Galperin is also a frequent visitor of Café Glechik, a busy Russian-Ukrainian restaurant on Coney Island Avenue. “I’ve been coming here for years and I love their borscht and their pastries,” he said. “They are to die for.”

But the culinary diversity doesn’t stop there. Brighton is famous for its Russian supermarkets, particularly M&I International and Brighton Bazaar. Both have a large selection of various foods – from fish and meat, to cheeses and cold cuts, to potatoes and vegetables, and even desserts.

Valery Boldyrev, 52, has practically commuted from Bay Ridge to Brighton Beach for years, all to get his hands on the hot, prepared food served at the supermarkets. “I love the variety. You name it, they have it,” he said. “Whatever food you’re craving, you will find it here.”

Boldyrev is also a fan of the appealing restaurants and cafes conveniently located on the boardwalk. “Restaurant Tatiana is one of my favorites,” he said. “[The restaurant] is casual during the day, but they have entertaining shows during the night.”

“Any eatery that you choose in Brighton, you will enjoy,” he added. “Try the food once; you will definitely come back for more!”