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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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    « Last edited by Yaalili on March 04, 2024, 07:34:10 PM »

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #700 on: May 12, 2017, 12:32:49 PM »
    You can call up the merchants and ask them to send samples.

    Last one I bought was from Oraita written by Shmuel Elishevitz. Very nice.
    Thoughts on these?
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #701 on: May 12, 2017, 12:49:06 PM »

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #702 on: May 12, 2017, 02:04:23 PM »
    you can't really tell with a cell phone picture, you need to really look at it with your eyes. Wait, what are we discussing?

    :D
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #704 on: May 12, 2017, 02:07:43 PM »
    So how does this compare with the one above?
    http://i.dansdeals.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/12140441/Michalashvili-Adhaz-8in.jpg
    Only viewed all of the above on mobile, so I will reserve comment until I can properly view on desktop. But the name on this one is famously top of the line.
    I've been waiting over 5 years with bated breath for someone to say that!
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    « Reply #705 on: May 12, 2017, 04:50:18 PM »
    Thoughts on these?
    http://i.dansdeals.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/12123229/ST5-MA1-Filler-Adhaz-6in.jpg

    http://i.dansdeals.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/12123232/ST5-MA2-Filler-Adhaz-8in-2.jpg
    Seemingly those two are from the same sofer. Very nice. Seems to me like the 8 inch klaf was smoother than the 6 inch klaf. The Michaleshvili Klaf is probably smoother than both, resulting in neater strokes. Really need to compare side by side, but it's a matter of your own preference (or if you personally know the sofrim - I know neither of these two personally, but have heard both names, and feel more comfortable with one vs the other).
    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 #706 on: May 14, 2017, 05:01:33 PM »

    Any word on this @252 albany ave at the corner of sterling place , called "bakerie " seems ready to open

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    « Reply #707 on: May 14, 2017, 07:57:05 PM »
    but have heard both names, and feel more comfortable with one vs the other).
    So you would go with Michaleshvili?
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #708 on: May 14, 2017, 08:03:38 PM »
    So you would go with Michaleshvili?
    Some of the differences look like they are due to country of origin.
    Feelings don't care about your facts

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #709 on: May 14, 2017, 08:44:11 PM »
    Any word on this @252 albany ave at the corner of sterling place , called "bakerie " seems ready to open

    Plans to open this have been for years. Same owner as basil with Meat still in the plans.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #710 on: May 14, 2017, 10:46:02 PM »
    So you would go with Michaleshvili?
    I apologize for giving any such impression with my badly written sentences (I'm no MBA and don't even possess a high school diploma  ;))

    Please read the following rephrased statement: "it's a matter of your own preference (or if you personally know the sofrim, and feel more comfortable with one vs the other.  I know neither of these two personally, but have heard both names)."
    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 #711 on: May 15, 2017, 03:33:45 PM »
    New Sushi joint sign going up today.
    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 #712 on: May 15, 2017, 03:35:17 PM »
    New Sushi joint sign going up today.
    Where ? Is it same sushi bar from boro park then its fantastic sushi with real different ideas then anyone else

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    « Reply #713 on: May 15, 2017, 03:36:53 PM »
    New Sushi joint sign going up today.

    Where is this?

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #714 on: May 15, 2017, 03:37:06 PM »
    Where ? Is it same sushi bar from boro park then its fantastic sushi with real different ideas then anyone else
    Kingston Avenue, right next door to Gombo's.

    http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=14202.msg1708421#msg1708421

    I was told owner is from BP, so might be same as what you know from there.
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #717 on: May 15, 2017, 11:41:29 PM »
    I apologize for giving any such impression with my badly written sentences (I'm no MBA and don't even possess a high school diploma  ;))

    Please read the following rephrased statement: "it's a matter of your own preference (or if you personally know the sofrim, and feel more comfortable with one vs the other.  I know neither of these two personally, but have heard both names)."
    Familiar with any of these?
    http://machonstam.com/store/mezuzas
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #718 on: May 15, 2017, 11:45:42 PM »
    Kingston Avenue, right next door to Gombo's.

    http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=14202.msg1708421#msg1708421

    I was told owner is from BP, so might be same as what you know from there.
    The owner of Nori Bar lives in Queens. I know him personally.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #719 on: May 18, 2017, 09:22:09 PM »
    That's six months old, do you have an update?
    I'm looking for an update given that the article says the place should be opening about now...