Tour Info
Duration: 3 Hours
Tour Includes: 6 tastings: enough food for lunch! Drinks not included. Your local, licensed tour guide is a master host and a phenomenal storyteller!
We can accommodate dietary restrictions.
Walking Distance: 1.5 miles / 2.4 km
Tour Capacity: 14 people maximum
Are you ready for a culinary adventure that not only tantalizes your taste buds but also contributes positively to the local community? Join us as we embark on a journey through the culinary wonders of famous Chelsea Market and beyond, where history and innovation converge, and where iconic landmarks serve merely as the backdrop for irresistible flavors. Our expert tour guides are here to ensure every step of your journey is as enriching and delightful as the dishes you’ll savor.
Tour Highlights:
Chelsea Market Secrets: Our adventure kicks off in the pulsing heart of the vibrant Chelsea district, at the celebrated Chelsea Market. As we navigate through this food lover’s haven, where local artisans and chefs exhibit their culinary skills, our guides will not only share the rich tapestry of New York City’s culinary history but also highlight the market’s initiatives in supporting local businesses and sustainable practices. This sets the stage for the feast ahead while underscoring our commitment to community and sustainability.
Market 57 at Pier 57: Situated on the historic Pier 57, Market 57 captures the very essence of New York City’s diverse and innovative gastronomy while paying homage to the culinary legacy of the great James Beard through the James Beard Foundation. Enjoy delectable dishes and stunning views of the Hudson River. Engage with initiatives that support culinary education and sustainable food practices, making your dining experience both impactful and memorable.
High Line and Hudson Yards Views: After tantalizing your palate, we explore the remarkable architecture and panoramic views from the world-renowned High Line. Experience awe-inspiring moments as you take in the cityscape and the iconic Vessel at Hudson Yards. Capture Instagram-worthy photos, all while learning about the High Line’s role in urban renewal and its environmental impact.
Diverse Food Stops: Dive into the main course of our adventure with a selection of delectable stops at both Chelsea Market & Market 57:
🍻 Toast to Your NYC Journey! 🍻 As a special treat, we’ve arranged a complimentary 5oz. draft pour at The Bronx Brewery in Hudson Yards for you to enjoy post-tour. Details will be provided in your confirmation email upon booking, so you can continue the celebrations.
Join us on this epic culinary voyage through the heart of New York City, where every bite is a step towards positive social change. Book your adventure today, and let your taste buds be your guide to not just great food but also a greater good!
Additional Notes: This food tour caters well to vegetarians. You can indulge in sangria (happy hour pricing for us at Takumi!), beer, or wine (additional cost). Please note that our tour stops are subject to change at any time, ensuring that we provide you with the most up-to-date and exciting foodie experiences in the city.
Local Roots NYC is an independent, minority woman-owned business and grassroots movement building a community-driven, regenerative food system in New York City. Established back in 2011, we’re all about connecting our fellow neighbors with local family farmers, bringing the joy and nutrition of peak-flavor food to more and more neighborhoods, and supporting our local community to create a healthier, more just, sustainable and delicious future — for all of us. Join the Local Roots NYC Harvest Club and subscribe to get weekly, farm-fresh harvests. Or come see, smell and taste the terroir of the Northeast for yourself at our Local Roots Market & Cafe located in charming Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. Check out our impact:
Growing vibrant local communities and healthy, resilient local economies
Inspiring a sustainable farm-to-kitchen cooking culture among fellow New Yorkers
Replacing toxic, conventional food systems with nutrient-dense, regenerative alternatives
Rehabilitating local soils and waterways to preserve farmlands for future generations
Ensuring the humane treatment of animals and sustainable livestock management
Reimagining business as a force for good that nourishes our members, farmers and our planet
On your tour you will hear the term “social impact”, but what does that really mean? For us, social impact is making sure that we have a positive impact on the communities we live and work in, as well as the amazing places we explore with our tours. We believe that truly experiencing a place “like a local” means having meaningful engagement that supports local, community-based organizations and learning about their causes and the people making them happen. Just as we carefully select the places you’ll visit and the food you’ll try, we have also carefully selected our social impact partners to showcase the amazing work being done in our communities. Your patronage on our tours is a small act to help these initiatives flourish. We want to help our visitors explore NYC on an authentic level and make sure that we are all having a positive impact while doing it.
Meatpacking District
Although the area was originally residential, markets have existed in the district since the 1840s. People moved into tenements in the Meatpacking District in the 1820s to escape epidemics in what was then the main part of New York. In 1900, 250 slaughterhouses and packing plants filled the district; by the 1930s, those houses produced the nation’s third-largest volume of dressed meats. Five meatpacking companies still operate in the district. Boutiques and bars are more common than rump roasts these days, and the neighborhood continues to evolve almost daily.
Chelsea Market
Chelsea Market is a food hall, shopping mall, office building and television production facility located in the Chelsea neighborhood of the borough of Manhattan, in New York City. It was built in the former National Biscuit Company (Nabisco) factory complex where the Oreo cookie was invented and produced.
The High Line
“Built on a historic, elevated freight line destined for demolition, the High Line has inspired millions worldwide as an example of how cities can reuse industrial spaces to create beautiful, hybrid spaces.”
Hudson Yards
Hudson Yards is the largest real estate development project in the history of the United States! It features five acres of public space and gardens with the centerpiece being the Vessel which is an interactive landmark. There is one million square feet of shops and restaurants as well as office buildings and residential buildings. It has its own MTA subway stop off the 7 line. The 7 was extended to end here (previously the last stop was Times Square).
Plans sometimes change. We get it; it happens to us too. So we’re happy to provide a hassle-free, 100% refund if you give us 24 hours’ notice.
Inside of 24 hours, we’ve already started preparing for your visit, and can’t easily fill your slot, so we sadly can’t provide you a refund in that case.
