Julie has always married storytelling and design with a drive to build community around innovative experiences. She’s currently heading up marketing at 

, and previously shaped brand at Soho House, GrandLife Hotels, Ian Schrager Company and NeueHouse, to name a few. She’s an Aussie, but now calls Park Slope, Brooklyn home. Who better to craft an experience for us, giving five great reasons to visit her neighborhood.

Part of our Five Reasons series, here you’ll find the most local of tips – from unique hotels to small businesses and secret spots (we trust you to keep these on the DL). Because, we firmly believe there’s no better way to get to know a place than when guided by someone who knows it best.

Read on for Julie’s favorite places to eat, drink, stay, and shop in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

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Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York City

: Melbourne, Australia 

 Vice President and Head of Marketing at Dreamscape

 – this place has so much heart and soul. Every pasta dish is sensational. My go-to is the bolognese with gluten-free pasta, a glass of red wine, and the tiramisu. Far from regular, 

 is the greatest morning experience – you’ll feel like you’re in France with a cup of tea (or coffee) and a croissant. 

 is a low-key British bar. I go there for the sausage roll when I’m feeling homesick. It’s also where I can find my husband when he’s not home.

A beloved Park Slope bodega owner renamed his store 

 – but he insists that his spouse is anything but! Everything you need can be found here, it’s all about shopping local. 

 has a neighborly atmosphere and meticulously curated goods. The in-house cafe and backyard is a great place for sunshine and conversation. 

I’d recommend 

 farmer’s market and 

.

Go to 

 for music, 

 for comedy shows, the 

 for the Sophie Calle Installation and concerts in the catacombs, and the 

.

There are no hotels I’d recommend in Prospect Park itself, so check in to 

, or 

.