Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Welcome to What I Eat When. In this series, we invite our host to show us some of their favorite spots to visit based on a 'fill in a blank'.
In this episode, food stylist and author Samantha Seneviratne takes us to her favorite spots for a little pick me up! ✨
From the viral Swedish sour candy craze at a local candy shop to a classic martini and fries at the legendary restaurant Gage & Tollner, join us on this NYC food tour as we're eating our way through her favorite comfort food bites in Brooklyn for the ultimate feel good food guide.
Need a little joy? Check out the places featured in this episode!
📍 Spots We Visited:
00:16 La Bicyclette Bakery (Carroll Gardens Location): Jambon Beurre baguette
02:12 Russo’s Mozzarella and Pasta (7th Avenue Location): Fresh Mozzarella
04:25 BonBon A Swedish Candy Company (Red Hook Location): Assorted sour candies
08:02 Gage & Tollner: Dirty Gin Martini with House-Cut French Fries
Websites:
La Bicyclette: labicyclettebakery.com
Russo’s: instagram.com/russosnyc
BonBon: bonbonnyc.com
Gage & Tollner: gageandtollner.com
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Welcome to What I Eat When. In this series, we invite our host to show us some of their favorite spots to visit based on a 'fill in a blank'.
In this episode, food stylist and author Samantha Seneviratne takes us to her favorite spots for a little pick me up! ✨
From the viral Swedish sour candy craze at a local candy shop to a classic martini and fries at the legendary restaurant Gage & Tollner, join us on this NYC food tour as we're eating our way through her favorite comfort food bites in Brooklyn for the ultimate feel good food guide.
Need a little joy? Check out the places featured in this episode!
📍 Spots We Visited:
00:16 La Bicyclette Bakery (Carroll Gardens Location): Jambon Beurre baguette
02:12 Russo’s Mozzarella and Pasta (7th Avenue Location): Fresh Mozzarella
04:25 BonBon A Swedish Candy Company (Red Hook Location): Assorted sour candies
08:02 Gage & Tollner: Dirty Gin Martini with House-Cut French Fries
Websites:
La Bicyclette: labicyclettebakery.com
Russo’s: instagram.com/russosnyc
BonBon: bonbonnyc.com
Gage & Tollner: gageandtollner.com
Welcome to Great Big Story: Where the extraordinary hides in plain sight. From forgotten histories and unsung heroes to mind-blowing innovations and mesmerising cultures, We’re a global storytelling collective obsessed with the extraordinary tucked inside the everyday. Our producers are filmmakers, adventurers, and curious souls who believe a great story can change how you see the world. We publish new videos every week. Please join us in exploring a world of fascinating perspectives around history, culture, technology, food, real life stories, and beyond.
Got a story idea for us? Send us an email at pitch [at] GreatBigStory [dot] com 📧
Get exclusive GBS items from our online store 🛒
👉 shop.greatbigstory.com
SUBSCRIBE: buff.ly/41yqVHF
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Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/greatbigstory
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Give us a shout on Twitter: twitter.com/greatbigstory
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