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Eater in New York: 3 Spots From the Video
This guide turns Burger Expert George Motz's Favorite NYC Meals (That Aren't Burgers) — Chef's Day Off from Eater into a practical restaurant map with 3 saved spots around Flatbush, Manhattan, and Red Hook. The mapped places include a restaurant stop, a sandwich shop, and a tea house. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
George Motz for Eater visited DeFontes in Brooklyn to consume what he considers the best sandwich in the world, the roast pork special. He highlighted the importance of the sandwich's perfect balance and the unique battered eggplant that provides a signature crunch. Motz also emphasized his long-standing connection to local New York institutions that keep culinary traditions alive.
What this map is good for
- Planning a restaurant stop or short itinerary in Flatbush.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- 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
- Porto Rico Importing Co.
Tea House in 201 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10012, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Werkstatt
Restaurant in 509 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11218, USA, Flatbush, New York, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Defonte's Sandwich Shop
Sandwich Shop in 379 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, USA, Red Hook, New York, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- double shot breve cortado
- fried eggplant
- broccoli rabe with garlic and oil
- pretzel
Experiences captured
- visited Puerto Rico Importing Company
- ordered a custom coffee from Wes
- complained about squashed cups on the street
- traveled to Red Hook, Brooklyn
- visited DeFontes sandwich shop
- met with owner Larry to discuss sandwich history
- observed the traditional sandwich ordering process
- tipped the sandwich makers
Planning notes for Manhattan
Manhattan, the central borough of New York City, is an island measuring approximately 22.7 square miles, characterized by its grid-based urban layout and concentrated vertical architecture. Historical Heritage and Architecture The borough contains a high density of historically categorized structures reflecting various periods of Western architectural development. Notable classifications include: * Art Deco: Dominant in the 1920s and 1930s.
Must-try foods nearby
- Pastrami on Rye
The quintessential Manhattan deli experience, specifically the version at Katz’s Delicatessen. - New York-Style Pizza Slice
A thin-crust, large-diameter pie characterized by its wide, foldable slices. The crust is crispy yet pliable, topped with a light layer of tomato sauce and low-moisture mozzarella. - Bagel with Lox and Cream Cheese
Known as the gold standard of breakfast, Manhattan bagels are traditionally boiled before baking to achieve a chewy interior and shiny crust. - Halal Cart Chicken and Rice
The definitive modern Manhattan street food. A container of yellow basmati rice topped with chopped grilled chicken (or lamb gyro), iceberg lettuce, and pita bread. - Banana Pudding
A creamy, comforting cult classic popularized by Magnolia Bakery. This isn't just a snack; it's a dense layers of vanilla wafers, fresh bananas.
When to go: The best months to visit Manhattan are May to June and September to October, offering mild, walkable temperatures and manageable shoulder-season crowds compared to the humid summer or freezing winter peaks. While January and February provide the.
Local tips
- Use OMNY to pay for the subway by tapping any contactless credit card or mobile device directly at the turnstiles for a seamless commute.
- Stand to the right on escalators and move to the center of subway cars upon boarding to maintain the flow of foot traffic.
- Expect to tip between 18% and 22% at full-service restaurants, as gratuity is a standard part of staff compensation and often not included in the menu price.
- Avoid entering empty subway cars on an otherwise crowded train, as they typically lack air conditioning or have unpleasant odors.
What travelers are noticing
- Sourdough Dessert Renaissance: Sweet sourdough applications like 'sourdoughnuts', cinnamon raisin sourdough loaves, and fermented cookies are dominating Manhattan bakeries, driven by a focus on gut health and flavor complexity.
- Birdie's Froyo & Viral Soft Serve: A resurgence of boutique frozen yogurt shops in the West Village and viral milk soft serve featuring melted French butter shells from spots like Papa Deore.
- Mini-Format Pastries & 'Small Is Big': Manhattan bakeries are pivoting to mini dessert formats, including mini 'famous pancakes' at Golden Hoff and individual-sized cakes from Saint Street Bakery to cater to snackable, high-variety dining.
Official tourism resource
The official guide to Flatbush, Brooklyn, featuring attractions, dining, and cultural highlights from NYC's official tourism board.
Planning questions
Where did Eater eat in New York?
This guide maps all 3 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in New York.
What are the must-try foods in New York?
Creator picks from the video include double shot breve cortado, fried eggplant, broccoli rabe with garlic and oil, pretzel. 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 restaurant 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.