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BEST BAGELS
BAGEL BOY
8002 3rd Ave, Brooklyn
(718) 748-0366 - www.bagelboyonline.com
Bagel Boy pride themselves on their bagels,
salads and sandwiches. All their baking is done
on premises — fresh all day, every day. They
have three locations across Brooklyn and New
Jersey. Just follow the smell of freshly baked
bagels and you will find them open until 10 pm
every day. They would love to cater your next
affair! Bagel Boy ships bagel wheels and giant
heroes with the best Italian imports and top
domestic cold cuts. Everybody needs their bagel
place on a New York City morning, somewhere
that knows what you like and make it well.
Bagel Boy is that place for the communities
it serves at its three locations throughout
the New York Metropolitan area. The staff at
their Brooklyn location is kind and treats you
right. Everything from breakfast specials to
homemade salads to muffins litters the menu.
BEST BAKERY
SUGAR COATED BAKERY
1078 65th St, Brooklyn
(718) 259-9885 - www.sugarcoatedny.com
“Sweet things made with love,” is the motto of
this Brooklyn bakery, which features everything
from custom baking to gingerbread house
design classes. Sugar Coated Bakery is the place
to get the cake you’ve been thinking about for
that special day or event. Their goods are as
sweet as their name. They can make whatever
you’re looking for to liven up whatever you
need. Talented bakers making custom cakes
that are sure to impress and sure to be as
delicious as they are beautiful to look at. They
allow you to pick from a wealth of designs on
their website and place your custom order.
Soon, you’ll have a delicious cake that you’ll
almost hate spoiling, it looks so good. But it
tastes just as sweet.
BEST BURGER
SKINFLINTS
7902 5th Ave, Brooklyn
(718) 745-1116
Bite into a juicy, unbeatable burger at Skinflints
in Bay Ridge. You’ll just have to choose from
the twelve options on the menu– including the
Pizza Burger, the Chilli Burger, the Mushroom
Burger for the vegetarians in your life, and the
classic Basic. Might as well get the potato skins
loaded with bacon, sour cream, cheddar and
chilli on the side. Skinflint’s famous American
comfort food is matched with glowing stained
glass and an authentic old-school Brooklyn
ambiance. You can visit for lunch, dinner, or a
bloody-mary fueled brunch on weekends. With
a varied menu and affordable pricing, the value
of a meal at Skinflint is a no-brainer. Visitors
return for the warm service and the quality
food, which has some people calling Skinflint’s
burger the best in Brooklyn.
BEST BURRITO
B’KLYN BURRO
922 Fulton St, Brooklyn
(718) 622-8776 - www.bklynburro.com
Bite into one of B’klyn Burro’s amazing burritos
with a choice of fi lling and beans! Established in
the west coast San Francisco Mission District,
the in-expensive shop with its delicious aromas
and hearty taste will draw you in. In the kitchen,
fresh meat is prepped, seasoned, and grilled to
perfection. Once your order is ready, enjoy it with
some complimentary chips and salsa. Other sides
also include chips and guacamole and beans and
rice. The venue also makes delicious tacos and
quesadillas. Order, unwrap, enjoy and come back
for more! It’s all about the experience at B’klyn
Burro and customers can order via Grub Hub.
BEST BUTCHER
BRENMAN’S MEAT MARKET
2496 Gerritsen Ave, Brooklyn
(718) 743-0555
Family-owned since 1927, Brenman’s Prime Meat
Market has been serving the South Brooklyn
community for generations. Emulating the oldschool
neighborhood butchery tradition, Brenman’s
Prime Meat Market is a destination for those
interested in quality meat cuts and a dedicated
service experience. The Izzo family of Brooklyn
has owned and operated the shop in Brooklyn’s
Gerritsen Beach neighborhood since 1965, when
butcher Eddie Izzo created the market’s famous
Butter Steak, so called for its mouth-watering
quality. Today, the market offers a full-service deli,
catering, and its beloved made-to-order cuts of
poultry, pork, beef, lamb and veal. It’s no wonder
a loyal fan base travels from across the borough to
shop at Brenman’s Prime Meat Market.
BEST CAKE
SUGAR COATED BAKERY
1078 65th Street, Brooklyn
(718) 259-9884 - www.sugarcoatedny.com
“Sweet things made with love,” is the motto of this
Brooklyn bakery, which features everything from
custom baking to gingerbread house design classes.
Sugar Coated Bakery is the place to get the cake
you’ve been thinking about for that special day
or event. Their goods are as sweet as their name.
They can make whatever you’re looking for to liven
up whatever you need. Talented bakers making
custom cakes that are sure to impress and sure
to be as delicious as they are beautiful to look at.
They allow you to pick from a wealth of designs on
their website and place your custom order. Soon,
you’ll have a delicious cake that you’ll almost hate
spoiling, it looks so good. But it tastes just as sweet.
BEST CALAMARI
SOMETHINGREEK
7616 Third Ave, Brooklyn
(718) 748-8200 -
www.somethingreekonline.com
Fried calamari is one of the best ways to start
any Italian or Mediterranean feast. In Brooklyn,
you won’t fi nd a better plate of calamari than
at Somethingreek. They cook rustic Greek food
the same way their mothers did when they were
growing up in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, and they
prepare and marinate their gyros and souvlaki
to taste the same as those they ate at home and
in Greece. Their philosophy: do it right with
high quality ingredients and make it taste good.
Freshness and authenticity are of ultimate
importance to them. Their family, “Bay Ridginals”
who have lived in the neighborhood for more than
50 years, owns and operates Somethingreek.
BEST CANDY STORE
CHOC-OH! LOT PLUS
7911 5th Ave, Brooklyn
(718) 748-2100 - www.chocohlotplus.com
Whether your choice is a modern favorite or
a selection from your childhood, they have
it at Choc-Oh! Lot Plus. They also have over
98 varieties of chocolate. With an extensive
selection of candy and chocolates to choose
from, you are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Choose from an array of pretzels dipped
in chocolate, Oreo®, M&Ms®, and toffee
toppings. Large selections of chocolate truffles
are also available. With jars of gummy bears,
Swedish Fish®, Mary Janes® and much more,
you can always find your favorite candy at
Choc-Oh! Lot Plus. They are also a source for
supplies to make and decorate cakes, cookies,
brownies and cupcakes. They carry a large
selection of metal cake molds, cookie sheets,
gourmet cake mixes and decorating supplies.
Learn a new, fun skill at Choc-Oh! Lot Plus in
Brooklyn, New York.
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