Astoria Queens: Small Group Walking and Food Tasting Tour

Highlights

• Tap: Brazilian cheese bread that blends 3 cheeses -- delicate yet crunchy! Yum.
• The Corner Spot: A delicious, savory slice of Spinach pie is calling you.
• Duzan: Arayes (grilled pita w/ground meat, onions, and spices) is a favorite.
• Al-Sham Sweets...: Knafeh, a pastry w/cheese & syrup. Buddy the Elf approves.
• Tipsy Scoop: Spiked ice cream? We'll take a shot with a slice of baklava please.

Description

Just a short subway ride from Manhattan, Astoria is a vibrant and unique neighborhood in Queens. It’s a cool and appealing spot, celebrated for its cultural diversity and its rich array of delicious, eclectic food options from authentic Greek cuisine to Middle Eastern fare. It’s a melting pot of cultures, and that’s not a cooking metaphor. We walk through Little Greece or “Greektown,” where the food, people, churches and entire vibe make you feel like you’re walking the streets of Greece — not Queens. Within steps, we make our way to “Little Egypt” where we walk by various Middle Eastern businesses and sample cuisine from the region. Residents from various South and Central American countries are also represented in Astoria, and our food palate takes full advantage.

Yes, Astoria stands out as a gem in Peter Parker's hometown, offering a rich cultural experience, a friendly community, historic architecture, numerous green spaces, and a diverse culinary landscape that makes it a must-visit destination.