What is NOMAD?
Photo Credit: Viator What is NoMad? NoMad, which stands for North of Madison Square Park, is one of Manhattan’s most popular neighborhoods. Once a sleepy district known for its garment factories, NoMad has undergone a major transformation in recent years, becoming a vibrant hub for trendy restaurants, bars, and shops. You might’ve heard NoMad and…
September 26, 2024
Discovering The Charm of Flatiron and Union Square
In the heart of New York City, where history and modernity blend seamlessly, lies a culinary haven: the Flatiron District and Union Square. The Flatiron Food Tour offers an exceptional journey, combining rich history, stunning architecture, and a culinary adventure. Stepping into Architecture and History: Flatiron and Union Square To truly appreciate the beauty of…
December 7, 2023
Flatiron Tour perk: a visit with the Lower East Side Ecology Center
We are very excited to partner with the Lower East Side Ecology Center at the Union Square Greenmarket during our Flatiron Food, History & Architecture Tour! The Lower East Side Ecology Center (LESEC) has a regular stall at the Union Square Greenmarket in NYC, where they offer a variety of environmentally-friendly services and products to…
April 26, 2023
WE DID IT! Social impact on all of our public tours!
JULY 1, 2023 UPDATE: so far this year, in dollars, we have contributed $7,850 to our social impact partners! (Photo courtesy of The Migrant Kitchen) We are so so so so excited to announce that we have added a social impact element to ALL OF OUR PUBLIC FOOD TOURS! Go us! But what is social impact tourism and what does this all mean? Social impact tourism, also known as responsible tourism or sustainable tourism, aims to have a positive impact on the local community, economy, and environment. At Like A Local, we focus on creating meaningful experiences, while also promoting social responsibility and cultural sensitivity. This involves working within the community to develop tourism activities that benefit both tourists and locals. And for us, this also means partnering with local non profits or businesses that have a social impact element….
Our Flatiron Food, History & Architecture Tour now features Honeybrains!
Honeybrains was founded by two brothers, Dr. Alon Seifan, a neurologist, and his brother, Tomer Seifan, who has a background in hospitality. The idea behind Honeybrains is to create a restaurant that serves food that not only tastes great but also has health benefits. The menu is designed to provide customers with nutritious and delicious…
March 28, 2023
Things to do in NYC – Summer 2022
There is no place like New York City but it really comes alive in summer. We compiled a list of our favorite things – some obvious, some under the radar. And as always, be sure to take one of our immersive walking, food tours for the best way to experience NYC – on foot, with…
Expanded food on our Flatiron Food, Architecture, and History Tour!
With warmer weather on it’s way, now is a great time to book a spot on our fantastic Flatiron Food, Architecture, and History Tour! This tour isn’t just for out-of-towners, with our expanded food stops it’s sure to help locals find new favorites too. Check out this review we recently received: “Really great tour! I…
April 6, 2022
NYC Is Re-Opening, and So Are We!
As the calendar turns to June and summer gets underway, New York City is roaring back to life after a year of quarantine. Broadway is set to re-open at full capacity in September. Yankee Stadium and Citi Field are admitting fans back into the stands. And tourism – New York’s #1 industry, is revving back…
See Our Two-Page Spread in One of Australia’s Largest Newspapers!
We are so excited to share the coverage of our one of our New York City food tours in Australia’s national Traveller (2.5 million readers!). Here are a few excerpts: There are much more imposing structures in New York City than the 22-storey Flatiron Building. The Chrysler building is arguably the most beautiful. The Empire…
December 20, 2018
African Boheme on our Chelsea Market, High Line and Meatpacking Food & History Tour
We are partnered with a great startup serving up wonderful experiences, called IfOnly and through them, African Boheme (@africanboheme) recently joined our Chelsea Market Food Tour. Here’s what she said to say: The greatest love story ever told. Three decades ago my mom was a buyer for a shop, in the most West Indian “meet…
Interview with a Local: Ariel Rodriguez of La Sonrisa Empanadas!
We are so excited to introduce you to Ariel Rodriguez of La Sonrisa, a Pop-Up Empanada company selling in artisan markets and parks throughout NYC. Their mission: We specialize in selling high quality, affordable, fast, and delicious food options. We offer competitive wages in our industry, leadership opportunities, team building environments, and a positive work culture. …
June 13, 2018