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    Activities & Attractions:
    • 770 - Headquarters of Chabad Lubavitch. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/770_Eastern_Parkway
    • 770 to Ohel Bus (Morning) - Every day 10:30am in front of 770, $15. https://www.ohelchabad.org/media/pdf/87064.pdf
    • 770 to Ohel Bus (Night) - Every day 7:00pm in front of JCM Dreidel, $5. https://www.bustoohel.com
    • Brooklyn Botanic Garden - Beautiful gardens. Free entry every weekday in the winter months of December, January & February, otherwise $18 or free ticket courtesy of JP Morgan Chase sponsorship. - 990 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225 ~ (718) 623-7200 ~ http://www.bbg.org/
    • Brooklyn Children's Museum - The first museum in America to be dedicated specifically for children, $13. - 145 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213 ~ (718) 735-4400 ~ http://www.brooklynkids.org/
    • Brooklyn Museum - NYC's second largest art museum. Large collection of Egyptology. Suggested admission is $16. - 200 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11238 ~ (718) 638-5000 ~ http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/home.php
    • Brooklyn Public Library - The main central branch of the BPL. It contains over a million books, magazine and materials. - 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11238 ~ (718) 230-2100 ~ http://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/central
    • Chabad Library - Many books and manuscripts kept here from generations ago. Beautiful place to visit. - 766 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11213 ~ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library_of_Agudas_Chassidei_Chabad
    • Jewish Children's Museum - The largest Jewish themed museum in America. An amazing experience for all ages. $15 per person 2+. - 792 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11213 ~ (718) 467-0600 ~ https://www.jcm.museum
    • Jewish Hassidic Walking Tours - Excellent tour of CH, geared more towards the less observant to learn. Every day 10:00am, $49 per adult. - 305 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213 ~ (718) 953-5244 ~ https://jewishtours.com/
    • Prospect Park & Lake - Huge park with open playing fields, running & bicycle paths, horseback riding, ice skating (seasonal), and boating (seasonal). - Brooklyn, NY ~ (718) 965-8951 ~ http://www.prospectpark.org/visit
    • Prospect Park Zoo - Nice place to visit, many exhibits and animals. $6.95 Child and $9.95 Adult. - 450 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225 ~ (718) 399-7339 ~ http://www.prospectparkzoo.com/
    • The Levi Yitzchok Library - 305 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213 ~ (718) 778-4598 ~ http://www.leviyitzchoklibrary.com/
    • The Rebbe's House - 1304 President St, Brooklyn, NY 11213
    • WLCC Visitors Center - 770 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11213 ~ (718) 773-7777

    Airport Public Transportation Options:
    • EWR - Option 1: Take the NJT train to 34th St, connect to the 3 train. Cost $18.00 - Travel Time 1h15m. Option 2: Take bus #62 to downtown Newark, connect on Path to WTC, and from there to the 3 subway. Cost $7.10 - Travel Time 1h45m.
    • JFK - Get on the B15 bus, connect at New Lots Ave to the 3 train. Cost $2.75 with free Metro Card transfer - Travel Time 50m.
    • LGA - Take the M60 bus to Harlem 125th St and connect there to the 3/4 train. Cost $2.75 with free Metro Card transfer - Travel Time 1h45m.



    Men's Mikvaos:
    • Aliya Mikvah (Opening TBD) - 525-527 E New York Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
    • Anash Mikvah (770 Montgomery) - 768 Montgomery St, Brooklyn, NY 11213
    • Eliyahu Nochum Shul (770 Lefferts) - 672 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203
    • Empire Shtiebel Mikvah - 489 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11225
    • Mikvah Mashbak - 578 Albany Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203 ~ https://www.geshemshul.com/
    • Mikvah Meir - 394 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225 ~ https://www.mikvah.info/
    • Mikvah Mei Menachem (Rayim Ahuvim) - 1614 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY 11213
    • Mikvah Taharas Reuven (Frankel's Shul) - 1699 President St, Brooklyn, NY 11213
    • Mikvah Yisroel (749) - 749 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11213

    Women's Mikvaos:



    Bakeries & Cafes:

    Butchers and Takeout:
    • CH Butcher - New location with self checkout and large takeout section. - 334 Albany Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213 ~ (347) 770-4048 ~ https://chbutcher.com/
    • Dovid Malka - Shabbos food take-out only. The best chulent in town and kugel too. - 1552 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY 11213 ~ (718) 773-2335
    • Mermelstein Caterers - 351 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213 ~ (718) 778-3100
    • The House of Glatt - 385 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225 ~ (718) 467-9411

    Dairy Restaurants:

    Fish Markets and Takeout:
    • Benz's Gourmet - 332 Albany Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213 ~ (718) 778-3329 ~ http://benzsfish.com/
    • Raskin's Fish Market - 320 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213 ~ (718) 756-9521 ~ https://askin4raskin.com/
    • Shabbos Fish Market - 417 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225 ~ (347) 533-6004

    Fruits and Vegetables:
    • Lerman's Fresh Fruits & Vegetables - 455 Albany Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213 ~ (718) 604-0261
    • Mr Greens - 330 Albany Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213 ~ (718) 774-7336 ~ https://mistergreens.com/
    • Raskin's Fruit & Produce - 335 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213 ~ (718) 756-3888 ~ http://www.raskinsfruit.com/

    Groceries:

    Meat Restaurants:

    Pizza & Bagels:

    Supermarkets and Takeout:

    Sushi:

    Sweets, Ice Cream, & Dessert:

    Vegan Restaurants (Questionable Kashrus):

    Wine:

    Eateries OBM for Nostalgic Memories: (incomplete)
    • 21 Flavors - 423 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
    • Albany Bagel - 513 Albany Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203
    • Albany Bakery - 425 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
    • Alenbi - 887 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
    • Barista & The Baker - 167 Rogers Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216
    • Basil Pizza & Wine Bar - 270 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
    • Boulevard Cafe - 510 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11225
    • Cafe Rimon - 453 Albany Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
    • Calabria - 266 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
    • Crown Kosher Meat Market - 413 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
    • Dean Street Cafe - 87 Utica Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
    • Empire Grill - 597 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11213
    • Eshel Restaurant - 272 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
    • Esther's Deli and Grill - 463 Albany Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
    • Fish Fish And Cannoli - 513 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11225
    • Izzy's Fried Chicken - 262 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
    • Izzy's Taqueria - 399 Troy Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
    • Jus by Julie - 1090 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11213
    • King's Juice - 426 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11225
    • Kingston Falafel - 250 Kingston Ave # A, Brooklyn, NY 11213
    • KT2 - 333 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
    • Mason & Mug - 708 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
    • Natural Treats - 411 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
    • Nosh World - 386 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
    • Pardes - 497 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
    • PHOMEN Noodle Bar - 411 Troy Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
    • Pletzel Pizza - 489 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
    • Railroad Pizza - 227 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
    • Railroad Pizza - 857 East New York Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203
    • Rita's Italian Ice - 1028 Lincoln Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11213
    • The Kretchme - 411 Troy Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
    • Twibar Falafel - 140 Empire Blvd Suite 2, Brooklyn, NY 11225
    • Zabari Bar - 252 Albany Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213



    Crown Heights buildings where the number is sufficient to tell the address:
    • 770 - Well, everyone in the world knows that.
    • 749 - Eastern Parkway - dormitory building across from 770.
    • 1414 - President Street - dormitory building on corner of President and Kingston.
    • 706 - Eastern Parkway - Large old residential building.
    • 701 - Empire Blvd - residential building off the corner of Albany Avenue.
    • 675 - Empire Blvd - residential building adjacent to 701.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #60 on: July 06, 2012, 02:48:40 AM »
    Looks interesting.  Where exactly is it located? Which store did they take over?

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #61 on: July 06, 2012, 02:49:44 AM »
    Looks interesting.  Where exactly is it located? Which store did they take over?
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #62 on: July 06, 2012, 03:26:56 AM »
    Gift shop @ JCM.
    Ummm it looks like the 2nd room of mendy's from those pictures. I was wondering why they redid it. I am extremely reluctant in expecting anything good from this...
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #63 on: July 06, 2012, 03:47:52 AM »
    I am extremely reluctant in expecting anything good from this...
    +1. What good can you expect from an establishment with no competition in town?
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #64 on: July 06, 2012, 03:50:14 AM »
    +1. What good can you expect from an establishment with no competition in town?
    or more like - what good can you expect from a restaurant in CH?!

    esthers wasnt that great either.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #65 on: July 06, 2012, 03:51:26 AM »
    or more like - what good can you expect from a restaurant in CH?!

    Eh Basil is pretty good so is sushi spot.
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #66 on: July 06, 2012, 03:51:51 AM »
    or more like - what good can you expect from a restaurant in CH?!
    -1. IMO Basil is very good for CH expectations and so is Pomodori to a certain degree.
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #67 on: July 06, 2012, 03:58:45 AM »
    Eh Basil is pretty good so is sushi spot.
    never entered there yet, but okay.

    and i was gonna say that the only other decent place is sushi. (not really a restaurant though)

    -1. IMO Basil is very good for CH expectations and so is Pomodori to a certain degree.
    and i forgot about pomodori. i ate there once and it was pretty good.
    the thing is that i havent spent much time in CH over the past 2 years so when i think CH, i dont include these new places that just came up.

    ill just say this - im gonna rate empire grill a -1 out of 1-10 (10 being the best)....txtmax, do u feel me? ;)

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #68 on: July 06, 2012, 03:59:46 AM »
    never entered there yet, but okay.

    and i was gonna say that the only other decent place is sushi. (not really a restaurant though)
    and i forgot about pomodori. i ate there once and it was pretty good.
    the thing is that i havent spent much time in CH over the past 2 years so when i think CH, i dont include these new places that just came up.

    ill just say this - im gonna rate empire grill a -1 out of 1-10 (10 being the best)....txtmax, do u feel me? ;)
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    « Reply #69 on: July 06, 2012, 04:02:40 AM »
    #Sushionastyrofoamplate

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #70 on: July 06, 2012, 04:09:00 AM »
    #AsherOsdevillaugh   :D
    LOL! The place is a friggin' diner...
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #71 on: July 06, 2012, 09:58:09 AM »
    -1. IMO Basil is very good for CH expectations and so is Pomodori to a certain degree.

    I ate at Pomodori with cousins from London and they thought the pizza was out-of-the-world. They said they have nothing like that in London.

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    « Reply #72 on: July 06, 2012, 10:09:21 AM »
    I ate at Pomodori with cousins from London and they thought the pizza was out-of-the-world. They said they have nothing like that in London.
    +1 it is great pizza! I love tree garlic slice!

    And I'm still standing behind empire grill for there sesame chicken,  and 770 burger.
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    « Reply #73 on: July 06, 2012, 10:12:27 AM »
    I go to Empire grill regularly. I don't think they're amazing, thery just serve food...

    My favorite has become the Rabbi Rap / plate made with baby chicken.  Anyone else get this item?

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    I go to Empire grill regularly. I don't think they're amazing, thery just serve food...

    My favorite has become the Rabbi Rap / plate made with baby chicken.  Anyone else get this item?
    Have you ever had the baby chicken lafa from Mendy's? I know it's some guys favorite food there. I've had it and liked it. I wonder how it compares. 
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    « Reply #75 on: July 06, 2012, 10:19:02 AM »
    Have you ever had the baby chicken lafa from Mendy's? I know it's some guys favorite food there. I've had it and liked it. I wonder how it compares. 
    Nope, I guess I'll try that out next time I'm by Mendy's.

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    « Reply #76 on: July 06, 2012, 12:36:53 PM »
    New restaurant opens in CH!

    Nice, now who's going to TOFTT and check it out?

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    Nice, now who's going to TOFTT and check it out?
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #78 on: July 06, 2012, 01:03:34 PM »
    I ate at Pomodori with cousins from London and they thought the pizza was out-of-the-world. They said they have nothing like that in London.

    Hey! We have very good pizza in London...

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    Hey! We have very good pizza in London...
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