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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 #960 on: November 07, 2017, 12:41:15 PM »
    Being sold now in CH at Benz's.
    It's the newest item of kayco.com company added to their distribution, in other words the newest brand kedem/kenover marketing took under themselves.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #961 on: November 14, 2017, 05:02:42 PM »
    Price?
    On weekly-sale this week (ending today) at Empire Kosher for $6.99 (limit 4, with $20 minimum non-sale items). Says regular price $10.99.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #963 on: November 16, 2017, 03:44:31 PM »
    Is Basil kosher again?
    Supposedly getting OU next week.
    I've been waiting over 5 years with bated breath for someone to say that!
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #964 on: November 16, 2017, 04:32:58 PM »
    Moby's is closed i think
    I heard there's a Japanese place coming there.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #965 on: November 16, 2017, 07:10:55 PM »
    I heard there's a Japanese place coming there.
    Under which ownership?

    Last I heard was that it was being bought by someone who might have a challenge getting Kashrus certification, and was told that he must have a bone fide partner that could get certification.
    I've been waiting over 5 years with bated breath for someone to say that!
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #966 on: November 16, 2017, 07:18:57 PM »
    Under which ownership?

    Last I heard was that it was being bought by someone who might have a challenge getting Kashrus certification, and was told that he must have a bone fide partner that could get certification.

    This:
    there's a Japanese place coming there.
    is literally all I heard.
    I don't know any details at all.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #967 on: November 19, 2017, 10:02:08 AM »
    Is Basil kosher again?

    what about now?
    It's been another 3 weeks, plus there are 3,000 international Rabbis in town one block away. Any Kosher updates?
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #968 on: November 19, 2017, 11:36:01 AM »
    what about now?
    It's been another 3 weeks, plus there are 3,000 international Rabbis in town one block away. Any Kosher updates?

    Supposedly getting OU next week.

    That would be this week. I guess check with the OU.

    I doubt any of 3,000 international Rabbis would be interested in a sit down at Basil during this time regardless of what certification they have.
    I've been waiting over 5 years with bated breath for someone to say that!
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #969 on: November 19, 2017, 11:49:27 AM »
    That would be this week. I guess check with the OU.

    I doubt any of 3,000 international Rabbis would be interested in a sit down at Basil during this time regardless of what certification they have.

    exactly. They cannot do it this time, however at least 1,000 of these rabbis would have been able to do so had Basil been properly certified-Kosher.

    During one of my recent visits to Basil this year, Rabbi Berel Lazar, Chief Rabbi of Russia/FSU was eating there with several friends, community members, and colleagues. They cannot do that now until changes are made.
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #970 on: November 19, 2017, 11:52:17 AM »
    During one of my recent visits to Basil this year, Rabbi Berel Lazar, Chief Rabbi of Russia/FSU was eating there with several friends, community members, and colleagues. They cannot do that now until changes are made.

    My point was, that even if there would not be any kashrus certification issue, I doubt any of the Shluchim would go there during the kinus, except if there was a private event in a private room.
    I've been waiting over 5 years with bated breath for someone to say that!
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #972 on: November 19, 2017, 07:22:57 PM »
    About time.
    Save your time, I don't answer PM. Post it in the forum and a dedicated DDF'er will get back to you as soon as possible.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #973 on: November 19, 2017, 07:34:32 PM »
    About time.

    (It would have been great if they had finalized this Kosher certification last month). Of all the 24 hours to be closed, they are missing out on the ability to serve breakfast/brunch a portion of the 4,000+ visiting rabbis and international supporters and guests as they leave NY to go to the airport tomorrow. ....Timing....
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #974 on: November 19, 2017, 08:35:43 PM »
    (It would have been great if they had finalized this Kosher certification last month). Of all the 24 hours to be closed, they are missing out on the ability to serve breakfast/brunch a portion of the 4,000+ visiting rabbis and international supporters and guests as they leave NY to go to the airport tomorrow. ....Timing....
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    It's a step in the wrong direction to get an eatery in Crown Heights certified by the OU, even if the main audience isn't the local audience. And even if the mashgiach is a well known member of the community (who happens to be related to one of the owners).

    How many establishments in Boro Park, Williamsburg, or Lakewood are certified by the OU?
    I've been waiting over 5 years with bated breath for someone to say that!
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #975 on: November 19, 2017, 08:41:30 PM »
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    It's a step in the wrong direction to get an eatery in Crown Heights certified by the OU, even if the main audience isn't the local audience. And even if the mashgiach is a well known member of the community (who happens to be related to one of the owners).

    How many establishments in Boro Park, Williamsburg, or Lakewood are certified by the OU?
    Other than Lakewood that is economics. In Lakewood they wouldn't come since there is a local vaad. Really crown heights should be the same.
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #976 on: November 19, 2017, 09:17:08 PM »
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    It's a step in the wrong direction to get an eatery in Crown Heights certified by the OU, even if the main audience isn't the local audience. And even if the mashgiach is a well known member of the community (who happens to be related to one of the owners).

    How many establishments in Boro Park, Williamsburg, or Lakewood are certified by the OU?
    Even in monsey beast bbq didn't last and took now chasidish CRC hechsher

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #977 on: November 19, 2017, 09:28:54 PM »
    Even in monsey beast bbq didn't last and took now chasidish CRC hechsher
    Meat is a very different ballgame then dairy.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #978 on: November 19, 2017, 09:31:34 PM »
    Meat is a very different ballgame then dairy.
    Considering they are bringing a hechsher that allows cholov stam......
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #979 on: November 19, 2017, 09:43:12 PM »
    Considering they are bringing a hechsher that allows cholov stam......
    OK also allows chalav stam