Christie's Jamaican Patties

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Located in Brooklyn this bakery is home to some very good jamaican patties. If you have only ever had frozen beef patties I would suggest you try some that are freshly baked. Christie's Jamaican Pattie's are backed perfectly where it's still soft but toasted enough that it won't just flake everywhere. You have the choice to pick how spicy you want your patty to be and they have beef, chicken and veggie. I have tried all three and my favorites are the mild beef and veggie ones. Everything is made on the premise fresh and you can also find some tasty Carribean treats. They do have the option of Coco Bread as do most places and the staff is really friendly. These are by far the best Jamaican Patties I have found in NY so far and I would definietly reccomend anyone to try it especially only being $1.75. Good for all ages

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387 Flatbush Ave                                 Hours:

Brooklyn, NY 11238                          Mon-Thu, Sun 10 am - 10 pm
Neighborhood: Prospect Heights        Fri-Sat 10 am - 11 pm

(718) 636-9746

Nearest Transit:

Grand Army Plaza (2, 3)

7th Ave (Q, B)

CASH ONLY!

Artichoke Pizzeria

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                                    http://www.artichokepizza.com/


So I discovered this little spot after a night of drinking with some friends and let me tell you I am SO HAPPY I did. First let me say this place is ALWAYS busy, especially so late at night. Being that there are some universities close by you will find a multitude of young kids milling about online after partying. So this place only has 4 different pizza's to choose from. One would think thats very limiting,right? Not at all. The slices they have are these: Margherita $4, Sicilian $4, Crab $4.50 and Spinach and Artichoke $4.50. Being a native New Yorker I'm pretty dead set against paying more than $2 for a slice of pizza but I decided to try the pizza.  Let me tell you the slices are HUGE you could definitely split it with someone and feel satisfied, but I guarantee you won't want to after tasting it. So the Margherita slice is delicious very savory and minimal although a tad bit salty but I can tolerate it. I have not tried the crab meat since I am not a big fan of seafood but this place is all about the Spinach and Artichoke slice. Think of a really yummy spinach and artichoke dip on a nice fluffy bed of bread and some gooey cheese and that is what the slice is. This place is cash only so be sure to bring some because if not you will be directed to the ATM across the street and you will lose your place in line. They have beer,soda and water if you get thirsty. There is no seating at the place on 14th street but there is one small bench outside and mostly everyone just stands around eating. They opened up another location which does have seating and serves a variety of other stuff which I have yet to go and try but will review at another time. This place is good for all types.

Nearest Transit:                                                            

Hours:
1st Ave-14th St (L)                                           Mon-Thu, Sun 11 am - 4 am

Astor Place (6)                                                  Fri-Sat 11 am - 5:30 am

Union Square (4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, W)

CASH ONLY!