The United Tastes of America: Marcus Samuelsson Explores Lower Manhattan’s Gorgeous Mosaic of Food
April 27, 2026
You’ve 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’s 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 — retailers, entrepreneurs and, crucially, chefs and restaurateurs — who come from every corner of the globe. Thanks to the contributions of Lower Manhattan’s 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.
To celebrate Lower Manhattan’s gorgeous mosaic of food, in the video series “The United Tastes of America,” 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’s diversity is its strength. Dig into the whole series below.
