A Festive Guide to Christmas and Holiday Cheer in New York City with Like A Local Tours
New York City at Christmas is a magical experience, with every corner twinkling with festive lights and brimming with holiday spirit. From cozy markets to waterfront wonders, there’s something for everyone. We love to see our favorite spots on our tours all dressed up for the Holidays and hope you will too! Chelsea Market: A…
New Dessert Tour Stop Where Every Bite Embraces Tradition: Mijo
We’re excited to introduce a heartfelt addition to our Chelsea & West Village Dessert Tour, inspired directly by the love and tradition of Mexico City. Mijo, a tribute to the comfort foods that fill hearts with warmth and tummy with vibrant flavors. But the story of Mijo doesn’t stop at just offering mouthwatering meals. Fany…
May 31, 2024
NYC’s Best Markets: Food Markets, Flea Markets & More!
UPDATED MAY 31, 2024 NYC is great for wandering and sometimes nothing is more fun than spending a few hours sampling inventive foods or shopping all kinds of locally made goods in one location. That’s why we wanted to share the best of NYC’s markets: MANHATTAN – Market 57 at Pier 57 is located within…
April 9, 2024
Exploring James Beard Curated Culinary Diversity at Pier 57’s Market 57
Exploring James Beard curated Culinary Diversity at Pier 57’s Market 57 New York City, our bustling metropolis renowned for her vibrant culinary landscape, hosts a multitude of gastronomic experiences that captivate both locals and visitors. Among these, the new Market 57 at Pier 57 stands as a beacon of diversity, creativity, and opportunity. Nestled within…
October 30, 2023
Delicious Updates: Chelsea Market & West Village Dessert Tour
We’ve been buzzing with excitement, and the moment is finally here: the update to our much-loved Chelsea Market & West Village Dessert Tour. Are you ready to dive even deeper into the delectable world of New York City desserts? We’ve added yummy, mouth-watering stops and taken a twist on our route, ensuring an experience like…
October 4, 2023
Seed + Mill: Sowing Seeds of Delight in Every Bite
Seed + Mill, a brainchild of three passionate women – Lisa Mendelson, Monica Molenaar, and Rachel Simons – is a testament to how a single, sprouting idea can blossom into a brand loved by many. The foundation of Seed + Mill was laid in 2016, but its essence, inspired by Middle Eastern flavors and a…
September 21, 2023
A Perfect NYC Company Outing: Chelsea Market and High Line Food & Architecture Adventure
In the bustling heart of New York City, there’s a not-so-hidden gem that combines the best of culinary delights and architectural wonders – Chelsea Market and the High Line. When it comes to planning a company outing, the options are endless, but few experiences rival the unique blend of gastronomy and history offered by this…
Peep these delicious photos from our Chelsea Market & High Line Food Tour!
We have been running our very popular Chelsea Market, High Line & Hudson Yards Food & History Tour for about six years now, and we FINALLY had a photographer take the tour to get updated photos. WOW! We were blown away by the shots she captured! Here’s what chatGPT had to say about why…
Everything you ever wanted to know about Chelsea Market!
Chelsea Market is a very popular mixed use development that opened in 1997. It is located in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City. The Chelsea Market complex fills an entire city block bounded by Ninth and Tenth Avenues and 15th and 16th Streets, with a connecting bridge over Tenth Avenue to the…
March 28, 2023
New Chelsea Market Tour Stop: Eat Offbeat Cafe!
Our Chelsea Market Food Tour already features a dynamic mix of food but we are extremely excited to welcome Eat Offbeat Cafe! They specialize in authentic ethnic cuisine prepared by refugees who have resettled in the United States. The cafe’s menu features dishes from countries such as Syria, Iraq, Iran, Eritrea, Nepal, Venezuela and more….
March 7, 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…
Spring Art on the High Line
With warmer weather and sunny skies on the way, Spring is a great time to get outside and enjoy the beauty of The High Line. Whether a stroll on your own, or a walk with one of our expert guides on the Chelsea Market, High Line, and Hudson Yards Food and History tour, be sure…
May 3, 2022
Our Chelsea Market and High Line Food Tour now includes Hudson Yards and Neuhaus Belgian Chocolate!
For more than 160 years, Neuhaus has been regarded as the quintessence of Belgian chocolate excellence. All the chocolates and truffles are still entirely made in an atelier near Brussels and freshly imported from Belgium. Neuhaus also considers itself the birthplace of the Praline. In 1857, Jean Neuhaus opened his first shop in Brussels. “Jean Neuhaus,…
June 26, 2021
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…