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Hope and Anchor is not only an delicious, unual eatery in Red Hook (easily accesible by the 61 bus...
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Hope and Anchor is not only an delicious, unual eatery in Red Hook (easily accesible by the 61 bus that runs down Atlantic), but also a great place for Karaoke. <br><br>But first the food. Hope and Anchor has about 6 tables and a bar, so it is really cozy. They serve "upscale" food, which, for this neighborhood, doesn't cost that munch. Vegetarian Pot Pie. Fancy Pierogis. And all sorts of other really YUMMY, large quantity plates. <br><br>But the BEST part about H&A is their Karaoke nights, M.C.ed by Kay Sera, a straight-man in drag, who is quite a hoot! So while you eat dinner, thumb through the book, step up and sing! At no extra cost... unless it makes you order any of their delicious pies and cakes.
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Casual wild game place in Brooklyn Heights. This unpretentious place don't have much in terms of...
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Casual wild game place in Brooklyn Heights. This unpretentious place don't have much in terms of atmosphere, but the wait staff are very friendly, and the menu is pretty special. The regular menu has some outstanding duck dishes (my favorite)... As great as duck is, it is very rare that you see a non-Asian restaurant really know what to do with this succulent bird. I mean, the French use it well in cassoulet & as a detail in other dishes. On good day, other restaurants may make some good but overly refined version of this bird, but usually in tiny portions. Henry's End gives you a nice large piece of duck, and fearlessly goes for it. It's not just big, it's yummy! Otherwise, this place specializes in wild game, so you'll always find something unexpected an interesting on the specials. Worth the trip. Take a walk on the Promenade afterward, if you're looking for an after dinner constitutional.
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Rabbit Movers
Category:
Home & Garden
Brooklyn,
New York 11201
(718) .85-2.2352or917.
There are only a few qualities that really matter when it comes to movers, and yet there are so...
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There are only a few qualities that really matter when it comes to movers, and yet there are so many terrible experiences one can have with them: hidden fees, late shows, no-shows, stealing, damage, breakage...Rabbit Movers keeps it simple, and this is why they shine. With low prices ($60/hr for 2 movers and a van, $70/hr for 2 movers and a truck, or $85/hr for 3 movers and a truck, as of January ’05) and movers who are both careful and efficient—not to mention courteous, honest, and shockingly fast—Rabbit makes hiring movers well worth the (very reasonable) cost. They can be a little hard to get in touch with, but it’s definitely worth calling them until you get through. They also have a habit of beating their initial time estimates, so that they cost less than they say they will.
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Heights Casino
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Uncategorized
75 Montague St
Brooklyn,
New York 11201
(718) 624-0810
It's not easy to get into the Heights Casino -- it takes more money and more powerful friends than...
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It's not easy to get into the Heights Casino -- it takes more money and more powerful friends than I have. However, I know when I finally get in it will mean I have made it. My kids will be able to take fencing and my hubby will have to take me to the fancy dress ball they hold every year.
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Red Hook may not have a subway station or edible produce, but it does have a surprising number of...
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Red Hook may not have a subway station or edible produce, but it does have a surprising number of superb neighborhood bars. Of them all, I find Bait & Tackle to be the most glorious for the following reasons:
1. The decor includes a taxidermied bear, an old door used as a table, and an astounding number of baits and tackles (left over from its previous incarnation, I'm guessing).
2. Every other Tuesday there's a pub quiz that's way more laid-back and fun than some other, more bloodthirsty, bar trivia contests.
3. Big Buck Hunter can be found in many bars, but where else can you pretend to be a trashy New England fisherman reeling in giant cod while a disembodied voice yells helpful instructions such as, "Turn the rod left! Turn the rod down!"? Only in Bait & Tackle's arcade-sized version of Sega Bass Fishing, that's where.
4. Patrons bring their dogs here. And not nippy little dogs. Big, manly, weathered bar dogs.
5. Bar snacks: both a delicious mini-pretzel/cheddar-Goldfish mix AND Swedish Fish.
6. On Sunday afternoons, two-for-one bloody marys so good they make you see through time.
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Park Plaza Restaurant
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Restaurants
220 Cadman Plaza West
Brooklyn,
New York 11201
(718) 596-5900
Park Plaza is a real diner. I'm not talking cute, retro little train car full of '50's kitsch and...
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Park Plaza is a real diner. I'm not talking cute, retro little train car full of '50's kitsch and a stainless steel bar. I mean the kind of diner you might find on a road trip. Next to a strip mall. In Idaho.
First of all, it's about 10 times the size that any diner in New York has right to be; it's so big that even a party of two usually gets seated at a booth for six. It also overlooks Cadman Plaza, a nice big generic park. And then there are the $3 daiquiris, with a sugar-liquor proportion that would do any tightwad bar owner proud. Mood music? Not so much, unless you want to plug a dollar into the computerized jukebox at your, and every, table. Are the lights dimmed at night? Of course not! How then would customers see the Brooklyn Bridge wall murals and carefully curated collection of framed plates?
For some reason, Park Plaza isn't as popular as the frou-frou cafés and bistros nearby, but fine. More complimentary pickles and giganto burgers for you and the geriatric locals dining alone to enjoy. And remember to finish off with a mammoth piece of cake from the pastry shelf up front, if you can stuff one in. You can even get one of those big squares of carrot cake decorated with an icing carrot.
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This park makes you feel like you're in Florida (or at least it makes this girl, who's spent about...
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This park makes you feel like you're in Florida (or at least it makes this girl, who's spent about 10 days total of her life in Florida, feel as if she's in Florida). It juts right out into the New York Harbor, so it smells salty and sounds wave-y. There are a few benches and a lovely walkway lined with flowers, plus a nice patch of grass to spread out and picnic on. The Waterfront Museum, a floating barge with a circus show every Sunday, uses this pier as its home port. On Sundays you'll also find ... the Schnäck cart! Hot dogs, grilled corn, and even tofu skewers from everyone's favorite faux-German burger joint. And best of all, the whole park is surprisingly vacant. Even on weekends, there's usually plenty of space.
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359 Deli and Market
Category:
Grocery Stores
359 Graham Avenue
Brooklyn,
New York 11201
(718) 388-8762
Known locally as "Cho's", this deli is a far cry from just soda, beer and pre-packaged...
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Known locally as "Cho's", this deli is a far cry from just soda, beer and pre-packaged snack cakes. In fact, at the moment I can't remember ever seeing a Twinkie in the place. Instead, Cho's stocks an array of health food - from fresh vegetables to cheeses to organic wheat free/sugar free/dairy free/low fat cookies and tofu dogs. There's also a deli for sandwiches, which hovers above the refrigerator case filled daily with fresh Sushi. Oh, and there are flowers outside. And frozen dinners and other foods (again, with lots of vegetarian and health food options) in the back. And about 4 times more ice cream than most delis. And come to think of it, I think there is one rack of Hostess concoctions in the back.
Add to that that the guy working in the morning says hello the minute you walk in the door, and starts making my coffee the minute I get there, even though I've only been going regularly in the morning for a week or two.
Super duper extra bonus: it's open 24 hours
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LLL Auti Repair, Inc.
Category:
Auto Repair & Service
524-28 President Street
Brooklyn,
New York 11201
(716) 488-9244
Need a good auto mechanic? Try LLL. This
repair shop, located on President Street between 3rd...
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Need a good auto mechanic? Try LLL. This
repair shop, located on President Street between 3rd and 2nd Avenues , is efficient, fast and inexpensive.
Bring your car in by 8:30 AM and have it ready that evening. They will not do unnecessary work and will tell you if you do not need work done.
They work on all types of cars. Ask for Mr. Lee.
They prefer cash. Open 6 days and every other Sunday.
Try them; you'll like them; I've been going there for years.
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Lee ave photo
Category:
Photography
Brooklyn,
New York 11201
(718) 782-1212
They offer quality processing by Kodak royal. The pictures are always ready the next day. They...
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They offer quality processing by Kodak royal. The pictures are always ready the next day. They offer a free 5 x 7 with every roll, free Kodak picture disk, free double prints. All work is guaranteed they will reprint until you are satisfied. No extra charge or extra time for matte finish.
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