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Jon Barr in Manhattan, New York: 10 Spots
This guide turns I Tried NYC Tourist Trap Restaurants from Jon Barr into a practical restaurant map with 10 saved spots around Manhattan, Brooklyn Heights, and Dumbo. The mapped places include a restaurant stop, a bagel shop, and a bakery stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Jon Barr evaluated whether famous New York City eateries are genuine experiences or overpriced tourist traps. He concluded that Katz's Deli is a 'tourist right of passage' worth the price, whereas Famous Original Ray's Pizza was a disappointing, soggy failure. His journey highlights the stark contrast between legendary institutions and low-quality spots catering to unsuspecting visitors.
What this map is good for
- Planning an american 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 10 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
- Doughnuttery
Donut Shop in 425 W 15th St, New York, NY 10011, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available - Famous Original Ray's Pizza
Pizza Restaurant in 736 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available - Serendipity 3 - Upper East Side
American Restaurant in 225 E 60th St, New York, NY 10022, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Price level: Moderate
Hours: Hours available - Time Out Market New York
Food Court in 55 Water St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA, Dumbo, New York, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Juliana’s
Pizza Restaurant in 19 Old Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA, Brooklyn Heights, New York, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Katz's Delicatessen
Deli in 205 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Gallagher’s Steakhouse NYC
Steak House in 228 W 52nd St, New York, NY 10019, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Price level: Very expensive
Hours: Hours available - Carlo's Bakery
Bakery in 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Margaritaville Restaurant - Times Square
American Restaurant in 560 7th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Ess-a-Bagel
Bagel Shop in 831 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10022, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- hot dogs
- pastrami on rye with mustard
- Reuben sandwich
- corned beef
- margarita pizza slice
Experiences captured
- waited in a long line at Katz's Deli
- received a famous paper ticket
- ate free samples of pastrami
- struggled to find an empty table
- interviewed tourists from Texas and France
- visited Famous Original Ray's Pizza
- paid a credit card convenience fee
- visited Carlo's Bakery in Times Square
Planning notes for New York
New York City, located at the mouth of the Hudson River, was established as a Dutch trading post named New Amsterdam in 1624. Control transferred to the English in 1664, at which time the settlement was renamed New York. The city served as the first capital of the United States under the Constitution from 1789 to 1790. The architectural landscape includes 19th-century brownstone rowhouses, Gilded Age mansions, and a high concentration of Art Deco skyscrapers.
Must-try foods nearby
- Pastrami on Rye
The quintessential New York deli staple, featuring beef brisket that is salt-cured, seasoned with a secret spice rub, smoked, and steamed until it melts in your mouth. - The New York Slice
A wide, thin-crust pizza slice that is foldable yet crispy, characterized by a high-gluten bread flour crust, light tomato sauce, and full-fat dry mozzarella. - Bagel with Lox and Schmear
A dense, chewy, and malt-boiled bagel topped with a generous layer of cream cheese (schmear) and silky translucent slices of salt-cured salmon (lox). - Halal Chicken and Rice Platter
The ultimate street food fuel, consisting of yellow basmati rice topped with chopped grilled chicken, a side of iceberg lettuce and pita, and the legendary. - Chopped Cheese
Originating from Upper Manhattan and Bronx bodegas, this cult-favorite sandwich features ground beef, onions, and melted American cheese grilled together on a flat-top.
When to go: The best time to visit New York is during the shoulder seasons of May to June and September to October.
Local tips
- Treat sidewalks like highways by staying to the right and pulling over to the side before stopping to check maps or take photos.
- Tipping is essential in full-service restaurants, where a gratuity of 18% to 22% of the total bill is the standard expectation.
- When using the subway, always let passengers exit the train completely before you attempt to board.
- Use the OMNY contactless system to pay for public transit by simply tapping your credit card, smartphone, or smartwatch at the turnstiles.
What travelers are noticing
- Shaver Hall: A massive new 35,000-square-foot food hall in the former Lord & Taylor building featuring the first U.S. location of London’s Pick & Cheese and the Japanese spot Mako.
- Somssi: A viral new Greenwich Village opening from Ahris Kim (NA:EUN Hospitality) featuring social media-famous dishes like the 'Potato, Potato, Potato' and White Rabbit candy ice cream.
- Noury: A modern Parisian-style izakaya in SoHo from the acclaimed Kiko team, trending for its reimagined futomaki and extensive sake program.
Extra place context
- Katz’s Delicatessen
Known for: Pastrami on Rye. Mentioned as a must-try spot in top foods.
food and Pastrami on Rye
Official tourism resource
The official destination marketing organization and visitor guide for the five boroughs of New York City, including Manhattan.
Planning questions
Where did Jon Barr eat in Manhattan, New York?
This guide maps all 10 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Manhattan, New York.
What are the must-try foods in Manhattan, New York?
Creator picks from the video include hot dogs, pastrami on rye with mustard, Reuben sandwich, corned beef. 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 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.