FOOD
BEST CANNOLI
TASTY PASTRY SHOPPE
8218 13th Ave.
(718) 833-9493 – www.tastypastryshoppe.com
Tasty Pastry Shoppe truly serves one of the
finest cannolis you’ll eat not only in Brooklyn,
but in all of New York City. A family of Italian
Culinary Chefs combines old world recipes
with new world flair to create desserts that will
dazzle you. They use only the finest and freshest
ingredients to thrill your taste buds. Their
famous cannolis are inspired by many cuisines
of the world. One of their most popular items is
their Nutella Cannoli, flavored with that famous
decadent chocolate hazelnut spread.
BEST CHEESECAKE
PARKVIEW DINER
2939 Cropsey Ave.
(718) 333-9400
While Parkview Diner serves a wide range of
items on its menu, the cheesecake is top notch.
The Parkview Diner’s cheesecakes are to die for
and the perfect capper to any meal, or even if
you’re just interested in a midday or late night
snack. Sweet and delicious and made at your
convenience by Parkview’s excellent kitchen
staff. Why spend your time at a fast food joint
when you could hop into your local diner and
grab that special bite to eat?
BEST CHOCOLATIER
JACQUES TORRES CHOCOLATE
66 Water St.
(212) 768-0860 – www.mrchocolate.com
Jacques Torres is known the world over as one
of the finest chocolatiers on the planet, and his
European-style shop in DUMBO has the finest
chocolates, caramels, cookies & other sweets
the borough has to offer. The Brooklyn location
is the place where it all started. Jacques’ first
location offers handmade chocolate treats, hot
chocolate, and ice cream sandwiches. From
truffles to cookies to bonbons and more, they’ll
help you sample your favorite flavors to bring
home and share with everyone! Jacques prides
himself on specializing in fresh, handcrafted
chocolates using premium ingredients free
of preservatives and artificial flavors. From
sourcing the perfect cacao beans to techniques
steeped in tradition, Jacques combines genuine
passion with handcrafted mastery to produce
purely delicious, real chocolate. His motto is
“Real is my promise to you.”
BEST CUPCAKES
SUGAR COATED BAKERY
1078 65th St.
(718) 259-9885 – www.sugarcoatedny.com
Sugar Coated Bakery is the place to get the cake
or cupcakes you’ve been thinking about for that
special day or event. Their goods are as sweet
as their name. They can make whatever you’re
looking for to liven up whatever you need.
Talented bakers making custom cakes that are
sure to impress and sure to be as delicious as
they are beautiful to look at. They allow you to
pick from a wealth of designs on their website
and place your custom order. Soon, you’ll have
a delicious cake that you’ll almost hate spoiling,
it looks so good. But it tastes just as sweet.
BEST DESSERT
GIACOMO’S WOOD FIRED PIZZA &
TRATTORIA
7902 3rd Ave.
(718) 439-6993 – www.giacomopizza.com
They may be known for their pizzas, but
Giacomo’s Wood-Fired Pizza and Trattoria
serves the best desserts in Brooklyn. The
menu boasts the kind of favorites that you’d
find in an Italian restaurant, including cannoli
and tiramisu. But what sets them out is their
Nutella calzone, made with the luscious
chocolate hazelnut spread. It’s the perfect way
to end a meal at this authentic Italian eatery,
where Giacomo, the owner, is always on site
making sure everything is to his standards and
on some nights he is making pizza or cooking
in the kitchen. They love their customers, that’s
why they offer online ordering through their
website and their easy to use mobile app. Head
there for dinner tonight, and don’t forget to
save room for dessert!
BEST DONUT
MIKE’S DONUTS
6822 5th Ave.
(718) 745-6980 – www.mikesdonuts.com
Forget Dunkin Donuts and Krispy Cream, they
cannot compete with Mike’s taste of a true,
authentic donut. Mike’s Donut Shop has been
stuffing donuts since 1976. Mike is still there
and so is his wife, Christina. Mike has trained
his son Gus and son-in-law John to bring the
fresh donut experience to the people of Bay
Ridge, Brooklyn. Mike’s Donut Shop bakes
everything on the premises twice a day. There
are around 35 mouth watering types of donuts.
Some include the jelly and cream, glazed,
marble cruller, and the boston cream. Because
the donuts are made fresh daily, they are light,
soft, and a bit chewy with just the right amount
of sugar to satisfy any sweet tooth!
BEST DUMPLINGS
KATHY’S DUMPLINGS
7924 3rd Ave.
(718) 833-7000 – www.kathysdumplings.com
Kathy’s Dumplings offers delicious dining,
takeout and delivery to Brooklyn. Kathy’s
Dumplings is a cornerstone in the Brooklyn
community and has been recognized for its
outstanding Chinese cuisine, excellent service
and friendly staff. Their Chinese restaurant
is known for its modern interpretation of
classic dishes and its insistence on only using
high quality fresh ingredients. The dumplings
come pan fried, boiled or steamed. Kathy’s
Dumplings serves its community with pride
and guarantees that every customer leaves with
a smile on their face. Located conveniently on
3rd Ave., they love to serve people from across
the borough and the rest of New York City.
BEST FALAFEL
TANOREEN
7523 3rd Ave.
(718) 748-5600 – www.tanoreen.com
Thinking about something different for lunch
or dinner? Try the incredible falafel served at
Tanoreen in Bay Ridge. The scrumptious, deep
fried garbanzo bean balls, seasoned well with
herbs and spices, can be enjoyed on a platter
or a pita, complemented with tahini (sesame
paste) or tzatziki sauce. It’s just one of the many
Middle Eastern staples offered by Tanoreen,
served up by chef Rawia. Give falafel a try
tonight!
BEST FOOD CO-OP
PARK SLOPE FOOD CO-OP
782 Union St.
(718) 622-0560 – www.foodcoop.com
The Park Slope Food Coop is a member-owned
and operated food store– an alternative to
commercial profit-oriented business. As
members, they contribute their labor: working
together builds trust through cooperation and
teamwork and enables us to keep prices as low
as possible within the context of our values and
principles. Only members may shop, and we
share responsibilities and benefits equally. They
strive to be a responsible and ethical employer
and neighbor. They are a buying agent for
our members and not a selling agent for any
industry. They are a part of and support the
cooperative movement. They offer a diversity
of products with an emphasis on organic,
minimally processed and healthful foods. They
seek to avoid products that depend on the
exploitation of others. They support non-toxic,
sustainable agriculture.
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BEST FOOD TRUCK
RED HOOK LOBSTER POUND
284 Van Brunt St.
(718) 858-7650 – www.redhooklobster.com
Red Hook Lobster Pound was born at the
kitchen table in the midst of the recession by
Ralph Gorham and Susan Povich in 2008.
While sitting at their dining table in Red
Hook, Brooklyn devouring fresh lobsters that
they had just brought back from a friend in
Portland, Ralph proposed a crazy idea to his
wife Susan. He suggested they open a lobster
pound in an empty storefront in the building
that they owned but were unable to develop
due to the contracting credit markets. Red
Hook was a natural location for a fish business;
it was on the water and like the lobstering
communities of Maine, it was inhabited by
fiercely independent do-it-yourselfers. As it is
cut off from most of Brooklyn by the BQE, it has
developed a supportive community just like the
Maine lobstering community.
BEST FOOD VENDOR
A.L.C. ITALIAN GROCERY
8613 3rd Ave.
(718) 836-3200 – www.alcitaliangrocery.com
Whether you’re looking for great sandwiches
or hot food, A.L.C. Italian Grocery has all
you need when it comes to food. Louis
Coluccio Jr. founded A.L.C. as 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, and currently resided. In 2018, serving
Brooklyn and the rest of the city, ALC is a
neighborhood market that represents heritage,
family, and great food.
BEST FRIED CHICKEN
BUTTERMILK CHANNEL
524 Court St.
(718) 852-8490 –
www.buttermilkchannelnyc.com
You won’t find a better piece of fried chicken in
all of Brooklyn than at the appropriately named
Buttermilk Channel. This quaint offers offering
a hearty American comfort-food menu & a
popular weekend brunch. Buttermilk Channel
is a true Brooklyn Neighborhood Hang serving
some of the best fried chicken in town. You
can have an amazing dinner and incredible
evening or just brunch. The service is as warm
and friendly as the ambiance. A unique treasure
available to the community in Brooklyn,
Buttermilk Channel will entertain your taste
buds with chicken so good, it’ll make you forget
about all the chain fried chicken you’ve ever
eaten.
BEST GOURMET FOOD
STORE
A.L.C. ITALIAN GROCERY
8613 3rd Ave.
(718) 836-3200 – www.alcitaliangrocery.com
Get the best gourmet food Brooklyn has to offer
at A.L.C. Italian Grocery in Bay Ridge. Whether
you’re serving a party crowd or a company
event, they’ll cater your every need with the
finest food around. A.L.C. started with Louis
Coluccio Jr., who in 2012 founded the company
as 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, and currently resided. In
2018, serving Brooklyn and the rest of the city,
ALC is a neighborhood market that represents
heritage, family, and great food.
BEST GYRO
SOMETHINGREEK
7616 3rd Ave.
(718) 748-8200 –
www.somethingreekonline.com
Fresh ingredients and traditional flavors
are what makes the gyros at Somethingreek
something special for all who enjoy them. They
prepare and marinate their gyros and souvlaki
to taste the same as those which the family ate
at home and in Greece. From the chicken and
pork gyros down to the tzatziki and hummus,
everything is made in house using quality
ingredients. They employ full-time onsite
butchers to prepare the meats, and Mama
herself makes their dinner specials daily using
her own recipes that they, her five children, have
been eating for as long as they can remember.
BEST HEALTH FOOD
STORE
APPLETREE NATURAL MARKET
7613 3rd Ave.
(718) 745-5776
Natural and organic foods and supplements…
Good things for your body and soul. Appletree
Natural Market is your local stop for things
that will keep you healthy while tasting great.
Appletree’s staff are knowledgeable about their
stock and if they are out of stock on something
they will very often order more or order an
item for you if their supplier carries it. They
have every rare, strange, hard to find ingredient
that you had no idea you needed or were even
looking for. Great variety of gluten-free and
vegan items for your pantry. Appletree is your
friend. It’s the mom and pop alternative to the
big health food chains. At Appletree, they care
as much as you do about what you put into your
body.
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