Apartment Tours, Experiences

Tastings at the Tenement

In a sit-down tasting meal, sample a variety of foods from our neighborhood while sharing a discussion about food’s role in immigration history, the neighborhood, and wider American culture. Your tour starts with a visit to 97 Orchard Street and continues with a sit-down tasting meal and discussion. As the group tastes the flavors of the Lower East Side past and present, share stories about culinary experiences and listen to interviews of local store owners whose businesses created the foods on the menu. Tickets for Tastings at the Tenement are $44  for adults, $40 for students & seniors.

Tastings at the Tenement is available on the first, second, and fifth Thursday evening of every month. Please select a Thursday date using the availability search on this page.

*On Thursday, November 14th the Tastings at the Tenement program will be wheelchair accessible.

A family meal shared in the 1950s.
Enjoy an eclectic menu while exploring the history of neighborhood establishments.
Experience a truly unique culinary tour of the Lower East Side.
Apartment Tours, Experiences

Tastings at the Tenement

In a sit-down tasting meal, sample a variety of foods from our neighborhood while sharing a discussion about food’s role in immigration history, the neighborhood, and wider American culture. Your tour starts with a visit to 97 Orchard Street and continues with a sit-down tasting meal and discussion. As the group tastes the flavors of the Lower East Side past and present, share stories about culinary experiences and listen to interviews of local store owners whose businesses created the foods on the menu. Tickets for Tastings at the Tenement are $44  for adults, $40 for students & seniors.

Tastings at the Tenement is available on the first, second, and fifth Thursday evening of every month. Please select a Thursday date using the availability search on this page.

*On Thursday, November 14th the Tastings at the Tenement program will be wheelchair accessible.

Tour type
Apartment Tours, Experiences
Tour Location
103 Orchard Street
Tour Duration
1.5 Hours
Recommended ages
Ages 6 + Permitted
Not recommended for visitors with mobility issues

Tickets are available at the Visitor Center on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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Accessibility Information

  • This tour visits both 97 and 103 Orchard Street and often takes place in wheelchair accessible locations. Please call 646-518-3038 or email [email protected] for more details.
  • Seating is available for most visitors during this tour.
  • Assistive listening devices are available if requested.

 

For more information about accessibility at the Museum please visit the Accessibility at the Museum section.