The Birthplace of our Chef of the Month, Chef Robyn Almodovar

September’s Chef of the Month, Chef Robyn Almodovar was born in Brooklyn, New York. It is one of New York City’s most populous boroughs with approximately 2.6 million people. Brooklyn is a mosaic of the diversity of its inhabitants, places to go and history. It is well known for The Brooklyn Bridge, the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn Tabernacle, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn Brewery and Brooklyn Museum.

Location: Brooklyn, known as Kings County is one of New York City’s 5 boroughs.

There’s alot of Celebs and Athletes Born in Brooklyn but here’s a select few:

Aaliyah – actress, dancer and singer

Marisa Tomei – Oscar-winning actress

Barbara Streisand – Oscar-winning actress, singer, director, political activist

Jerry Seinfeld – actor and comedian

Joan Rivers – comedienne

Chris Rush – stand-up comedian

Busta Rhymes – rapper

Saul Rogovin –Major League Baseball pitcher

Jayson Paul – professional wrestler

Barry Manilow – singer-songwriter

Vince Lombardi – Pro Football Hall of Fame coach

Michael Jordan – basketball player

DeStefano’s SteakHouse in Brooklyn

TripAdvisor’s Top 12 Most Recommended Restaurants in the Area:

DeStefano’s SteakHouse

Oregano

Juliana’s Pizza

Michael’s of Brooklyn

Table 87 Coal Oven Pizza

The River Café

Ample Hills Creamery

Five Leaves

Gino’s Restaurant & Pizzeria

Roberta’s Pizza

Piccoli Trattoria

Maison Premiere

Have you ever been to Brooklyn? What are some of your favorite dishes you have eaten over there?