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Where to Eat in Brooklyn, NY: All 4 Spots + Addresses
This guide turns Asking Millionaires in NYC to Cook for Them in Their Home from Danny Kim into a practical walking tour map with 4 saved spots around Brooklyn, Manhattan, and New York. The mapped places include a neighborhood, a restaurant stop, and a pharmacy. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Danny Kim struggled to find a millionaire willing to let a stranger into their home to cook a gourmet meal, facing constant rejection in various Brooklyn neighborhoods. He observed that New Yorkers are extremely private, busy, and prefer to plan their schedules well in advance. Despite the cold weather and time constraints, he gained a deeper understanding of the different cultural and economic dynamics within the city's wealthy areas.
What this map is good for
- Planning a neighborhood stop or short itinerary in Brooklyn.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 4 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
- Cobble Hill
Neighborhood in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, NY, USA, Brooklyn, NY, United States - Dhamaka
Indian Restaurant in 119 Delancey St, New York, NY 10002, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Price level: Expensive
Hours: Hours available - South Williamsburg
Neighborhood in South Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY, USA, Brooklyn, NY, United States - Heights Chemists Rx Pharmacy
Pharmacy in 1388 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10033, USA, New York, NY, United States
Experiences captured
- Walked through Brooklyn Heights looking for millionaires
- Recruited Chef VJ from Dhamaka to help cook
- Knocked on doors of multi-million dollar homes
- Approached a driver in a traffic jam for advice
- Explored a Hasidic Jewish community in South Williamsburg
- Faced multiple rejections from residents and busy professionals
- Ran between houses to stay warm in the cold
- Attempted to find a kitchen before the chef's shift
Planning notes for New York
New York City, located at the mouth of the Hudson River, was established as a Dutch trading post named New Amsterdam in 1624. Control transferred to the English in 1664, at which time the settlement was renamed New York. The city served as the first capital of the United States under the Constitution from 1789 to 1790. The architectural landscape includes 19th-century brownstone rowhouses, Gilded Age mansions, and a high concentration of Art Deco skyscrapers.
Must-try foods nearby
- Pastrami on Rye
The quintessential New York deli staple, featuring beef brisket that is salt-cured, seasoned with a secret spice rub, smoked, and steamed until it melts in your mouth. - The New York Slice
A wide, thin-crust pizza slice that is foldable yet crispy, characterized by a high-gluten bread flour crust, light tomato sauce, and full-fat dry mozzarella. - Bagel with Lox and Schmear
A dense, chewy, and malt-boiled bagel topped with a generous layer of cream cheese (schmear) and silky translucent slices of salt-cured salmon (lox). - Halal Chicken and Rice Platter
The ultimate street food fuel, consisting of yellow basmati rice topped with chopped grilled chicken, a side of iceberg lettuce and pita, and the legendary. - Chopped Cheese
Originating from Upper Manhattan and Bronx bodegas, this cult-favorite sandwich features ground beef, onions, and melted American cheese grilled together on a flat-top.
When to go: The best time to visit New York is during the shoulder seasons of May to June and September to October.
Local tips
- Treat sidewalks like highways by staying to the right and pulling over to the side before stopping to check maps or take photos.
- Tipping is essential in full-service restaurants, where a gratuity of 18% to 22% of the total bill is the standard expectation.
- When using the subway, always let passengers exit the train completely before you attempt to board.
- Use the OMNY contactless system to pay for public transit by simply tapping your credit card, smartphone, or smartwatch at the turnstiles.
What travelers are noticing
- Shaver Hall: A massive new 35,000-square-foot food hall in the former Lord & Taylor building featuring the first U.S. location of London’s Pick & Cheese and the Japanese spot Mako.
- Somssi: A viral new Greenwich Village opening from Ahris Kim (NA:EUN Hospitality) featuring social media-famous dishes like the 'Potato, Potato, Potato' and White Rabbit candy ice cream.
- Noury: A modern Parisian-style izakaya in SoHo from the acclaimed Kiko team, trending for its reimagined futomaki and extensive sake program.
Extra place context
- Dhamaka
Located in the Essex Market, this restaurant serves 'unapologetic' Indian food focusing on regional dishes rarely seen in the US. It's a vibrant, authentic eatery that has quickly become a local essential.
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Official tourism resource
The official destination marketing organization for the five boroughs of New York City, providing comprehensive travel guides and resources for Brooklyn.
Planning questions
Where did Danny Kim eat in Brooklyn, NY?
This guide maps all 4 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Brooklyn, NY.
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.