Rachel & Justin's NYC guidebook
Food scene
Saraghina
350 Lewis AveAmazing pizza, drinks, and all-around great ambiance.
Michelin-starred French restaurant very close to our house. Cozy romantic vibes.
350 locals recommend
L'Antagoniste
238 Malcolm X BlvdMichelin-starred French restaurant very close to our house. Cozy romantic vibes.
Grandchamps
197 Patchen AveReally good Haitian food - great for lunch or dinner.
Whether for brunch or dinner, this spot is well-regarded by locals.
12 locals recommend
Dick & Jane’s Bar Room, Bed-Stuy
300 Malcolm X BoulevardWhether for brunch or dinner, this spot is well-regarded by locals.
LunÀtico
486 Halsey StLive music every night and great cocktails!
Coffee Shops
Our favorite in the neighborhood! Stroll through Saratoga Park to get here for a nice morning.
15 locals recommend
september
83 Saratoga AvenueOur favorite in the neighborhood! Stroll through Saratoga Park to get here for a nice morning.
Neighborhoods
Beautiful neighborhood with loads of brownstones, gorgeous homes, and trendy bars & restaurants.
78 locals recommend
Clinton Hill
Beautiful neighborhood with loads of brownstones, gorgeous homes, and trendy bars & restaurants.
Come for Fort Greene Park, stay for the farmers markets, restaurants, and beautiful streets.
169 locals recommend
Fort Greene
Come for Fort Greene Park, stay for the farmers markets, restaurants, and beautiful streets.
Sightseeing
Prospect Park
One of the best parks in all of NYC! You can spend all day here.
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyAmazing art museum right next to Prospect Park!
One of our favorite places to go all year round. Perfect way to spend a few hours in the afternoon!
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveOne of our favorite places to go all year round. Perfect way to spend a few hours in the afternoon!
We love walking over this bridge - start in Williamsburg and walk over the bridge to the Lower East Side for a full day of exploring downtown.
387 locals recommend
Williamsburg Bridge
70 Williamsburg Bridge Bicycle PathWe love walking over this bridge - start in Williamsburg and walk over the bridge to the Lower East Side for a full day of exploring downtown.