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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 #440 on: December 08, 2016, 03:02:46 PM »
    Does my wife and me make a DO?
    Can leave leftovers here if anyone wants em. Lots of food.
    If anyone wants to have a DO with your leftovers, I may join. I'm not coming on my own.

    ETA: Thanks for the offer though

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #441 on: December 08, 2016, 03:37:44 PM »
    Thanks and agreed.
    Anyone around want lots of shirayim?

    What did you have that you liked?

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #442 on: December 08, 2016, 03:38:49 PM »
    Pastrami Flatbread 9/10
    Onion rings 8/10
    Jalapeno poppers 7/10
    NY Burger 3/10
    Pulled beef sandwich 1/10
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #443 on: December 08, 2016, 03:42:48 PM »
    Pastrami Flatbread 9/10
    Onion rings 8/10
    Jalapeno poppers 7/10
    NY Burger 3/10
    Pulled beef sandwich 1/10
    I love the green monster burger

    My wife gets the chicken bite and she says its very good!

    You didn't get any deserts??

    Their cake pops are amazing!

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #444 on: December 08, 2016, 03:44:42 PM »
    Lol, too late.

    My wife is a baker, don't need any more cake pops :)
    https://www.instagram.com/sweetcakesbymimi/
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #445 on: December 08, 2016, 03:51:51 PM »
    Pastrami Flatbread 9/10
    Onion rings 8/10
    Jalapeno poppers 7/10
    NY Burger 3/10
    Pulled beef sandwich 1/10

    The thing that always amazes me about your TRs is the amount of food you order.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #446 on: December 08, 2016, 03:53:47 PM »
    Lol, I just like trying things too much :)

    Had one onion ring, one popper, two bites of each sandwich.

    We polished off the Flatbread though.
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #447 on: December 08, 2016, 03:54:28 PM »
    Lol, too late.

    My wife is a baker, don't need any more cake pops :)
    https://www.instagram.com/sweetcakesbymimi/
    wow! looks great! This is the first I am hearing of this! You should promote her on the main site! Very professional!

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    « Reply #448 on: December 08, 2016, 03:54:28 PM »
    And of course someone PMd me for the food 3 minures after we left :(
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #449 on: December 08, 2016, 04:10:54 PM »
    Lol, too late.

    My wife is a baker, don't need any more cake pops :)
    https://www.instagram.com/sweetcakesbymimi/
    Rafi's 5th birthday cake. but of course!
    Don't wait for the perfect moment; take the moment and make it perfect.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #450 on: December 08, 2016, 04:41:06 PM »
    Lol, too late.

    My wife is a baker, don't need any more cake pops :)
    https://www.instagram.com/sweetcakesbymimi/

    Looks like you have more fondant in your house than Ecco shoes.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #451 on: December 08, 2016, 06:12:23 PM »
    Went to Artisan bakehouse for a light breakfast.
    The chocolate croissant and the cream cheese frosted cinnamon bun were heaven. Great coffee drinks too.
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #452 on: December 08, 2016, 06:13:27 PM »
    Went to Artisan bakehouse for a light breakfast.
    The chocolate croissant and the cream cheese frosted cinnamon bun were heaven. Great coffee drinks too.
    anything close to ZTB?

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #453 on: December 08, 2016, 06:15:04 PM »
    Dude's looks like it's open for business. Seems quite deserted at this point.
    It's pretty decent, especially for the price ($12 pictured, including a soda).

    He said he'll have a full menu in a few days, just sandwiches for now.

    Some pics from there:


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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #454 on: December 08, 2016, 06:16:02 PM »
    anything close to ZTB?
    Didn't try the bread or any of the food there, but the 2 pastries we had were definitely better than ZTB.
    The owner told me that they're expanding soon to offer ever more food options.
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    « Reply #455 on: December 08, 2016, 06:17:03 PM »
    Zak's pastries are actually just "OK."
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #456 on: December 08, 2016, 06:17:22 PM »
    Didn't try the bread or any of the food there, but the 2 pastries we had were definitely better than ZTB.
    Owner says they're expanding soon to offer ever more food options.
    honestly I go to ZTB for the pastries not the sandwiches so thats good to hear I will have to give this place a try

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #457 on: December 08, 2016, 06:17:52 PM »
    Zak's pastries are actually just "OK."
    A little better than OK, but not in the same league as in Paris.
    Until now my favorite pastries were from Chez Akol in Paris, but Artisan's are quite possibly even better.
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #458 on: December 08, 2016, 10:14:41 PM »
    Where's the next place in CH? Till when are you in town?

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