BEST ICE CREAM
AMPLE HILLS CREAMERY
305 Nevins St Brooklyn
(347) 294-4409 www.amplehills.com
Summer is coming up, and nothing hits the spot
like a scoop or two (or more!) of ice cream. That’s
where Ample Hills Creamery comes in. This ice
cream shop has been serving up scoops of their
unique ice cream flavors for several years, quickly
becoming a fan favorite among Brooklynites. The
shop pasteurizes all of its flavors on-site in New
York City, a first for the city’s ice cream community,
ensuring that all of its treats are at the peak of
freshness. The team at Ample Hills Creamery takes
pride in offering flavors for those with dietary
restrictions, so there are gluten free and vegan
options available. Can’t make it to shop? Ample
Hills Creamery also sells pints online!
BEST LOBSTER ROLL
RED HOOK LOBSTER POUND
284 Van Brunt St Brooklyn
(718) 858-7650 www.redhooklobster.com
The lobster roll is a staple of casual seafood
cuisine, and the Red Hook Lobster Pound in
Red Hook has perfected the art of creating a roll
that’s equally succulent as it is fresh. Each roll is
served on an authentic New England, top split,
buttered and toasted bun with a side of your choice.
Whether you’re craving a traditional lobster roll
or something a bit more offbeat like a fried lobster
roll or a BLT-styled roll, you’ll be satisfied with
your choice. Red Hook Lobster Pound offers the
freshest Maine lobster outside of Maine and is hard
to resist on any given day. It’s not surprising why
Brooklyn residents travel from all over for a chance
to experience the best lobster rolls in the borough!
BEST MEATBALL
CAMPANIA
9824 4th Ave Brooklyn
(347) 517-4868
www.campaniacoalfiredpizza.com
Who doesn’t love a good meatball? If you’re looking
for the best, you need to swing by Campania Coal
Fired Pizza. Campania’s meatballs are a force to
be reckoned with. The delicious blend of ground
meat and Italian spices really bring the entire dish
together, making it the best on the whole menu. If
you want a meatball but are craving some pizza too,
no problem! Campania’s delicious meatballs are a
popular pizza topping. For those who are looking
for a portable, lip-smacking meatball option, the
eatery offers a meatball calzone that is packed with
cheesy goodness that will keep you full and satisfied
until your next meal. The meatballs are delicious
and will remind you of the meatballs that your
mom used to make!
BEST PASTRAMI
SANDWICH
THE ORIGINAL JOHN’S DELI
2033 Stillwell Ave Brooklyn
(718) 372-7481 www.theoriginaljohnsdeli.com
Nothing hits the spot quite like a stack of pastrami
on rye. At The Original John’s Deli, the pastrami
sandwich can’t be beat. Since 1968, the deli has
been serving up some of the finest pastrami
sandwiches, remaining the borough’s go-to spot
over the years. Pastrami is the star of two of the
deli’s specialty sandwiches: the Ari Gold, which
is topped with melted Swiss and spicy brown
mustard, and the Keyser Soze, also consisting of
melted Swiss and spicy brown mustard but also
with pickles and coleslaw. If these don’t wet your
appetite, you can build your own custom hot
pastrami sandwich that is perfect for lunch or
dinner!
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BEST PIE
FOUR & TWENTY BLACKBIRDS
439 3rd Ave Brooklyn
(718) 499-2917 www.birdsblack.com
Who doesn’t love a good pie? The Elsen sisters
have been baking up the best pies in Brooklyn from
their shop Four & Twenty Blackbirds since 2009.
From salted caramel apple to bittersweet chocolate
pecan, the store offers a variety of pie options that
will satisfy any sweet tooth. Can’t make it to the
store? Four & Twenty Blackbirds offers next day
(for all of NYC) or same day delivery (Brooklyn
only), plus nationwide shipping, so you can have
your pie brought right to you. Want to take a crack
at making a Four & Twenty pie yourself? The store
sells a cookbook so you can be the hit of the dessert
table.
BEST PIZZA
GRAZIELLA’S
232 Vanderbilt Ave Brooklyn
(718) 789-5663 www.graziellasmenu.com
Brooklyn is known for its pizza, which means
the fight for best slice in the borough is some
pretty steep competition. But there is a clear
winner amongst cheesy pizza loving Brooklyites
— Graziella’s on Vanderbilt is the one to beat.
At home in Fort Greene since 2004, Graziella’s
has made a name for itself for its quality-fresh
ingredients and generous portions. Its famous
pizzas start with Italian flour and tomatoes, then
bake in a 100 percent wood-burning brick oven.
With more than a dozen pizzas to choose from
(reds and white, oh my! — and all of them available
in gluten free), there’s something for every pizza
lover at Graziella’s!
BEST SALAD
L&B SPUMONI GARDENS
2725 86th St Brooklyn
(718) 449-1230 www.spumonigardens.com
L&B Spumoni Gardens is a household name in
Brooklyn. This Gravesend staple has served up
hungry patrons since 1939 with one of the best
Sicilian slices New York City has to offer. Sure,
it’s beloved for its Sicilian....and its spumoni...but
many forget that it also tosses up a killer salad.
Well, once you’ve seen a full menu, we can bet
you won’t be as surprised. From the classic House
Salad loaded with romaine lettuce, red cabbage,
olives, red onion and tomatoes to more daring
dishes like the Seafood Salad made with shrimp,
calamari, pulpo, mussels, and more, there’s
something for everyone on L&B’s menu — even
if it’s not the out-of-this-world Sicilian you’re
craving.
BEST SMOOTHIE
BAYA BAR BAY RIDGE
9417 3rd Ave Brooklyn
(718) 213-4702 www.thebayabar.com
In early 2016, Baya Bar Founder and CEO Bill
Loesch says he was at a crossroads: to chase a Wall
Street dream or follow his heart? He ultimately
decided to make a change, and shortly after, a
movement began to sweep Brooklyn: The Baya
Bar movement. In a colorful environment, Baya
Bar brings a little bit of fun to healthy eating
via innovative smoothie bowls (loaded up with
everything from fresh fruit and nutella to granola
and cocount) and exciting twists on your average
smoothie. The business has since expanded, but
its flagship location on Third Avenue in Bay Ridge
continues to be a hot spot for young teens, families
and older adults alike looking for a little liquid pick
me up.
BEST SOUP
A.L.C. ITALIAN GROCERY
8613 3rd Ave Brooklyn
(718) 836-3200 www.alcitaliangrocery.com
More often than not, a warm, delicious soup just
hits the spot. And it should come as no surprise
that a Bay Ridge grocer known for paying homage
to Italy is also known for its soups. The most
comforting of comfort foods, soup is proven good
for the soul — and so is a trip to A.L.C. Italian
Grocery. A.L.C. prepares all soups from scratch
using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, offering a
variety of options each day. A.L.C. Italian Grocery
is inspired by the Italian-American story, history,
community, and the foods that bind us. Try a
spoonful of one of its steamy delights and you’ll be
coming back regularly!
BEST SPECIALTY PIZZA
L&B SPUMONI GARDENS
2725 86th St Brooklyn
(718) 449-1230 www.spumonigardens.com
It simply doesn’t get more Brooklyn than L&B
Spumoni Gardens. This Gravesend landmark has
served up hungry Brooklynites since 1939 with one
of the best Sicilian slices New York City has to offer.
Recommended by food critics around the world,
L&B’s sicilian slice (available in both small and
large pies) is as delicious as it is surprisingly light.
Heapings of ooey gooey mozerella melts between
the dough and L&B’s secret sauce, allowing the
crust to stay light, but crispy on the outside.
It’s the best of all worlds in one slice at L&B
Spumoni Gardens. Let’s not mince words, if you’re
looking for the best specialty pizza in Brooklyn:
“Fugghedabout” going anywhere else!
BEST SUSHI
SAKE SUSHI
2347 86th St Brooklyn
(718) 265-6288
Sushi, anyone? The best sushi that Brooklyn has to
offer can be found at Sake Sushi in the Bath Beach/
Bensonhurst area. From classic rolls and sashimi
to specialty rolls and everything in between, the
restaurant is the ideal place to grab a bite to eat
with friends and family. For the hardcore sushi
lovers, Sake Sushi has an option for all you can
eat sushi, so you are guaranteed a delicious, filling
meal. Plus, the Japanese eatery has a number of
different soups and appetizers that can help round
out your meal. Don’t feel like dining in? You can
bring anything off of the Sake Sushi menu home for
take out as well!
BEST TACO
HO’BRAH A TACO JOINT
8618 3rd Ave Brooklyn
(718) 680-8226 www.hobrahtacos.com
Nothing hits the spot quite like a taco. If you’re
searching for heaven in a tortilla, you need to order
from Ho’Brah: A Taco Joint. It’s right in the name
at Ho’Brah. The menu has a variety of specialty
tacos that will take your taste buds on a journey.
From grilled chipotle chicken and chipotle orange
pineapple pork to shrimp and veggies, each taco
at Ho’Brah offers delicious filling options with
tons of toppings to help round out your incredible
taco. Plus, each taco is wrapped in a house-made
corn tortilla, which really seals the whole package
together. Be sure to add on some pickled jalapenos
and red onion for an extra kick to your taco!
BEST WINGS
BEAN POST PUB
7525 5th Ave Brooklyn
(718) 745-9413 www.beanpostpub.com
What is The Bean Post Pub not known for? We
can tell you one thing — it’s famous for its wings.
From its specialty and spirit-infused wings like the
Honey Bourbon BBQ (made with Wild Turkey’s
Honey Bourbon) and the Mexicana (made with
Jose Cuervo Silver Tequila) to its classic buffalo
wings (available on the bone and boneless, wet or
dry in a range from mild to “killer”), this Bay Ridge
bar and restaurant has a bevy of wings to dig into,
no matter your preferred heat level. To top it all off,
this cornerstone watering hole offers 21 beers on
draft, more than 50 types of bottled beer and 150-
plus types of liquor to wash them all down with!
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