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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 #280 on: March 22, 2015, 01:30:14 PM »
    How's it? Are they delivering locally today or only pickup?
    No delivery but the line was only 10 minutes when I was there.

    Personally I didn't love it but I'm no food critic.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #281 on: May 02, 2015, 10:12:16 PM »
    Anyone been to B&B recently? Do they still have long waits for tables?

    I also noticed they updated their menu.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #282 on: June 04, 2015, 10:10:29 PM »
    Was not impressed with the B&B morning scramble I had today.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #283 on: June 16, 2015, 05:26:33 PM »
    Izzys smokehouse had their grand opening yesterday.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #284 on: June 16, 2015, 08:25:39 PM »
    Izzys smokehouse had their grand opening yesterday.
    From their facebook page.
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    Sorry about the confusion, but we are not open yet, we will keep you posted as to when we are officially open.
    Thank you

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #285 on: June 16, 2015, 11:07:03 PM »
    From their facebook page.

    Hmm I guess it was a selective grand opening.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #286 on: June 17, 2015, 10:33:00 PM »
    Pulled Chicken Tacos from Izzy's are incredible, must try!

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #287 on: June 17, 2015, 10:40:28 PM »
    Nice.
    Was actually thinking about flying into CH today and possibly doing a HT DO there, but Izzy didn't respond to my email or FB message.  Guess I know what it feels like when people email/PM me now ;)
    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 #288 on: June 17, 2015, 10:41:46 PM »
    Pulled Chicken Tacos from Izzy's are incredible, must try!
    That's a lot of Tacos. How many did you order? :D

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #289 on: June 17, 2015, 10:44:26 PM »
    Izzys smokehouse had their grand opening yesterday.

    great to see that in the past few years, CH has several new sophisticated offerings. There's now a top-rated dairy (Basil), meat, pizza, and sushi. One great Chinese place for CH and you're all set.
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #290 on: June 17, 2015, 10:54:20 PM »
    Nice.
    Was actually thinking about flying into CH today and possibly doing a HT DO there, but Izzy didn't respond to my email or FB message.  Guess I know what it feels like when people email/PM me now ;)

    Not officially open yet, but count me in when you do that :)

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #291 on: June 17, 2015, 10:55:33 PM »
    That's a lot of Tacos. How many did you order? :D

    Lol that is a picture from their facebook page, don't have a clear picture from mine, so took from there.

    great to see that in the past few years, CH has several new sophisticated offerings. There's now a top-rated dairy (Basil), meat, pizza, and sushi. One great Chinese place for CH and you're all set.

    Rumor has it that another great "Meat" place is opening up soon too.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #292 on: June 17, 2015, 10:58:39 PM »
    Not officially open yet, but count me in when you do that :)
    I know, was hoping to get in on the pre-action this week that others got in on for an early review. C'est la vie.
    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 #293 on: June 17, 2015, 11:25:17 PM »
    I know, was hoping to get in on the pre-action this week that others got in on for an early review. C'est la vie.

    Keep on trying, this week and next week should still be pre-action.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #294 on: June 17, 2015, 11:49:31 PM »
    Meh. I'm not about to beg, sorry.
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #295 on: June 17, 2015, 11:58:14 PM »
    Keep on trying, this week and next week should still be pre-action.
    I walked by ealier tonight and it was pretty packed. I assumed it was by invitation only, but was wondering if that's the case why there seemed to be a line, I would think they wouldn't invite more people than they can seat...

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #296 on: June 18, 2015, 12:10:41 AM »
    Nice.
    Was actually thinking about flying into CH today and possibly doing a HT DO there, but Izzy didn't respond to my email or FB message.  Guess I know what it feels like when people email/PM me now ;)


    Count me in when you do that :)

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #298 on: June 18, 2015, 12:31:20 AM »
    +2
    +3 for me, but I'm also intrigued by this:

    Rumor has it that another great "Meat" place is opening up soon too.
    1) What type of "meat"? 2) Location on which side of Eastern Pkwy?
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