You\u2019ve heard it from us again and again: Lower Manhattan is the world in one square mile. It might sound repetitive, but we say it so much because it\u2019s true. Once the gateway to the United States for legions of immigrants who came through Castle Clinton and Ellis Island, the neighborhood is now home to an incredibly diverse array of business owners \u2014 retailers, entrepreneurs and, crucially, chefs and restaurateurs \u2014 who come from every corner of the globe. Thanks to the contributions of Lower Manhattan\u2019s global restaurant community, downtown is rich with culture, flavor and impeccable vibes, making it a premier culinary destination for people from across the city, country and world.\u00a0<\/p>\n
To celebrate Lower Manhattan\u2019s gorgeous mosaic of food, in the video series \u201cThe United Tastes of America,\u201d acclaimed chef Marcus Samuelsson highlights six globally inspired eateries in the neighborhood, starting with his own restaurant at PAC NYC, Metropolis. The videos showcase the depth of flavor and choice in Lower Manhattan, proving, as always, that the neighborhood\u2019s diversity is its strength. Dig into the whole series below.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Metropolis<\/a><\/p>\n Farida<\/a><\/p>\n Kest\u00e9 Pizza e Vino<\/a><\/p>\n Brooklyn Chop House<\/a><\/p>\n