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BESTOFBK.COM • WINNERS GUIDE • BEST OF BROOKLYN 2017 21 BEST CHOCOLATIER JACQUES TORRES CHOCOLATE 66 Water Street (212)768-0860 www.mrchocolate.com Fondly referred to as Mr. Chocolate, Jacques Torres is the authority on all things related to this confectionery delight. Through his early years as a pastry chef, Jacques developed a deep af��inity and passion for chocolate. Raised in France, Jacques ful��illed his American dream in 2000 with the opening of his ��irst chocolate factory, Jacques Torres Chocolate in DUMBO. BEST DESSERT GIACOMO’S WOOD FIRED PIZZA & TRATTORIA 7902 Third Avenue (718) 439-6993 www.giacomopizza.com Looking for a fun, family atmosphere and a dream come true for anyone with a sweet tooth? Look no further than Giacomo’s Wood Fired Pizza & Trattoria. The Third Avenueue eatery, known for its exceptional Italian eats and ��ine cuisine in a casual atmosphere, also has a slew of scrumptious offerings for those who know that there’s always room for dessert. BEST DOUGHNUT PETER PAN DOUGHNUT AND PASTRY SHOP 727 Manhattan Avenue (718) 389-3676 www.peterpandonuts.com Greenpoint’s Peter Pan Bakery was established more than 62 years ago and is still turning out fresh-baked excellence today. Their delectable doughnuts, best described as classic, are made using the exact same recipes from over 60 years ago. More than 20 unfussy varieties, from sour cream to chocolate to cake and sugar doughnuts are offered at the shop. BEST DUMPLINGS XIN 8324 Third Avenue (347) 662-6222 www.xinbrooklyn.com The deliciousness served up at Bay Ridge’s Xin Restaurant is truly unlike anything in the area. The eatery can best be described as an upscale Chinese restaurant and bar with a cozy, Manhattan vibe. Their dumplings are out-ofthis world and a must-try if you’re visiting the restaurant on any night. BEST FALAFEL OASIS 161 North Seventh Street (718) 218-7607 With a name truly ��itting of its delicious eats, Oasis on North Seventh Street is a true gem in the heart of Williamsburg. Their falafel is all kinds of crispy, chickpea goodness and has even the most devoted shawarma lovers coming back for more. BEST FOOD CO-OP PARK SLOPE FOOD CO-OP 782 Union Street (718) 622-0560 www.foodcoop.com The Park Slope Food Co-op, located in the heart of the Park Slope on Union Street, was founded in 1973 by a small group of committed neighbors who wanted to make healthy, affordable food available to everyone who wanted it. PSFC has more than 16,500 members, most of who work once every four weeks in exchange for a 20 to 40 percent savings on groceries. BEST FOOD TRUCK RED HOOK LOBSTER POUND 284 Van Brunt Street (718) 858-7650 www.redhooklobster.com Some might call it an artisanal food truck, others call it their favorite lunch destination in the city, reviewers and food critics alike call it one of the top food trucks in New York City, The Red Hook Lobster Pound simply calls it Big Red, their lobster truck on wheels. Met with serious acclaim from all who try the fresh, seafood delights straight from the Maine coast; it’s no secret why Red Hook Lobster Pound is a Brooklyn favorite. BEST FOOD VENDOR CHICKPEA AND OLIVE 155 Bay Street (718) 722-3211 www.chickpeaandolive.com Brooklyn-based vegan food business Chickpea and Olive is changing the health food scene, one meal at a time. The food vendor’s main objective is to recreate soul-comforting food to incorporate a healthy twist. Their mantra is: better for you, the planet and the animals. BEST FRIED CHICKEN PIES ‘N’ THIGHS 166 South Fourth Street (347) 529-6090 www.piesnthighs.com Started in 2006 as a small, six stool eatery near the Williamsburg Bridge, Pies ’n’ Thighs quickly became a go-to for Brooklynites if they wanted delicious, made-with-love, comfort food. Awarded and critically acclaimed for their doughnuts, biscuits, pies and fried chicken, Pies ‘n’ thighs is a gem in Brooklyn. BEST GOURMET FOOD STORE A.L.C. ITALIAN GROCERY 8613 Third Avenue (718) 836-3200 www.alcitaliangrocery.com Wanting to create a neighborhood market that represented heritage, family and great food, Bay Ridge-native Louis opened A.L.C Italian Grocery in 2012 - bringing the best of Italy right to Third Avenueue. Coluccio Jr. wanted A.L.C. as to be a nod to the historic salumerias that seemed to be all but disappearing. Louis wanted a return to the ‘mom and pop’ shops he grew up with and thought there would be no better place for this than the neighborhood where he was born and raised. BEST GYRO SOMETHINGREEK 7616 Third Avenue (718) 748-8200 What sets Bay Ridge’s Somethingreek apart? They cook rustic, Greek cuisine the same way their Mother did, and, prepare and marinate their gyros and souvlaki to taste the same as those they ate at home and in Greece. Freshness and authenticity are of the utmost importance at Somethingreek and their philosophy is to: do it right with high quality ingredients and make it taste good. BEST HEALTH FOOD STORE APPLETREE NATURAL MARKET 7613 Third Avenue (718) 745-5776 If you’re looking for a place selling pr oducts good for your body and soul, Bay Ridge’s Appletree Natural Market has you covered. Selling natural, non-GMO, organic foods and supplements, Appletree is Third Avenueue’s safe haven for environmentally and health friendly foods and products. FOOD BESTO F BK .COM


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