I Ate As Many Different Meals As I Could On A $50 Budget In Astoria, NYC | Budget Eats | Delish

Budget Eats (In The Wild!) is back as June treks to Astoria, a popular Queens neighborhood full of culture, excitement, and the MOST delicious foods... With $50 to spend, June tries some of the tastiest treats Astoria has to offer. Who says you can't eat well on a tight budget?!
HOST: June Xie
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Chelsea Lupkin
VIDEO DIRECTOR: Julia Smith
PRODUCER: Lianna Hursh & Marc Stauble
EDITOR: Zach Lennon-Simon
GRAPHICS: Sarah Ceniceros
ANIMATION: Vineet Sawant
POST-PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR: Philip Swift
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[@supersolace2027]

June was the only reason I watched delish. I’m disappointed but not surprised. Her experience is sadly so common, I believe her.

[@WhiteRaven696]

Wait, what happened with June???

[@kmeeann]

I cannot believe you fired June. She’s the best thing that’s happened to this company.

[@lindamon5101]

She fired herself have u listened to this girl? Her approach is beyond offensive. Defiant oppositional ugh. Im.sorry. if it was just her cooking & food thatd be great.. Her looks are cute. Her mental health gets dark. Trigger warning.

[@Kony-2012]

Bring back June!!!! She was the best part of this whole channel.

[@lornmac]

As much as I loved her vids on this channel she deserves way better than the corporate BS she dealt with at Delish. Oh well, it’s their (major) loss - and thankfully June has been making content on her own channel for a while now (her livestreams are great). I’m sure she’ll do even better as a fully independent creator!

[@Kony-2012]

@@Lilo.-. good point, doubt she wants to return to a company who treats her poorly. I’m sure she will do well without them!

[@icedlavenders5699]

I highly doubt she would want to go back 🤷🏻‍♀️which i can respect.. definitely follow her personal channel 😊

[@Kony-2012]

@@icedlavenders5699 absolutely, you’re right. I’m disappointed in how this company treated her and I’m ditching them for her personal channel ❤️

[@icedlavenders5699]

@@Kony-2012 same but im gonna really miss budget eats

[@kristathehungrymelon]

June supporting the unionized sbux workers is so wholesome. we can't budget eats our way out of poverty, gotta demand wages and working conditions!

[@thank9stars]

✊✊✊

[@dionyah1]

@@thank9stars we miss you

[@lindamon5101]

​@@thank9starsbaby girl? Pfft hold onto the mask. Lil mean.

[@emdawg2676]

Delish really screwed themselves over by not nurturing and valueing June. What a shame. June you were the best thing on the internet. X

[@jalifritz8033]

She has her own channel with regular live streams. It’s called junelikethemonth.

[@sophiaisabelle01]

We appreciate June enjoying all the dishes. Her contagious energy really sets her apart from all the rest.

[@ambotngababoy]

*Yun

[@LucyShea81]

Check out her personal channel called Junelikethemonth

[@kaaayl11]

unfortunately she was fired from delish for letting her company know how she felt. Such a disappointing company who dont care about their staff who bring in all the money for them

[@LucyShea81]

@@kaaayl11 what?! When??

[@kaaayl11]

@@LucyShea81 October 6. Check out Junelikethemonth thats her personal KZbin page, she shares the article (and a paywall pass so you dont need to pay to read the article) in her community page. I have unsubscribed to delish

[@dtellei]

Solidarity with June and all the Hearst Magazine Media Union. Can’t believe she was fired for supporting worker’s rights

[@charlie6923]

I really like how this series highlights mom-and-pop shops. Also, June has a great mix of relatability and a sunny demeanor.

[@kaaayl11]

unfortunately she was fired from delish for letting her company know how she felt. Such a disappointing company who dont care about their staff who bring in all the money for them

[@rebekahmenn2118]

I'm going to miss June's Delish videos... hers were the only videos on this channel I watched. She's really set apart from all the other contributors on Delish - her sustainability and resourcefulness are unparalleled.

[@mickeymouse200430]

Is she leaving Delish?

[@lindaspicer1472]

She is no longer working for the company. I watch her videos on junelikethemonth.

[@ying8839]

Yunlikethemonth

[@kylelysher8197]

@@lindaspicer1472 Did she say she wasn't doing any like independent contractor type videos or was just not directly employed by them?

[@lindaspicer1472]

She only said she was no longer employed by Hearst who owns Delish.

[@cnbal8364]

June was the only reason Delish was even relevant. Without June, not worth subbing this channel anymore.

[@Hasenkind1]

June was the only reason I ever have watched delish. Fired bc she said what she thought? that says a lot about Delish. We should BOYCOTT this channel from NOW ON!!! the 1 good thing? June owns an OWN channel here on YT junelikethemonth

[@insomniala]

She has her own KZbin channel "June like the month" for those who want more of the delightful June 😊

[@Hasenkind1]

June was the only reason I ever have watched delish. junelikethemonth

[@kensei1984]

Thankyou!

[@lavendersky4324]

June is the absolute best and the reason I watched Delish. This is a fantastic episode. I am glad to be able to watch her elsewhere in the future.

[@MaDukesMaDukes]

delish is doodoo without June.. I'm sure we'll see June pop up again soon somewhere else where she will be appreciated for her unique quirkiness and knowledge of food. Now I'm craving a falafel on a bagel 😂 ☮️💚🤗

[@marastern5723]

When I was talking to Ben at Between the Bagel about how I didn't know how to build this piece of furniture during my first time ever in his bagel shop, he went into the back, and gave me two different kinds of allen wrenches! He truly is the best, and the food is amazing.

[@thank9stars]

🙌🙌🙌

[@tinkerbelleRemy]

I just read June was fired from Delish, so disappointed, she was the only one at Delish i wanted to watch! I will definitely be watching her channel.

[@Sarahqiu]

We love you June! The way and reason you were let go for was disgraceful. I’m not going to watch any other videos on this channel because I only come here for the wonderful and amazing June. June you deserve better - and I’m sure you’ll move on to better and brighter things!!! Solidarity to the union!! 👊

[@PoochiePlantMamma]

June! I thought I'd never see another delish episode with June. I love her! I will watch any content that she is in! June, Julia and Chelsea are the 3 musketeers. I will miss her terribly. Delish, what were you thinking by letting her get away. I will enjoy what I can get. ❤

[@JustAndreaEdna]

They obviously weren't thinking.

[@Veerow2005]

She has her own channel, it’s called junelikethemonth.

[@kaaayl11]

unfortunately she was fired from delish for letting her company know how she felt. Such a disappointing company who dont care about their staff who bring in all the money for them

[@MapacheOculto]

Junelikethemonth and you will find her new content

[@eudoraevans3340]

Now that June is gone, we can leave too!

[@spammusubi1607]

I love how June just appreciates food on another level, her descriptions are always so unique and just watching her experience it is great

[@kaaayl11]

unfortunately she was fired from delish for letting her company know how she felt. Such a disappointing company who dont care about their staff who bring in all the money for them

[@leidenschaftfaul]

@@kaaayl11 unbelievable.

[@JosephSchmidtfan]

So sorry that June is no longer with Delish. She was the only reason I subscribed.

[@viviannichols3582]

I just unsubscribed. No point without June.

[@rebekahmenn2118]

@@viviannichols3582 I unsubscribed too. Her content was the best content on this channel.

[@michaleirfan435]

What happened? How come June is no longer with Delish?

[@PumpkinButtTx]

yep just found out. unsubscribed to delish. she was the only reason I even watched.

[@Veerow2005]

She has her own channel: junelikethemonth

[@rebenaq4506]

June is an absolute delight. Her description of the food is on point. Thanking June and Chelsea. ❤❤❤❤

[@leidenschaftfaul]

Unfortunately Delish fired June :( Probably the last video on Delish, we saw with her.

[@rebenaq4506]

@@leidenschaftfaul .. follow her on her channel. 👍

[@JustAndreaEdna]

No more June!!!🤯 Goodbye Delish 👋

[@noshimoshi]

What a shiet company delish and all the higher ups. You guys are full of bull. Thanks for standing up for yourself and teammates june!

[@shamimanoor1309]

June, you’re amazing. Delish (and Hearst). We’re here for the content makers and editors. The insanely intelligent, creative, diligent, curious and charismatic people who are the reason why you have as many subscribers as you do. Treat them well, and with respect. Make sure that they’re fairly remunerated and are working under conditions that enable them to thrive.

[@TheCrogun]

As someone whom'st lives in Astoria I'm crying right now. I've passed by some of these places mad times, but wasn't hip to the deliciousness

[@caram227]

Jealous you get the chance to go now! I need that falafel and Greek dessert!

[@davidsheehan3966]

Omg that’s funny cause I live in Astoria and I’ve been to all of them before haha. If you’re on Reddit, the Astoria subreddit does a weekly take out / dining thread that helps me discover new places.

[@JuJu-v1g]

No more June 😢, no more Delish!!!

[@prp134]

Well it’s safe to say delish just lost a sub. The ONLY reason I came on this channel was to watch June.

[@JAMoore-zz3ki]

As soon as the channel shows the last episode with June, I'm done. I don't watch any of the other episodes anyway. Can't wait to see what her next life / job chapter will be. June is the best.

[@shamimanoor1309]

This is the last episode

[@viviannichols3582]

No need to subscribe to Delish if they’ve dropped June.

[@shamimanoor1309]

I’m startled as to why the management at delish don’t realise that they’ve lost two of their most viral content creators this year…and clearly there’s something wrong with that

[@leidenschaftfaul]

@@shamimanoor1309 who is the other one?

[@marcobailey4609]

I feel the same way. I litterally only watch June on Delish. I feel hope and optimistic energy, and it encourages me when I feel in the dumps. I get moving, and creativity, and realness.

[@RockScissorsPaperPress]

Just when I thought June and Budget Eats couldn't get better, she went out in the "wild" and started showing us her version of NYC food. Her food descriptions are pure poetry, and she seems so warm, engaging, and invested in what she's sharing with us. I'm so grateful I ran across Budget Eats-June's really positively changed my perspective on what I do in my kitchen and how I see food and cooking in general.

[@eudoraevans3340]

They fired her.

[@RockScissorsPaperPress]

@@eudoraevans3340 I read the Business Insider article about it. It's heartbreaking and maddening. June and her fellow employees deserve better!

[@horsesgirl16]

June is the only reason i subscribed to this channel... I'll be subscribing to her channel and hope she keeps making content there!!!

[@samarycastro]

June is such a gem!!! 🤩 She’s so eloquent when describing the food and goes into detail on why she loves it 🤌 Also she’s just a great personality! Keep this show going because I really love it and June and Chelsea’s friendship is just so sweet! ❤️❤️❤️

[@jaelynn7575]

Sadly, this is the last one.

[@samarycastro]

@@jaelynn7575 the last episode?!?!?! 🥺 it can’t be! 😩😭

[@fortytwocents]

It makes me a little emotional to hear June say her mom would love it. All the little ways of keeping her with you

[@eddisianc8639]

Whatever they pay June, it's not enough. I only subscribe to Delish for her content. She's incredible. I would absolutely pay her to just describe food.

[@thank9stars]

How much 😈

[@caithemburrow5569]

@@thank9stars £300 an hour

[@thank9stars]

@@caithemburrow5569 I accept 😇

[@BobTheHilkin710]

@@thank9stars how about 25 dollars an hour? or maybe 45 dollars an hour? Nah let's increase her salary to 5000000000000000 an hour!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tracyaf6084]

I see June, I click. Love this series.

[@kaaayl11]

unfortunately she was fired from delish for letting her company know how she felt. Such a disappointing company who dont care about their staff who bring in all the money for them

[@AshatHome]

June's sense of humor is fabulous💙 It's also refreshing to see someone who actually appreciates food and shares recipes with interesting ingredients plus shares delicious budget spots.

[@quipio1551]

Happily unsuscribing to a company with dubiously ethical HR practices. Nothing else on this channel is worth watching. Peace out.

[@lindseyhauk4140]

June! Ben asked, ‘whole wheat with everything’, and you said YES!

[@thank9stars]

😭😭😭😭😭

[@BethAge95]

I will never get to NY and experience these foods, but I still appreciate the videos so much because June gets me excited to taste any delicious food I can get anywhere in the world and to appreciate the different flavours and textures of all the food I eat more. Thank you, June!

[@kaaayl11]

unfortunately she was fired from delish for letting her company know how she felt. Such a disappointing company who dont care about their staff who bring in all the money for them

[@RunningKimono]

I only watch JUNE videos! LOVE THIS SERIES!

[@serenesoundscapes38]

Omg yes I’ve been wondering if we were going to get anymore June content. She is just such a gem ❤

[@kaaayl11]

unfortunately she was fired from delish for letting her company know how she felt. Such a disappointing company who dont care about their staff who bring in all the money for them

[@jalifritz8033]

She has her own channel junelikesthemonth. She has regular life streams.

[@elisabetalozniceru7389]

@junelikethemonth you are such a joy! I discovered you at a friend's sleepover. She asked what us gals watch on KZbin. I said: nothing. Boy, oh, boy... Did I just binge watch your Budget Eats? 😂 I started following you on Instagram as well. 🤣🤣Not obsessed, though. I just admire you from a far, far away country in Eastern Europe (Romania). You seem like a very kind and joy-bringer person. 😊🤗

[@thank9stars]

joy-bringer 🥹 call me the giftless Santa Claus

[@andye.3960]

I love that June romanticizes every awesome food experience she has

[@leidenschaftfaul]

Sadly, delish fired June :(

[@andye.3960]

@@leidenschaftfaul wthhhhh

[@SikfanKitchen]

There is no one that can describe food like June. She is one of a kind! ❤

[@kaaayl11]

unfortunately she was fired from delish for letting her company know how she felt. Such a disappointing company who dont care about their staff who bring in all the money for them

[@SikfanKitchen]

Wow! Just like that? She was the only reason why I watched delish but glad she has her own channel

[@kea8349]

I’m seeing comments here that June is no longer with Delish. Tess and June were my only reasons for watching Delish videos. Have unsubscribed for now.

[@icedlavenders5699]

Shes got her own channel

[@MapacheOculto]

Junelikethemonth, that is her channel!

[@marlenelopez7636]

Ben at Between the Bagel is GREAT! He's always giving out Sour Powers and other freebies, and has THE best bagel in Astoria (IMO). Loved this video! Also, Yayas is the best bakery.

[@harleyhex6097]

June will be missed 😢

[@ikilledthemessenger]

what Hearst did to June is unacceptable.. I will no longer be watching this channel.

[@hotfrickinmess]

Whoever the editor is thank you for the music. The Kenny G cracked me up

[@thank9stars]

ZACH!!! WE LOVE HIM SO MUCH 😭😭😭

[@michellechapman3951]

I started watching this channel during The Pandemic but mainly just for Budget Eats! I live in Chicago but miss NY! Love this one! Please keep ‘em coming!!!

[@ashleyashcraft1754]

I love the fact that June brought her own spork. 💙

[@leidenschaftfaul]

Sadly, we won't see her sport on this channel again, since Delish fired her :(

[@ashleyashcraft1754]

@@leidenschaftfaul what?!? I missed that memo... I knew they weren't doing budget eats from her kitchen anymore but I didn't know she was fired

[@leidenschaftfaul]

@@ashleyashcraft1754 Yeah, it's a shock to me as well! Really disappointing from Delish :(

[@ashleyashcraft1754]

@@leidenschaftfaul I sometimes watch her personal channel but not as religiously as budget eats ... So that is maybe why .. but, as my teenagers would say, ..."Bruh"

[@leidenschaftfaul]

@@ashleyashcraft1754 Yeah. There's a huge difference between carefully crafted editorial content and a private channel. I loved, that June could pull both. at least we haven't los her forver.

[@bethciaccio3450]

June I so hope you do something else on KZbin because I will be absolutely there for it. You're one of my all time favourite people on KZbin. To any massive June fans, you will probably also love Beryl Shereshewsky, look her up!

[@dtellei]

She has her own channel!

[@bethciaccio3450]

@@dtellei what's it called? I've seen like a personal blog type one but it didn't look like it had been updated in a while

[@pluckyfox]

@@bethciaccio3450 Junelikethemonth , Delish fired her b/c they’re a shit company and don’t treat their employees right. I love her live streams on her channel, you should def check out

[@Slikviq]

@@bethciaccio3450 shes been updating more regularly since Delish fired her. Time to leave this channel behind forever, she got them millions of view constantly and I have zero reason to watch anything they make beyond her shows.

[@daganjavibez]

Ben is Actually exactly as she describes him great person you can just feel his vibe food speaks for it self honesty just left and people don't forget the BAllS And must get the SMB will definitely be back thank you Ben!!!

[@cozmokramer_]

Right? He wasn't putting on a performance for the camera, he is legitimately that welcoming and generous. This video doesn't even show his hilarious side though

[@darkchurchhill]

June is the only reason why I keep coming back to this channel. I’m very sad to hear she was fired because she didn’t want to be exploited.

[@Hasenkind1]

thats why i downloaded all of her vids here and then i unfollowed delish.

[@BangtanImagine00]

I love this series. I've watched pervious videos and loved them. Now finally a new one is here.

[@hibam6299]

Why would you fire June?

[@Nediahn26]

Petition to get June a new phone. My favorite show as a child was 40$ a day with Rachel ray and the way I love this even more 😭😭❤️❤️❤️ June is such an amazing genuine person. ✨🫶🏼 big ups to everyone who works on these videos!

[@thank9stars]

Rachel definitely inspired this!!!

[@linchen3790]

I don’t know why but this feels more like New York City to me. I was born there and raise there but when I see videos of New York it is always seem super fancy and trendy. With those iconic style of building. When I watch those videos I would alway ask myself did I really lived in New York. This just feels like home. Like the New York I loved.

[@thank9stars]

🥰🥰🥰

[@crankiemanx8423]

You are so charismatic & funny June,I love your vids looks like you had a great time.

[@SurbhiS]

unsubscribing, firing June for being vocal about her own worker's rights isnt a great look, Delish.

[@tenillesuzanne8539]

June is amazing

[@jennywu73]

Please continue this series. I loved it.

[@tynaedwards8452]

I would have a hard time choosing between the bagel and the falafel sandwich. I love this series. Your descriptions and energy are so great.

[@karenk286]

I love how she describes that cookie being " attacked by powdered sugar" 🤣🙌

[@koderkitty]

That falafel pita prep --a pocket from heaven!

[@emilysmalls6508]

So excited for new June content! ❤️❤️

[@SamanthaSweetAnne]

When you were standing by the dumpster I thought you were doing a dumpster dive. 😆

[@mitzitaunton2871]

Love June aka "Yun"! Found her at the start of the pandemic and so happy I did! Love the budget eats series, it's the only one I watch!

[@UnionABC]

This has been the best episode yet! Great happy energy from June. And amazing diverse food. Go Astoria/Queens!

[@jimleung1300]

First time watching this channel. Chelsea you rock. You are so professional with the camera. One day you can found yourself working for the NEWS channel.

[@SauerPatchGardening]

I love that you brought your favorite spork. Delish wont be the same without you. I never watched anyone else.

[@MonkeyLuv127]

I hope she starts her own channel. She was the only reason I watched too. I'm so sad but I wish her well on her next adventure

[@staciesabatino3817]

I live in Bayside Queens I love June! I'm going to take myself on her field trip. Thanks for making my rainy day better.

[@sowelu66]

If I ever get to NYC, I want June and Chelsea to be my food guides!

[@sp1970ful]

No one brings us a NYC food experience like June. Cant wait to check out some of these spots.

[@VerhoevenSimon]

What a deligthful, vibranty video. And I love you showing love to local mom-and-pop shops, over the bigger chains.

[@taylaaleighh3716]

I CANNOT BELIEVE THEY FIRED JUNE WILL BE UNSUBSCRIBING UNTIL THEY BRING JUNE BACK !!!!!

[@thank9stars]

I'm happier with the change 😇

[@taylaaleighh3716]

@@thank9stars love hearing that ♥️ it’s just the channel will never be the same

[@classicashley3925]

That pita bread with the veggies and pickles…yum! I’d love to try that!

[@gerdasnitselaar4913]

June describes food like poetry!

[@SUZABQ]

This was really fun June! When I come to NYC I will definately use your recommendations! $50 a day in NYC is a great deal.

[@Blackjack1990118]

Thank you June, those Budget Eat in the Wild really makes me miss NYC xD

[@barrbuff]

OK, Yun, loved seeing you out and about. All the places you visited looked awesome.

[@fashiongates]

I love june so much she brings me so much joy!

[@fashiongates]

and Chelsea is a badass

[@natasha4643]

Love this series with June in her city!

[@TheZebra0scarf]

Yes!!! More of these please, I'll probably never make it to NY so this is absolutely amazing .

[@ginna1375]

No need to subscribe to Delish anymore now that June is gone. Bye bye 👋

[@Gigi-fv9ky]

The falafel pita looked amazing. Like something you would have to go to the Middle East for. Ben seemed awesome. Tipping for to go orders also confuses me. Even more confused for tipping in a bakery type situation where all they are doing is putting your items in a bag.

[@sparklejumpropequeen667]

Your tipping the people in the kitchen, sliding away, making your food dodo

[@nowaynoway915]

June took us on a cultural journey! So cool!

[@leidenschaftfaul]

Sadly, the last one on this channel with June :(

[@nowaynoway915]

@@leidenschaftfaul what?! Why?!

[@leidenschaftfaul]

@@nowaynoway915 Delish fired her.

[@debbiemoore2747]

June is the friend we all wish we had

[@kokteilvatomouro]

You should try Kariokes from the greek bakery, they are such a nice and simple sweet! Also it was so funny to see you order 1 kourabie, for greeks it's the equivalent of going to a chinese grandma and asking for 1 dumpling 😂😂 Love you June, greetings from Greece

[@amirabkaraye4075]

I watched her so much, I’m so happy she went to a place where they sell Nigerian food, try jallof next

[@michelchartierb.a.1066]

Again, Chelsey and June bringing it! Dream team!

[@christiansustr3588]

As always June nails it with all her comments. Really enjoy to watch and learn about all this food places. Keep it going

[@fifi3752]

I miss living in Astoria. It will always feel like home to me ❤

[@larryh1843]

June. I love you. Such a great job in my neighborhood. You taught me so much!!!

[@LindsayDaly]

love that June brings a fork with her wherever she goes

[@mindyknipp8587]

Diggin the June Chelsea combo

[@romstar]

This was so much fun June! 😄Those Greek pastries look amazing 😍

[@houdini0079]

Love how no one pointed out yet.. how she blew to cool off the cake 😂😂 love that

[@sarahrobinson3423]

I’ve been watching you for a while now, and I just know you’re a great person to be around. I love your personality 💕💕💕💕

[@chelseahunni2054]

I love your videos so much June. Every meal I find a budget eats to watch while snacking, and it’s been such a huge influence in my recovery ❤️

[@thank9stars]

💞

[@ginsoakedgirl4]

That's the unionized Starbucks? Power to the People!!! xoxoxo