The Ultimate NYC Food & Travel Guide

A food tour offers so much more than just some delicious food. A food tour is a way to engage with New York City’s heart and soul. On our tours, we welcome New York residents as well as people who are traveling to New York for the first time and everything in-between. Sidewalk Food Tours…

New York City is known for many things: Lady Liberty, a more-efficient-than-most public transportation system, and Times Square, to name a few. But perhaps one of the most iconic parts of NYC is the insane amount of food options! There are over 23,000 restaurants in New York City, and it would take someone a whopping…

Written By: Emily Walton    New York’s Lower East Side is the perfect mix of tradition, art, and modern life. No matter what you are looking for, you can find it here. The Lower East Side has everything. They’ve got trendy bars, nightclubs, museums, and establishments that celebrate the community’s heritage.    There are many…

Carrie Bradshaw’s House From Sex And The City Carrie Bradshaw’s apartment building in Sex and the City is as iconic as her white tutu and pink tank outfit. We see her walking up her New York City brownstone steps throughout the show. From first dates to first heartbreaks, that apartment saw it all.    Since…

Whether you are eating a traditional dish at a family gathering or you are trying something new in a country you’ve never been to before, there is always one common thread. Food brings people together.   It celebrates culture and tradition. It lets chefs “play with their food” and get crazy creative when coming up…

We’re all checking our lists twice and three times and somehow there’s  STILL someone to buy for! 2021 is no different. Did you realize you  need to pick something up for someone last minute? You’re in luck!   There are tons of unique gift ideas that foodies near and far will enjoy.  These items were selected…

Coming out of the pandemic, and adjusting to normal life as everyone gets vaccinated is an ongoing process. The current COVID situation is still highly uncertain, and there is varying levels of risk highly dependent on location and infection rate in different locations.  That said, the human need for connection and in-person activities remains unchanged….

Greenwich Village – The Logistical Rundown  The friends building is located in Greenwich Village, New York City at 90 Bedford Street at the corner of Grove Street. Most visitors to the city will find the Friends building easiest to reach via the West 4th Street Station, located on several major subway lines. From this station,…

                                           13 Virtual Holiday Party Ideas Your Team Will Love Tis the Season to be Virtual! If you’re wondering how you can spruce up your company, team or group’s Virtual Holiday Party this year, Sidewalk’s…

Best 40th Birthday Party Ideas in New York City A 40th birthday is a special milestone, so why shouldn’t it be celebrated in style? Sometimes, it can be difficult to think of some special ideas to celebrate 40th birthday. When reaching the 40th milestone, you don’t really want to keep it low-key as you only…

by Joshua Hirsch 5/27/2020 When you turn thirty years old, what is the first thing you do? Do you wallow and feel sorry for yourself while plucking out a gray hair or two? Or do you tell yourself that thirty is the new twenty these days and plan to have a blast? Everyone feels a…

What better city is there in the world to host a family reunion? Whether your family is from the Tristate Area originally or simply wants to enjoy each others’ company in an uncharted city, the Big Apple has plenty to see, do (and eat!). And when it comes to activities? We’ve got a few family…

Published by Josh Hirsch on  2/17/2020 The TV show “Friends” is beloved by fans all over the world. Its six central characters rose to stardom on the show and many still even remain friends today. What doesn’t exist? Many of the show’s filming locations. Though it takes places in NYC, “Friends” was filmed almost entirely…

Published by Joshua Hirsch. Where did the year go? It always feels like time flies when you’re so focused on productivity. Why not thank your team for a job well-done while celebrating your home city? These 10 holiday party ideas will help your NYC team bond — just before it’s time to ring in the…

Published by Josh Hirsch. Sitting down to share a meal has always been a bonding experience. Families have dinner together, people come to celebrate special life events and holidays, first dates happen over a meal, and many business meetings and important decisions happen with food on the table. Food makes people comfortable and gets them…

Published by Josh Hirsch. New York City. The Big Apple. The city that never sleeps.  It is one of the busiest and most dynamic cities on the planet. Each time you visit NYC, it shows you something new, something amazing, something that keeps you coming back for more.  You’ve already done your standard tours walking…

Published by Joshua Hirsch. New York City, a city that is in constant motion 24 hours a day and home to insanely fun group activities. It lives up to its name of The City That Never Sleeps. No matter what time of the night, the NYC heartbeat continues to pound and pound at a pulsating…

Published by Josh Hirsch  With the wide variety of food tours in NYC, the city is affectionately known as a “Foodies Paradise”. New York has hundreds of restaurants along with different neighborhood stalls that offer mouth-watering and savory treats. Culinary tours are an integral part of the city as they open the doors for visitors…

Team building is an important investment in employee satisfaction. In 2017, 71 percent of workers started searching for new jobs. Employee turnover can cost a company five figures per employee — at the low end. Not convinced? Discover 10 more reasons why team building is important for your department’s success. Strengthens Team Bonds Companies specializing…

Join us on a delicious and fun team building  food tour of New York City. Bond with your team over something we all have in common, a love of food. Private food tours are the perfect team bonding activity. It’s a casual food experience where your team will bond with one another in a unforced way. You will eat, walk, be merry, repeat. In addition to all the delectable foods your team will be savoring, your guide will discuss the history, culture and food scene of the neighborhood.  Reserve your spot on a private team building food tour today. Your co-workers will Thank you later.

Don’t roll your eyes, we’re here to help you find and book an enticing team building activity. As experts in this field, let us help you save time researching, and provide you with a list of unbiased options. It’s been proven that regularly scheduled, outside of the office activities can boost effectiveness, productivity, satisfaction, and…

Do you ever get tired of bringing your day of exploring to a halt, just to search yelp reviews and argue about where to eat? You’re not alone (and there’s a better way!) Whether you’re visiting for the weekend, or you’ve lived in the city you’re whole life, Food Tours are the way to go. It’s simple: Eat, learn, walk, repeat. On your walking tour you’ll meet your knowledgeable guide who will not only give you insider secrets about the neighborhood and best bites to eat, they’ll get to know you as well. But there’s so much more! Here are 5 things you can expect on a Sidewalk Food Tour: 1- The Best Eats We’re not messing around here. Just because you get to try all kinds of foods, don’t think we’re going to give you anything less than the…

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Our walking food tours in the neighborhoods of Wicker Park and River North are designed to teach you about the history, culture and architecture of the Windy City, as well as keep your belly full of the local fare. We eat delectable foods from six unique food establishments that tell a story about the neighborhood. We visit ethnic eateries, mom-and-pop shops and restaurants from some of the best chefs in Chicago. Our food tours are about 2 miles in length and we walk at a nice leisurely pace, all the while “noshing” on Chicago staples like deep-dish pizza and hotdogs, as well as gourmet soups from award-winning celebrity chef Rick Bayless. Join us on a walking tour, as our professional sightseeing food tour guides tell fun and interesting stories and point our architectural flourishes not found in your typical guide book. Our goal at Sidewalk…