BEST HOT DOG
NATHAN’S FAMOUS
1310 Surf Avenue
(718) 333-2202
www.nathansfamous.com
They’re famous for a reason. Nathan’s Famous
original Surf Avenueue location – and its hotdogs
and classic crinkle fries – is deinitely all it’s
cracked up to be. Serving up some of the best
dogs in the business since 1916, the franchise
celebrated its 100th birthday this year, and, with
thousands turning out for their yearly hot dog
eating contest held on the Fourth of July, this
beloved franchise has no plans on slowing down
any time soon.
BEST ICE CREAM
AMPLE HILLS CREAMERY
623 Vanderbilt Avenue
(347) 240-3926
www.amplehills.com
Serving Brooklyn residents some otherworldly,
creamy, delicious goodness since the spring
of 2011, Ample Hills Creamery has been a
celebrated favorite. With playful, signature
lavors like Salted Crack Caramel, Ooey Gooey
Butter Cake, The Munchies and Snap Mallow
Pop, Ample Hills Creamery relects the creativity
of its employees, the vibrancy and spirit of the
Brooklyn community and their daily pledge to not
take life too seriously – or at least ice cream.
BEST LOBSTER
ROLLS
RED HOOK LOBSTER POUND
284 Van Brunt Street
(718) 858-7650
www.redhooklobster.com
Met with serious acclaim from all who try the fresh,
seafood delights straight from the Maine coast
offered up at Red Hook Lobster Pound; it’s no secret
why the Brooklyn-based eatery with a food truck
outpost is a foodie favorite. Their delectable lobster
rolls are just one of the eatery’s outstanding menu
items and is a deinite must-try for anyone looking
for some big deliciousness in the biggest borough.
BEST MEATBALLS
GIACOMO’S WOOD FIRED PIZZA &
TRATTORIA
7902 Third Avenue
(718) 439-6993
www.giacomopizza.com
Still think your grandma’s meatballs are the best
you’ve ever had? No offense to grandma, but you
haven’t lived unless you’ve tried the meatballs at
Giacomo’s. Along with their stellar reputation and
years of faithful service to the Bay Ridge community,
Giacomo’s prides itself on offering the service
and feel of ine dining in a casual, family-friendly
atmosphere.
BEST OFF-PREMISE
CATERER
GIACOMO’S WOOD FIRED PIZZA &
TRATTORIA
7902 Third Avenue
(718) 439-6993
www.giacomopizza.com
Along with their stellar reputation and years
of faithful service to the Bay Ridge community,
Giacomo’s prides itself on offering the best in inhouse
dining as well as off-premise catering for all
occasions. Just take a look at their extensive menu
and see for yourself, Giacomo’s is the way to go for
any event or celebration.
BEST PASTRAMI
SANDWICH
MILL BASIN DELI
5823 Avenueue T
(718) 241-4910
www.millbasindeli.com
Proudly serving the Mill Basin community, Mill Basin
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Kosher Delicatessen is a Rabinnically supervised
Brooklyn deli which ships gourmet deli and freshly
prepared kosher foods. Summarized best in a rave
review from Zagat: “Old-style deliciousness” lives
on at this ‘70s-era deli on the Flatlands-Mill Basin
border, home to Jewish “standard-bearers” like
“overstuffed sandwiches” piled high with pastrami.
BEST PIE
FOUR & TWENTY BLACKBIRDS
439 Third Avenue
(718) 499-2917
www.birdsblack.com
Four & Twenty Blackbirds pie bakery was founded
in 2009 by sisters and pie makers Melissa Elsen and
Emily Elsen. The sisters learned to appreciate the
art of pie-making from their Grandma Liz, and have
taken inspiration from her culinary traditions along
with their passion for seasonal ingredients and
creativity with lavor combinations. Named “Artisans
of the Year” by Time Out New York in 2011, their pies
in a variety of international food media.
BEST PIZZA
GIACOMO’S WOOD FIRED PIZZA &
TRATTORIA
7902 Third Avenue
(718)439-6993
www.giacomopizza.com
Pizza lovers make this a must-taste. Giacomo’s
Wood Fired Pizza & Trattoria serves up some
of the best slices and pies in Bay Ridge. Along
with their stellar reputation and years of
faithful service to the Bay Ridge community,
Giacomo’s prides itself on offering the service
and feel of ine dining in a casual, family-friendly
atmosphere.
BEST SALAD
GINO’S PIZZERIA
7414 Fifth Avenue
(718) 748-1698
www.ginosbayridge.com
Family owned and operated since 1964, Gino’s
Restaurant is a long-standing Bay Ridge tradition.
Located on Fifth Avenueue, Gino’s carefully
curated menu features some of the best Italian
cuisine in Brooklyn. Gino’s invites all food lovers
to enjoy a ine dining experience with quality
service, a choice of many signature dishes, full
bar and a spirited atmosphere.
BEST
SMOOTHIE
JUICE GENERATION
210 Bedford Avenue
(718) 782-5075
www.juicegeneration.com
Since 1999, the independently owned and
operate Juice Generation has seen thousands
of New Yorkers pour into their stores for their
daily fix of fresh juice. From must-have juices
and smoothies to fresh, ready-to-go meals,
Juice Generation is the way to go if you’re
looking for something good and good for you.
BEST SOUP
CHRISTINA’S
853 Manhattan Avenue
(718) 383-4382
www.christinaspolishrestaurant.com
Hearty Polish-American favorites cooked up
in a casual setting have had locals and visitors
alike singing the praises of Christina’s on
Manhattan Avenueue. The eatery’s oneof
a-kind recipes have been passed down
from generation to generation – meaning
the deliciousness you’ll find there is unlike
anything else in the world
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