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Things to Do in New York: 5 Places From Jordan Bentley Eats
This guide turns I Tried Food from Facebook Marketplace in Brooklyn New York from Jordan Bentley Eats into a practical walking tour map with 5 saved spots around Bay Ridge, Bedford-Stuyvesant, and Canarsie. The mapped places include a neighborhood. Use it to understand the places, food notes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Jordan Bentley Eats explored the underground food scene of New York City by ordering directly from locals on Facebook Marketplace. He was particularly stunned by a $26 oxtail platter in Bed-Stuy, which he awarded a rare perfect 10/10 rating for its seasoning and value. He concluded that the quality of these home-cooked meals often rivals or surpasses traditional restaurants.
What this map is good for
- Planning a neighborhood stop or short itinerary in Bay Ridge.
- Seeing where the mapped places sit together before choosing what to visit first.
- Saving 5 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
- Bay Ridge
Neighborhood in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY, USA, Bay Ridge, New York, United States - Bedford-Stuyvesant
Neighborhood in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY, USA, Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, United States - East Flatbush
Neighborhood in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY, USA, East Flatbush, New York, United States - Flatbush
Neighborhood in Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY, USA, Flatbush, New York, United States - Canarsie
Neighborhood in Canarsie, Brooklyn, NY, USA, Canarsie, New York, United States
Food notes from the video
- oxtail
- mac and cheese
- candied yams
- passion fruit mango lemonade
- fried snapper
- plantain chips
- oxtail empanada
Experiences captured
- searched for food on Facebook Marketplace
- visited Bed-Stuy in Brooklyn
- met with home chef Jasmine
- ate on a park bench
- traveled to Canarsie for Caribbean food
- interviewed a professional chef from Barclays Center
- evaluated food responsiveness and pickup logistics
Planning notes for Bay Ridge
Bay Ridge, located in the southwestern corner of Brooklyn, New York, is a residential neighborhood bounded by Sunset Park, Dyker Heights, the Narrows, and the Fort Hamilton Army Base. Historical Heritage Originally inhabited by the Canarsee people, the land was settled by the Dutch in the 17th century as part of the town of New Utrecht. The area was known as Yellow Hook until 1853.
Must-try foods nearby
- Brussels Sprouts with Tahini and Pomegranate
While many places serve Brussels sprouts, the version at Tanoreen is legendary. They are flash-fried to a perfect crisp and tossed with a tangy. - Arancini (Rice Balls)
A staple of the neighborhood's deep Italian roots, the arancini at Gino’s are world-class. - Ecuadorian-Style Ceviche
New for 2025/2026, the Ecuadorian street-food influence at Bar Chuzo has become a major trend. - Knafeh
This Palestinian dessert is a masterpiece of textures: warm, melted cheese encased in shredded phyllo dough (kataifi), soaked in orange blossom syrup. - Grandma Slice
For a classic Brooklyn pizza experience, the Grandma Slice at Nino’s on 3rd is the local gold standard.
When to go: The best time to visit Bay Ridge is during the late spring (May and June) or early fall (September and October).
Local tips
- Street parking is extremely limited and heavily regulated, so consider using a paid garage or booking a spot in advance to avoid costly fines.
- Expect a standard tipping custom of 15% to 20% at seated restaurants, as it is a vital part of the local service economy.
- Be mindful of alternate side parking rules for street cleaning, which require moving your vehicle during specific morning hours to avoid tickets.
- When visiting local Middle Eastern or Mediterranean markets, it is considered polite to wait your turn in line and have your order ready before reaching the counter.
What travelers are noticing
- Century Marketplace: The multi-million dollar redevelopment of the former Century 21 site on 86th Street is progressing into a major two-story retail and commercial hub.
- Tanoreen Michelin Recognition: Chef Rawia Bishara’s celebrated Middle Eastern spot remains a 2026 focal point as a featured Bib Gourmand pick for NYC Winter Restaurant Week.
- Wing Wars 2026: The popular community food competition is a major early-year viral event, drawing locals and visitors to rank the best wings along the 3rd and 5th Avenue corridors.
Official tourism resource
The official site for the Bay Ridge 5th Avenue Business Improvement District, providing visitor information, local events, and a guide to dining and shopping.
Planning questions
What are the best spots in New York from this video?
This guide maps all 5 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 oxtail, mac and cheese, candied yams, passion fruit mango lemonade. 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 walking tour 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.