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Things to Do in NY 10017: 3 Places From Danny Kim
This guide turns I Asked 4 Asian Chefs How they Cook Pork Belly! from Danny Kim into a practical travel map with 3 saved spots around Bal Harbour, Hornsby NSW, and New York. The mapped places include a hotel, a place marker, and a skin care clinic. Use it to understand the places, food notes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Danny Kim observed the meticulous process of creating Filipino lechon, emphasizing that dry skin is the most critical factor for achieving a perfect crunch. He was particularly impressed by the sound of the skin cracking and the succulent, melt-in-your-mouth texture of the meat. Ultimately, he found the combination of the rich pork and the acidic spicy vinegar dip to be an extraordinary flavor experience.
What this map is good for
- Planning a hotel stop or short itinerary in Bal Harbour.
- Seeing where the mapped places sit together before choosing what to visit first.
- Saving 3 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
- Joanna Vargas - New York
Skin Care Clinic in 501 5th Ave 3rd Floor Suite 300, New York, NY 10017, New York, NY 10017 - Hornsby
Hotel in Hornsby NSW 2077, Australia, Hornsby NSW, Australia - Bal Bay Drive
Place marker in Bal Bay Dr, Bal Harbour, FL 33154, USA, Bal Harbour, FL, United States
Food notes from the video
- Filipino lechon
- crispy pork skin
- lechon meat
- spicy vinegar dip
Experiences captured
- watched a chef shave pork skin
- learned to score and season pork belly
- observed the lechon rolling and tying process
- learned about air-drying pork in the fridge
- watched the low-and-slow roasting process
- witnessed the high-heat skin crisping technique
- listened to the crunch of the crispy skin
- tasted lechon with traditional dipping sauce
Planning notes for New York
Midtown Manhattan, located between 34th and 59th Streets, serves as the central commercial and cultural district of New York City. Historically, the area transitioned from a landscape of 19th-century brownstones and farms to a high-density urban core following the completion of Grand Central Terminal in 1913. This development spurred the construction of landmark structures that define the district's architectural profile. Historical Heritage and Architecture The district contains a concentration of diverse.
Must-try foods nearby
- Mutton Chop at Keens Steakhouse
An iconic Midtown staple since 1885, this legendary 26-ounce saddle of lamb is served thick-cut and juicy. - Chicken Over Rice from The Halal Guys
The ultimate NYC street food experience found at the original 53rd Street and 6th Avenue cart. - Oyster Pan Roast at Grand Central Oyster Bar
A historic culinary experience located in the vaulted lower level of Grand Central Terminal. - Korean BBQ Butcher's Feast at COTE
A Michelin-starred 'Korean Steakhouse' experience in NoMad/Midtown South. The Butcher's Feast features four cuts of USDA Prime and American Wagyu beef grilled tableside. - Spicy Cumin Lamb Noodles at Xi'an Famous Foods
This Western Chinese chain's 45th Street location is a go-to for hand-ripped 'biang biang' noodles.
When to go: The best time to visit Midtown is during the shoulder seasons of May to June and September to October.
Local tips
- When walking on crowded sidewalks, keep to the right and step aside completely if you need to stop to check a map or take a photo.
- Avoid the high prices and crowds of Times Square by walking a few blocks west to Hell’s Kitchen for more authentic and affordable dining options.
- Use the subway instead of taxis or rideshares during rush hour to avoid the gridlock that frequently paralyzes Midtown traffic.
- Always tip at least 20% for table service at restaurants, as this is the standard social expectation for dining in the city.
What travelers are noticing
- Pick & Cheese: London's viral conveyor-belt cheese restaurant making its U.S. debut at Shaver Hall (the former Lord & Taylor building).
- Ambassadors Clubhouse: A high-energy Punjabi social dining destination from the Michelin-starred Gymkhana team, newly opened in NoMad.
- The Beam at Rockefeller Center: A viral interactive experience allowing visitors to recreate the iconic 1932 'Lunch atop a Skyscraper' photo 850 feet in the air.
Planning questions
What is this video map?
It is a crawlable guide to the mapped places from I Asked 4 Asian Chefs How they Cook Pork Belly!, 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.