Travel video guide
Things to Do in NY: All 11 Spots + Addresses
This guide turns ACTION MAKES HIS FAVORITE DISHES FROM FTD: THE EXTENDED CUT from Action Bronson into a practical travel guide map with 11 saved spots around Brooklyn, Bronx, and Doris C Freedman Pl. The mapped places combine food stops, local landmarks, and culture stops instead of only one kind of stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Action Bronson revisited his culinary roots by preparing 'everyday' pastas while reflecting on the decade-long journey of his career since the first episode of his show. He emphasized the importance of intuition over strict recipes, showcasing his signature style of 'elevated chaos' in the kitchen. His most memorable moment was recreating a chicken parm with fresh pesto and mozzarella, asserting that he is finally cooking for himself rather than for an audience.
What this map is good for
- Planning a short travel itinerary in Brooklyn across food stops, local landmarks, and culture stops.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 11 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- King Umberto
Italian Restaurant in 1343 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, NY 11003, USA, Elmont, NY, United States
Price level: Cheap - Casa Della Mozzarella
Deli in 604 E 187th St, Bronx, NY 10458, USA, Little Italy, New York, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Napoli Pizzeria & Restaurant
Restaurant in 164-02 69th Ave, Flushing, NY 11365, Flushing, NY 11365
Price level: Medium - Vela | The Candle Kitchen
Store in 460W W 46th St, New York, NY 10036, New York, NY 10036 - Chef's Garden
Chinese Restaurant in 80-09 164th St, Jamaica, NY 11432, USA, Jamaica, NY, United States
Price level: Medium - Lenny's Garage
Museum in 304 Douglass St, Brooklyn, NY 11217, USA, Brooklyn, NY, United States - Peter Luger Steak House
Steak House in 178 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA, Southside, New York, United States
Price level: Expensive
Hours: Hours available - Square Food Market
Market in 253 E 149th St, Bronx, NY 10451, USA, Bronx, NY, United States
Price level: Medium - Uncle Bacala's
Italian Restaurant in 2370 Jericho Tpke, Garden City Park, NY 11040, USA, Garden City Park, NY, United States
Price level: Cheap - Randazzo's Clam Bar
Bar in 2017 Emmons Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235, USA, Brooklyn, NY, United States
Price level: Cheap - General William Tecumseh Sherman Monument
Monument in 764 Doris C Freedman Pl, New York, NY 10019, Doris C Freedman Pl, New York, NY 10019
Food notes from the video
- Coke
- Pasta with spicy garlic and broccoli
- Tomato olive pasta with basil
- Raw spaghetti
- Egg noodle
- Chicken Parm with pesto
Experiences captured
- Cooked everyday pasta recipes
- Reflected on his first 'F*** That's Delicious' episode
- Discussed his vigilante character from a music video
- Demonstrated restaurant-style cooking techniques
- Emulsified pasta sauce with cheese and pasta water
- Made fresh pesto using a food processor
- Shared memories of working in professional kitchens
- Critiqued his own cooking style from ten years ago
Planning notes for New York
New York City is a geographic and cultural center established as a Dutch trading post named New Amsterdam in the early 17th century. It transitioned to British control in 1664 and served as the first capital of the United States from 1785 to 1790. The city's physical layout is defined by the 1811 Commissioner's Plan, which established the grid system of streets and avenues in Manhattan. The architectural landscape contains a high density of skyscrapers.
Must-try foods nearby
- Pastrami on Rye
The quintessential Jewish deli staple. Hand-carved, thick-cut pastrami, brined and smoked to melting tenderness, piled high on crusty rye bread with spicy brown mustard. - New York-Style Pizza (The Slice)
Defined by its wide, thin, hand-tossed crust that is crispy yet foldable. Topped with a balanced layer of tangy tomato sauce and high-moisture mozzarella. - Everything Bagel with Lox and Schmear
A NYC breakfast pillar. The bagel must be kettle-boiled then baked for a chewy interior and shiny crust. - Halal Chicken over Rice
The city's most iconic modern street food. It consists of yellow basmati rice topped with chopped grilled chicken (or gyro lamb), iceberg lettuce, and pita. - New York Cheesecake
Unlike its lighter counterparts, the NYC version is dense, smooth, and incredibly rich, made with extra cream cheese and sometimes heavy cream or sour cream.
When to go: The best times to visit New York City are from April to June and September to early November, when the weather is mild and the city’s parks are either in bloom or displaying vibrant fall foliage. While summer (July–August) is popular.
Local tips
- Treat sidewalks like highways by staying to the right and stepping aside completely if you need to stop for photos or directions.
- Always allow passengers to exit the subway car fully before you attempt to board and move toward the center of the car to make space.
- Tip a minimum of 18-20% at sit-down restaurants, as this is a standard local expectation rather than a bonus for exceptional service.
- Use the OMNY contactless system to pay for public transit by tapping your credit card or smartphone directly at the turnstiles.
What travelers are noticing
- FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Zones: Massive watch parties and interactive 'Fan Villages' at Rockefeller Center and the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center for the tournament's final rounds.
- The Hip Hop Museum: The long-awaited grand opening of the first major cultural institution dedicated to the genre in its birthplace, the Bronx.
- JFK Terminal 6 & New Terminal One: The viral 'Phase One' reopening of New York’s primary international gateway, featuring high-tech gates, indoor greenspaces, and local art installations.
Extra place context
- Peter Luger
Known for: Dry-Aged Porterhouse Steak. Mentioned as a must-try spot in top foods.
food and Dry-Aged Porterhouse Steak
Official tourism resource
The official destination marketing organization for the five boroughs of New York City, providing comprehensive travel guides and resources for Brooklyn.
Planning questions
Where did Action Bronson eat in NY?
This guide maps all 11 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in NY.
What are the must-try foods in NY?
Creator picks from the video include Coke, Pasta with spicy garlic and broccoli, Tomato olive pasta with basil, Raw spaghetti. Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this travel guide map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.