Astoria Queens Global Bites Food Tour (NYC)

Make sure to come hungry! We’ll meet right in front of the Queens Library on Broadway. It’s easy to find, close to the R/M train via Steinway Station. Feel free to use the bathroom here before the tour begins! (Please note: The library is closed on Sundays, but we will still meet outside in the same spot.)

As we introduce each other and get a run down of the tour, we will eat Pandebono straight from the local bakery. It is warm, cheesy, and slightly chewy. The outside is lightly crispy while the inside melts in your mouth. It's a comforting bite that locals crave every day. It is a warm, chewy Colombian cheese bread made from yucca flour and queso fresco. It’s naturally gluten-free and has a slightly crispy outside with a soft, cheesy center. Although we will not visit the bakery This is a beloved comfort snack in Colombian households!

Steaming, hand-twisted Georgian dumplings filled with savory beef, pork and rich broth. You’ll learn the traditional way to eat one without spilling a drop. Juicy and flavorful, these dumplings are a local favorite among Astoria’s Georgian community and a must-try for first-time visitors.

Taste a traditional Moroccan chicken pastilla, a flaky sweet-and-savory pastry, while learning about Moroccan cuisine.

Step inside a beloved Greek market to sample olives and learn about Astoria’s strong Greek roots.

Try paneer tikka (Indian cottage cheese) while exploring Indian street food flavors and spices.

Taste a classic Italian-American rainbow cookie, a NYC bakery staple!

Juicy, smoky grilled pork or chicken marinated in traditional Greek herbs and cooked over charcoal. One bite and you’ll understand why Astoria is known for its authentic Greek cuisine. Perfectly tender, flavorful, and straight from the neighborhood grill.

We finish on a sweet note with a classic Italian cannoli: a crisp pastry shell filled with creamy, lightly sweetened ricotta and dusted with powdered sugar. Freshly made and delightfully indulgent, it’s the perfect finale to a multicultural culinary adventure.