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BEST BAGELS
BAGEL BOY
8002 3rd Ave.
(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 fi nd them open until 10pm
every day. They would love to cater your next
aff air! 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 it’s 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 muffi ns litters the menu.
BEST BAKERY
SUGAR COATED BAKERY
1078 65th St.
(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
PARKVIEW DINER
2939 Cropsey Ave.
(718) 333-9400
There’s nothing like a fresh, juicy burger, and
Brooklynites know they can fi nd the best one at
Parkview Diner. The large, timeless 24/7 diner
serves burgers that embody everything people
love about diner food in New York City. Juicy
and delicious and made at your convenience by
Parkview’s excellent kitchen staff . Why spend
your time at a fast food joint when you could
hop into your local diner and grab that special
bite to eat. The wait staff is friendly and prompt
and will help make your time at Parkview Diner
exactly what you want out of a New York-area
diner. While Parkview Diner serves a wide
range of items on its menu, the burger is truly
something to remember. You won’t be able to
forget it, at least until you come back in for the
next one.
BEST BURRITO
CALEXICO
645 Manhattan Ave.
(347) 763-2129 – www.calexico.com
Calexico is a small town on the border of
California and Mexico. Everything is a hybrid:
the people, the language, and especially the
food. The owners of Calexico have lived in and
around Calexico for generations. When the
three of them moved to New York City, they
were blown away by the variety and quality of
the food. But no matter where they looked, they
couldn’t fi nd anything that could satisfy their
craving for hometown cuisine. So they set up
shop on a sidewalk in SoHo, selling tacos and
burritos from a tiny street cart. Fast-forward
a few years. They’re still slinging tacos and
burritos, only now they do it from restaurants:
in New York, Detroit, and Bahrain.
BEST BUTCHER
FLEISHER’S CRAFT BUTCHERY
175 Van Dyke St.
(718) 971-5331 – www.fl eishers.com
Since opening the doors to their fi rst butcher
shop in Kingston, NY in 2004, with your
support, Fleischer’s has succeeded in creating
a positive change in the way people source,
cut and cook better meat all over the world.
Their vision is an alternative food system
with the highest standards in quality, ethics
and transparency. Their mission is to inspire
farms and families to make thoughtful choices
about meat. They have several philosophies
as well: that great meat is raised right — they
insist on strict standards of quality, ethics and
transparency. Great food is about connection,
as they build relationships between farmers,
butchers and families to create memorable
food experiences. Fleisher’s provide butchery
and culinary expertise to customers through
education and thoughtful service.
BEST CAKE
SUGAR COATED BAKERY
1078 65th St.
(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 CALAMARI
SOMETHINGREEK
7616 3rd Ave.
(718) 748-8200 –
www.somethingreekonline.com
Fried calamari is one of the best ways to the
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 we they 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.
(718) 748-8200 – 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 any sweet tooth.
Choose from an array of pretzels dipped
in chocolate, Oreo®, M&Ms®, and toff ee
toppings. Large selections of chocolate truffl es
are also available. With jars of gummy bears,
Swedish Fish®, Mary Janes®, and much more,
you can always fi nd 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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