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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 #360 on: August 20, 2015, 03:27:25 PM »
    thanks. If anyone knows of any other fleishig places, please let me know.

    this is also fast food -- but perhaps more upscale and tasty: http://www.boeufbun.com/
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #361 on: August 20, 2015, 03:38:13 PM »
    this is also fast food -- but perhaps more upscale and tasty: http://www.boeufbun.com/

    That is the place he wants to go to. He was looking for a backup in case.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #362 on: August 20, 2015, 03:48:09 PM »


    Izzy told us he really didn't expect so much popularity, and is hoping to reallocate to a better location.

    i heard he convinced the suit guy to move

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #363 on: January 07, 2016, 08:06:22 PM »
    If I go now to Izzy's, will there anything be left?

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #364 on: January 07, 2016, 08:07:54 PM »
    If I go now to Izzy's, will there anything be left?

    If you arrive now, there may still be food. (However if you arrive in 40 min... who knows?) Maybe call and pay to reserve ribs, etc: Izzy's (347) 425-0524
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #365 on: January 07, 2016, 08:13:20 PM »
    If you arrive now, there may still be food. (However if you arrive in 40 min... who knows?) Maybe call and pay to reserve ribs, etc: Izzy's (347) 425-0524
    Thanks

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #366 on: January 07, 2016, 08:23:36 PM »
    Thanks

    it's worth it -- We've arrived at 8:30 on a Thursday night and had great food, however they've run out at times -- it's recommended to call, (pay?) and reserve -- wings, ribs, and burgers: truly a taste like no other.
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #367 on: January 07, 2016, 09:37:58 PM »
    it's worth it -- We've arrived at 8:30 on a Thursday night and had great food, however they've run out at times -- it's recommended to call, (pay?) and reserve -- wings, ribs, and burgers: truly a taste like no other.
    Wow, this stuff is great!!!!!
    They ran out of ribs while I was sitting there......

    Update; owner just told me they are in middle of negotiating, to take over the adjacent storefront.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #368 on: January 07, 2016, 09:57:02 PM »
    Wow, this stuff is great!!!!!
    They ran out of ribs while I was sitting there......

    Update; owner just told me they are in middle of negotiating, to take over the adjacent storefront.

    +1000
    Yes, we told you that it was worth it! Did you get the ribs before they ran out?

    Yes, they definitely need that space!

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #369 on: January 07, 2016, 10:18:39 PM »
    +1000
    Yes, we told you that it was worth it! Did you get the ribs before they ran out?

    Yes, they definitely need that space!
    Yup, I still got it, was a very fatty piece, but was heaven, along with the brisket!

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #370 on: January 07, 2016, 11:03:24 PM »
    Yup, I still got it, was a very fatty piece, but was heaven, along with the brisket!
    I went yesterday and had the same thing. Have to say I felt a bit cheated with the ribs, as you're paying by the pound and 2/3's of what I paid for was inedible (bone and fats).

    The 1/3 of meat I got was phenomenal though.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #371 on: January 07, 2016, 11:13:29 PM »
    I went yesterday and had the same thing. Have to say I felt a bit cheated with the ribs, as you're paying by the pound and 2/3's of what I paid for was inedible (bone and fats).

    The 1/3 of meat I got was phenomenal though.
    Yup, so you pay some 30 bucks for a quarter pound..... But its really good!!

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #372 on: January 08, 2016, 01:38:15 AM »
    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.
    I had a mini DO there, right after we had finished eating we were asked to leave as there was a line out of the door, so he better get that new seating sorted, fast.


    I went yesterday and had the same thing. Have to say I felt a bit cheated with the ribs, as you're paying by the pound and 2/3's of what I paid for was inedible (bone and fats).

    The 1/3 of meat I got was phenomenal though.
    +1, exactly my experience

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #373 on: January 08, 2016, 10:16:19 AM »
    I went yesterday and had the same thing. Have to say I felt a bit cheated with the ribs, as you're paying by the pound and 2/3's of what I paid for was inedible (bone and fats).

    The 1/3 of meat I got was phenomenal though.
    The fat is like butter. I'll happily pay for that!
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #374 on: January 25, 2016, 05:33:12 PM »
    Any nice bowling around crown heights

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #375 on: March 22, 2016, 01:47:40 PM »
    I wish izzy would offer more mild versions of all his stuff. Is that blasphemy?

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #376 on: March 22, 2016, 02:58:15 PM »
    I wish izzy would offer more mild versions of all his stuff. Is that blasphemy?
    We go for the brisket. What do you mean by "more mild"?

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #377 on: March 22, 2016, 03:06:05 PM »
    We go for the brisket. What do you mean by "more mild"?
    The brisket is too peppery for my taste. The beans are basically inedible to me

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #378 on: March 22, 2016, 04:21:08 PM »
    The brisket is too peppery for my taste. The beans are basically inedible to me
    The wings are also super peppery and have too much of the sauce IMHO.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #379 on: March 31, 2016, 12:18:28 AM »
    I Was at Izzy's Smokehouse earlier in the evening and I think there was a distinguished guest there at the same time from Cleveland  ;)
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