THE ENTHUSIASTIC GOURMET
 Food Tours of NYC's 
Lower East Side, Chinatown, and Little Italy
...since 2001

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ENTHUSIASTIC GOURMET is proud to be 10 Top Tours in 2011

 

MELTING POT FOOD TOUR  

 

For generations, the Lower East Side, Chinatown, and Little Italy have been home

to many immigrants coming to the US for a better life; and on The Melting Pot

tour, you will get a glimpse into this diverse neighborhood. 

 

Food brings people together, instilling a sense of security and happiness. 

On this tour, you will learn the importance of food in each community, while

tasting neighborhood favorites.  

 

This is a great introduction to a lively, fascinating area. 

    

Tour itineraries vary on Saturdays and Jewish holidays.  

 

Below are the stores we visit and foods* we try:

 

Bakery—Gourmet muffin or cupcake D ,N,G             

Farmstead Cheesemonger-cheese D                    

Kosher Bread Bakery—bialys G             (Closed on Saturday)

Kosher Pickle Shop—pickles                (Closed on Saturday)                 

Asian Bakery—Chinese pastry N, P, G

Italian Gourmet shop—Italian cheese                           

Italian Dairy—antipasto D, P, G

Italian Pastry shop—mini pastry D, G

 

On Saturdays and Jewish holidays, Kosher shops are replaced with the following:

                                  

Old Fashioned Candy Store—Halvah N

Chinese Dumpling shop—Fried Dumpling P, G

 

*For those with dietary restrictions and allergies…D=Dairy, N=Nuts, P=Pork, B=Beef,

G=Gluten  Samples in Chinatown may contain MSG and soy.

Samples and stores are subject to change.

 Contact The Enthusiastic Gourmet at 646-209-4724 or egourmetnyc@gmail.com           

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