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Famous Food of Brooklyn
Food has always played an important role in the history of Brooklyn. Not only has food manufacturing occupied Brooklyn factories and employed its citizens, but historic food establishments have become icons: some for their architecture, others for their atmosphere and still others for their delicacies.
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7 stops•3.2km•39 min
Marine Fire Boat Station
A relic of NYC's firefighting history, today you can enjoy ice cream here.
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20 Henry Street
Supposedly candy factory workers would throw sweets out the windows to children walking to a nearby school.
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Hotel St. George
This hotel featured delicious foods AND a well-loved swimming pool.
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Montero's Bar and Grill
Montero's is the last of the area's once prolific longshoreman bars.
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Sahadi's
Nuts, fruits, and olives are better in bulk!
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Gage and Tollner Restaurant
Gage and Tollner was an iconic local restaurant from 1892 until 2004. After more than a decade as a fast food spot and discount store, new owners plan on opening the restaurant once again in 2019.
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Junior's
Junior's is maybe the world's most famous cheesecake.
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