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When my mother-in-law was visiting recently, the husband and I took a walk up to our favorite Italian restaurant in the Northern Heights, Noodle Pudding. There was the usual 45-minute wait and even a wave of my very pregnant belly couldn’t help score us a table. So we decided to try Noodle’s neighbor, Henry’s End… and we are so glad we did!

A cozy spot known for serving game during the fall and winter (we had an outstanding buffalo steak), Henry’s End also has great southern fried chicken, a wide selection of veal dishes, superb seafood, and an array of duck dishes. A delicious house salad is served to all diners, along with the obligatory bread basket. There is also the extensive and reasonably priced wine list, many of which are available by the glass. We were way too stuffed to try the dessert menu, but the choices sounded delicious!

Perhaps what most impressed us about Henry’s End was the service. The friendly waitstaff are true professionals and take pride in their restaurant. We found them to be extremely knowledgeable in recommending dishes and pairing wine and beer with the meals.

We recommend Henry’s End for a date night or going out with friends. Sorry Noodle Pudding, we have a new favorite spot in the Heights!

If you are looking for something fun to do with your kiddies, check out The Little Gym, which is coming to Brooklyn Heights on Atlantic Avenue this January. This athletic facility, located adjacent to the YMCA in the Court House apartments, is geared towards wee ones aged 4 months all the way up to 14 years! Their professionally developed, non-competitive curriculum has been designed to build motor skills while having fun, and simultaneously fostering enhanced emotional, intellectual and social skills. Programs include movement, music, gymnastics, sports, exercise, games, listening and cooperation.

Of special note is “Parents’ Survival Night” held on select Friday and Saturday evenings. Moms and Dads can leave their kids in the care of The Little Gym pros for a night off to go a movie or dinner. It is open to both Little Gym members and non-members.