Travel video guide
Things to Do in New York and Illinois From Insider Food
This guide turns US vs UK Frozen Pizza | Food Wars | Insider Food from Insider Food into a practical travel guide map with 15 saved spots around Barkley, Burton, and Celeste. The mapped places combine food stops, shops and markets, and local landmarks instead of only one kind of stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Insider Food compared the value and quality of frozen pizzas in the US and UK, discovering that US pizzas like DiGiorno tend to be significantly heavier and retain more weight after cooking. The creators were particularly surprised by the UK's Chicago Town pizza, which features a unique sauce-stuffed crust rather than the traditional cheese filling found in America.
What this map is good for
- Planning a short travel itinerary in Barkley across food stops, shops and markets, and local landmarks.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 15 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
- Celeste
Area marker in Celeste, TX 75423, USA, Celeste, Texas, United States - Domino's Pizza
Pizza Restaurant in 227 W 40th St, New York, NY 10036, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available - Chicago
Area marker in Chicago, IL, USA, Chicago, Illinois, United States - Goodfella's
Pizza Restaurant in 4029 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10308, USA, Great Kills, New York, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Safeway
Grocery Store in 1275 E Sunset Dr, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA, Barkley, Washington, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store in 550 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA, River North, Illinois, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - California Pizza Kitchen
Pizza Restaurant in 735 South Figueroa Street, 7th St Space 305, Los Angeles, CA 90017, USA, Downtown Los Angeles, California, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Sainsbury's
Supermarket in 1 Cambridge Heath Rd, London E1 5SD, UK, London, England, United Kingdom
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Vons
Grocery Store in 3461 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90020, USA, Koreatown, California, United States
Hours: Hours available - Dr. Oetker Canada Ltd
Wholesaler in 2229 Drew Rd, Mississauga, ON L5S 1E5, Canada, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Hours: Hours available - Table 87
Pizza Restaurant in 473 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA, Gowanus, New York, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Albertsons
Grocery Store in 8035 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021, USA, North Mountain Village, Arizona, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - 3 more spots
Open the map in Varedelo to see the full saved list.
Food notes from the video
- DiGiorno rising crust pepperoni pizza
- Goodfella's classic crust pepperoni pizza
- Chicago Town stuffed-crust pepperoni pizza
- Chicago Town mega-meaty deep-dish pizza
- Dr. Oetker Ristorante margherita pizza
Experiences captured
- Weighed frozen pizzas before and after cooking
- Measured pizza crust height with a ruler
- Used a cat-shaped pizza cutter
- Compared packaging images to final cooked products
- Analyzed market value and price increases
- Calculated cost per 100 grams of pizza
- Compared frozen pizza value to Domino's delivery
Planning notes for New York
New York City is a metropolitan area situated at the mouth of the Hudson River, originally inhabited by the Lenape people before European settlement. Recorded history in the region began with Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano in 1524.
Must-try foods nearby
- New York Style Pizza Slice
The quintessential thin-crust slice, characterized by its wide, foldable shape and light layer of tomato sauce and mozzarella. - Everything Bagel with Lox and Schmear
A dense, chewy, hand-rolled bagel boiled before baking. The classic preparation features a thick layer of cream cheese (schmear), salty lox, capers, and red onion. - Pastrami on Rye
Hand-carved, spice-rubbed, and smoked beef brisket piled high on seedless rye bread, traditionally served with spicy brown mustard and a side of pickles. - Halal Chicken and Rice Platter
A street-cart staple consisting of yellow basmati rice, shredded chicken or gyro meat, and a pita, famously drenched in a mysterious 'white sauce' and fiery red sauce. - Chopped Cheese
A true Bronx and Harlem bodega classic made by griddling ground beef with onions, topping it with melted American cheese.
When to go: The best times to visit are from April to June and September to November, when the weather is mild and the city's parks are at their most scenic. While summer can be oppressively humid and winter bitingly cold.
Local tips
- Walk on the right side of the sidewalk and step to the side if you need to stop to avoid blocking the flow of pedestrian traffic.
- Always tip between 18% and 22% at sit-down restaurants, as service staff rely on these gratuities for their primary income.
- Use a contactless credit card or phone to tap-and-go at subway turnstiles instead of purchasing a physical MetroCard.
- Keep your belongings secure and stay aware of your surroundings in crowded transit hubs to prevent opportunistic theft.
What travelers are noticing
- FIFA World Cup 2026: NYC is a primary host city, with the final match scheduled at MetLife Stadium and massive fan festivals at Rockefeller Center.
- The Hip Hop Museum: A major cultural opening in the Bronx, serving as the first permanent institution dedicated to the genre's global history.
- America250 Celebrations: Large-scale events for the U.S. 250th anniversary, including 'Sail the 4th' featuring a historic fleet of tall ships in the harbor.
Official tourism resource
The official tourism site for Lake Barkley, Kentucky, providing information on lodging, outdoor recreation, and local attractions in the Lyon County area.
Planning questions
Where did Insider Food eat in New York and Illinois?
This guide maps all 15 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in New York and Illinois.
What are the must-try foods in New York and Illinois?
Creator picks from the video include DiGiorno rising crust pepperoni pizza, Goodfella's classic crust pepperoni pizza, Chicago Town stuffed-crust pepperoni pizza, Chicago Town mega-meaty deep-dish pizza. 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 guide 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.