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Sarah Funk in New York: 4 Spots From the Video
This guide turns The Best Places to Eat in NYC (Restaurants, Street Food, & More) | Official 2026 Guide! from Sarah Funk into a practical travel map with 4 saved spots around Astoria, Bushwick, and Corona. The mapped places include a tourist attraction, a museum, and a performing arts theater. Use it to understand the places, food notes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Sarah Funk highlights the best of New York City's culinary scene by visiting legendary and award-winning spots across the boroughs. She was particularly impressed by the world-famous blueberry pancakes at Clinton Street Baking Co. and the iconic atmosphere of dining inside Central Park. Her ultimate takeaway is that visitors can enjoy high-end experiences like 'brunch for dinner' to avoid crowds while still tasting the city's most storied dishes.
What this map is good for
- Planning a museum stop or short itinerary in Astoria.
- Seeing where the mapped places sit together before choosing what to visit first.
- Saving 4 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
- Théâtre XIV by Company XIV
Performing Arts Theater in 383 Troutman St, Brooklyn, NY 11237, USA, Bushwick, New York, United States
Hours: Hours available - Museum of the Moving Image
Museum in 36-01 35th Ave, Queens, NY 11106, USA, Astoria, New York, United States
Hours: Hours available - RiseNY
Tourist Attraction in 160 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Hours: Hours available - New York Hall of Science
Tourist Attraction in 47-01 111th St, Corona, NY 11368, USA, Corona, New York, United States
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- Cranberry clementine spritz
- Honey roasted fig with air cured beef
- Sesame crusted tuna nicoise salad
- Lamb chops
- Three layered confetti birthday cake
- Molten peanut butter chocolate lava cake
- Dubai frozen hot chocolate
- Blueberry pancakes with Maine wild blueberries
- 1 more included in the app.
Experiences captured
- Dined at the historic Tavern on the Green
- Viewed floor-to-ceiling glass views of Central Park
- Visited the celebrity-favorite Serendipity 3
- Ordered a ferris wheel appetizer
- Ate brunch for dinner at Clinton Street Baking Co.
- Skipped long lines by visiting for dinner
- Explored the oldest tavern in New York
- Planned a visit to a Broadway show
Planning notes for Astoria
Astoria, Oregon, is a port city located at the mouth of the Columbia River. Founded in 1811, it is classified as the oldest permanent American settlement west of the Rocky Mountains. The city’s history began as a fur-trading post established by John Jacob Astor’s Pacific Fur Company. In 1805, the Lewis and Clark Expedition spent the winter nearby at Fort Clatsop.
Must-try foods nearby
- Charcoal-Grilled Octopus
The quintessential Astoria dish, perfected by legendary spots like Taverna Kyclades. - The "Bomb" Sandwich
An Astoria institution from Sal, Kris & Charlie’s (the 'King of Sandwiches'). This massive hero is loaded with layers of ham, turkey, roast beef, pastrami, mortadella, pepperoni. - Egyptian-Style Grilled Whole Fish
Centered on the 'Little Egypt' stretch of Steinway Street, restaurants like AbuQir allow you to pick fresh fish (like Branzino or Sea Bream) by weight. - Cevapi
A nod to Astoria's deep Balkan roots, these small, skinless Bosnian sausages are made from a blend of minced meats. - The SMB (Spicy Mama Bagel/Burger)
A modern Astoria cult classic from Between the Bagel. This fusion creation features Korean bulgogi, a fried egg, cheese, and spicy 'Mama’s sauce' on a bagel or roll.
When to go: The best time to visit Astoria is from July through September, when the coastal weather is driest and most comfortable, with average highs in the upper 60s to low 70s. While summer is the peak tourist season with higher prices and larger crowds.
Local tips
- Keep to the right on sidewalks and public stairs to allow faster pedestrians to pass you.
- Expect to tip between 18% and 22% at sit-down restaurants for standard service.
- Always let passengers exit the subway or bus before you attempt to board.
- Avoid stopping abruptly in the middle of busy walkways to check maps or take photos.
What travelers are noticing
- Gyro City Astoria: A new Greek street food expansion on 30th Avenue featuring customizable souvlaki bowls and imported pita.
- Astoria-Ditmars Restaurant Week 2026: A neighborhood-wide food crawl featuring viral street eats from vendors like Souvlaki Lady and Grill Lovers.
- Mrs. Georgia: A trending new opening recognized for bringing authentic Georgian 'khachapuri' and 'khinkali' to the local food scene.
Official tourism resource
The official destination marketing organization for Astoria and Warrenton, Oregon, providing visitor guides, trip ideas, and local travel resources.
Planning questions
What are the best spots in New York from this video?
This guide maps all 4 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 Cranberry clementine spritz, Honey roasted fig with air cured beef, Sesame crusted tuna nicoise salad, Lamb chops. 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.