20 JULY 14 - JULY 20, 2017 BROOKLYN MEDIA GROUP
DINING OUT
More than hot dogs!
BY HELEN KLEIN
HKLEINBROOKLYNREPORTER.COM
Yeah, there’s Nathan’s, and, if
you’re in the mood for a hot
dog, there are few things more
satisfying than crunching on a classic
frank, accompanied by thick, golden
fries.
But, there’s so much more to eating
in Coney than Nathan’s, so much, in
fact, that the choices can occasionally
seem overwhelming.
We aim to simplify them a bit.
First of all, Nathan’s (1310 Surf
Avenue; 718-333-2202) now has a competitor
on its home turf — and it’s one
that dates back to the golden age of the
seaside resort, reinvented.
Feltman’s of Coney Island hot dogs,
all beef (like Nathan’s) and served on a
potato bun, can be gobbled up at Luna
Park.
The venerable treat, the original
Coney Island “red hot,” attributed
to mid-19th century entrepreneur
Charles Feltman, returned this
spring, some 63 years a er it shut up
shop.
If you’re in the mood for a burger,
Brooklyn’s only Wahlburgers (3015
Stillwell Avenue; 718-975-7330) is
smack-dab in the heart of Coney. Sit
down and savor one of the burgers
or non-burger options, ranging from
salads to sandwiches to Mac ‘N Cheese
with Smoked Bacon to Mom’s Sloppy
Joe, all at very reasonable prices.
If you’re more in the mood for
pizza, head to Grimaldi’s (1215 Surf
Avenue; 718-676-2630) for crispy,
tomatoey goodness bubbling with
cheese straight out of a coal-fi red oven.
There’s also a selection of other foods,
Photo courtesy of Footprints
including salad, antipasti and dessert.
Cash only.
Further from the action is another
classic pizzeria, Totonno’s (1524 Neptune
Avenue; 718-372-8606), which
has served up its legendary pies, also
baked in coal-fi red ovens, since 1924.
If selection is what you're looking
for, Kitchen 21 (3052 West 21st Street;
718-954-9801) is just the ticket. Recently
opened in the landmarked Childs
Restaurant building, the restaurant
actually comprises a selection of
di erent eateries -- Test Kitchen, for
trendy options; Community Clam Bar
for seafood; Parachute Bar for tap
beers, cra cocktails and easy-going
fare such as pizza and burgers; and the
roo op Boardwalk & Vine, for wine
and small plates with a view.
If you crave a little spice, Footprints
(1521 Surf Avenue; 718-265-2530) is just
steps away from the action. This Caribbean
food emporium has an extensive
menu, lots of exotic drinks and roo op
seating.
For a more formal, sit-down meal,
Gargiulo’s (2911 West 15th Street; 718-
266-4891) is the go-to spot in Coney.
Neapolitan-style eatery — which dates
back to 1907 — is a red sauce palace,
plus.
Finally, no food overview of Coney
would be complete without a local fave,
Williams Candy (1318 Surf Avenue;
718-372-0302). This sweet shop has
been in the amusement district for
more than 75 years, earning repeat
customers with its freshly made cotton
candy, candy apples, marshmallow
confections and more.
Footprints’ Chicken and Wa es.
NO CASH BACK | NO COMBINED WITH OTHER OFFERS
DINE-IN ONLY, ONE PER TABLE | CONEY ISLAND LOCATION ONLY
Expires 01/01/2018
(718) 676-2630
1215 SURF AVE
Brooklyn, NY 11224
GRIMALDI'S
STORE MONEY $2