[VIDEO] I Tried NYC Tourist Trap Restaurants

The host of this video embarks on a culinary adventure through New York City, testing 8 popular restaurants often labeled as "tourist traps" to determine if they live up to their reputation or offer genuine value. He samples a variety of dishes, including pastrami at Katz's Delicatessen, pizza from Famous Original Ray's Pizza, pastries from Carlo's Bake Shop, a three-course lunch at Gallagher's Steakhouse, nachos and pasta at Margaritaville, diverse offerings at Time Out Market, and pizza from Juliana's Pizza. Each spot is evaluated on price, food quality, and overall ambiance, leading to surprising conclusions about which establishments are indeed traps and which are hidden gems that locals can also appreciate.

via Jon Barr

Matt Coneybeare

Matt Coneybeare

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Matt enjoys exploring the City's with his partner and son. He is an avid marathon runner, and spends most of his time eating, running, and working on cool stuff.

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