Chinatown is as multifaceted as the people who call it home. It’s a rich and fascinating blend of cultures, languages, religions, and especially food. The three of us went on a Chinatown run, stopping by every place we could, from famous institutions to local havens. Come join us in our quick tour.

Sofia’s of Little Italy, the classic, Godfather vibe restaurant boasts all the Italian classics in the heart of Little Italy.

Figure Eight, sister restaurant to the already well-loved Silver Apricot, demonstrates further how Chinese-American fusion food can reach new heights and explore areas and flavors unknown.

The New York Slice is a dish so iconic it has arguably overshadowed pizza from everywhere else. I will be talking about two iconic pizza places that are mere blocks away in Greenwich, both staple destinations of the New York slice.

One rainy Saturday, we set out on a mission to find the best edition of two NYC bagel staples: A classic Bacon Egg and Cheese sandwich on an everything bagel, and a plain cream cheese bagel. Here is our criteria:

Raku, a staple udon restaurant in NYC, has been one of the restaurants I always wanted to visit, and it certainly did not disappoint. With over sixty years of culinary experience and several accomplished restaurants under owner chef Ishizuka’s belt, he brought to fruition his udon noodle concept: Raku.

Come with us to Txikito, one of the more impressive Spanish restaurants downtown that focuses on the flavors of Basque country.