New York chefs are known all over the world. The city’s cuisine is a compilation of a variety of international dishes since Ellis Island was the main port of entry for many immigrants between 1880 and 1920, especially Eastern European Jews. Latkes, a traditional Yiddish potato pancake, and smoked fish have since been all over the city, from street vendors to high end restaurants. New York is also famous for its hot dogs, which are often topped with a tangy red onion sauce developed by a local street vendor over 20 years
