Topic Wiki

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.

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

    Author Topic: Crown Heights master thread  (Read 468578 times)

    Offline Mocha

    • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
    • ********
    • Join Date: Feb 2011
    • Posts: 2508
    • Total likes: 5
    • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 3
      • View Profile
    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #100 on: October 16, 2012, 03:37:55 PM »
    Pardes is the closest I have ever come to the food at Tierra Sur.
    Funny you say that because both chefs used to work at the same restaurant in NJ (Mosaica).

    Offline Galitzyaner

    • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
    • ********
    • Join Date: Aug 2011
    • Posts: 2961
    • Total likes: 119
    • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 13
      • View Profile
    Re: Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #101 on: October 27, 2012, 10:37:45 PM »
    It might belong here but I think most accurately here (also started by you... ;)  ).
    Anyhow, wow about the "moving experience", never heard anyone express themselves like that about eating at a restaurant :)

    I think they might have had quite an upgrade since I was there (prob. about 6 months ago).. My experience, honestly, was nothing out of this world. I ordered steak tartare which I had much better elsewhere. A hanger steak which left me dissatisfied, only then did I order a burger and fries which was one of the best burgers I ever had and the famous fries with truffle-mayo are pretty awesome too..

    They most definitely change their menu often because had I seen ox heart i would have most definitely ordered it! What does it go for BTW? I guess I should pay it another visit just for that..

    P.S. Also it took them an eternity to wait the tables...
    את חטאי אני מזכיר that was takke a geshmakke burger, so +1 on your description of the burger and on the disappointment of the rest of the menu.

    Offline Dan

    • Administrator
    • Dansdeals Lifetime 50K Diamond Elite
    • **********
    • Join Date: May 2008
    • Posts: 67598
    • Total likes: 16909
    • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 16442
    • Gender: Male
      • View Profile
    • Location: CLE
    • Programs: UA GS, AA EXP, DL Dirt, Hyatt Glob, Fairmont Lifetime Plat, DD Diamond, Blocked By @NeriaKraus
    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #102 on: January 27, 2013, 12:48:30 PM »
    Read somewhere that Mermelstein's may be NYC's longest running kosher restaurant.
    As for how they stay open...one of the great mysteries of life.
    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.

    Offline Yaalili

    • Dansdeals Lifetime 10K Presidential Platinum Elite
    • *******
    • Join Date: Jul 2009
    • Posts: 12764
    • Total likes: 473
    • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 157
    • Gender: Male
      • View Profile
    • Location: Crown Heights, NY
    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #103 on: January 27, 2013, 01:29:13 PM »
    Read somewhere that Mermelstein's may be NYC's longest running kosher restaurant.
    As for how they stay open...one of the great mysteries of life.

    ;)

    Online jj1000

    • Administrator
    • Dansdeals Lifetime 10K Presidential Platinum Elite
    • **********
    • Join Date: Jun 2008
    • Posts: 13470
    • Total likes: 6095
    • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 29367
      • View Profile
    • Location: The value of a forum such as this one is not in that one can post a question and receive an answer, but in that the question has most likely been asked before, and the answer is available to him that will but only use the search function.
    • Programs: 1. Search on google. 2. Search in the right board of DDF with a general word or two. 3. Read the wiki. 4. Read the thread. 5. Ask away.
    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #104 on: January 27, 2013, 01:36:56 PM »
    Read somewhere that Mermelstein's may be NYC's longest running kosher restaurant.
    As for how they stay open...one of the great mysteries of life.
    fine and Shapiro has been open since the 20's. Don't know what type of hechsher it is but seems like they take the prize.
    See my 5 step program to your left <--

    (Real signature under my location)

    Offline Dan

    • Administrator
    • Dansdeals Lifetime 50K Diamond Elite
    • **********
    • Join Date: May 2008
    • Posts: 67598
    • Total likes: 16909
    • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 16442
    • Gender: Male
      • View Profile
    • Location: CLE
    • Programs: UA GS, AA EXP, DL Dirt, Hyatt Glob, Fairmont Lifetime Plat, DD Diamond, Blocked By @NeriaKraus
    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #105 on: January 27, 2013, 01:39:32 PM »
    fine and Shapiro has been open since the 20's. Don't know what type of hechsher it is but seems like they take the prize.
    Considering that they're open 7 days a week I wouldn't count that.
    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.

    Offline txtmax4

    • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
    • *********
    • Join Date: Dec 2009
    • Posts: 6954
    • Total likes: 12
    • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 1
      • View Profile
    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #106 on: January 27, 2013, 11:49:17 PM »
    Read somewhere that Mermelstein's may be NYC's longest running kosher restaurant.
    As for how they stay open...one of the great mysteries of life.
    As far as I understand, their main business currently is events catering and the restaurant part is just because they have the space for it and very little overhead goes into it since the catering kitchen operates on the same premises.
    If You See Something, Say Something!!

    Offline Dan

    • Administrator
    • Dansdeals Lifetime 50K Diamond Elite
    • **********
    • Join Date: May 2008
    • Posts: 67598
    • Total likes: 16909
    • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 16442
    • Gender: Male
      • View Profile
    • Location: CLE
    • Programs: UA GS, AA EXP, DL Dirt, Hyatt Glob, Fairmont Lifetime Plat, DD Diamond, Blocked By @NeriaKraus
    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #107 on: January 27, 2013, 11:52:34 PM »
    People use Mermerlstein's for catering  :o
    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.

    Offline Yaalili

    • Dansdeals Lifetime 10K Presidential Platinum Elite
    • *******
    • Join Date: Jul 2009
    • Posts: 12764
    • Total likes: 473
    • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 157
    • Gender: Male
      • View Profile
    • Location: Crown Heights, NY
    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #108 on: January 27, 2013, 11:54:19 PM »
    People use Mermerlstein's for catering  :o

    The caterer for mermelsteins (Meir Kohen) caters brisim and other events around ch.

    Offline txtmax4

    • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
    • *********
    • Join Date: Dec 2009
    • Posts: 6954
    • Total likes: 12
    • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 1
      • View Profile
    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #109 on: January 28, 2013, 12:03:09 AM »
    People use Mermerlstein's for catering  :o
    Yes, their catering services and their restaurant food are worlds apart.
    The caterer for mermelsteins (Meir Kohen) caters brisim and other events around ch.
    Weddings as well.
    If You See Something, Say Something!!

    Online jj1000

    • Administrator
    • Dansdeals Lifetime 10K Presidential Platinum Elite
    • **********
    • Join Date: Jun 2008
    • Posts: 13470
    • Total likes: 6095
    • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 29367
      • View Profile
    • Location: The value of a forum such as this one is not in that one can post a question and receive an answer, but in that the question has most likely been asked before, and the answer is available to him that will but only use the search function.
    • Programs: 1. Search on google. 2. Search in the right board of DDF with a general word or two. 3. Read the wiki. 4. Read the thread. 5. Ask away.
    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #110 on: February 24, 2013, 09:05:12 AM »
    Do all the crazies come out of the wood works on Purim everywhere?
    See my 5 step program to your left <--

    (Real signature under my location)

    Offline aussiebochur

    • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
    • *********
    • Join Date: May 2010
    • Posts: 5322
    • Total likes: 8
    • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 24
      • View Profile
    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #111 on: February 24, 2013, 12:26:08 PM »
    Do all the crazies come out of the wood works on Purim everywhere?
    Ever been in Israel for Purim? Its the crazy in everyone that comes out...

    Online jj1000

    • Administrator
    • Dansdeals Lifetime 10K Presidential Platinum Elite
    • **********
    • Join Date: Jun 2008
    • Posts: 13470
    • Total likes: 6095
    • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 29367
      • View Profile
    • Location: The value of a forum such as this one is not in that one can post a question and receive an answer, but in that the question has most likely been asked before, and the answer is available to him that will but only use the search function.
    • Programs: 1. Search on google. 2. Search in the right board of DDF with a general word or two. 3. Read the wiki. 4. Read the thread. 5. Ask away.
    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #112 on: August 02, 2013, 03:01:37 PM »
    So I hear there are some good eats at the market place. Any reports?

    Ever been in Israel for Purim? Its the crazy in everyone that comes out...
    I couldn't reply to that post beacuase I was on a flight to Israel for Purim when you posted :))
    See my 5 step program to your left <--

    (Real signature under my location)

    Online AsherO

    • Global Moderator
    • Dansdeals Lifetime 30K Presidential Platinum Elite
    • **********
    • Join Date: May 2008
    • Posts: 30533
    • Total likes: 7829
    • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 79
      • View Profile
    • Location: NYC
    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #113 on: August 02, 2013, 03:04:28 PM »
    So I hear there are some good eats at the market place. Any reports?

    The MP is great, can't recommend specifics other than their sushi (which IMHO is currently the best in CH).
    100% of Likes will be donated to support our brothers and sisters in Eretz Yisrael

    Offline Achas Veachas

    • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
    • ********
    • Join Date: Jul 2012
    • Posts: 4399
    • Total likes: 114
    • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 3
      • View Profile
      • Torah && Tech
    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #114 on: August 02, 2013, 03:08:18 PM »
    The MP is great, can't recommend specifics other than their sushi (which IMHO is currently the best in CH).
    +1 on the Sushi.

    Offline jaywhy

    • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
    • ********
    • Join Date: Sep 2012
    • Posts: 3767
    • Total likes: 68
    • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 7
      • View Profile
    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #115 on: August 02, 2013, 06:09:27 PM »
    So I hear there are some good eats at the market place. Any reports?
     I couldn't reply to that post beacuase I was on a flight to Israel for Purim when you posted :))
    The Marketplace is awesome. Their General Tso chicken and Kugel with meat in it (Yapsach?) are both delicious. The service is also fantastic. Can't comment on their sushi.

    Offline DovtheBear

    • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
    • ********
    • Join Date: Nov 2012
    • Posts: 2915
    • Total likes: 9
    • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 14
      • View Profile
    • Location: ליבי במזרח ואנכי בסוף מערב
    • Programs: Regus Gold, Hertz 5 Star, National Executive, Sixt Platinum, Chase Debit, Rav Kav Emerald
    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #116 on: September 15, 2013, 11:27:32 PM »
    I'm told the place to get a hat is in Crown Heights, can anyone enlighten me as to where?
    "להסתובב זה לא אומר להיות חופשי"

    Online AsherO

    • Global Moderator
    • Dansdeals Lifetime 30K Presidential Platinum Elite
    • **********
    • Join Date: May 2008
    • Posts: 30533
    • Total likes: 7829
    • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 79
      • View Profile
    • Location: NYC
    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #117 on: September 15, 2013, 11:51:51 PM »
    I'm told the place to get a hat is in Crown Heights, can anyone enlighten me as to where?

    Primo Hatters.
    100% of Likes will be donated to support our brothers and sisters in Eretz Yisrael

    Offline DovtheBear

    • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
    • ********
    • Join Date: Nov 2012
    • Posts: 2915
    • Total likes: 9
    • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 14
      • View Profile
    • Location: ליבי במזרח ואנכי בסוף מערב
    • Programs: Regus Gold, Hertz 5 Star, National Executive, Sixt Platinum, Chase Debit, Rav Kav Emerald
    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #118 on: September 15, 2013, 11:52:52 PM »
    Primo Hatters.
    Great. (And how much can I expect to spend?)
    "להסתובב זה לא אומר להיות חופשי"

    Offline Cbs

    • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
    • ********
    • Join Date: Sep 2010
    • Posts: 4466
    • Total likes: 19
    • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
      • View Profile
    • Programs: HHonors Gold, Delta Diamond Medallion, AA Platinum Pro
    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #119 on: September 16, 2013, 12:01:29 AM »
    I'm told the place to get a hat is in Crown Heights, can anyone enlighten me as to where?
    who told you that?
    you should go to Bencraft in BP. i find their hats better.

    Great. (And how much can I expect to spend?)
    $250 for a nice trionfo or $170 for a decent borsalino