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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 #1200 on: January 22, 2019, 03:19:08 PM »
    Well, I'm not sure you are right about the front door thing (unless we use diagonal lines).
    Nope, even without diagonals.




    But Wholesome bagels doesn't start to bring back the nostalgia and good memories that I have from Mermelstein's.
    fair enough.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1201 on: January 22, 2019, 03:53:32 PM »
    Is it Holesome or Wholesome?

    One might argue that there is little that is more Crown Heights than a potato bagel

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1202 on: January 22, 2019, 04:14:40 PM »
    Is it Holesome or Wholesome?

    One might argue that there is little that is more Crown Heights than a potato bagel
    I've heard Israeli bochurim call it הומלעס בייגעלס

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1203 on: January 23, 2019, 12:43:00 PM »
    Nope, even without diagonals.



    fair enough.
    You are measuring in feet rather than actual walking time (in seconds) which includes crossing a street. In any event, as you mentioned, if I go via the alley it's a hands down for Mermelstein's.
    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 #1204 on: January 23, 2019, 01:09:30 PM »
    You are measuring in feet rather than actual walking time (in seconds) which includes crossing a street.
    That did cross my mind, but I figured unless you only cross at the corner with a green light that shouldn't really change much.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1205 on: January 23, 2019, 02:25:36 PM »
    This argument is almost as riveting as Next Wednesday.

    I went to post it in the popcorn thread thread but fell asleep on the way.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1206 on: January 30, 2019, 09:30:57 AM »
    https://www.collive.com/show_news.rtx?id=54251&alias=2-jewish-men-viciously-assaulted

    The man in the video was taken to the hospital

    The second victim is a friend of mine got punched in the face.

    Good response by shomrim and police. Yet we cannot ignore any of these incidents. This is almost happening weekly...
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1207 on: January 30, 2019, 01:32:47 PM »
    https://www.collive.com/show_news.rtx?id=54251&alias=2-jewish-men-viciously-assaulted

    The man in the video was taken to the hospital

    The second victim is a friend of mine got punched in the face.

    Good response by shomrim and police. Yet we cannot ignore any of these incidents. This is almost happening weekly...
    scary

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1208 on: May 09, 2019, 12:02:51 PM »
    Izzy's Taqueria reviews?
    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 #1209 on: May 13, 2019, 05:18:42 PM »
    Izzy's Taqueria reviews?
    Nobody?
    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 #1210 on: May 13, 2019, 05:19:55 PM »
    Izzy's Taqueria reviews?
    Got their Churros they were ok. Nothing else on the menu really stood out to me ( I dont like beans)

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1211 on: May 13, 2019, 05:22:09 PM »
    Got their Churros they were ok. Nothing else on the menu really stood out to me ( I dont like beans)
    Ouch. Not worth a stop?
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1212 on: May 13, 2019, 05:24:11 PM »
    Ouch. Not worth a stop?
    I live far and I got uber eats.. If you are not sick of the regular Izzys I would just do that otherwise if you like beans you might find some items that you like

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1213 on: May 13, 2019, 05:45:19 PM »
    Meh. Can't just a place on a to go order.
    Anyone actually eaten there?
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1214 on: May 13, 2019, 05:51:25 PM »
    Meh. Can't just a place on a to go order.
    Anyone actually eaten there?
    https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=32383.msg2079550#msg2079550,
    was there since, had pretty much all the tacos, the fried fish was phenomenal, tongue was very good, the smoked stuff is the same that he serves next door
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1215 on: May 13, 2019, 07:51:41 PM »
    Izzy's Taqueria reviews?
    Didn't have anything more than their beef empanadas, first time having empanadas, it is an excellent munch, especially for those people that are Gluten-Free.

    They let you bring food between restaurants, which is really good for those that couldn't go to Izzy's without getting their classic smoked brisket.
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1216 on: May 14, 2019, 09:16:35 PM »
    Anyone ever heard of chmarketexpress.com ?
    Anyone have experience with them?

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1217 on: May 14, 2019, 09:30:27 PM »
    Anyone ever heard of chmarketexpress.com ?
    Anyone have experience with them?

    I have had good experience during the beta period. Was cheaper for me and happy with the service.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1218 on: August 19, 2019, 11:28:46 PM »
    What hechsher is mozzarella chmozzarella.com?


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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1219 on: August 19, 2019, 11:35:45 PM »
    What hechsher is mozzarella chmozzarella.com?

    I have to assume that it is now under the Beis Din of Crown Heights which has BH united.
    I've been waiting over 5 years with bated breath for someone to say that!
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