There are many destinations around the world that are ideal for getting away from the daily grind. There are different types of tourism depending on the needs of each person, such as those who choose a destination to practice water sports, to enjoy paradisiacal beaches, to camp, to do extreme sports, to go shopping or to contemplate incredible landscapes.
New York is a very popular city chosen by thousands of tourists from all over the world for its attractions. It is not possible to list all the reasons why you should walk the streets of New York, but, without a doubt, one of them is to take a New York food tour so that you can discover how the different cultures that coexist in the region have impacted gastronomy, made this a key factor when chosen this destination.
If you plan to travel to New York, you can do different activities or visit the most popular attractions: you can go shopping, book a complete New York food tour to delight yourself with the famous hot dogs and other popular recipes, visit Times Square, cross the Brooklyn Bridge, go up to the Statue of Liberty, enjoy an NBA game, take a walk-through Central Park and go ice skating, among other possibilities.
Although there are plenty of historical monuments and sites in the city that you shouldn’t miss, a great way to learn about the history of the city, the customs and traditions of its inhabitants is through a New York food tour. The city has been influenced by immigration for many years and, today, it continues to receive gastronomic influences from all over the world. You can choose from a glamorous restaurant, unpretentious proposals, bars or street stall.
Typical New York foods
New York is a city built on the foundations of communities that decided to immigrate many years ago. If you visit the city, you can try delicious dishes from all over the world without traveling thousands of miles.
In the city, the region’s classics coexist perfectly, from the simplest to the most sophisticated dishes, just as recipes that are passed down from generation to generation and followed to the letter coexist with those innovative recipes or those old ones that are fused with modern techniques.
Bagel with cream cheese
Bagels are arguably the city’s signature breakfast. These are round loaves with a hole in the middle and this is a clear legacy of the city’s Jewish immigrants. Bagels split open in the middle and can be filled with different ingredients, although the classics are salmon and cream cheese.
The secret to this popular recipe is that the bagels are boiled in water before baking.
New York style pizza
The city’s pizza is one of the simplest, but most famous dishes at the same time. The dough is thin and is made of tomato sauce and a layer of oily mozzarella. This dish is delicious and is one of the most chosen by visitors and residents of the city.
Pizzas are divided into large slices and this is a symbol of the city. An interesting fact is that both tourists and locals prefer to eat their slice of pizza while walking around different places in the city.
Although this pizza is the classic one, there are other very popular varieties such as those containing pepperoni or vegetables.
New York Cheesecake
Another typical dish from the city is this dessert. This is a dense and creamy cake made with cream cheese, cream, eggs and sugar. Some restaurants prefer to put jam, jellies or fruit on top but the traditional cheesecake has none of these.
Pretzels from street stalls
This food consists of bow-shaped buns sprinkled with salt particles. Pretzels were brought to the country by German immigrants.
The most popular pretzels are made in Pennsylvania, but over time they have also managed to become a true symbol of New York and for this reason they are a true symbol of the city’s culture and you can try one at any street stand.
Hot dog
The city’s signature dish is the hot dog. It’s impossible to walk down the streets of New York without trying one. In the city, the hot dog is served with sauerkraut, spicy mustard, and sometimes onions.
There are many reasons to travel to New York and many reasons to love the city, but the food is undoubtedly one of them. Immigration has created a unique city that now offers an interesting variety of cuisine, from Michelin-starred restaurants to street stalls serving food from all over the world.
