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Katz’s Deli – Stay for the Pastrami, Pose for a Picture

The best pastrami you’ll ever have. Period. But, it’s also so historical you just might want a photo in front of the storefront.

But first coffee… Best Coffee Spot in Greenwich Village

Porto Rico Importing Co. has the distinction of being the only coffee place on both my Greenwich Village and Lower East Side tours.

Great NYC Find: Olive Oil and Balsamic at Essex Market

Saad at Essex Olive and Spice in Essex Market – the new Essex Market I should add – is a great spot on our Lower East Side Tour.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dessert

Cinnamon raisin bagel with strawberry cream cheese at Kossar’s = where lunch or breakfast could also be dessert. Taste greatness.

Worth the Wait at Yonah

Crowded house at Yonah Schimmel. If you’ve had a knish here, you know why.

Dumplings All Around

Have you ever had the best Chinese dumplings in New York City? Come on my Lower East Side tour and I’ll hand deliver them to you courtesy of Vanessa’s Dumpling House.

Hydrate!

Outside of Yonah Shimmel’s Knish Bakery giving out some waters. You definitely need to hydrate on this tour especially during the summertime ☀️

50 Years of ‘Nice’

50 years of marriage and celebrating it on one of my tours. I was so honored. These two took my Lower East Side tour.

One is the loneliest number…

One is the loneliest number that you’ll ever do… Doughnut Plant​. Come by our Lower East Side Tour and sample a bunch of goodness.

Get Yourself in a Pickle

Don’t get yourself in a pickle this week…unless you go on our Lower East Tour! Har har. Have a great week everyone. Pickle Guys

Doughnut Go Nuts

Why hello. Doughnut Plant anyone? Join us on our Lower East Side Tour and sample a whole lotta love.

Knish Me You Fool

The knishes are legendary at Yonah Schimmel’s Knish Bakery.  One bite and it’ll ruin you for all other knishes.  For real.

Dumplings to Keep Us Warm

It’s been brutally cold in New York lately. But, somehow when you eat these dumplings you forget the temperature feels below zero – thanks Vanessa’s Dumpling House!

Kid in a Candy Store. Literally.

Gotta love Economy Candy. I could stay in here for hours. They have candy here you had as a kid and more!

No, You Can’t Eat This Post

The best pastrami you’ll ever eat. It’s not even a contest –  only at Katz’s Delicatessen!  Just one stop on my Lower East Side Tour.

Knish Me You Fool

If you’re in New York craving a knish there’s only one spot to try:  Yonah Shimmel’s Knish . This institution on the Lower East Side serves up the very best and I take you right there. It’s the first stop on my LES tour.