8 Foods To Try When Visiting New York City

The flavors of American cuisine is as varied as its people. Many of the dishes still served today stem from concoctions developed in the past. If you are interested in learning more about how American cuisine was invented, continue reading this guide. You will learn about the history and the flavors of these iconic foods.

Chicken and Waffles

The sound of this famous dish makes no sense until you bite into this delicious dish. Pennsylvania is the home to this dish; however, the Southern soul community defined this dish and made headlines in the 1900s when it was first introduced to the Wells Supper Club. Although the restaurant is now closed, this sweet and salty dish continues being a favourite among New Yorkers.

Pizza

Pizza was first introduced in America by Neapolitan immigrants in the late 1800s. Gennaro Lombardi opened New York's first pizzeria back in 1897 and is still in operation today. Pizza in New York features a thin crust, oregano spiced sweet marinara sauce and mozzarella. Pizza is one of the favorite treats in New York. Why not stay central in New York and enjoy all the flavours of the city

Spumoni

Many people have never experienced this treat that originated in Naples. Spumoni is the ancestor of Napoleon ice cream. It is a cross between ice cream and Italian ice. It features three distinct flavors- chocolate, pistachio and cherry. However, the cherry flavor is often replaced by vanilla.

New York Cheesecake

Restaurant owner, Arnold Reuben, invented the first cheesecake back in 1929. This decadent dessert is loved by people around the world.

Pastrami on Rye

New Yorkers love their sandwiches. The pastrami on rye was brought to New York from Romania. First introduced as goose pastrami, this dish is now made from a beef brisket that has been seasoned in a brine seasoned with black pepper, garlic and coriander. Jewish delicatessens, like Katz, take thinly sliced pastrami and pile it on toasted caraway flaked rye bread and serve it alongside a dill pickle.

Bagels

Bagels were first introduced to America by Eastern Jews back in the 1990s. This unique bread features a unique texture of crispiness on the outside and chewiness on the inside. New York is now home to the world's best bagels.

Burgers

Back in the 1800s, German sailors were homesick for their hometown in Hamburg, Germany. They were given a delicious beef patty to help ease their homesickness.

Black and White Cookies

Black and white cookies were developed in the early twentieth century. The cookies have a sponge cake consistency and were developed in upstate New York when leftover vanilla cake batter was mixed with a little more flour to make a cookie.  Once the cookies are baked, they are then iced with a fudge frosting on one side and a vanilla frosting on the other side.

From delicious main courses to desserts, the foods of America are as varied as the people. Although these food items were introduced hundreds of years ago, they are still loved by Americans today.