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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 #620 on: March 06, 2017, 10:59:13 AM »
    Which one is nicest and most clean
    Mikvah meir, the one linked.

    ETA: I've never been (I live across the road from another mikvah). Just based on reputation.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #621 on: March 06, 2017, 11:10:25 AM »
    Mikvah meir, the one linked.

    ETA: I've never been (I live across the road from another mikvah). Just based on reputation.
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #622 on: March 06, 2017, 11:22:47 AM »
    While mikvah Meir might be the nicest, mikvah Reuven is available at all times for key holding members (myself being one), and there are certain other aspects that I prefer about it, though it is not fancy by any stretch of the imagination.
    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 #623 on: March 06, 2017, 12:23:23 PM »
    While mikvah Meir might be the nicest, mikvah Reuven is available at all times for key holding members (myself being one), and there are certain other aspects that I prefer about it, though it is not fancy by any stretch of the imagination.
    Where is it ?

    And of course i am looking into for an out of towner ,is there a possibility to enter with a one time credit card or cash entry

    Most of men mikvas these days are being updated with cc entry

    Is there hours that any one can enter without being a card holder?

    Thanks

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #624 on: March 06, 2017, 12:29:52 PM »
    Where is it ?

    And of course i am looking into for an out of towner ,is there a possibility to enter with a one time credit card or cash entry

    Most of men mikvas these days are being updated with cc entry

    Is there hours that any one can enter without being a card holder?

    Thanks
    Address is 394 Kingston Ave. You can pay for one-time access there.

    No need to be a member for entry, guests have full access. Hours are 6am - 1pm.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #625 on: March 06, 2017, 12:32:36 PM »
    Address is 394 Kingston Ave. You can pay for one-time access there.

    No need to be a member for entry, guests have full access. Hours are 6am - 1pm.
    Thanks that was mentioned earlier

    But i am referring to mikva ruven that above poster mentioned

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #626 on: March 06, 2017, 12:48:31 PM »
    What's going on with Gombo's?

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #627 on: March 06, 2017, 01:27:32 PM »
    Thanks that was mentioned earlier

    But i am referring to mikva ruven that above poster mentioned
    Mikvah Reuven is 1699 President Street IINM. Access is only when shul is open, or if you have a key carrying member let you in. If very important to get in when no other mikvah available, PM and I can give you contact information of people that might be able to let person in.
    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 #628 on: March 06, 2017, 01:29:19 PM »
    Mikvah Reuven is 1699 President Street IINM. Access is only when shul is open, or if you have a key carrying member let you in. If very important to get in when no other mikvah available, PM and I can give you contact information of people that might be able to let person in.
    Thanks

    What are hours when shul is open?

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    « Reply #629 on: March 06, 2017, 01:31:25 PM »
    Thanks

    What are hours when shul is open?
    Not sure, but I think it's around 6am to 10am and then for Mincha/Maariv.

    However, as I said there are quite a few keyholders around, and if really important, you can get in touch with one of them (the Shul Rabbi, the Shamesh, one of the board members) and you should be able to get in.
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #630 on: March 06, 2017, 03:16:49 PM »
    Recommend dishes at Boeuf and Bun and Basil? Still deciding which one to go to tonight...

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    « Reply #631 on: March 06, 2017, 03:29:43 PM »
    Recommend dishes at Boeuf and Bun and Basil? Still deciding which one to go to tonight...

    At B & B - Pastrami flat bread and chicken bites.

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    Recommend dishes at Boeuf and Bun and Basil? Still deciding which one to go to tonight...
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    « Reply #634 on: March 06, 2017, 03:36:40 PM »
    What's going on with Gombo's?

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #636 on: March 06, 2017, 03:59:46 PM »
    Izzys

    Looking for nice ambiance, not just good food... Is B & B not that good? We'd go with basil if that was what the clear winner of the two....

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    « Reply #637 on: March 06, 2017, 04:00:17 PM »
    Recommend dishes at Boeuf and Bun and Basil? Still deciding which one to go to tonight...

    Basil pretty much everything.

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    « Reply #638 on: March 06, 2017, 04:42:06 PM »
    Recommend dishes at Boeuf and Bun and Basil? Still deciding which one to go to tonight...

    Haven't been many times to Basil, but IME (and family and friends) I would recommend the Garden Calzone, and for dessert Basil Ice Cream, and Lavender Dusted Funnel Cake.

    I have no experience with Boeuf & Bun.
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    « Reply #639 on: March 06, 2017, 04:45:33 PM »
    What's going on with Gombo's?

    A very sad progression of many bad actions by the property owner, and people who took advantage of his problems and weaknesses rather than help him (which might not be easy when a person acts irresponsibly).

    וכי ימוך אחיך ומטה ידו עמך, והחזקת בו is unfortunately not what was practiced here.
    I've been waiting over 5 years with bated breath for someone to say that!
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