY 11201; and tour ends at Brooklyn Farmacy – 513 Henry St. Brooklyn, NY 11231.

Itinerary

Discover the delicious mom-and-pop shops and restaurants of Brooklyn to experience how food is the engine of our local ecosystem. Brooklyn's Smith and Court Streets and surrounding neighborhoods have a vibrant mix of small, locally-owned, artisanal food shops unlike almost any other neighborhood in America. On this Brooklyn tour you will find out how these unique spots came to be, and with a local guide you’ll discover just what it is that makes them special.

We’ll visit both old school haunts and new culinary entrepreneurs to experience an exciting menu of both traditional flavors and daring dishes. We'll stop into Italian and Middle Eastern shops that have long been the staple of the neighborhood, and explore the growing scene of cafes and restaurants specializing in New American cuisine. While we enjoy their delicacies, we'll learn about the neighborhood's rich history and changing character from the local business owners and residents themselves.

From artisan cheese and bread shops, Italian pastry stores, cafes with coffee roasters, the oldest Middle Eastern bakery in NYC, and a modern soda fountain, this NYC food tour couldn’t get more unique if it tried. The shops and food in this area have been featured in press and TV all around the world, from Australia to France, and is by consensus the best food neighborhood in NYC. So definitely come hungry!

Additional Information

Wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes.

Participant restrictions

Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour.

Policies

Cancellation: 2 days prior 100% penalty. No show 100% penalty.

Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

**All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation**