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Where to Eat in Manhattan, New York: Blueberry Bagel | Varedelo
This guide turns This is the Worst Bagel I've Reviewed Yet from Jeremy Jacobowitz into a practical restaurant map with 2 saved spots around Manhattan. The mapped places include a park and a restaurant stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Jeremy Jacobowitz was repulsed by Alexa Santos's choice of a toasted blueberry bagel with blueberry cream cheese, giving it a near-bottom score of 1.5. He specifically criticized the artificial chemical smell of fruit-flavored cream cheeses and the decision to toast the bagel. Despite his disgust, he enjoyed learning about Alexa's background as a news reporter and her high-end late-night pasta rituals.
What this map is good for
- Planning a pizza restaurant stop or short itinerary in Manhattan.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 2 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
- Lil' Frankie's
Pizza Restaurant in 19 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Madison Square Park
Park in 11 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10010, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- blueberry bagel
- blueberry cream cheese
Experiences captured
- interviewed Alexa Santos in Madison Square Park
- discussed viral food trends
- learned about the 'news lady' voice technique
- critiqued a controversial bagel order
- discussed late-night dining at Lil Frankie's
Planning notes for Manhattan
Manhattan is an island borough of New York City, bounded by the Hudson, East, and Harlem Rivers. Historically, the land was inhabited by the Lenape people before Dutch settlers established New Amsterdam in 1624. The English took control in 1664, renaming it New York. The borough served as the capital of the United States from 1785 to 1790.
Must-try foods nearby
- Pastrami on Rye
The quintessential Manhattan deli staple, specifically the hand-carved, spice-rubbed pastrami at Katz’s Delicatessen. - Everything Bagel with Lox and Schmear
A cornerstone of New York breakfast culture. For the gold standard, locals head to Russ & Daughters or Ess-a-Bagel for a hand-rolled. - New York-Style Thin Crust Pizza
Characterized by its large, hand-tossed thin crust that is crisp yet pliable enough to be folded in half. - Chopped Cheese
Often called the 'Philly Cheesesteak of NYC,' this sandwich originated in East Harlem bodegas. - Halal Chicken over Rice
The ultimate Manhattan street food experience. Originally popularized by The Halal Guys on 53rd and 6th, this dish features yellow basmati rice topped with spiced chicken.
When to go: The best times to visit Manhattan are from September to November and May to June, when the weather is pleasantly mild and the city’s parks are at their most scenic. While summer is hot and humid and winter can be bitterly cold.
Local tips
- Always stand to the right on escalators and walk on the right side of sidewalks to allow faster pedestrians to pass on your left.
- Step to the side of the sidewalk or subway platform before stopping to check your phone or a map to avoid blocking the flow of traffic.
- Remove your backpack and hold it at your feet when boarding a crowded subway car to create more space for fellow passengers.
- Expect to tip 18-22% at full-service restaurants, as gratuity is a standard and essential part of service worker compensation in the city.
What travelers are noticing
- The New Museum's 60,000-square-foot expansion and OMA-designed zero-waste restaurant in Nolita.
- Primark's 54,000-square-foot Manhattan flagship store opening at Herald Square.
- The 'Greater New York 2026' citywide arts survey at MoMA PS1.
Extra place context
- Madison Square Park
A historic park in the Flatiron District known for its rotating contemporary art installations, the original Shake Shack, and a lively dog run.
Planning questions
What is this video map?
It is a crawlable guide to the mapped places from This is the Worst Bagel I've Reviewed Yet, with the creator video, a static map preview, and selected spots from the trip.
Can I save these spots?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save the places, keep planning notes, and revisit the guide from your phone.
Does this replace watching the video?
No. The video remains the source, and the map makes the places easier to scan, compare, and save while planning.
Use it on your trip
Save this restaurant 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.