Cuisine of New York City

The cuisine of New York City comprises many cuisines belonging to various ethnic groups that have entered the United States through the city.

[1] The city's New York Restaurant Week started in 1992 and has spread around the world due to the discounted prices that such a deal offers.

A good portion of the cuisine usually associated with New York stems in part from its large community of Ashkenazi Jews and their descendants.

[citation needed] Much of New York's Jewish fare, predominantly based on Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine, has become popular around the globe, especially bagels.

Much of New York's Italian fare has become popular around the globe, especially New York-style pizza.