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Where to Eat in Manhattan, New York: The Monster Sandwich From Jon Barr | Varedelo
This guide turns NYC’s Biggest Sandwich! from Jon Barr into a practical travel map with 1 saved spot around Manhattan. The mapped places include a deli. Use it to understand the places, food notes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Jon Barr visited Sarge's Deli to tackle 'The Monster,' a massive secret menu sandwich standing 12 inches tall. Alongside WWE legend Braun Strowman, he was impressed by the quality of the meats and the Russian dressing despite the sandwich's intimidating size. The experience served as a promotion for Strowman's new show on the USA Network.
What this map is good for
- Planning a deli stop or short itinerary in Manhattan.
- Seeing where the mapped places sit together before choosing what to visit first.
- Saving 1 mapped spot 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
- Sarge’s Delicatessen & Diner
Deli in 548 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- The Monster sandwich
- pastrami
- corned beef
- roast beef
- turkey
- salami
- rye bread
- Russian dressing
- 1 more included in the app.
Experiences captured
- visited Sarge's Deli
- met WWE legend Braun Strowman
- attempted to eat a 12-inch tall sandwich
- compacted a massive sandwich to fit a bite
Planning notes for New York
The Theater District in Midtown Manhattan is a geographic area bounded approximately by West 40th Street to the south, West 54th Street to the north, Sixth Avenue to the east, and Eighth Avenue to the west. This district contains a concentration of 41 professional theaters with 500 or more seats.
Must-try foods nearby
- Joe's Pizza Broadway Slice
The quintessential New York thin-crust slice. While the original is in the Village, the Broadway location is the gold standard for theater-goers needing a quick. - Junior's Famous Strawberry Cheesecake
An absolute landmark staple. This dense, creamy, Brooklyn-style cheesecake topped with heavy syrup and giant strawberries is the most iconic post-show dessert in the Theater. - Gallagher's Dry-Aged Ribeye
A Theater District institution since 1927. Famous for its glass-enclosed meat-aging room visible from the street, their steaks are hickory-grilled to perfection. - The Halal Guys Chicken and Rice Platter
Originating at 53rd and 6th, this is the most famous street food in the world. The combination of yellow rice, seasoned chicken. - John's of Times Square Coal-Fired Pizza
Located in a stunning de-consecrated church, this spot serves no slices, only whole pies.
When to go: The best time to visit the Theater District is during the shoulder seasons of April to June and September to October.
Local tips
- Arrive at the theater at least 30 minutes before the curtain time to clear security and find your seat, as latecomers are often held in the lobby until a designated break in the performance.
- Avoid bringing large shopping bags or luggage into theaters, as seating is extremely cramped and most venues lack the space to store bulky items.
- Step to the side of the sidewalk if you need to check your phone or a map to avoid blocking the heavy flow of pedestrian traffic.
- Make dining reservations well in advance if you plan to eat before a show, and inform your server of your curtain time to ensure you finish your meal promptly.
What travelers are noticing
- Cats: The Jellicle Ball – A viral reimagining of the classic musical set in the Harlem ballroom scene, transferring to the Broadhurst Theatre in April 2026.
- Pick and Cheese – London’s viral cheese conveyor belt restaurant making its U.S. debut at Shaver Hall in spring 2026.
- Star-studded Broadway debuts – High-profile premieres including Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle in 'Proof', and Adrien Brody in 'The Fear of 13'.
Extra place context
- Sarge's Delicatessen & Diner
While technically located in nearby Murray Hill, Sarge's is universally cited by Theater District locals as the essential 24/7 Jewish deli for the Midtown area.
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Planning questions
What is this video map?
It is a crawlable guide to the mapped places from NYC’s Biggest Sandwich!, 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 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.