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Jacob Does Philly | Foodie in Manhattan, New York
This guide turns Why Have Pumpernickel Bagels Become An Endangered Species? from Jacob Does Philly | Foodie into a practical food map with 6 saved spots around Manhattan, Aurora, and Bella Vista. The mapped places include a bagel shop and a restaurant stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Jacob Does Philly | Foodie explores the potential decline of the pumpernickel bagel, noting that low consumer demand and complex production requirements make them less appealing for modern shops to carry. While he personally prefers sesame or egg bagels, he highlights that these dense, malted bagels remain a culturally significant staple for diehard fans and long-standing institutions.
What this map is good for
- Planning a bagel shop stop or short itinerary in Manhattan.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 6 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
- Apollo Bagels
Bagel Shop in 242 E 10th St, New York, NY 10003, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States - Russ & Daughters
Bagel Shop in 179 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Famous 4th Street Delicatessen
Restaurant in 700 S 4th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA, Queen Village, Pennsylvania, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Bart’s Bagels - South Philadelphia
Bagel Shop in 769 S 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA, Bella Vista, Pennsylvania, United States
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available - Boychik - Stanley Marketplace
Mediterranean Restaurant in 2501 Dallas St, Aurora, CO 80010, USA, Aurora, Colorado, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - PopUp Bagels
Bagel Shop in 315 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10013, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Hours: Hours available
Experiences captured
- Researched pumpernickel bagel availability trends
- Texted parents about Long Island bagel shops
- Identified Philadelphia bagel shops selling pumpernickel
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
- Russ & Daughters
Known for: Bagel with Lox and Schmear. Mentioned as a must-try spot in top foods.
food and Bagel with Lox and Schmear
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 Jacob Does Philly | Foodie eat in Manhattan, New York?
This guide maps all 6 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Manhattan, New York.
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 food 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.