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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 #340 on: July 21, 2015, 07:27:01 PM »
    How crazy is Basil gonna be right now?

    a lot of people are in the country now, probably not very busy now. Call and ask: 718-285-8777
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #341 on: July 21, 2015, 07:36:55 PM »
    a lot of people are in the country now, probably not very busy now. Call and ask: 718-285-8777
    Tried multiple times and no one is picking up. Just don't wanna drive from Flatbush and then see a 45 min wait.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #342 on: July 21, 2015, 07:41:05 PM »
    Tried multiple times and no one is picking up. Just don't wanna drive from Flatbush and then see a 45 min wait.

    agree 100%. doubt that they'll be crowded, but to make sure of their 9 days open hours. PMing you an idea.
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #343 on: July 21, 2015, 07:59:19 PM »
    How crazy is Basil gonna be right now?

    I will pm you an idea too.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #344 on: July 21, 2015, 08:07:30 PM »
    I will pm you an idea too.

    +100  8)
    The idea that I PMed to him was that he can PM to ask you about Basil.
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #345 on: July 21, 2015, 08:08:35 PM »
    +100  8)
    The idea that I PMed to him was that he can PM to ask you about Basil.

    Oh really??? :)

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #346 on: July 21, 2015, 09:59:27 PM »
    Oh really??? :)
    True story.

    Anyways everyone was nervous it would rain and did not want to sit outside. My Radar app said otherwise and was quickly seated and enjoyed a great meal. Thanks you two!

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    « Reply #347 on: July 21, 2015, 10:09:27 PM »
    True story.

    Anyways everyone was nervous it would rain and did not want to sit outside. My Radar app said otherwise and was quickly seated and enjoyed a great meal. Thanks you two!

    Great.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #348 on: July 21, 2015, 10:46:21 PM »
    True story.

    Anyways everyone was nervous it would rain and did not want to sit outside. My Radar app said otherwise and was quickly seated and enjoyed a great meal. Thanks you two!
    +100  yes, it's true. 9 days DDFers helping each other -- Mocha, did you meet ya'alili? 
    anyway, I knew it would be pleasant and Ya'alili confirmed space -- it's great outside at Basil -- especially the outdoor evenings when (it's not the 9 days) and we can drink wine.
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #349 on: August 12, 2015, 05:25:13 PM »
     ;D
    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 #350 on: August 12, 2015, 05:41:23 PM »
    Haha heimishe ribs are not cheap :)

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #351 on: August 17, 2015, 02:24:39 PM »
    Anyone have a way to call Izzy's smokehouse? A friend of mine wants to come with a group of people, at a time when they don't officially take reservations. Any way to get in touch with them? (Do they have representatives on DDF?)

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #352 on: August 20, 2015, 12:22:59 PM »
    I'm thinking of going to Boeuf & Bun tonight but I'm looking for a fleishig backup in case they don't have an available table. Izzy's doesn't have reservations available tonight. Any other fleishig options nearby?

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #353 on: August 20, 2015, 12:25:19 PM »
    I'm thinking of going to Boeuf & Bun tonight but I'm looking for a fleishig backup in case they don't have an available table. Izzy's doesn't have reservations available tonight. Any other fleishig options nearby?
    izzy's does have walk in hours after 930 i believe

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #354 on: August 20, 2015, 12:31:51 PM »
    izzy's does have walk in hours after 930 i believe
    True but I want to eat at around 7

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #355 on: August 20, 2015, 12:42:15 PM »
    True but I want to eat at around 7

    You can do a walk-in between 5 and 6:45 too.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #356 on: August 20, 2015, 12:52:57 PM »
    You can do a walk-in between 5 and 6:45 too.
    thanks. If anyone knows of any other fleishig places, please let me know.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #357 on: August 20, 2015, 12:55:23 PM »
    Went to izzys last night. We basically ordered everything on the menu, besides the sandwiches. All the  food is exceptionally good, The ribs, and Bridget were the all around favorite.
    The downside is that the place is tiny, and not the cleanest. we all felt very uncomfortable. It's hard to keep the place clean, when there is barely any place to move. It's probably a better idea to take your food to go.

    Izzy told us he really didn't expect so much popularity, and is hoping to reallocate to a better location.
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #358 on: August 20, 2015, 02:27:38 PM »
    thanks. If anyone knows of any other fleishig places, please let me know.

    In crown heights the rest are fast food. The closest meat restaurant would be Pardes and Chagall.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #359 on: August 20, 2015, 03:18:27 PM »
    In crown heights the rest are fast food. The closest meat restaurant would be Pardes and Chagall.
    thanks