Travel video guide
Things to Do in Manhattan, New York: 2 Places
This guide turns How the Empire State Building Feeds 8,000 People a Day | On The Line | Bon Appétit from Bon Appétit into a practical travel map with 2 saved spots around Manhattan and New York. The mapped places include a bar and a historical landmark. Use it to understand the places and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Bon Appétit highlights the complex logistics and 'catering math' required to provide restaurant-quality service within the iconic Empire State Building. The creator emphasizes that their mission is to redefine 'corporate slop' by delivering meticulously prepared dishes like 48-hour brined chicken to office tenants. The most rewarding aspect for the team is navigating the building's secret corridors to provide a Four Seasons-level experience with views of the entire city.
What this map is good for
- Planning a bar stop or short itinerary in Manhattan.
- 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
- Empire State Building
Historical Landmark in 20 W 34th St., New York, NY 10001, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States - STATE Grill and Bar
Bar in 21 W 33rd St, New York, NY 10118, USA, New York, NY, United States
Price level: High
Hours: Hours available
Experiences captured
- Prepped catering for 20 people on the 67th floor
- Sliced 48-hour brined chicken with thyme garnish
- Calculated 'culinary math' for protein and petit fours
- Navigated behind-the-scenes service elevators and basement museum
- Transported hot food through the Empire State Building
- Set up a high-end office buffet on China
- Managed logistics for lunch and dinner restaurant service
- Organized signage and burners for a corporate lunch
Planning notes for New York
Midtown South in New York City is a central Manhattan district bounded approximately by 30th and 42nd Streets between Fifth and Ninth Avenues. The area contains a high concentration of commercial and industrial history, notably the Garment District, which became a global center for fashion manufacturing in the early 20th century. Historically.
Must-try foods nearby
- Mutton Chop at Keens Steakhouse
A legendary 26-ounce saddle of lamb that has been the signature dish of this historic chophouse since 1885. - Spicy Cumin Lamb Hand-Ripped Noodles at Xi'an Famous Foods
Biang biang noodles that are thick, wide, and pulled by hand to order. This iconic dish features tender lamb seasoned with a heavy dose of cumin and the restaurant's proprietary. - Chicken and Rice Platter at The Halal Guys
The quintessential NYC street food experience originating from the 53rd Street and 6th Avenue cart. - K-BBQ Wagyu Beef Platter at Haan
A 2026 standout in the NoMad/Midtown South area, this contemporary Korean BBQ spot elevates the traditional experience with premium wagyu cuts. - Signature Jajangmyeon at Joo Mak Banjum
A refined take on the classic Korean-Chinese black bean noodle dish. This Michelin-recognized spot in Koreatown uses high-quality ingredients and artisanal techniques to elevate.
When to go: The best time to visit Midtown South is during the shoulder seasons of May to June and September to October.
Local tips
- Walk on the right side of the sidewalk and step into a doorway or next to a pole if you need to stop to check your phone.
- Expect to leave a gratuity of at least 20% for table service at restaurants, as this is the standard local custom.
- Use the subway rather than taxis during rush hour to avoid heavy gridlock on major avenues like 5th and 6th.
- Check for the blue letter grade posted in restaurant windows to ensure the establishment meets city health and safety standards.
What travelers are noticing
- Ambassadors Clubhouse: A high-energy Punjabi social dining destination from London's JKS Restaurants opening in NoMad.
- The Maze: NYC's first alcohol-free members club in Flatiron, hosting viral 'sober' events and zero-proof celebrations.
- Midtown South Mixed-Use District: A major rezoning initiative transforming 42 blocks into a hub for thousands of new housing units and adaptive reuse projects.
Extra place context
- Empire State Building
The world's most famous Art Deco skyscraper offers two distinct photography experiences: the 86th-floor open-air observatory for 360-degree unobstructed cityscapes and the 102nd-floor indoor deck for a higher, floor-to-ceiling glass perspective.
photography
Official tourism resource
The official destination marketing organization and visitor bureau for the five boroughs of New York City, including Manhattan.
Planning questions
What is this video map?
It is a crawlable guide to the mapped places from How the Empire State Building Feeds 8,000 People a Day | On The Line | Bon Appétit, with the creator video, a static map preview, and selected spots from the trip.
Can I save these spots?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save the places, keep planning notes, and revisit the guide from your phone.
Does this replace watching the video?
No. The video remains the source, and the map makes the places easier to scan, compare, and save while planning.
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.