“In New York the sky is bluer, and the grass is greener, and the girls are prettier, and the steaks are thicker, and the buildings are higher, and the streets are wider, and the air is finer, than the sky, or the grass, or the girls, or the steaks, or the air of any place else in the world.”
- Buttered Side Down, 2015, Edna Ferber
Take a bite out of the Big Apple with our New York Gourmet Puzzle, a vibrant, illustrated map celebrating the city’s rich and diverse culinary heritage. Stroll through the city’s boroughs and discover local food specialties, from historic Jewish delis in the Lower East Side to Harlem soul food joints and iconic diners, the Bronx’s “real Little Italy” and Brooklyn’s best spots. This puzzle serves up a full plate of NYC’s tastiest traditions!
Explore beloved landmarks, neighborhood eateries, and legendary food markets as you piece together the city that never sleeps. Alongside the puzzle, you’ll find a box stand for convenient puzzling, a full-size poster of the map, and an illustrated box inside and out, with plenty of fascinating facts and fun illustrations.
What’s inside:
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Diner staples: Discover illustrated favorites like bagels with lox, pancakes stacked high, the perfect Reuben sandwich and more.
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NYC cocktails: Shake things up with stories and recipes from iconic cocktails like the Manhattan and the Cosmopolitan, and get a glimpse of the city’s historic rooftop culture.
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Borderless bites: Learn how immigrant communities helped shape NYC’s culinary DNA – from Chinatown to “the real Little Italy” and beyond.
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Stories of the puzzle: Dive into the tales behind the illustrations, from the “Three sisters” to the legendary oyster cellars of old New York.
Whether you're a local, a foodie, or an avid puzzler, this New York puzzle invites you to savor every piece.
Illustrations by Nikita Fabbro.