Biarritz on Kingston Ave Under New Kashrus Certification
Biarritz Pizza and Wine Bar in Crown Heights is now under a new Hashgacha, National Kosher Supervision (NKS), under the guidance of Rabbi Aaron Mehlman, beginning Sunday, May 18, 2025, and will continue offering their Cholov Yisroel and Pas Yisroel menu.
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Biarritz Pizza and Wine Bar in Crown Heights will be under a new kosher certification starting Sunday, May 18, 2025, the restaurant announced.
“While we have proudly operated under the CHK (Vaad Hakashrus of Crown Heights), we have decided to transition to National Kosher Supervision (NKS), under the direction of Rabbi Aaron Mehlman, effective Sunday, May 18,” the statement read.
National Kosher Supervision, headquartered in New York City, is led by Rabbi Aaron Mehlman of Congregation Ohav Sholom on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Other establishments under NKS certification include the popular Malka Restaurant in both DUMBO and the Upper West Side, Miznon Kosher in Times Square, and several other eateries throughout the city. Rabbi Mehlman is also the Rabbi of the Spring Street minyan in Tannersville, NY.
A source at Biarritz explained that the decision stemmed from limitations in sourcing specialty ingredients under CHK’s standards. Although all ingredients were strictly Cholov Yisroel, certain products—such as Tnuva Goat Cheese, Cholov Yisroel Mozzarella, and a specific kosher truffle oil available in Crown Heights—did not meet CHK’s approval.
“We want to reassure our customers that all products will remain fully Cholov Yisroel and Pat Yisroel,” the restaurant stated. “Our commitment to the highest standards of kashrut remains unwavering, with Mashgichim Temidim (full-time kosher supervisors) on site.”
Biarritz Pizza and Wine Bar opened in February 2025 at the former location of Basil Restaurant. The eatery offers artisanal pizzas, fish dishes, coffee, beer, and wine in a casual, modern setting.
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