The Melting Pot of the World: Jackson Heights, Queens

You’ve heard that New York City is a melting pot, but it’s not fully evident until you get off-the-beaten path and head out to Queens. Jackson Heights is a beautiful neighborhood just 20 minutes from Times Square where you can explore practically the entire world in less than a few hours. 

Here you will feel the authentic hustle and bustle of New York where real New Yorkers work, shop, and eat.

What started off historically as a homogenized Garden City neighborhood has turned into one of the most colorful and diverse neighborhoods in the entire world. Get a peek at the historically preserved architecture while immersing yourself in authentic communities.

We’ll devour 8-10 food and drink samples (more than enough for a meal) representing diverse communities that reside here, from delectable Colombian pastries to steaming Tibetan dumplings to mind-blowing flavorful Bengali street food to unique and colorful Filipino desserts. Not to mention the best taco you’ve had outside of Mexico!

In addition to eating your way through the world, you’ll find out why these immigrant communities settled here, meet some of the residents, and leave with a real understanding how the great experiment of New York (where so many diverse cultures live side by side) continues to work to this day.

*Please note tastings are subject to change based on the group’s interest and vendor availability. Don’t worry – the food in this neighborhood is all amazing!