Junior's Restaurant has housed the crown jewel of Brooklyn, on
the same Dekalb and Flatbush corner, for over 6 decades. Their famous cheesecake has always
been a great source of pride for Brooklynites, who would go to the ends
of the earth defending its title as the "world's best". A fire, that
once threatened to destroy the restaurant, drew massive crowds of
onlookers, who watched firefighters extinguish the flames while famously
chanting "Save the Cheesecake"!
As Brooklyn's landscape changed, many iconic staples disappeared and gave way to unfamiliar developments, pricey real estate, artisanal cheese shops, wine bars and "trendy" eateries. Junior's almost suffered the same fate, when developers tried to buy the property in order to tear it down and replace it with a high rise complex. To the delight of New Yorkers, Junior's owner chose his employees and irreplaceable memories over the $45 million buyout.
The original Junior's restaurant is staying put and will continue to give future generations another reason to love New York.
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