New York, NY | December 1, 2023 – Like A Local Tours today announced the expansion of its renowned Chelsea Market and High Line Food Tour to include the James Beard Foundation-backed Market 57 at Pier 57, a culinary, recreational, and educational destination in Hudson River Park that celebrates the vitality of New York City and its diverse local community. The addition of Market 57 offers visitors and locals alike the opportunity to delve deeper into New York City's diverse food culture, and explore eateries Nom Wah and The Good Batch, further enriching the gastronomic journey of the tour.

Nom Wah, celebrated for its delectable dim sum offerings and rich heritage, invites tour-goers to savor authentic and time-honored flavors. The restaurant's Pier 57 location is an outpost of its century-old Chinatown restaurant, which is widely celebrated as one of the most historic Chinese dining destinations in New York. The Good Batch, known for its cult favorite cookies, ice cream sandwiches, layer cakes, and other baked goods, adds a touch of sweetness to the tour experience.

“We are thrilled to expand our Chelsea Market and High Line Food Tour to include Market 57, incorporating Nom Wah and The Good Batch into our culinary exploration,” remarked Lauren Beebe, Founder & CEO of Like A Local Tours. “Market 57 embodies the diverse and innovative food culture that defines New York City, and we are excited to offer our guests the opportunity to discover and taste the special offerings these establishments have to offer.”

“We're very excited to join the lineup on the Like A Local tour and provide visitors with a taste of second-generation Chinese American cuisine,” said Wilson Tang, CEO of Nom Wah. “Nom Wah has been serving New Yorkers and visitors for over a century. We are excited to share our wide assortment of dim sum and dumplings with you all, and we look forward to adding to this unique culinary and cultural experience at our newest location at Market 57.”

“The Good Batch Bakery is thrilled to welcome guests on Like A Local's food tour through Chelsea Market and Pier 57,” said Anna Gordon, founder and head chef of The Good Batch. “As a neighborhood bakery, we pride ourselves on providing our locals with the very best cookies, cakes, and (of course) our signature ice cream sandwiches. We look forward to welcoming you all to our community and sharing our love of sweets with locals from around the world!”

The Chelsea Market and High Line Food Tour has been a beloved and popular experience, guiding participants through a curated selection of the finest eateries and food spots while offering historic storytelling and sightseeing. The addition of Market 57 amplifies the tour's offerings, allowing attendees to enjoy a wider array of culinary delights.

This expansion reflects Like A Local Tours' commitment to providing an authentic and immersive experience for food enthusiasts and tourists seeking to explore the city's gastronomic gems.

For more information on the expanded Chelsea Market and High Line Food Tour, visit here. 

About Like A Local Tours
Like A Local Tours is an award-winning, NYC-based tour company dedicated to providing immersive, cultural, and culinary experiences for tourists and locals alike. Founded in 2014, their guided tours offer a unique and authentic perspective, allowing participants to explore and indulge in the diverse and rich tapestry of food and culture in NYC. Like A Local Tours is a certified M/WBE.

For media inquiries or further information, please contact: Chelsea Wangberg, Like A Local Tours, chelsea@likealocaltours.com.  

About Pier 57

Located within Hudson River Park at West 15th Street, Pier 57 is a year-round community destination that celebrates New York City's culinary and cultural diversity. It includes plentiful public open and community spaces, both indoors and outdoors, where visitors can gather for a waterfront experience filled with food, art, culture, nature, and more. Its public open and community spaces include a new rooftop park stewarded by Hudson River Park Trust, bookable community classrooms, and public gathering place called the Living Room. The ground floor is home to Market 57, a food hall with 15 vendors, as well as a mission-centered showcase kitchen called PLATFORM by JBF and a rotating chef residency program called Good to Go by JBF, all curated by culinary nonprofit the James Beard Foundation. Market 57 serves as an incubator for local small businesses and food entrepreneurs with a focus on women- and BIPOC-owned food concepts.

Originally built in 1907 as a shipping and storage terminal and reconstructed by the NYC Department of Marine and Aviation in 1952, Pier 57 has become a significant part of NYC's history and earned a spot on the National Register of Historic Places. Thanks to the joint efforts between Hudson River Park Trust, Google, Jamestown, James Beard Foundation, RXR, Youngwoo & Associates, and The Baupost Group, Pier 57 was thoughtfully redeveloped as a community destination with public spaces and a rooftop park, community events and a market hall while adaptively reusing the historic building.