Wander, Eat, and Tell Walking Tour of the Lower East Side

Date:  Sunday July 21, 2024 

Time: 9:30 am –3:00 pm

Join us for an immersive culinary field trip through the historic neighborhoods of Lower Manhattan! Led by Annette Tomei, you'll taste the diverse flavors of the immigrant cultures that have shaped these streets over the past century as we explore Little Italy, Chinatown, and the Lower East Side.

Our journey begins in Little Italy, sampling traditional sweet and savory delights from two of the neighborhood’s oldest vendors. Next, we'll wander into Chinatown to shop like locals and savor its unique specialties. On the Lower East Side, we'll visit the last traditional pickle maker before heading to Essex Market—NYC’s oldest public market—for a hands-on cooking class using ingredients we've gathered along the way.

To conclude our adventure, we'll indulge our sweet tooth with visits to two distinct candy stores. We'll salute the old market building en route to Roni-Sue’s Chocolates, with a quick stop at the famous Economy Candy. At Roni-Sue’s, we'll relax in a hidden patio, enjoying handmade treats, cool drinks, and a 25-minute guided food and drink journaling session—the perfect end to our Wander, Eat & Tell experience!

Planning notes: 

• July in NYC is hot. Dress accordingly, wear sunscreen, and bring a full water bottle! 

• We will walk approximately 2.5 miles in the course of the day (not all at once). Wear appropriate footwear and keep in mind that streets and sidewalks in this part of the city can be crowded and uneven.

What’s included? 

• Several small tastes, a light lunch, and a 90-minute hands-on cooking session 

• A small journal and pen for the food and drink journaling exercise

• No additional purchases are required. Shopping, extra tastes, and extra beverages, etc. are not included in the fee. 

By purchasing a ticket to this event, you agree to the liability release and waiver which we will email you upon sign up. You'll have 48 hours to review the release and waiver; after that, tickets are non-refundable.

Start: Ferrara Bakery & Café, 195 Grand Street, NYC 10013

End: Roni-Sue’s Chocolates, 148 Forsyth Street, NYC 10002