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Joshua Weissman in Manhattan, New York: 19 Spots
This guide turns I Tried Every Viral Restaurant in America from Joshua Weissman into a practical restaurant map with 19 saved spots around Manhattan, Beverly Hills, and Central East Austin. The mapped places include a restaurant stop and a sandwich shop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Joshua Weissman traveled across America to determine if viral food trends actually live up to their social media hype. While he was skeptical of the long lines, he was ultimately blown away by the quality of the $68 Michelin-chef pizza and the smoked brisket burger, which he considered one of the best in the country. He concluded that while some spots like the giant donuts were just average, many of these famous establishments earned their 'S-tier' status through technical perfection.
What this map is good for
- Planning a pizza restaurant stop or short itinerary in Manhattan.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 19 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
- Golden Diner
Diner in 123 Madison St, New York, NY 10002, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Salt Hank’s
Sandwich Shop in 280 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10014, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Hours: Hours available - Veniero's Pasticceria & Caffe
Bakery in 342 E 11th St, New York, NY 10003, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Price level: Moderate
Hours: Hours available - Shawarma Mia
Turkish Restaurant in 67 6th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217, USA, Prospect Heights, New York, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Ceres
Pizza Restaurant in 164 Mott St, Manhattan, NY 10013, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Hours: Hours available - Interseller
Place marker in 245 8th Ave #1094, New York, NY 10011, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States - Dough Doughnuts Rockefeller
Donut Shop in 10 Rockefeller Center 37 W (48th St, between 5th &, 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available - All'Antico Vinaio
Sandwich Shop in 729 8th Ave, New York, NY 10036, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Talkin' Tacos West Village
Taco Restaurant in 311 6th Ave, New York, NY 10014, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Hours: Hours available - Beverly Hills Bagel
Bagel Shop in 262 S Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90212, USA, Beverly Hills, California, United States
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available - Joe's Pizza Broadway
Pizza Restaurant in 1435 Broadway, New York, NY 10018, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available - Frevo
Fine Dining Restaurant in 48 W 8th St, New York, NY 10011, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Price level: Very expensive
Hours: Hours available - 7 more spots
Open the map in Varedelo to see the full saved list.
Food notes from the video
- Nduja sausage pizza with burrata
- Lemon zest and butter pancakes
- Salt Hank's steak sandwich
- Danny and Coop's Philly cheesesteak
- Franklin Barbecue brisket
- Giant dill pickle pizza
- Chicken shawarma
- Giant chocolate and sugar donuts
- 1 more included in the app.
Experiences captured
- Dined with pizza expert Scott Wiener
- Collaborated with food influencer Salt Hank
- Met actor Bradley Cooper at his sandwich shop
- Waited in long lines for viral food spots
- Interviewed customers for public opinion
- Tasted Michelin-starred barbecue in Austin
- Ranked viral restaurants on a tier list
- Compared East Coast vs West Coast cheesesteaks
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
- Joe’s Pizza
Known for: The New York Slice. Mentioned as a must-try spot in top foods.
food and The New York Slice
Official tourism resource
The official destination marketing organization and visitor guide for the five boroughs of New York City, including Manhattan.
Planning questions
Where did Joshua Weissman eat in Manhattan, New York?
This guide maps all 19 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Manhattan, New York.
What are the must-try foods in Manhattan, New York?
Creator picks from the video include Nduja sausage pizza with burrata, Lemon zest and butter pancakes, Salt Hank's steak sandwich, Danny and Coop's Philly cheesesteak. 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.