The Secret Eats of Astoria, Queens "Around the World" Food Crawl
Schedule
Sun Sep 29 2024 at 12:00 pm to 02:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
31-04 30th Avenue,Queens,11102,US | Astoria, NY
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New York Adventure Club | www.AdventureClub.comWhat's so special about the neighborhood of Astoria, Queens, you ask? Not only is it one of the most diverse neighborhoods in all of New York City, but it's also one of the most eclectic, thanks to hosting some of the best eateries and cultural institutions around town. How did this neighborhood come to be, and how has it changed throughout the decades? It's time to hit the streets and uncover the unique story of Astoria through some of the neighborhood's best bites.
Join New York Adventure Club as we explore and taste our way through the diverse cuisine of Astoria, Queens, a neighborhood in New York City known for its extremely diverse population, food, and institutions.
Led by Susan Mills Birnbaum — licensed NYC tour guide, food lover, and history buff — our cultural and culinary experience around Astoria will include:
-A custom-made NY Adventure Club route of Astoria’s diverse neighborhood and cultural landmarks
- Tastings and treats from several delightful eateries in the area, such as baklava, soft Colombian sweet bread, and flaky Greek Spanakopita
-The rich history of the communities who've made Astoria one of the most diverse places on earth , ranging from Greek, Italian, German, Middle Eastern, South American, and Southeast Asian
-A discussion of the neighborhood's ties to the music, film, television industries , such as Kaufman Studios, the Museum of Moving Image, and Steinway & Sons
-A visit to historic sites around the neighborhood , including Athen's Square — Greece's gift to the Greek residents in Astoria
Our experience will end at Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden , which has additional food and drinks available for purchase!
Come hungry!
*Your ticket includes tastings at every eatery on the tour
**Please bring water and a pair of comfortable shoes as we’ll be on our feet for the duration of the tour
***This experience ends outside of Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden located at 29-19 24 Ave
****Eateries are subject to change
*****Food served for this experience cannot be altered for individual dietary needs. Please contact info[at]nyadventureclub[dot]com with any allergies the tour guide should be aware of.
About Susan
Susan Mills Birnbaum, owner and operator of SusanSez NYC Walkabouts, is a native New Yorker obsessed with its history and food. Since 2002, Susan has been a licensed NYC Sightseeing Guide. She is also a member of the Guides Association of New York City (GANYC).
She’s had a lifelong interest in history (earning her Bachelors in History from Hunter College), is a member of many NYC historical societies, and volunteers as a docent at the Museum of the City of New York.
Along with history, Susan has a true passion for people (earning her Masters of Social Work from Rutgers University) and loves nothing more than to share with tourists and natives alike the best food, shopping, art, and architecture of her “hometown.”
Susan’s love for New York is infectious and her tours surprise even native New Yorkers who find themselves discovering its untold history. Taking a tour with this quirky and witty New Yorker is a sure way to explore the little-known treasures that make her “backyard” the most vibrant city in the world.
Testimonials
" Enjoyed going into the different shops and bakeries to sample food." -Olivia
" The stops were great." - Ronald
"I liked the history and different places to try food" - Brenda
" I liked the variety of food. We had a very interesting group of New Yorkers with different backgrounds on the tour." -Ingrid
" The diversity of food and ample portions, the guide's pace, size of the group. Highly recommend!" -Catherine
" Well thought, details that made a difference and carefully planned. Valuable information. Susan is knowledgeable, attentive to all people in the group and very receptive to questions and participation." -Maria
" It was perfect!! Liked the people I met, including the guide and loved the food, so much vairety" -Zahida
"Lots of food; good stops; guide was very knowledgeable and friendly" -Barbara
"Good to explore a new area of NYC." -Gregory
"I learned a lot about the food options in the Astoria area" -Scott
Disclaimer
Event takes place rain or shine.
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Categories: In-Person, Food & Drink
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Where is it happening?
31-04 30th Avenue,Queens,11102,US, 31-04 30th Ave, Astoria, NY 11102, United States,New York, New YorkEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
