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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 #1440 on: June 04, 2021, 02:40:41 AM »
    Prime Ave fries are nasty... Where are the best fries one can get in CH?

    Basil (milchig, haven’t had them in a while) and Boeuf and Bun (fleshing) are both pretty good.
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1441 on: June 04, 2021, 03:33:43 AM »
    Prime Ave fries are nasty... Where are the best fries one can get in CH?
    Izzy's chicken, if their in a good mood

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1442 on: June 04, 2021, 08:52:49 AM »
    Basil (milchig, haven’t had them in a while) and Boeuf and Bun (fleshing) are both pretty good.
    I guess that in order to get decent fries one needs to pay $10+...

    Or alternatively use frozen as their just as good as the regular fast food places.
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1443 on: June 04, 2021, 09:26:19 AM »
    Prime Ave fries are nasty... Where are the best fries one can get in CH?

    When my wife is in the mood to make them....
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1444 on: June 04, 2021, 01:51:10 PM »
    Prime Ave fries are nasty... Where are the best fries one can get in CH?

    Ess n bentch fries aren’t great either.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1445 on: June 04, 2021, 03:36:39 PM »
    Prime Ave fries are nasty... Where are the best fries one can get in CH?
    Personally I'm a fan of mendys if you're looking for plain good ole fast food french fries
    Still looking for a good MS method :)

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1446 on: June 09, 2021, 04:52:02 PM »
    I guess that in order to get decent fries one needs to pay $10+...

    Or alternatively use frozen as their just as good as the regular fast food places.

    Decent? You asked for the best ones and you get what you pay for. I don't think the frozen ones are as good as the ones I mentioned, and if they are then it required ingredients and prep.

    Ess n bentch fries aren’t great either.

    Is there anything that's great? I feel like their quality has gone down significantly with COVID.
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1447 on: June 09, 2021, 04:53:07 PM »
    What I came here to say:

    If you haven't yet you gotta try the fried babka dessert at Mozzarella, it's 10/10!!!
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1448 on: June 09, 2021, 04:54:06 PM »
    Boozery is good stuff!
    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 #1449 on: June 09, 2021, 05:00:39 PM »
    Boozery is good stuff!

    It's all pareve and while it's good and unique (the alcohol angle), I don't find it to be exceptional as far as pareve ice cream is concerned.

    Disclaimer: I have a half-eaten Boozery salted caramel tub in my freezer for a couple of weeks now.
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1450 on: June 09, 2021, 05:01:33 PM »
    It's all pareve and while it's good and unique (the alcohol angle), I don't find it to be exceptional as far as pareve ice cream is concerned.

    Disclaimer: I have a half-eaten Boozery salted caramel tub in my freezer for a couple of weeks now.
    I do wish they made dairy, but I tasted the Lemonana and PB Cup and thought they were great.
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    « Reply #1451 on: June 09, 2021, 05:02:57 PM »
    It's all pareve and while it's good and unique (the alcohol angle), I don't find it to be exceptional as far as pareve ice cream is concerned.

    Disclaimer: I have a half-eaten Boozery salted caramel tub in my freezer for a couple of weeks now.

    Accepting deliveries here...
    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 #1452 on: June 09, 2021, 05:05:28 PM »
    Accepting deliveries here...

    A tub is $5, and this is just half a tub. Maybe it’s really my DNA that you want, you and Bill Gates :P
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    « Reply #1453 on: June 09, 2021, 05:08:58 PM »
    A tub is $5, and this is just half a tub. Maybe it’s really my DNA that you want, you and Bill Gates :P

    But how much for the delivery?

    Besides, if you deliver in person we can have a mini DO...
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1454 on: June 09, 2021, 08:05:39 PM »
    But how much for the delivery?

    Besides, if you deliver in person we can have a mini DO...

    Finally showing your true colors, Ex :P
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1455 on: June 09, 2021, 09:24:20 PM »
    Accepting deliveries here...

    Really? The last thing I have you pegged for is a boozery consumer

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1456 on: June 09, 2021, 09:43:39 PM »
    Really? The last thing I have you pegged for is a boozery consumer
    Maybe there's a parve cholent with vodka flavor?
    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 #1457 on: June 09, 2021, 10:00:38 PM »
    Maybe there's a parve cholent with vodka flavor?

    I just threw up a little in my mouth.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1458 on: June 09, 2021, 10:48:19 PM »
    I just threw up a little in my mouth.

    Just a little?
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1459 on: June 09, 2021, 11:30:12 PM »
    Just a little?

    As soon as it started I quickly pictured the Tabernacle salad