I disagree on Magnolia bakery – overrated. For me (European palate) the banana pudding was way too sweet, a bit sickening really. Agree on the others I have personally tried (Joe’s, Kats)
Magnolia’s is overrated you’re crazy. You can’t only eat one thing there to decide. The banana pudding is the best thing there but it’s just just okay and the rest of the stuff especially the cupcakes are gross
So glad you had Joe's as overrated. It's not a bad slice joint, but for NY, it's not worth the hype at all. There's like 5 better pizzerias within a 5 min walk!
I’m a 62 year old life long New Yorker who has hit just about every well known steakhouse in the City. Respectfully, dude is totally incorrect on Peter Lugers. It was good many many moons ago. It is a shell of itself, now. Food is simply not as good as it once was, and staff could be a bit rude and obnoxious. Very overrated. If you have to go to a well known steakhouse in NYC, hit the Old Homestead on the West side. Katz’s, while pricey and a tourist trap, still features the best pastrami on the planet. Hes correct on that.
“Maybe if you are from Oregon this would be a great slice…” I’ll chock that comment up to NYC attitude (originally from Uostate, Finger Lakes, so I can bust your cajones), but we have some VERY good pizza here in Oregon. Come visit us in Salem, Portland, Eugene. Stop by and say hi ! 😝🍕😝🍕😝🍕😝🍕😝
Went to peter lugers a few years back and the reservations were 3 months out we wenr anyway and to be honest i was not impressed at all ,i prefer benjamins in white plains ,it blows lugers out the water
4 Charles & Au Cheval are the same burger. It’s good but not worth the hassle or $$$, plus they’re transplants. Pub burgers and smash burgers are apples & oranges. Brindle Room & Paul’s are classic NY joints but burgers really should be separated & rated by price point & style.
After the passing of Harry & Ida’s(RIP), Katz reins supreme, unfortunately.
Utopia Bagels are great. Bailys-right size but tasteless. Better is Bagel Oasis Bialys, but no one makes them as they were in the past. I like Katz's. Once Joe's Pizza is not hot anymore feh. Luger was once great. When Nathans made their one fries-great.
Yes, go to Lucali instead for pizza. Spend a couple of hours waiting in line in the afternoon for the chance at getting a coveted reservation, then come back later at night to actually eat. Great way to spend your day. Great advice. /s 😒🤨🤣
I grew up in Manhattan during the late 50s and 60s. Back then a normal family could afford to live there. I believe the best pizza in town, at that time, was the shop inside the South Ferry terminal. This was when a slice and a coke was a quarter and soft pretzels were 5 cents or 6 for a quarter from push carts.
I disagree on Magnolia bakery – overrated. For me (European palate) the banana pudding was way too sweet, a bit sickening really. Agree on the others I have personally tried (Joe’s, Kats)
Magnolia’s is overrated you’re crazy. You can’t only eat one thing there to decide. The banana pudding is the best thing there but it’s just just okay and the rest of the stuff especially the cupcakes are gross
Your take is spot on- on all the ones you reviewed. Amazing!
So glad you had Joe's as overrated. It's not a bad slice joint, but for NY, it's not worth the hype at all. There's like 5 better pizzerias within a 5 min walk!
That hamburger looks like it was chewed up and vomited on the table what the heck
I’m a 62 year old life long New Yorker who has hit just about every well known steakhouse in the City. Respectfully, dude is totally incorrect on Peter Lugers. It was good many many moons ago. It is a shell of itself, now. Food is simply not as good as it once was, and staff could be a bit rude and obnoxious. Very overrated. If you have to go to a well known steakhouse in NYC, hit the Old Homestead on the West side. Katz’s, while pricey and a tourist trap, still features the best pastrami on the planet. Hes correct on that.
As a New Yorker the fact that you are calling joes average is just not true joes is top 3 pizza spots in ny in my opinion
“Maybe if you are from Oregon this would be a great slice…” I’ll chock that comment up to NYC attitude (originally from Uostate, Finger Lakes, so I can bust your cajones), but we have some VERY good pizza here in Oregon. Come visit us in Salem, Portland, Eugene. Stop by and say hi !
😝🍕😝🍕😝🍕😝🍕😝
Crispy pizza in New York is the best in the world
That listhp 😂
All this shitty food!Disgusting!
You don't toast a fresh bagel. What's the matter with you. No ketchup on hot dogs either
Peter Lugers is 100% overrated. The bacon appetizer is good, the steak is overpriced and just ok. I’d expect much better for how much you pay
Pass on Magnolia’s banana pudding bleh
Don't tell ppl about Paulie Gee's too loudly. I need it popular enough to stay in business but not too popular to get a table when I want one
You’re one of the only people calling Peter Luger underrated
No los tacos
You literally can’t get into 2 of the 3 burger places you mentioned
Magnolia is definitely overrated. Bougie trash
Wow Oregon catching strays??? Portland has a few of the top rated pizza restaurants in the country and world right now!
Maybe just if you’re from a small town anywhere.
Love the music. Makes me feel like I’m in NYC
Went to peter lugers a few years back and the reservations were 3 months out we wenr anyway and to be honest i was not impressed at all ,i prefer benjamins in white plains ,it blows lugers out the water
Honest reviews! Thank you!!!
4 Charles & Au Cheval are the same burger. It’s good but not worth the hassle or $$$, plus they’re transplants. Pub burgers and smash burgers are apples & oranges. Brindle Room & Paul’s are classic NY joints but burgers really should be separated & rated by price point & style.
After the passing of Harry & Ida’s(RIP), Katz reins supreme, unfortunately.
Joes is where the standard for good pizza begins. Don’t diss it (l’industry is gen z transplant feed….still pretty good)
And you were spot on about JG melon. Still looking for a delux burger that brings a similar quality as red hook tavern
Utopia Bagels are great. Bailys-right size but tasteless. Better is Bagel Oasis Bialys, but no one makes them as they were in the past. I like Katz's. Once Joe's Pizza is not hot anymore feh. Luger was once great. When Nathans made their one fries-great.
Thank you for including all these in one video and not making a bunch of parts. Going to NYC for the first time next year, thanks for the tips!
Yes, go to Lucali instead for pizza. Spend a couple of hours waiting in line in the afternoon for the chance at getting a coveted reservation, then come back later at night to actually eat. Great way to spend your day. Great advice. /s 😒🤨🤣
I grew up in Manhattan during the late 50s and 60s. Back then a normal family could afford to live there. I believe the best pizza in town, at that time, was the shop inside the South Ferry terminal.
This was when a slice and a coke was a quarter and soft pretzels were 5 cents or 6 for a quarter from push carts.
You will never convince me that that meat to bread ratio is good.
Who doesn't toast there bagel?
JG Melon overrated and peter lugers underrated are insanely bad takes
Au Cheval is a Chicago restaurant. NYC got a franchise 20 years after the Chicago location opened.
Me personally regardless of opinions I’d at least finish the food. Food waste is not very good when our lives can be so privileged
Gentile?
Hey! We like good pizza in Oregon, pal. And we know good pizza from bad, too!
Watch it, Buster! 😂😂😂
There’s an Au Cheval in New York? That’s a Chicago place
Katz. Overrated.
Dont say oregon. I hate it here but pdx has amazing pizza
Portland has some of the great pizza joints so that comment was pretty dumb.
Unfortunately…..NYC in its entirety, at this moment, is overrated for this tourist.
Using the word gentile about toasting bagels is crazy lol
Peter Luger’s…no reservation needed if you sit at the bar….turn around is pretty quick and getting a stool is pretty easy.
Paul's Da Burger Joint is dope 👌
This guy is overrated – don’t believe the hype