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Map of Crown Heights.



    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 #1300 on: January 20, 2021, 08:34:49 PM »
    Basil is best,
     Pletzel is second IMO

    But I did not try mozzarella

    * basil used to be so much better when their previous Mashigiach was there
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1301 on: January 20, 2021, 11:39:55 PM »
    Basil is best,
     Pletzel is second IMO

    But I did not try mozzarella

    * basil used to be so much better when their previous Mashigiach was there

    The pizza changed when the Mashgiach changed? ::)
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1302 on: January 20, 2021, 11:53:03 PM »
    When to comes to holesome aka sause and cheese... Frozen pizza is way better.
    It's very YMMV, and of course depends which frozen pizza..
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1303 on: January 21, 2021, 12:19:01 AM »
    Basil is best,
     Pletzel is second IMO

    But I did not try mozzarella

    * basil used to be so much better when their previous Mashigiach was there

    Pletzel is inedible. It's the exception that proves the rule
    any pizza is good pizza because pizza is good


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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1304 on: January 21, 2021, 06:05:10 PM »
    https://anash.org/turnstile-installed-in-1414-dormitory-lunch-room/

    Bring 2 things to mind,

    י turnstile מן התורה מנין? שנים שנים באו (אל נח אל התיבה)

    Until now, all the people from 1414 would come to Mikvah Meir on Shabbos to take advantage of the lack of turnstile.
    I wonder if now all the people from Mikvah Meir will come to 1414 on Shabbos to take advantage of the lack of turnstile.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1305 on: January 21, 2021, 07:39:40 PM »
    Until now, all the people from 1414 would come to Mikvah Meir on Shabbos to take advantage of the lack of turnstile.

    I’m not from 1414 but I come to MM to take advantage of the better towels, I don’t care much for the turnstile :P
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1306 on: February 25, 2021, 11:23:31 AM »
    Any shalach manos places still taking orders for delivery?
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1307 on: February 25, 2021, 11:36:44 AM »
    Any shalach manos places still taking orders for delivery?
    Someone just put in an order for me to pick up from sweet expressions (didn't go yet) so I assume they are still taking orders. And I believe they do deliver as well.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1308 on: February 25, 2021, 11:38:52 AM »
    Someone just put in an order for me to pick up from sweet expressions (didn't go yet) so I assume they are still taking orders. And I believe they do deliver as well.

    Was thinking the same, you can also check if they have any options on UberEats.
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1309 on: February 25, 2021, 11:48:14 AM »
    Any shalach manos places still taking orders for delivery?
    If you catch me before I go I'd be happy to pick something up and deliver if you need.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1310 on: February 25, 2021, 11:49:42 AM »
    If you catch me before I go I'd be happy to pick something up and deliver if you need.
    Oh wow, thanks!

    Their options online looked poor.

    https://www.sweetexpressionsch.com/purim-baskets
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1311 on: February 25, 2021, 11:51:57 AM »
    Oh wow, thanks!

    Their options online looked poor.

    https://www.sweetexpressionsch.com/purim-baskets
    That I can't argue with;)

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1312 on: February 25, 2021, 12:19:45 PM »

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1313 on: March 03, 2021, 10:59:30 AM »
    Anyone else heard the rumor that benabou is turning empire grill into a fishenchips and house of glatt into a sandwich shop?
    Still looking for a good MS method :)

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1314 on: March 03, 2021, 11:01:15 AM »
    Anyone else heard the rumor that benabou is turning empire grill into a fishenchips and house of glatt into a sandwich shop?

    Good rumor, anything is better than these places staying shuttered. Let’s hope the prices and quality will be reasonable.
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1315 on: March 03, 2021, 11:03:26 AM »
    turning empire grill into a fishenchips
    Need to convince him to open a Fish Grill franchise there.
    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 #1316 on: March 03, 2021, 11:34:53 AM »
    Anyone else heard the rumor that benabou is turning empire grill into a fishenchips and house of glatt into a sandwich shop?
    My sources say that HOG will be a butcher shop with a simcha hall on top. But as with his other places he can either change his mind or do nothing with any of these locations.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1317 on: March 03, 2021, 01:00:30 PM »
    My sources say that HOG will be a butcher shop with a simcha hall on top. But as with his other places he can either change his mind or do nothing with any of these locations.
    I've been hearing the same until just recently
    Still looking for a good MS method :)

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1318 on: March 11, 2021, 01:11:01 AM »
    Interesting to see that buggy is also a franchise (?) of nu car rentals, besides for getaround

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1319 on: March 19, 2021, 01:41:51 AM »
    I just noticed that if you are shopping at kettle and cord - if you make your order on stayhome.store it should code as a grocery store, prices seem to be the same.

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