Taste your way through New York’s underworld, where food, immigration, and organized crime collide.
Journey through Chinatown, Little Italy, and Lower Manhattan, enjoying authentic food tastings while uncovering the criminal histories of the Irish, Italian, and Chinese communities that helped shape New York.
From the notorious Irish gangs of the Five Points and the rise of the Italian Mafia to the secretive world of Chinese organized crime and the tongs, discover the characters, rivalries, rackets, and neighborhoods behind New York’s underworld.
Led by a classically trained chef and licensed New York City tour guide, you’ll experience the foods of these three communities while discovering the fascinating history behind them.
Three cultures. Three underworlds. One unforgettable taste of New York.
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Tour Information
Tour Information
Price
$89 per person
Veterans and first responders can receive a 10% discount upon booking.
For private groups, please inquire directly.
Departure time
1:00 PM
Meeting point
Spongies Cafe, 121 Baxter Street 10013
Availability
Daily
Duration
2 hours
Group size
Minimum 2
Maximum 15
Participation requirements
No age requirements
What to bring
Seasonal Clothing and walking Shoes
Included
6 Food Tastings
Not Included
Drinks
About your guide
Earl blends detailed historical facts with engaging anecdotes and unique insights. As a classically trained chef, he brings an unexpected layer of cultural flavor to the experience, weaving in stories of food, drink, and daily life during the Prohibition era. His passion for telling authentic stories about the people who shaped New York will leave you inspired, with a newfound appreciation for the city.
Where to Meet Us and How to Get There
We encourage you to arrive 20 minutes prior to the tour departure time so you can get acquainted with your guide before the tour begins.
Tour meeting point:
📍 Spongies Cafe, 121 Baxter Street 10013
Transportation options to the tour meeting point:
- Subway (Easiest Option):
- Canal St Station – 1 min walk (J, M, Z, 4, 5, 6 trains)
- Grand St Station – 7 min walk (B, D trains)
- Bowery Station – 8 min walk (J, Z)
- Bus:
- M15-SBS, M22, M103 – Stop at Bowery or Madison St. Short walk to Baxter.
- On Foot:
- Easy walk from most Chinatown or Lower Manhattan locations.
- From Canal Street, it’s just around the corner.
- Biking:
- Bike-friendly streets and CitiBike stations nearby.
- Driving/Rideshare:
- Limited street parking. Best to use Uber/Lyft or nearby garages.
