Netflix: Season 2
Phil Rosenthal visits New York City, the iconic metropolis that is a melting pot of cultures, cuisines, and experiences. Phil tries the best that the city's 5 boroughs has to offer, including legendary pizza spots such as Di Fara's and Totonno's, as well as iconic eateries such as Peter Lugers and Nathan's. See the list of locations, restaurants, and attractions he visited on the show for the best of what to do in New York City.
Eats
1. Peter Lugers
178 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA
Phil is joined by Massimo Bottura (of Osteria Francescana - World's Best Restaurant in 2016 and 2018) and Nancy Silverton at what is widely regarded as one of, if not the best, steakhouse in New York. Phil makes sure to visit this iconic spot every year, where he gets the porterhouse steak in this no-frills restaurant that is focused solely on the food.
Tasted:
Cheeseburger and bacon
Lambchop
Porterhouse
Hash browns, french fries
Ice cream sundae
Chocolate mousse cake, pecan pie, with whipped cream
2. Totonno's
1524 Neptune Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224, USA
Phil heads to Coney Island to a New York classic pizza spot. The founder's grandfather had worked with Lombardi - who opened up what is regarded as the 1st pizzeria in America - and this pizza spot has stayed with the family for almost 100 years. Phil pops a bottle of prosecco to celebrate.
Tasted:
Sausage and Mushroom pie
White pie
3. Di Fara's
1424 Avenue J, Brooklyn, NY 11230, USA
The next stop on the pizza tour is perhaps the most famous of them all. Di Fara's was founded by Dimarco and Farina and is regarded as one of the best pizza spots in all of the U.S. Dimarco is still working there and pulls the pizza out of oven with his bare bands. He's been doing it for more than 50 years, and the quality of the pizza is worth the 1 to 1.5 hour wait.
Tasted:
Basic pie with fresh cut basil
4. Razza
275 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA
Phil heads west to New Jersey to visit a pizzeria with a modern and original take on the art of pizza. Razza typically has a rotation of up to 60 pies that showcase the creativity that can take place on a pizza.
Tasted:
Pepperoni pizza
New Jersey corn, shaved onions, fresh mozzarella, scamorza cheese pizza
Pork pie - inspired by the xiao long bao dumpling
5. Pilot
77 Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
Taking a break from pizza, Phil meets up with Al Roker, the host of the Today Show. They end up on a boat with a beautiful view of the river and skyline, but also where they serve fresh oysters. The key, they say, is to sip the water and then chew the oyster.
Tasted:
Oysters
6. White Gold
375 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024, USA
The next stop is a butcher shop on the Upper West Side that also serves up the American classics.
Tasted:
Bacon egg and cheese sandwich
Pastrami reuben
Hot dog with kimchi sauerkraut
Roast beef with beef butter
Chopped cheese with pickle and jalapeno
7. Chef's Club
275 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10012, USA
Next is a unique restaurant in the Soho area where there is a rotation of chefs to keep the menu new and exciting.
Tasted:
Goat noodles with West African peanut sauce, braised goat, bok choy, and edamame
Jollof rice with curry
Braised shortribs with peanut sauce, rice, beans, and roti
8. Nathan's
Phil heads out to Coney Island to try the famous hot dogs. They host the hot dog eating contest every July 4th where Joey Chestnut has won the competition a record 15 times (and counting).
Tasted:
Hot dog
Crinkle cut fries
9. Ice and Vice
221 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
The next stop is the Lower East Side to go to an ice cream shop with crazy inventive flavors and is a winner of the Vendy's award.
Tasted:
Mexican vanilla with black lava sea salt
Buckwheat honey with tumeric and sunflower seed butterscotch chip
Opium den - lemon bread crouton with poppy seed and white sesame
9am - Vietnamese coffee with donut truffle
Shade - smoked dark chocolate
Peach jalapeno
Yuzu with coconut milk
Swedish fish
