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Things to Do in New York: 2 Places From Insider Food
This guide turns Making $2.7 Million A Year Selling Ice In NYC | Small Business from Insider Food into a practical travel map with 2 saved spots around Long Island City and New York. The mapped places include an area marker and a supplier. Use it to understand the places, food notes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Insider Food explores how Richard Bulcato transformed a bartending background into a $2.5 million ice empire by focusing on the overlooked importance of frozen water in cocktails. The business relies on specialized machinery like chainsaws and CNC routers to produce high-end products for hundreds of clients, including Michelin-starred restaurants. Bulcato attributes his success to word-of-mouth reputation, employee loyalty, and maintaining consistent pricing since 2017.
What this map is good for
- Planning a supplier stop or short itinerary in Long Island City.
- Seeing where the mapped places sit together before choosing what to visit first.
- Saving 2 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
- New York
Area marker in New York, NY, USA, New York, United States - Hundredweight Ice
Supplier in 27-24 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101, USA, Long Island City, New York, United States
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- New York City tap water
Experiences captured
- harvested 300 lb blocks of crystal clear ice
- cut ice cubes using modified chainsaws and band saws
- operated a CNC router for custom engraved logo ice
- vacuumed residual water from ice making machines
- tempered raw ice blocks in a storage freezer
- delivered ice to a cocktail room in a freezer van
- monitored water filtration and circulation pumps
- worked in a cold environment with heavy machinery
Planning notes for New York
Tribeca, an acronym for "Triangle Below Canal Street," is a neighborhood in Lower Manhattan, New York City, defined by its industrial history and 19th-century architecture. Historically, the area transitioned from 18th-century farmland to a major mercantile hub for produce, textiles, and dry goods by the mid-1800s. This commercial period resulted in the construction of large-scale warehouses and loft buildings featuring cast-iron facades and red-brick masonry.
Must-try foods nearby
- Black Cod with Miso
The definitive signature dish of Nobu Tribeca, this Japanese-Peruvian classic features Alaskan black cod marinated for three days in a sweet-savory miso glaze before being. - Duck Frites
A centerpiece of the menu at the acclaimed French brasserie Frenchette, this dish pairs a perfectly crisp, succulent confit duck leg with thin. - Sheep's Milk Ricotta with Sea Salt and Honey
An iconic appetizer at Locanda Verde that has achieved cult status; it is served in a small glass jar with a generous drizzle of honey and sea salt. - Steak Frites
A timeless classic at The Odeon, the 1980s-era institution that defined Tribeca dining. - Krug-Style Fried Chicken
A standout at Holywater, this elevated comfort food features extra-crunchy, perfectly seasoned chicken served in a subterranean.
When to go: The best time to visit Tribeca is during the late spring (May to June) or early fall (September to October).
Local tips
- Walk on the right side of the sidewalk and step aside completely if you need to stop, as locals use these paths for high-speed commuting.
- Expect to tip between 18% and 22% at sit-down restaurants, as this is the standard social expectation for service in New York City.
- Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes to safely navigate the neighborhood’s historic but uneven cobblestone streets and industrial loading docks.
- Make dining reservations well in advance for popular spots, as Tribeca is a premier culinary destination where walk-in availability is often limited.
What travelers are noticing
- Seventy Seven Alley: A new 'culinary studio' in Cortlandt Alley helmed by Chef London Chase, featuring a menu organized by 'flavor verticals' like heat, acid, and depth.
- Tribeca Festival 25th Anniversary: The neighborhood is currently hosting the milestone 25th edition (June 3–14, 2026), featuring 100+ world premieres and major live concert events.
- Southern Guild Gallery: The renowned South African gallery recently opened its 4,000-square-foot flagship at 75 Leonard Street, cementing the area's status as a global design hub.
Official tourism resource
The official guide to Long Island City, Queens, provided by New York City's official destination marketing organization and visitor bureau.
Planning questions
What are the best spots in New York from this video?
This guide maps all 2 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 New York City tap water. 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.