Travel video guide
Where to Eat in New York: Lucali Pizza
This guide turns I Rated Every Food at COMPLEX’s Food Festival hosted by Keith Lee from SnackEatingSnacks into a practical travel map with 2 saved spots around Manhattan and New York. The mapped places include an area marker and a place marker. Use it to understand the places, food notes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
SnackEatingSnacks enjoyed the diverse selection of New York heavy hitters and the inclusion of restaurant merchandise, but was disappointed by the physical absence of the host, Keith Lee. While he praised the quality of the Lucali pizza and the unique curry chicken patty, he struggled significantly with the extreme heat of the Bulldak spicy chicken sandwich. Ultimately, he found the festival well-priced and successful despite the confusing layout and long wait times at certain stalls.
What this map is good for
- Planning an area marker stop or short itinerary in Manhattan.
- Seeing where the mapped places sit together before choosing what to visit first.
- 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
- New York
Area marker in New York, NY, USA, New York, United States - Grand Central Food Festival
Place marker in 3ʳᵈ, Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10001, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Food notes from the video
- Lucali pizza
- Katz's Deli corned beef sandwich
- Peeking duck sandwich on a bolo bao
- Wagyu chopped cheese
- Italian sausage and pepper sandwich
- Curry chicken patty in a Jamaican bun
- Bulldak world's spiciest chicken sandwich
- Potato latke with sour cream and wasabi caviar
- 2 more included in the app.
Experiences captured
- Attended Keith Lee's Family Style Food Festival
- Navigated a maze-like layout with hidden rooms
- Met the owner of Lucali pizza
- Browsed and praised the restaurant merchandise section
- Waited 25 minutes in line for a sandwich
- Searched unsuccessfully for Keith Lee at the event
- Attempted a spicy chicken sandwich challenge
- Evaluated ticket prices and food costs
Planning notes for New York
SoHo, an acronym for South of Houston Street, is a district in Lower Manhattan, New York City, defined by its 19th-century industrial heritage and its concentration of cast-iron architecture. Originally farmland in the 17th century, the area transitioned into a residential neighborhood by the early 1800s before evolving into a commercial and manufacturing center during the mid-to-late 19th century. The neighborhood contains the SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District.
Must-try foods nearby
- Temaki Handrolls
At Nami Nori, an iconic 100% gluten-free sushi destination in SoHo. - Red Velvet Funfetti Cinnamon Roll
A viral sensation from Posh Pop Bakeshop, this decadent treat is part of a massive menu of 100% gluten-free baked goods. - Gluten-Free Tagliatelle with Truffles
Served at Piccola Cucina Estiatorio on Thompson Street, this house-made pasta is a SoHo staple. - Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pão de Queijo)
At TAP NYC, these naturally gluten-free rolls made from cassava flour are a trending favorite. - The 'Crazy Shake'
Black Tap SoHo is world-renowned for these massive milkshakes. While the restaurant serves traditional burgers.
When to go: The best time to visit SoHo is during the shoulder seasons of May to June or September to October, when mild temperatures are ideal for walking the cobblestone streets and outdoor dining. While the winter holidays offer festive window displays.
Local tips
- Wear comfortable, flat shoes to safely navigate the neighborhood's historic but uneven Belgian block cobblestone streets.
- Walk briskly and pull over to the side of the sidewalk near a building or pole if you need to stop and check your phone or take photos.
- Expect to tip between 18% and 22% at sit-down restaurants, as gratuity is rarely included in the bill for small groups.
- Keep your personal belongings secure and in sight at all times, especially in crowded shopping areas and busy subway stations.
What travelers are noticing
- Noury: A modern Japanese izakaya on Sullivan Street from the acclaimed Kiko team, featuring a seasonal menu of saba sandwiches and shochu-based cocktails.
- Straker’s SoHo: The first U.S. outpost from viral TikTok chef Thomas Straker, bringing his 'British by way of Italy' cuisine to the former Lucky Strike space.
- Selene by Kyma: A massive 10,000-square-foot Mediterranean dining concept at the ModernHaus SoHo, featuring rooftop dining and weekend DJ sets.
Official tourism resource
The official destination marketing organization and visitor guide for the five boroughs of New York City, including Manhattan.
Planning questions
What are the best spots in New York from this video?
This guide maps all 2 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan your trip to New York.
What are the must-try foods in New York?
Creator picks from the video include Lucali pizza, Katz's Deli corned beef sandwich, Peeking duck sandwich on a bolo bao, Wagyu chopped cheese. 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 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.