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 Flatiron paired together like PB&J. NoMad and Flatiron are neighboring neighborhoods in Manhattan, but they are actually distinct from each other. NoMad (short for North of Madison Square Park) is the area just north of Madison Square Park. It is known for its historic buildings, trendy restaurants, and cultural institutions. Flatiron is located just south of NoMad and is named after the iconic Flatiron Building. It is a well-known commercial and retail district with a mix of historic and modern architecture. While they are close…
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
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…
June 23, 2022
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
Flatiron Food, History & Architecture Tour to Relaunch in June!
After a year of quarantine, we’re very excited to relaunch our famous Flatiron Food, Architecture, and History Tour starting in June! The tour begins underneath the gold Tiffany clock at 200 5th Ave, just across from the historic Madison Square Park. From there, the first stop is just through the doors of Eataly, a sprawling…
May 22, 2021
Introducing Zucker’s Bagels – the Newest Addition to the Flatiron Food, History & Architecture Tour!
The Pomerantz family tree is a timeline of pioneering New York City entrepreneurial efforts. Rosilyn Marilyn Zucker Pomerantz and her husband, Murray, owned a clothing store on Rivington St. in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, a neighborhood known for its historically Jewish population, and, of course, the great offerings of Jewish cuisine including Russ’…
May 19, 2021
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…
December 6, 2018