FOOD
BEST BAGELS
BAGEL BOY
8002 3rd Ave Brooklyn
(718) 748-0366 www.bagelboyonline.com
Bagel Boy in Ray Ridge prides itself on its bagels
that are baked on the premises each day. All you
have to do to experience a true Brooklyn bagel is
to follow the smell of freshly baked bagels and you
will find them open until 10 pm every day. Bagel
Boy also ships bagel wheels and giant heroes with
the best Italian imports and top domestic cold cuts.
Everybody needs a bagel place on a New York City
morning, somewhere that knows what you like and
make it well. The staff is kind and treats you right
each visit, and everything from breakfast specials to
homemade salads to muffins litters the menu. Go
ahead, buy a freshly made bagel today!
BEST BAKERY
TASTY PASTRY SHOPPE
8216-18 13th Ave Brooklyn
(718) 833-9493 www.tastypastryshoppe.com
Nothing beats a great pastry from your favorite
neighborhood bakery, and the Tasty Pastry Shoppe
is the best of the best that Brooklyn has to offer.
Tasty Pastry Shoppe strives to make the best
possible treats for all of its customers, no matter
what their cravings are. From cookies and donuts
to custom made cakes, the bakery is always aiming
to make the most decadent and delicious desserts
that will have your party’s mouths watering. If you
are gluten free or sugar free, not a problem! The
shop has a number of gluten and sugar-less options
for you to choose from, plus specials for its vegan
customers as well!
BEST BURGER
SKINFLINTS
7902 5th Ave Brooklyn
(718) 745-1116
Bite into the juiciest and most flavorsome burger
in Brooklyn 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. You 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 Skinflints is a no-brainer!
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BEST BURRITO
CALEXICO
645 Manhattan Ave Brooklyn
(347) 763-2129 www.calexico.com
When you’re craving Mexican food, nothing hits
the spot like a stuffed, juicy, mouthwatering
burrito. Named after a small town on the border of
California and Mexico, Calexico takes Mexican food
seriously, and it’s clearly a favorite for Brooklynites
when it comes to the best burrito around. With a
range of different burritos to choose from, from
the classic Bean filled with black or refried beans
to the extravagant Fried Chicken filled with...you
guessed it...fried chicken, bacon, avocado and
more, each one sounds as appetizing as it looks. All
can be served in a warm flour tortilla or a bowl with
Mexican rice and black or refried beans — eater’s
choice!
BEST BUTCHER
BRENMAN’S PRIME MEAT MARKET
2496 Gerritsen Ave Brooklyn
(718) 743-0555
www.brenmansmeatmarket.com
Brenman’s Prime Meat Market in Gerritsen Beach
has been serving the South Brooklyn community
for nearly a century. Emulating the “old world”
butchery tradition, the beloved butcher shop is a
destination for those interested in the finest quality
meat cuts and a dedicated service experience. The
Izzo family of Brooklyn has owned and operated
the shop since 1965, when butcher Eddie Izzo
created the market’s famous Butter Steak, so-called
for its mouthwatering quality. Today, under the
current ownership of Eddie’s son Glenn Izzo, the
market offers a full-service deli, catering and its
beloved made-to-order cuts of poultry, pork, beef,
lamb and veal to serve the needs of its loyal, ever
growing fan base.
BEST CAKE
GATHER
341 7th Ave Brooklyn
(718) 768-2439 www.gatherny.com
Who doesn’t love to have their cake and eat it, too?
Brooklynites with a sweet teeth have made it clear,
they love the cake at Gather. This cute and quaint
eatery located in the heart of Park Slope doubles
as a gourmet shop with a cafe vibe, dolling out
sandwiches and prepared takeout fare, featuring
just a few seats for dining in. And Brooklynites
sure adore its baked goods (its chocolate cake,
especially, is to die for). Wash it down with some
of Brooklyn’s best coffee and you’ve got yourself a
little cheat meal. If your mouth isn’t watering just
yet, stop in for a slice and check it out for yourself!
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