631 Manhattan Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11222

I am now just discovering Greenpoint after living in Brooklyn for more than six years. It’s not that we haven’t tried the occasional restaurant, especially those closer to Williamsburg, but the shopping districts on Nassau and Manhattan Avenues are new to me.

Today was a stand up brunch at Frankel’s Delicatessen (no seating) and what a surprise. It’s a busy corner store with a quick moving line that offers a selection of ready-made smoked fish (nova, Irish salmon) and meats (pastrami, corned beef), along with bagels and bialys. The menu also includes passed-down recipes such as matzo ball soup, chopped chicken liver and a braised brisket from the owners’ grandmother. Baked items line their rows of shelves.

We tried their amazing BLT on challah bread and white fish salad on a whole wheat everything bagel. (It was too early for their brisket sandwich, and yes, they do have bacon, eggs and cheese on a bagel.) Then we took home a decadent chocolate babka which could be one of the best I have ever tasted!

Their food is a little pricy, but portions are generous. Definitely worth a visit!

Second Visit: This time, we arrived at 12:00 pm to try their brisket sandwich but were again told we were too early. So, hot pastrami it was, and it was good!! Decided to come at 1:00 pm next time in order to score one of those elusive brisket sandwiches. Will let you know…….