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Agreed. But I'd also grab a group of friends, fly with them, and visit places like Maiella, Serendipity 3, DŌ, Cookie Dough Confections, dozens of bakeries, and Schwartz's Deli.😂
As someone born and raised in NY, lived there for almost 25 years and would be the first to rag on the city, this channel somehow makes me excited to come back and explore all over again
I came to NY in June last year and binge watched Jon's channel. It basically structured my whole visit. I did Billy's hotdog cart, Bleecker St Pizza and went to so many of the hidden gems that are off the tourist path. Keep up the good work Jon because I am already planning my next trip!!
@@yoitsmarkson sorry, didn't even realise this was here! This was what I did: Friday 10th June Food tour - 10:30am Saturday 11th Central Park & Museum? Sunday 12th Wander aimlessly Monday 13th 9/11 Memorial and tour - 11am & One world trade centre observation deck, Comedy Cellar Tuesday 14th Highline & Chelsea Market then Broadway show Wednesday 15th Bronx zoo Thursday 16th Movie bus tour - 11am Friends Tour - 4pm Friday 17th Check out 11am I used Jon's channel for a lot of food recommendations and just did them on the fly as I was out and about. The food tour I did was from a guy called Nice Guy Tours on Tripadvisor. He was great and took us to a few of the spots than Jon had recommended too
A friend just sent us a gift certificate for Sarges deli last week. I’ve been in the hospital at NYP and I asked for some support for my wife. He said “that was the best pastrami I’ve ever had.“ So it was great to see that you endorsed it! Since I’m out at the hospital now, I think we’re gonna use that GC, real soon!
Pizza Park got me through a stay at MSK during the height of Covid--never even went into the place, but my wife could bring me a slice during the very limited visiting hours in those days (after I was cleared for food)
I need to go back to NYC ASAP. Every time I miss this city, I just go to your channel, Jon. You never fail to entertain and educate while making me feel like I'm just right there with you. :)
Been watching Jon’s videos for the last six months, another fantastic and insightful video, my wife with pen and paper taking notes. Only 5 weeks to go to our fist trip to the USA. Keep up the great work and wishing Ben a speedy recovery.
That bagel you begin with looked delicious, and I'm Polish, so it has my approval. That pastrami also looked delicious. Everything looks good. You have good taste.
We, me&my kids from Switzerland took a taxi 1 month ago to eat a hotdog at Billies. Thank you for the advice, we gave 10$ tip and talk about THIS yt channel! It was great!
That is the pizza of my dreams, has been since you first featured it. The filming of it today was so good, it was like I could reach out & snag a slice.🍕 Thanks Jon.
Visiting NYC in May for my daughters graduation....Bleeker st pizza and Eileens are on my list of places to visit....Absolute Bagels may get added to that list! So many great food places!!
Me and my wife are making out second trip to NYC in June for our 10Yr wedding anniversary. I constantly watch your videos to filter out where I wanna go. Thank you so much for making it easier for us!
My wife and I just arrived home to Ireland from NYC this morning.. Yesterday we visited Billy's (what an absolute gentleman) for one of his famous hotdog's, by far the best I had in our time there.. Next stop was Absolute bagels, sooo good! We then made our way into midtown and went to The Hugh and tried the spiced pork chops and ramen that you reviewed in another vid, the food was amazing! So happy we watched your vids beforehand, thank you for putting in the time and effort! 😁
8:34 what a chance to spot a fellow Estonian! Rumour has it that there’s an Estonian in every single harbour city and I start to believe that this is true! 🇪🇪🇪🇪🇪🇪
Appreciate the props to the UWS, not much food content on UA-cam. I know it’s not the most known part of the city, however Absolute Bagels is among the best.
I can vouch for Absolute Bagels. I was a cop in the area and we were always there. The everything bagels especially when hot are the best. The coffee is great too,has a mocha undertone. Billy’s hot dogs are great too. I remember the cart well.
That pizza looks amazing. Definitely gonna hit that spot up. I have fond memories of Sarges,always used to go late with an ex and their sandwiches never failed us.
Jon, Adriana- we love Absolute bagels, live nearby. Food & wine call them on the top list of-the best bagels in america!! We have stood on that line many x!!! Great vid!
Hi! I was in NYC last summer and went to the Frances Tauvern in Lower Manhattan: I think that place deserves a visit, not only for the food which is really good but also for the history that is attached to the place. Not only is it the oldest civil building in Manhattan, but it used to be visited by important personalities of the Revolutionary era like George Washington, who did his farewell speech to the army right there! It's definitely worth checking out if you are a history buff like me
Thank you for all the recommendations. Moved over to NYC 2 years ago, still religiously watching your videos for new ideas. Thank you and congrats for the new baby!
I really love Eileen, I just randomly found it while staying over the weekend in Tribeca. Since then I have returned quite some times. Morning run by the Hudson and a cheesecake after lunch has been one of my favorites.
I was so cloooose to Billy’s hot dog stand but my kids ended up getting tired and hungry after playing in Central Park that we settled for pizza. I left Central Park so sad. I’m gonna try again this Saturday, but am thinking china town.
I am from Montreal, your little sister from up north.. Hey New York ! come try our bagel and smoke meat. Now you will know what real food is all about. But for the pizza, it's a absolute win for the great city of New-York
Montreal bagels are so different, it's like a cousin. They're nice and all for a snack. But I prefer the NYC ones. Local bias haha. The smoked meats great.
I'm not doubting the wonder of billy's hotdogs, but I think Gray's Papaya is a must try for tourists!! Their hotdogs and papaya juice are SO delicious and it's such an iconic spot! I haven't tried Billy's yet (though def plan to now) and it's def a different experience since it's in a classic food cart, but Gray's is also a must for an NYC hotdog experience.
The Recession special is key. Billie’s is right on the park, tho, so it’s an area that tourists will already be. Good choice for vacationers, because it won’t require a special trip like Gray’s might
Pedant warning! Morningside Heights is between 110th and 125th and west of Columbus/Morningside Park to the river. Absolute Bagels is south of 110th so it's still UWS. 🤪
Yes, I would also recommend Dr. Brown’s Cel-Rey to go with any pastrami sandwich. The taste by itself may seem weird at first, so take a bite of the sandwich first and then sip the Cel-Rey.
Went to Billy's Hotdog stand with my 11 year old today for her first NY Hotdog experience. Simply amazing! Told him he came recommended and he even threw in a free snapple for my daughter. Thanks for the recommendation!
I am so SUPER HAPPY I found your channel today. And, have been binge watching. They are CRAZY FUN to watch and I am truly learning bout so many FAB places/spots to try when in the City. My mouth was watering mad watching them. Seriously!! Sad to say, I do not visit the City at all like I should, BUT, watching your channel has inspired me to get up, get over there and get to it. I am absolutely missing out. New subbie for sure!! Arlene
I just went to Bleeker St Pizza yesterday on your recommendation and OMG.....the Nonna Maria was indeed the BEST slice I've ever tasted!! Thank you so much 😂
Went to Billy’s Hot Dog stand when in New York last week. What a lovely guy. Also went to Bleeker Street Pizza. The Nonna Maria was amazing. One pizza between three of us was plenty!!!
Visiting NYC for the first time in June for a week and I’m watching a bunch of your videos. Sarge’s Deli is barely 2 blocks from the hotel we booked , exciting !
We tried Sarges today and it might have been the best meal we’ve had yet! Walked in at 5PM and immediately got a booth! Not a chance we could have done that at Katz!
@@maitrehg YES!!! I haven’t a clue why people think NYC bagels are good, once u have a St Viateur bagel it’s hard to eat another bagel again u just realize how poor a substitute they are. I use to live in Montreal from the late 1980s till mid 1990s. I would eat at Swartz and get a dozen bagels ALL the time. I unfortunately haven’t been back to Montreal in 20years. Swartz was awesome it wasn’t a tourist trap back then it was mostly locals in the neighborhood. My brother buys St Viateur bagels in Rochester NY so I get my annual fix every Xmas when I visit I then pack a couple dozen for my flight back to Medellin. There are so amazing Greek restaurants as well in Montreal however not sure if they are still around.
You know everytime I go somewhere new I love trying the food staples and I still gone to NYC yet and when I got I’m telling you I’m gonna spend a full day trying foods
Traveled to NY for 1st time last year and ate at both Sarges and Bleecker! Bar none,Sarges is THE BEST deli in NY by far,miles above Katzs,which is over-hyped. Take my word for it, The quality of food at Sarges is on another level,well well worth the trip! ( Although I had Dr.Brown's black cherry soda instead of cell ray) I enjoyed Bleecker street pizza as well, quality and a real NY pizza taste. Both are very good and I encourage everyone to go there if you're visiting. My only one regret was that Totono's was closed up! ( Toronto's is a long time pizzeria out by Coney Island, And may have the best pizza ever) Hopefully one day I'll get to try it!
Thanks so much for sharing that, Jon! I visited Billy earlier this week, found him through your video and he is just an amazing person. Great hot dog, very nice talk, and when I offered some tips, he just gave me a pretzel. Thanks for that, man! Everyone, pay a visit to Billy. In a city full of scammers, Billy is a real deal. :)
Ay up mate, great videos, so looking forward to our pending trip at Christmas. Are you able to do some videos on seasons. In addition are you able or have you done anything military themed with the aircraft carrier in the harbour? Also where are the best ribs in NY? Hope you read and action my requests, all the best mate
Liked Bleeker street but did get the feeling that as we were tourists they couldn’t get rid of us quick enough- either took our order wrong or just didn’t listen. Would go back however as the pizza was excellent
Jon, Jon, Jon!! Bagels - Ess-a-Bagel - 1st Avenue and 20th Deli - Katz's Deli - East Houston Street Junior's Cheesecake - Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn Pizza - DiFara - South Street Seaport or Avenue J, Brooklyn Hot Dogs - Dan Rossi's Cart in front of the Met Knish - Yonah Schimmel!!! Let me know when we can hit those!
Hey Jon and #teamadriana. I just wanted to say I love your channel and content I could watch your videos all day long! Me and my wife can't wait for our trip to NYC and thanks to you it will be a great experience. Keep up the hard work!! Get well soon Ben the camera man
0:59 finally I found someone with the opposite effect to mine 😂, the moment I go into an empty store people suddenly start to form a line for some reason.
I tried bleeker street pizza yesterday by accident. I was planning on going to Johns of bleeker street but the line was too long and ended up stumbling at Bleeker street pizza. It was so good
1. That’s the bagel shop I wanted to try when I was out there, but just never got around to. Now I’m bummed lol 2. The pastrami 🤤😋 omg, it looked so good. 3. The Nona Maria was definitely the best piece of pizza I’ve ever had. I made the mistake of getting just one slice (I got another slice of something else) to go on my last night there and I took it to go. Out of everything I ate the 3 times I’ve been to New York that slice of pizza is still the thing I think about most 😂 4. I’m not really big on cheesecakes either, but those did look good and for not even $3 a piece is a really good price in my opinion.
New York City’s number one most iconic thing is food heck everywhere you go you’re surrounded by food I think John should be on Gordon Ramsay the next time we talk about food
Wow! Eileen's is still there... I remember when they first opened. I grew up three blocks from there on Mulberry. Remembering we all thought that their Cheesecake was really good, but we were all really into Junior's back then... I agree, always liked Sarge's over Katz's.
All the iconic NYC specialities looks so delicious, you make me hungry my goodness I'am gonna take all the addresses you gave us, next time I'll try them. Thanks for sharing 😊👍
I’ve never been to any of your spots in this video as I don’t go to the city often however I’m going to keep all of the ones in this video on my go list for the few times a year I do go to NYC. The biggest thing I miss at NY Delis is good rye bread that has a crispy crust, it seems most delis but the bread in a plastic bag which makes the crust soft and the taste is not the same. Where I live in Rockland county there aren’t and decent Jewish style delis I usually Ave a hour drive to Edison to Harold’s or Katz’s in Manhattan to find one I like. When I was a young boy I remember bagels were 4 cents and you only had 3 choices plain, poppy or sesame. Today the varieties are too many to mention here fortunately in my are we have a place called John’s that make one close to what I remember a bagel being.
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Love your videos. Everything you suggested was amazing. Really loved los tocos as well.
Are this places far apart ?
People spend thousands on traveling to Grand Canyon, seeing the Eiffel Tower, the Bahamas. Me? I'd buy a plane ticket and fly to Billy's hot dog cart.
You must can’t cook.
There are channels dedicated to that task 😂
I would travel to Billy's hotdog stand too!
Agreed. But I'd also grab a group of friends, fly with them, and visit places like Maiella, Serendipity 3, DŌ, Cookie Dough Confections, dozens of bakeries, and Schwartz's Deli.😂
XD I'd buy a ticket to NYC just to eat Chinese food in flushing 😂
As someone born and raised in NY, lived there for almost 25 years and would be the first to rag on the city, this channel somehow makes me excited to come back and explore all over again
I came to NY in June last year and binge watched Jon's channel. It basically structured my whole visit. I did Billy's hotdog cart, Bleecker St Pizza and went to so many of the hidden gems that are off the tourist path. Keep up the good work Jon because I am already planning my next trip!!
You got an itinerary :)?
@@yoitsmarkson sorry, didn't even realise this was here! This was what I did:
Friday 10th June Food tour - 10:30am
Saturday 11th Central Park & Museum?
Sunday 12th Wander aimlessly
Monday 13th 9/11 Memorial and tour - 11am & One world trade centre observation deck, Comedy Cellar
Tuesday 14th Highline & Chelsea Market then Broadway show
Wednesday 15th Bronx zoo
Thursday 16th Movie bus tour - 11am Friends Tour - 4pm
Friday 17th Check out 11am
I used Jon's channel for a lot of food recommendations and just did them on the fly as I was out and about. The food tour I did was from a guy called Nice Guy Tours on Tripadvisor. He was great and took us to a few of the spots than Jon had recommended too
glad you enjoyed!
Do you know if it's kosher
@@raffiar9184 I don’t I’m afraid. Everywhere was so friendly though I’m sure they wouldn’t mind you checking
That bagel was perfect. I heard the crunch as you were biting into the bagel. Perfect
Billy was one of the best experiences we had in NY, few years ago. By pure luck we bump to his cart, glad to see he is still there and doing well!
so what’s special? he made the hotdog himself?
@@cdtkabag139 Hey, those who know, they know! They said experience's and Billy just has that aura about him and the customers know it!
His dogs look avrage
A friend just sent us a gift certificate for Sarges deli last week. I’ve been in the hospital at NYP and I asked for some support for my wife. He said “that was the best pastrami I’ve ever had.“ So it was great to see that you endorsed it! Since I’m out at the hospital now, I think we’re gonna use that GC, real soon!
Feel Better!
get well soon
Pizza Park got me through a stay at MSK during the height of Covid--never even went into the place, but my wife could bring me a slice during the very limited visiting hours in those days (after I was cleared for food)
Awwsome!!!
I need to go back to NYC ASAP. Every time I miss this city, I just go to your channel, Jon. You never fail to entertain and educate while making me feel like I'm just right there with you. :)
Been watching Jon’s videos for the last six months, another fantastic and insightful video, my wife with pen and paper taking notes. Only 5 weeks to go to our fist trip to the USA. Keep up the great work and wishing Ben a speedy recovery.
Sarges has the best pastrami hands down. Visited from Scotland last year
That bagel you begin with looked delicious, and I'm Polish, so it has my approval. That pastrami also looked delicious. Everything looks good. You have good taste.
That little park you sat in to eat your bagel is such a nice quiet feeling spot
We, me&my kids from Switzerland took a taxi 1 month ago to eat a hotdog at Billies. Thank you for the advice, we gave 10$ tip and talk about THIS yt channel! It was great!
That is the pizza of my dreams, has been since you first featured it. The filming of it today was so good, it was like I could reach out & snag a slice.🍕 Thanks Jon.
It was!!
Jon I get so overwhelmed with the amount of options you have for food in NYC ! There is just so many great options !
Love Absolute Bagels! Went there when I was a student at Columbia. My favorite downtown place is Tompkins Square Bagels.
Visiting NYC in May for my daughters graduation....Bleeker st pizza and Eileens are on my list of places to visit....Absolute Bagels may get added to that list! So many great food places!!
Me and my wife are making out second trip to NYC in June for our 10Yr wedding anniversary. I constantly watch your videos to filter out where I wanna go. Thank you so much for making it easier for us!
My wife and I just arrived home to Ireland from NYC this morning.. Yesterday we visited Billy's (what an absolute gentleman) for one of his famous hotdog's, by far the best I had in our time there.. Next stop was Absolute bagels, sooo good!
We then made our way into midtown and went to The Hugh and tried the spiced pork chops and ramen that you reviewed in another vid, the food was amazing! So happy we watched your vids beforehand, thank you for putting in the time and effort! 😁
8:34 what a chance to spot a fellow Estonian! Rumour has it that there’s an Estonian in every single harbour city and I start to believe that this is true! 🇪🇪🇪🇪🇪🇪
Appreciate the props to the UWS, not much food content on UA-cam. I know it’s not the most known part of the city, however Absolute Bagels is among the best.
I can vouch for Absolute Bagels. I was a cop in the area and we were always there. The everything bagels especially when hot are the best. The coffee is great too,has a mocha undertone. Billy’s hot dogs are great too. I remember the cart well.
Perfect timing for this video. Heading to NYC for the first time this weekend. Thanks so much!
Both you and Sarah turned me on to the Noona Maria at Bleeker and now I go everytime I visit. It's a must
great choice: everything bagel with scallion cream cheese!
Sarges is my absolute favorite for Pastrami and a square kinish with a Doc Brown's Black Cherry❤❤❤
What is the price for the pastrami?
Nice to see you enjoy this food!!!greets from Argentine!
was in NYC last August. Just had to try few slices of pizza, a bagel & of course cheesecake ♥
I'm going to new York next month for a couple days, I'm so glad to get a good idea of what to try when I land
Nice video. Great info. Will save to my New York list. Thanks and take care.
My favorite is the cheesecake and pizza 🍕, I'm definitely doing all these places when I go too N.Y.
I’m going to New York this month for our 2 year wedding anniversary. My wife and I are binge watching your videos and taking notes as first timers 👍🏽
Hope you had a great trip
Yesssss, Bleecker Street Pizza 🍕🙌🏼😋
That pizza looks amazing. Definitely gonna hit that spot up. I have fond memories of Sarges,always used to go late with an ex and their sandwiches never failed us.
Jon, Adriana- we love Absolute bagels, live nearby. Food & wine call them on the top list of-the best bagels in america!! We have stood on that line many x!!! Great vid!
We visit Upper West Side all the time, time to try out more of these places!
Amazing tour!
Some places I knew, some I don´t. Thanks for the all interesting data!
Regards from Argentina
Brilliant idea for a video! I miss Sarge's. I would have never have tried it if it wasn't for you
Glad you enjoyed it!
Eileen's cheesecake is my old time fav as well! The best cheesecake in town no doubt!
Barr your a celebrity at Bleecker Street Pizza at this point! 🤩 10:22
😊 I can't wait to visit these spots, coming in June from Oz 😊
Jesus...that pizza....ahhhh. The only thing I miss about NYC is the food. But I am in Mexico now, so I'm not complaining.
Hi! I was in NYC last summer and went to the Frances Tauvern in Lower Manhattan: I think that place deserves a visit, not only for the food which is really good but also for the history that is attached to the place. Not only is it the oldest civil building in Manhattan, but it used to be visited by important personalities of the Revolutionary era like George Washington, who did his farewell speech to the army right there! It's definitely worth checking out if you are a history buff like me
It’s definitely interesting and worth a visit, but it is very much a tourist spot and not an iconic NYC institution.
Thank you for all the recommendations. Moved over to NYC 2 years ago, still religiously watching your videos for new ideas. Thank you and congrats for the new baby!
Billy sounds like an awesome and caring guy, him asking about your wife and baby.
Even being a New Yorker watching these videos are awesome!
I voted 4 position. And generally it’s one of my favorite dishes.
I really love Eileen, I just randomly found it while staying over the weekend in Tribeca. Since then I have returned quite some times. Morning run by the Hudson and a cheesecake after lunch has been one of my favorites.
I was so cloooose to Billy’s hot dog stand but my kids ended up getting tired and hungry after playing in Central Park that we settled for pizza. I left Central Park so sad. I’m gonna try again this Saturday, but am thinking china town.
I am from Montreal, your little sister from up north.. Hey New York ! come try our bagel and smoke meat. Now you will know what real food is all about. But for the pizza, it's a absolute win for the great city of New-York
Montreal bagels are so different, it's like a cousin. They're nice and all for a snack. But I prefer the NYC ones. Local bias haha. The smoked meats great.
@@HereBeBarrhead to Detroit. Our bagels are better than both of yours.
I'm not doubting the wonder of billy's hotdogs, but I think Gray's Papaya is a must try for tourists!! Their hotdogs and papaya juice are SO delicious and it's such an iconic spot! I haven't tried Billy's yet (though def plan to now) and it's def a different experience since it's in a classic food cart, but Gray's is also a must for an NYC hotdog experience.
The Recession special is key. Billie’s is right on the park, tho, so it’s an area that tourists will already be. Good choice for vacationers, because it won’t require a special trip like Gray’s might
Been to Sarges and Eileens.. Both were great.
Pedant warning!
Morningside Heights is between 110th and 125th and west of Columbus/Morningside Park to the river.
Absolute Bagels is south of 110th so it's still UWS.
🤪
I missed it by 2-3 blocks hahaha. I knew this comment was coming.
Yes, I would also recommend Dr. Brown’s Cel-Rey to go with any pastrami sandwich. The taste by itself may seem weird at first, so take a bite of the sandwich first and then sip the Cel-Rey.
Thank you for the introduction, I will be visiting New York soon mid April with my wife. Hope to try all you have intro.
Went to Billy's Hotdog stand with my 11 year old today for her first NY Hotdog experience. Simply amazing! Told him he came recommended and he even threw in a free snapple for my daughter. Thanks for the recommendation!
So so good - I'm salivating 👍🇦🇺
I am so SUPER HAPPY I found your channel today. And, have been binge watching. They are CRAZY FUN to watch and I am truly learning bout so many FAB places/spots to try when in the City. My mouth was watering mad watching them. Seriously!! Sad to say, I do not visit the City at all like I should, BUT, watching your channel has inspired me to get up, get over there and get to it. I am absolutely missing out. New subbie for sure!! Arlene
I'm so hyped for Eileen's.... Cheesecake and Tiramisu are my all time favorite desserts
I just went to Bleeker St Pizza yesterday on your recommendation and OMG.....the Nonna Maria was indeed the BEST slice I've ever tasted!! Thank you so much 😂
I had the opportunity to visit Bleecker Street Pizza. The Nora Maria pizza is really good. I had a photo with the owner's photo as well. 10:01
Sorry I missed the premiere this morning.
I just ate at three of these places last weekend! 😊
Excellent as always
Went to Billy’s Hot Dog stand when in New York last week. What a lovely guy. Also went to Bleeker Street Pizza. The Nonna Maria was amazing. One pizza between three of us was plenty!!!
Visiting NYC for the first time in June for a week and I’m watching a bunch of your videos. Sarge’s Deli is barely 2 blocks from the hotel we booked , exciting !
I love Eileen. They make the best cheesecake. I had their red velvet one.
We tried Sarges today and it might have been the best meal we’ve had yet! Walked in at 5PM and immediately got a booth! Not a chance we could have done that at Katz!
Smoke meat hands down Swartz in Montreal … get it with a Cherry coke / pickle / fries
By a mile. Montreal bagels are way better too.
@@maitrehg YES!!! I haven’t a clue why people think NYC bagels are good, once u have a St Viateur bagel it’s hard to eat another bagel again u just realize how poor a substitute they are. I use to live in Montreal from the late 1980s till mid 1990s. I would eat at Swartz and get a dozen bagels ALL the time. I unfortunately haven’t been back to Montreal in 20years. Swartz was awesome it wasn’t a tourist trap back then it was mostly locals in the neighborhood. My brother buys St Viateur bagels in Rochester NY so I get my annual fix every Xmas when I visit I then pack a couple dozen for my flight back to Medellin. There are so amazing Greek restaurants as well in Montreal however not sure if they are still around.
You know everytime I go somewhere new I love trying the food staples and I still gone to NYC yet and when I got I’m telling you I’m gonna spend a full day trying foods
Putting a couple of these places on our list! Thanks Jon!
You should!
Bacon & Egg on an Onion Bagel is my go to Breakfast from Absolute when I am in NY.
Traveled to NY for 1st time last year and ate at both Sarges and Bleecker! Bar none,Sarges is THE BEST deli in NY by far,miles above Katzs,which is over-hyped. Take my word for it, The quality of food at Sarges is on another level,well well worth the trip! ( Although I had Dr.Brown's black cherry soda instead of cell ray) I enjoyed Bleecker street pizza as well, quality and a real NY pizza taste. Both are very good and I encourage everyone to go there if you're visiting. My only one regret was that Totono's was closed up! ( Toronto's is a long time pizzeria out by Coney Island, And may have the best pizza ever) Hopefully one day I'll get to try it!
Thanks so much for sharing that, Jon! I visited Billy earlier this week, found him through your video and he is just an amazing person. Great hot dog, very nice talk, and when I offered some tips, he just gave me a pretzel. Thanks for that, man! Everyone, pay a visit to Billy. In a city full of scammers, Billy is a real deal. :)
All excellent choices but man that sandwich from Sarges............Worth the price of travelling on its own😂
Bleecker Street is absolutely the best pizza! The crust has the perfect crunch. 😍
Ay up mate, great videos, so looking forward to our pending trip at Christmas. Are you able to do some videos on seasons. In addition are you able or have you done anything military themed with the aircraft carrier in the harbour? Also where are the best ribs in NY? Hope you read and action my requests, all the best mate
Liked Bleeker street but did get the feeling that as we were tourists they couldn’t get rid of us quick enough- either took our order wrong or just didn’t listen. Would go back however as the pizza was excellent
Afrer your review of Sarge's Deli, I haven't been to Katz since. Every time I'm there and get a corned beef sandwich, I go to Sarge's.
Great idea.
Sarge’s has great soups also. I get the soup and half sandwich plate. Plenty of food and you don’t need an afternoon nap! Lol
Jon, Jon, Jon!!
Bagels - Ess-a-Bagel - 1st Avenue and 20th
Deli - Katz's Deli - East Houston Street
Junior's Cheesecake - Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn
Pizza - DiFara - South Street Seaport or Avenue J, Brooklyn
Hot Dogs - Dan Rossi's Cart in front of the Met
Knish - Yonah Schimmel!!!
Let me know when we can hit those!
Hey Jon! This video was amazing! I was happy that you asked us what the title was. This is the best channel by far!
So many great eating places in NY!
Hey Jon and #teamadriana. I just wanted to say I love your channel and content I could watch your videos all day long! Me and my wife can't wait for our trip to NYC and thanks to you it will be a great experience. Keep up the hard work!! Get well soon Ben the camera man
0:59 finally I found someone with the opposite effect to mine 😂, the moment I go into an empty store people suddenly start to form a line for some reason.
Have eaten at Sarge’s and Billie’s Hot Dogs so far. Amazing!
Absolute was one of the best bagels back when I was a Columbia student in 2010. So good.😊
Absolute is definitely one of the best bagels in the city!
I totally agree!
as a Dutchman it's fun to see a street called "bleecker" :D
What does it mean?😄😃😬
On work making my mouth water.
I tried bleeker street pizza yesterday by accident. I was planning on going to Johns of bleeker street but the line was too long and ended up stumbling at Bleeker street pizza. It was so good
We did Bleecker Street last summer when we were in NY and it was 🔥🔥🔥🔥
1. That’s the bagel shop I wanted to try when I was out there, but just never got around to. Now I’m bummed lol
2. The pastrami 🤤😋 omg, it looked so good.
3. The Nona Maria was definitely the best piece of pizza I’ve ever had. I made the mistake of getting just one slice (I got another slice of something else) to go on my last night there and I took it to go. Out of everything I ate the 3 times I’ve been to New York that slice of pizza is still the thing I think about most 😂
4. I’m not really big on cheesecakes either, but those did look good and for not even $3 a piece is a really good price in my opinion.
New York City’s number one most iconic thing is food heck everywhere you go you’re surrounded by food I think John should be on Gordon Ramsay the next time we talk about food
Wow! Eileen's is still there... I remember when they first opened. I grew up three blocks from there on Mulberry. Remembering we all thought that their Cheesecake was really good, but we were all really into Junior's back then... I agree, always liked Sarge's over Katz's.
All the iconic NYC specialities looks so delicious, you make me hungry my goodness
I'am gonna take all the addresses you gave us, next time I'll try them.
Thanks for sharing 😊👍
john i love your videos i still have not made it to NYC yet but i promise and i will use your vids as a guide to plan my 3-4 day trip
Just ate at Sarges, and thank you so much, that was amazing!!!
I love Eileen’s plain cheesecake! First had when I was a child, I still love it. The other four places I have not been to. Thanks for recommending!
Just returned home from ny ur videos helped me alot before going
My father used to own the bakery that made the soft pretzels sold at the hot dog carts (and sport stadiums and the like) so I am biased.
I’ve never been to any of your spots in this video as I don’t go to the city often however I’m going to keep all of the ones in this video on my go list for the few times a year I do go to NYC. The biggest thing I miss at NY Delis is good rye bread that has a crispy crust, it seems most delis but the bread in a plastic bag which makes the crust soft and the taste is not the same. Where I live in Rockland county there aren’t and decent Jewish style delis I usually Ave a hour drive to Edison to Harold’s or Katz’s in Manhattan to find one I like. When I was a young boy I remember bagels were 4 cents and you only had 3 choices plain, poppy or sesame. Today the varieties are too many to mention here fortunately in my are we have a place called John’s that make one close to what I remember a bagel being.