Bon Appétit follows Chef Lucas Sin to Flushing, New York, to sample the city’s most traditional Peking Duck at JUQI inside Tangram Mall. The video delves into the meticulous process of preparing Beijing-style roast duck, showcasing techniques such as air-pumping the duck's skin to separate it from the meat, blanching the birds in hot water infused with aromatics, applying a warm honey and spice glaze, and then carefully drying them in a climate-controlled room with powerful fans. The ducks are finally roasted in a traditional Míng huǒlú oven, featuring exposed flames, to achieve the signature glassy, crispy skin. This detailed culinary journey underscores the commitment to traditional craftsmanship, resulting in a dish where perfect texture and aromatic fattiness are celebrated.

In this special episode of New York's Best Bagel, host Henry Rosoff takes an in-depth look at Tompkins Square Bagels, a popular bagel shop in the East Village. Founded in 2011 by owner Chris Pugliese, the shop blends old-school Brooklyn bagel-making techniques with high-end New York City restaurant experience. All bagels are hand-rolled, proofed, boiled in NYC tap water with barley malt, and baked fresh throughout the day, while fillings like eggs and bacon are cooked to order. Tompkins Square Bagels is known for its generous cream cheese servings, including innovative flavors like birthday cake, and unique offerings such as the "French Toast Bagel" and the signature "The Weezer" sandwich, a hearty combination of bacon, chorizo, egg, cheddar, and cream cheese. Rosoff gives the shop an impressive official tasting score of 9.3 bagels, highlighting its commitment to quality and community.

The video explores the American Copper Buildings, a distinctive residential complex on Manhattan's East River, known for its dramatic skybridge. Viewers get a rare look inside the private skybridge, resident lounge, panoramic gym, and an indoor pool, all offering unique perspectives of the New York City skyline. The atmosphere within these high-rise amenities feels surprisingly calm and disconnected from the bustling city below, providing cinematic views of landmarks like the Empire State Building, Roosevelt Island, and Long Island City. The building is also notable for blending luxury market-rate apartments with affordable housing units via the city's housing lottery system.