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Must-Try Foods in New York

February 7, 2022

New York City – the most happening city in the world!

A city like no other.

A city that fulfils the dreams of many!

A city that has the Broadway shows.

A city with its breathtaking skyline!

The multitude of things you can do in this city with its perfect blend of modernity and old heritage make it unique.

The city has some wonderful foods special to only this place.

Read on to find the most delicious specialty dishes from here.

Pizza

There are three defining features of New York pizza: a thin and floppy base, fresh mozzarella, and marinara sauce.

Its thin base is the most distinguishable feature.  But in the middle, the crust is thin enough to be folded in half to eat.

New York pizzas are often very large. It’s typically 18 inches in diameter, or even larger.

Typically, a New York sauce will feature herbs, garlic, onion, a little sugar and oregano.

When it comes to toppings, the sky’s the limit! From meat to veggie, it is all your choice.

Lombardi’s and Roberta’s are the two must try Pizza places in New York City.

New York Cheesecake

A New York Cheesecake is denser, creamier and smoother.

The most notable thing about this cheesecake is its golden brown crust.

Creamy and silky, this cake remains a beloved dessert for all ages, adding to its famous status around the world.

Veniero’s Pasticceria & Caffe and Eileen’s Special Cheesecake are two famous places to try the New York Cheesecake.

Bagels

New York City is America’s bagel capital, and it is home to the authentic kettle-boiled bagel that many Americans adore. 

Baking the perfect bagel is an art form: chewy inside, shiny and crispy outside.

The water, the rolling of the dough, and the boiling process are the three main parts that distinguish a NYC bagel from any other bagels.

Absolute Bagel and Murray’s Bagel are the places to try out bagels in New York.

Hotdogs

We all know about the vast New York’s hotdog landscape.

Well, this simple yet sumptuous food was brought to the Coney Island in the year 1871 by a German Butcher.

Call it the frankfurters, tube steaks or hotdogs there are plenty of variations available.

Vegetarians could also enjoy one with a similar taste brought about by the many toppings.

Liebman’s Kosher Deli and Rutt’s Hut are some noteworthy places.

Donuts & Cronuts

It might not be an exaggeration if its said that every New Yorker loves a doughnut.

These sugary streets can be found in every nook and corner of the city.

There are a huge variety of flavors available. Different shapes and sizes too!
However the latest innovation is the mix between the doughnut and the croissant – The Cronut.

Dun-Well Doughnuts and Alpha Doughnuts serve some really yummy doughnuts.

Burgers

Well, who doesn’t love burgers?

Located in the heart of the Big Apple, New York City is a hamburger town and residents enjoy eating them — whether they’re expensive or cheap — in every neighbourhood!

Burger Point, Jackson Hole and Shake Shack are the go-to burger places!

So there’s the list of foods that must be given a try when in NYC!

What would you add to the list?

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