"Gottscheer Hall is one of our nearest and dearest haunts in Ridgewood, and it’s only a block and a half away from the apartment we’ve called home for five years! Established in 1924, it’s one of the neighborhood’s longest standing cultural cornerstones. The foyer showcases portraits of “Miss Gottschee” pageant winners going back nearly as long as the hall has been in existence, while the taproom walls are lined with Gottschee Rod & Gun Club sharpshooting award. It is a very special, unique place that we can't wait to share with you!" -Ben & Ashley
"This is our absolute favorite bar in the neighborhood and probably the world! Really nice and cool people serving the drinks. In her free time, Ashley has actually worked a couple shifts running orders for the pop up kitchen in the back. Some of the best food in all of Ridgewood! Odds are pretty good we're here at any given time on a Friday night." - Ben
"The only thing on this list outside of Ridgewood but added because it's the location of our first date! Ben had to commute an hour and a half down from Harlem but I like to think it was worth it..." - Ashley
"Buy one, get one drink special pretty much round the clock. Used to give free hot dogs with every drink, but there's still free popcorn. Sometimes they'll play Interpol for hours on end (this is a good thing)." - Ashley
"Nautical themed. On the weeknights a small but dedicated crowd shows up to watch Jeopardy. Whatever you do, don't call out the answer for Final Jeopardy. It's not looked kindly upon." - Ben
"Best bang for you buck in the neighborhood! An entire half-chicken with a side for $15! Good margs, too." - Ashley
"Horror themed! :O" - Ben
"This is THE restaurant in Ridgewood if you want something a little fancier. I still haven't forgiven them for removing their iconic Tuna Sandwich from the menu though. You'll probably need to make a reservation if you want to try it out!" - Ashley
"Cute little dive that just opened up near our place. Very cheap and they have a great back patio! Cash only, but they have an ATM." - Ashley
"Just a nice, normal place. Ample outdoor seating, and they put my White Claw's on ice which I think is classy." - Ashley
"My favorite burger in Ridgewood!" - Ashley
"If you like sweets this is a must-see in the neighborhood. A Ridgewood landmark since 1934!" - Ashley
"Best pizza in Ridgewood but you can't sit down there :(" - Ben
"Not as a good as Mano's but still really, really yummy and next door to our apartment. They named a pizza after our street!" - Ashley
"Honestly... not our favorite. Just trying to cover our bases here." - Ashley
"Great big outdoor space with a good vibe! Crazy beers on tap called stuff like: 'I ONLY WEAR BLACK 365 DAYS OUT OF THE YEAR' and 'IPA THAT WILL MAKE YOU SAY GOSH!,' etc." - Ben
"Hey New Jerseyans - you can get Taylor Ham here!" - Ashley
"Dive bar on the other side of Ridgewood for when we want to get our steps in. Really good tater tots." - Ashley
"The Vander Ende–Onderdonk House, also known as the Van Nanda House, is a historic house at 1820 Flushing Avenue in Ridgewood, Queens, New York City. It is the oldest Dutch Colonial stone house in New York City." - Wikipedia
"Cool little coffee shop with used books for sale!" - Ben
"I like it here a lot, but they keep getting rid of every sandwich Ben likes. I don't know what he did to deserve this." - Ashley
"Cute little Japanese-inspired shop. Super delicious!" -Ashley
"A coffee shop that serves wine - sign me up!" -Ashley
"Another coffee shop that seasonally sells apple cider which I love, even though the apple cider is just from a jug you get at the grocery store." -Ashley
"Dependable, classic feeling diner. Scratches the Jersey diner itch for me. Ashley says the tuna melt is divine but different than the one that Rolo's used to have before they got rid of it. I get the eggs benedict but sometimes they tell me that's not on the menu." - Ben
"Some people are really trying to make Peg's 'happen'. I will admit that it's pretty nice." -Ashley
“Cool music venue / dive bar combo with an outdoor patio.” - Ben
“Nice little park with a view of manhattan.” - Ben