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Where to Eat in NY: Plantains From Jon Barr
This guide turns I Tested NYC Street Food With No Lines from Jon Barr into a practical restaurant map with 7 saved spots around Bronx, Brooklyn, and New York. The mapped places include a restaurant stop and a clothing store. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Jon Barr discovered that New York City street food carts with no lines can actually offer restaurant-quality meals, such as the 'hidden gem' catfish platter from GG's Fish and Chips. He was particularly impressed by the high quality and authentic seasoning found in Lower Manhattan's mobile kitchens. Ultimately, he concluded that these empty carts are often secret jackpots rather than risky dining choices.
What this map is good for
- Planning an italian restaurant stop or short itinerary in Bronx.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 7 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
- GG'S Fish & Chips
Seafood Restaurant in 234 Hoyt St, Brooklyn, NY 11217, USA, Carroll Gardens, New York, United States
Price level: Moderate
Hours: Hours available - OFF THE GRILL
Restaurant in 602 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216, USA, Brooklyn, NY, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Parmapasta
Italian Restaurant in 270 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10007, USA, New York, NY, United States - Dominick's
Italian Restaurant in 2335 Arthur Ave, Bronx, NY 10458, USA, Bronx, NY, United States
Price level: High - EILEEN FISHER
Clothing Store in 47 Bergen St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA, Brooklyn, NY, United States - Los Cuñados Taqueria Movil
Fast Food Restaurant in 100 Pearl St, New York, NY 10004, USA, New York, NY, United States
Price level: Medium - Taco Tek Mexican Grill
Mexican Restaurant in 952 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10459, USA, Bronx, NY, United States
Price level: Medium
Food notes from the video
- massaman curry with chicken
- catfish platter
- boneless jerk chicken
- plantains
Experiences captured
- visited a Thai food truck in Manhattan
- waited 20 minutes at an empty food truck
- tried a fish and chips truck
- met a soul food restaurant owner
- ate at Jerk Off The Grill
- tested Caribbean food knowledge with Evan
- ranked street food carts on a 1-10 scale
Planning notes for Brooklyn
Williamsburg, located in the northwestern portion of the New York City borough of Brooklyn, was established as a village in 1827 and incorporated into the City of Brooklyn in 1855. Its historical development transitioned from a 19th-century industrial center, defined by shipping and refineries.
Must-try foods nearby
- Chicken and Lamb Over Rice
A quintessential Williamsburg street food staple, particularly from the trending 'Bonjour Habibi' (Williamsburg Halal Food) truck on Bedford Avenue. - The 'Better Than Sex' Chocolate Chip Cookie
From the newly opened Last Crumb flagship on N 8th Street, this luxury cookie has become a 2026 viral sensation. - Zinger Chicken Sandwich
A standout item from Halal n Out on Broadway, this sandwich caters to the late-night Williamsburg crowd. - Truffle Wild Mushroom Risotto
A signature plant-based dish from Reverie, a recently opened vegan and kosher-friendly restaurant near the Williamsburg Bridge. - Passionfruit Tajine Pie
A trending dessert at the revamped Kellogg’s Diner, this dish has gained a cult following on local Reddit threads in 2026.
When to go: The best time to visit Williamsburg, Brooklyn, is during the shoulder seasons of May to June and September to October.
Local tips
- Use the L train for the quickest subway access to Manhattan, but check for weekend service changes that may require using the G train or the East River Ferry.
- Expect to tip between 18% and 22% at sit-down restaurants, as this is the standard social expectation for service in the neighborhood.
- Make dinner reservations at popular spots like Lilia or Misi several weeks in advance, as walk-in availability is extremely limited.
- Stay alert and keep your belongings secure in crowded areas like Bedford Avenue, especially during late-night hours when foot traffic is high.
What travelers are noticing
- Last Crumb: The viral Los Angeles-based cookie brand recently opened its first flagship brick-and-mortar on Wythe Avenue, featuring daily-baked 'streetwear-style' cookies and custom shaken milks.
- World Cup Chef Pop-ups: A surge of tournament-themed culinary residencies, notably Chef Renata Oliveira’s Brazilian churrasco counter on North Sixth Street, celebrating the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Planning questions
Where did Jon Barr eat in NY?
This guide maps all 7 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in NY.
What are the must-try foods in NY?
Creator picks from the video include massaman curry with chicken, catfish platter, boneless jerk chicken, plantains. 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.