About Us:
It Really all began with one hungry guy, roaming around NYC's Greenwich Village looking for good eats, hidden gardens and cobblestone streets. When Todd Lefkovic realized he wasn't the only one looking for an alternative to the grandiosity of Times Square in favor of smaller streets, smaller restaurants and Mom & Pop owned specialty food shops, he decided to share his love for all things downtown and all things food-related with the world.
Todd's Story: My original journey began in 1977 by sampling the perfect slice of thin crust New York style pizza, Turkish donor kebab (a very interesting culinary treat for me in 1977), and, quite possibly, the best fresh filled cannoli I've ever eaten. That day ended in a tiny cafe listening to an elderly man playing a the sitar. This was the beginning of Foods of New York Tours, even though I didn't realize it at the time. This experience and many others, inspired me to create the finest food tasting and cultural walking tours that are now given in the most historic and beautiful areas of NYC.
Foods of New York was established in 1999 to help visitors and local residents find the ultimate food and cultural experience "off the beaten path." Once the idea was solidified, the research began by simply enjoying the delicious foods and diverse musical venues that existed within Greenwich Village.
