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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 de��initely 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 re��lects 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 de��inite 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 22 BEST OF BROOKLYN 2017 • winnERS GUIDE • BESTOFBK.COM 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 FOOD have received critical praise and have been featured


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