Our NY Story
Our NY Story & Local Pass: We Are Truly Local By Locals
This website is not like others. No fancy slogans, huge company or offices around the world. We’re locals with a simple idea, a restaurant/entertainment pass to help you eat where locals do and learn more about the real New York. By buying our pass (only one needed for a couple, family or group) you are supporting families, local businesses and charities. We care about your trip to New York. This is a modern version of having a friend in NY. Thank you in advance on behalf of our partners who want to serve you. You are purchasing our local knowledge, information and expertise. There are no refunds because you receive the information at purchase. This rule is firm which is why you want to be certain this pass is for you. We ask you to read and click through the pass agreement when you make your pass purchase. Like a ticket to a show or sports event there are no refunds once you purchase your pass!
How Our Pass Happened
On our first Food On Foot Tour in 2009 we were asked this question- Where should we eat? From that first tour, our unbiased restaurant recommendations have become a unique and helpful feature for us to help our guests eat great and hopefully save money for their whole trip. A few years after we looked into starting a pass but the cost of technology back then was prohibitive. With today’s technology our pass is here for you so you can Eat Like A New Yorker!
Our Restaurants Are Chosen By Us For You
We are natives who have started a truly local digital pass program for visitors because we really care
about where you eat in New York. Our inspiration comes from hearing from guests (for more than
fifteen years) on our Food On Foot Tours tell us about being overwhelmed regarding the thousands of
choices for food here. Our pass is private (you receive the information after purchase) and restaurants
are only invited to join based on their quality.
Our New York Story
We grew up in New York eating bagels, hot dogs in Coney Island and pizza in Brooklyn. Friends and family coming to New York always asked where to eat and how to get around. One day life circumstances changed and it was time for a new adventure and in 2009 Food On Foot Tours was born. We created a different kind of food tour company, one where guests choose what they like at every stop and have the opportunity to meet and mingle with others from around the world while going outside the tourist areas to see the neighborhoods where locals live. To date, we have won eleven TripAdvisor Awards and have about 3,300 Excellent Reviews on Google, TripAdvisor & Yelp.