"Rip’s Malt Shop is a vegan restaurant located at 10 Clermont Ave. at Flushing Avenue near the Brooklyn Navy Yard, co-owned by Allison and Matt Robicelli along with David Schneider, Patty Wu, and Eric Castro. It offers a vegan Five Guys-style experience with make-your-own-burger options, using products like Beyond Meat for burgers and Field Roast for hot dogs. The restaurant also features vegan versions of ice cream from Van Leeuwen, and in-house made items like veggie bacon, vegan “Cheez Whiz,” and various baked goods including a vegan version of the Robicelli’s chocolate chip cookies. The space includes a backyard with casual summer vibes and features beer and rose on tap." - Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya