Moving to Bedford Stuyvesant? Here’s a list of
Our Favorite Bedford Stuyvesant Attractions,
Hot Spots, and Restaurants
- Bedford Stuyvesant Museum of African Art – This non-profit arts organization is dedicated to providing an enriching educational experience to the Bed-Stuy community. They house artwork from more than 40 different African countries, showcasing an impressive and diverse array of art and cultures.
- Billie Holiday Theatre – The theatre is an artistic anchor to the largest African American community in the nation: Central Brooklyn and one of the last remaining theaters forged in the aesthetic and sociocultural kiln of America’s Civil Rights/Black Arts Movements.
- L’Antagoniste – High-end, traditional French bistro fare with a variety of complimentary wines and beverages
- De Lux Gallery – This salon, owned by self-professed oldhead Glen Ettienne, caters to healthy natural hair of all styles.
- Hattie Carthan Community Farmers Market – This grassroots, people of color-led agricultural revitalization project has a vision to cultivate a healthy, holistic, and self-sufficient community that increases the neighborhood’s access to locally-grown fresh food, farm culture, and intergenerational agricultural education.
- Stuyvesant Heights Historic District – The district’s over 800 buildings are a diverse array of row houses, tenant buildings, residences, and institutional buildings. They range from simple wood frame houses to grand chateauesque buildings.
- Biggie Mural – This Bed-Stuy landmark is a fantastic tribute to a local legend
- MAMA FOX – Modern new American fare complimented by a variety of craft cocktails
- Richard Beavers Gallery – The space is dedicated to showcasing Black emerging and established artists — and facilitating community dialogue around the themes in their work.