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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 #660 on: March 08, 2017, 07:40:05 AM »
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #661 on: March 12, 2017, 01:46:52 PM »
    This is a public announcement, since many of you Are not familiar with this side of town, there's no left turn into President street from Utica Ave (coming from Carroll street) it's in effect 7:00am to 7:00 pm including Sunday's, this corner have NYPD sitting in the corner or waiting in the middle of President street most of the times, please repost this message in every CH group save some people money and points on their licenses
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #662 on: March 12, 2017, 02:18:14 PM »
    People might remember that the store was empty for many years until Gombo occupied it. My guess is that we're back to that situation (unless something gets resolved in Din Torah or Court).
    I guess I was wrong with my assessment. Looks like Gombo managed to get to a settlement that allowed him to reopen. Though I doubt the saga of this property is over.
    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 #663 on: March 13, 2017, 11:07:15 AM »
    I guess I was wrong with my assessment. Looks like Gombo managed to get to a settlement that allowed him to reopen. Though I doubt the saga of this property is over.

    Hope he isn't paying double rent...
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #664 on: March 26, 2017, 06:09:54 PM »
    Note on Calabria site (https://www.calabria.pizza/) for the menu, it shows the pricing for 12" ($11-13) and 16" ($19-23) pies. In the store the pricing was different at $9.99 per pound all flavors, regardless of topping.

    Was there today with a small group and wouldn't go back anytime soon. Disorganized line and ordering system, mine and a few other orders were messed up, with some getting their orders mixed up and some not getting at all after waiting 20 minutes to be told it's missing. It's expensive and there is better pizza in CH.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #665 on: March 26, 2017, 06:29:17 PM »
    Calabria's Pizza was really nothing special, Basil shouldn't feel threatened at all, not that Basils was earth-shattering either...

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #666 on: March 26, 2017, 06:50:27 PM »
    Calabria's Pizza was really nothing special, Basil shouldn't feel threatened at all, not that Basils was earth-shattering either...

    I really like Basil pizza, the only place in town to use fresh mozz, not the processed shredded type.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #667 on: March 28, 2017, 09:00:50 PM »
    not that Basils was earth-shattering either...
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #670 on: March 30, 2017, 07:38:49 PM »
    The construction on what used to be Solomon insurance (I think it is 326 Kingston Avenue) looks like it's another food joint.
    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 #671 on: March 30, 2017, 10:09:07 PM »
    The construction on what used to be Solomon insurance (I think it is 326 Kingston Avenue) looks like it's another food joint.
    Rumors are sushi

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    « Reply #672 on: March 30, 2017, 11:32:42 PM »
    Rumors are sushi
    Is that why the contractors doing the renovation are Asian?
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #673 on: March 31, 2017, 12:09:36 AM »
    The construction on what used to be Solomon insurance (I think it is 326 Kingston Avenue) looks like it's another food joint.
    I was walking down Kingston today and meet a friend who noticed the construction for his first time. He asked me if they still don't do copies.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #674 on: April 02, 2017, 12:03:56 AM »
    The construction on what used to be Solomon insurance (I think it is 326 Kingston Avenue) looks like it's another food joint.
    Maybe it's the New Pesach-only restaurant ;)

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #675 on: April 03, 2017, 02:36:06 PM »
    Was at the "new" baguette express today, new management but still ran Israeli style, small, not so clean and not so organized.

    Food was decent. Portions were a bit on the cheap side. The falafel plate pictured below was $9.99 and the amount of salad they put in was rather small IMO.









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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #676 on: April 03, 2017, 03:16:05 PM »
    Was at the "new" baguette express today, new management but still ran Israeli style, small, not so clean and not so organized.

    Food was decent. Portions were a bit on the cheap side. The falafel plate pictured below was $9.99 and the amount of salad they put in was rather small IMO.


    Cole slaw on Falafel? ? ?    Can't call that Israeli style IMO.

    What's the salad on the right?
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #677 on: April 03, 2017, 03:24:55 PM »
    I guess the management is more Israeli style than the food.. That is some kind of mixture of .. I forgot already.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
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