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BEST DESSERT ISABELLA’S CREATIONS 6602 13th Avenue, Lower Level Brooklyn (347) 464-8845 www.isabellascreations.com How sweet it is to be able to order from Isabella’s Creations! This Brooklyn-based sweet treats purveyor makes custom cakes for any occasion — from weddings, engagements and anniversaries to birthdays, bachelor and bachelorette parties and everything in between. The beloved baking business serves the Tri-State Area with custom cake delivery in New York City (including Long Island), New Jersey and Connecticut. If you can dream it, Isabella’s Creations can bake it: custom cakes, cupcakes, cakepops, cookies, Donuts, mini cakes and desserts for all occasions made with the finest ingredients and delivered to your event, home or office. It’s no wonder its sweet treats have been voted the best in Brooklyn! BEST DONUT MIKE’S DONUTS 6822 5th Ave Brooklyn (718) 745-6980 www.mikesdonuts.com Forget Dunkin Donuts and Krispy Kreme, they just can’t compete with Mike’s taste of a true, authentic donut. Mike’s Donut Shop has been stuffing happiness in a ring since 1976. Mike and his wife Christina, now joined by their son Gus, continue to bring the fresh donut experience to the Bay Ridge community. Mike’s carries around 35 mouth watering types of donuts, which it bakes on the premises twice a day. Crowd favorites include the jelly and cream, glazed, marble cruller, cinnamon bun and Boston cream. Because the donuts are made fresh daily, they are light, soft, and a bit chewy with just the right amount of sugar to satisfy any sweet tooth. BEST DUMPLINGS XIN 8320 3rd Ave Brooklyn (347) 662-6222 www.xin.nyc XIN offers all the staples of Chinese cuisine, from starters like egg drop and wonton soup to entrees like beef with brocolli and Kung Pao Chicken, but if haven’t ordered its dumplings, you’re missing out! There’s no more authentic Chinese appetizer than the dumpling, and Xin Chinese cooks up the tastiest one in Kings County. Xin’s dumplings are stuffed with your choice of chicken, pork or vegetables and come steamed or pan-fried. Dip them in soy sauce, duck sauce or have them plain; you can’t go wrong! Afterwards, continue your meal with delectable traditional entrees, specialty martinis and a dessert menu that is unmached. BEST FALAFEL TANOREEN 7523 3rd Ave Brooklyn (718) 748-5600 www.tanoreen.com Love falafel? Look no further than Tanoreen. This restaurant’s falafel is a force to be reckoned with. The falafel patties are crispy and crunchy and satisfying to sink your teeth into, and the accompanying tahini sauce creates the perfect pairing. Plus, you can bring even more flavor to your falafel with some of Tanoreen’s delicious toppings. The falafel makes for a perfect starter for your authentic Mediterranean meal, or you can enjoy the appetizer as your meal with some other delicious sides such as rice pilaf and sauteed spinach. Falafel and feta? The options are endless at Tanoreen. So when you feel the crave for some falafel, Tanoreen is the place to be! BEST FOOD CO-OP SAHADI’S 187 Atlantic Ave Brooklyn (718) 624-4550 www.sahadis.com Originally from Lebanon, the Sahadi family opened shop in Manhattan in 1898. Since taking the business to Atlantic Avenue in 1948, the Middle-Eastern specialty food store has become an iconic Brooklyn tradition. Shoppers cross borough and state lines for Sahadi’s hummus, baba ghanoush, spices and dried fruits and baked goods. Take a ticket and wait for service at the deli, whose most popular dishes include tabbouleh, lentils and onions, moussaka and falafel. The Sahadi family also recently expanded into Industry City, opening a second location that offers sit-down service. Constantly alive with the 20 DIME BEST OF BROOKLYN 2021 • WINNERS GUIDE • BESTOFBK.COM bustle of its loyal customers, Sahadi’s legendary rein is sure to endure. BEST FOOD TRUCK RED HOOK LOBSTER POUND 284 Van Brunt St Brooklyn (718) 858-7650 www.redhooklobster.com In a city where the number of food trucks are increasing by the moment, one easily stands above the rest. The Red Hook Lobster Pound offers the freshest Maine lobster available outside of the state of Maine. Whether you’re ordering a traditional lobster roll or ordering a lobster roll BLT with a side of fries, the experience is unlike any other food truck in Brooklyn. You’re not just ordering food just to be taken back to an indoor space. The food from the Red Hook Lobster Pound is meant to be eaten right off the truck while the smell lingers and the sun is out. BEST FOOD VENDOR A.L.C. ITALIAN GROCERY 8613 3rd Ave Brooklyn (718) 836-3200 www.alcitaliangrocery.com Have you always wanted to experience Italy, but couldn’t make the trip? Lucky for you, there’s a hidden gem in Bay Ridge where you can get a little taste of the European wonder. Shopping at A.L.C. Italian Grocery is an international experience. Founded in 2012 as a neighborhood destination for friends and family to gather and celebrate the daily rituals of eating, this Bay Ridge grocer has made a name for itself as a local Italian enclave, where everyone knows your name and there’s always something good to eat. A.L.C. Italian Grocery is inspired by the Italian-American story, history, community, and the foods that bind people — and it shows in its menu and on its shelves! BEST FRIED CHICKEN BUTTERMILK CHANNEL 524 Court St Brooklyn (718) 852-8490 www.buttermilkchannelnyc.com You truly won’t find a better piece of fried chicken in all of Brooklyn than at the Buttermilk Channel. This quaint eatery offers a hearty American comfort food menu and a popular weekend brunch that keeps people coming. Whether you order a plate of fried chicken to feast on, chicken and waffles or a mini chicken biscuit, each piece is made so that it’s golden and crunchy on the outside and juicy and tender on the inside. A unique treasure available to Brooklyn locals, Buttermilk Channel will entertain your taste buds with chicken so good, it’ll make you forget about all the chain fried chicken you’ve ever eaten! BEST GOURMET FOOD STORE A.L.C. ITALIAN GROCERY 8613 3rd Ave Brooklyn (718) 836-3200 www.alcitaliangrocery.com Do you often find yourself dreaming of Italy? Lucky for you, there’s an Italian enclave in the heart of Bay Ridge, A.L.C. Italian Grocery is the cream of the crop when it comes to gourmet food stores in the borough. Founded in 2012 as a neighborhood destination for friends and family to gather and celebrate the daily rituals of eating, this Bay Ridge grocer has made a name for itself as a premier Italian gourmet food vendor, where everyone knows your name and there’s always something good to eat. A.L.C. Italian Grocery is inspired by the Italian-American story, history, community, and the foods that bind people — and it shows in its menu and on its shelves. BEST GYRO SOMETHINGREEK 7616 3rd Ave Brooklyn (718) 748-8200 www.somethingreekonline. com Fresh ingredients and traditional flavors are what makes the gyros at Somethingreek something special for all who enjoy them. The Somethingreek family prepares and marinates its gyros and souvlaki to taste the same as the food it eats at home and in Greece. From the chicken and pork gyros down to the tzatziki and hummus, everything is made in house using quality ingredients. Somethingreek employs full-time on-site butchers to prepare the meats, and Mama herself makes its dinner specials daily using her own recipes that she and her five children have been eating for as long as they can remember. BEST HEALTH FOOD STORE APPLETREE NATURAL MARKET 7613 3rd Ave Brooklyn (718) 745-5776 You are what you eat, so if you’re looking to be healthy, you need to check out Appletree Natural Market. The store aims to sell items that are not just good for your body, but good for your soul. Appletree Natural Market offers a variety of organic foods and supplements that will help fuel your body and your mind, plus it has a large selection of healthy snacks, so you can enjoy something delicious without feeling any guilt. The store offers a cozy environment and a helpful staff so you can find exactly what you are looking for with no stress. Be sure to stop by the store today! BEST HOT DOG NATHAN’S FAMOUS 1310 Surf Ave Brooklyn (718) 333-2202 www.nathansfamous.com Complete your Coney Island trip with a bite of the delight — the best Brooklyn-born hot dog! Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs is crowned hot dog champion of the world, using a secret spice recipe since 1916. At the corner of Stillwell and Surf Avenue, Nathan’s hosts the yearly Hot Dog Eating Contest and is the hot dog of Major League Baseball; rest assured its taste is competitive! While it’s unnecessary to devour 75 in 10 minutes like the winner, you’ll surely want more than one. Nathan’s hot dogs are grilled and customized with whatever your heart desires: sauerkraut, onions, mustard, cheese, and more. To be frank, you need to taste why Nathan’s Famous has enjoyed fame for over 100 years! 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