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Brooklyn
Brooklyn is brownstones and basement bars, summer stoops and snow days. Walk the bridge once at dawn — that's the whole pitch.
Where to stay
Neighbourhoods to know
Fort Greene for tree-lined streets and Sunday at the Greenmarket.
Williamsburg for wine bars and waterfront sunsets.
Prospect Heights for the museum, the park, and quieter bagels.
How to move
Getting around
Tap any contactless card on the OMNY readers; no MetroCard needed.
CitiBike is everywhere — day pass available in the app.
Uber/Lyft work; yellow cabs are mostly Manhattan.
Where to eat
Eat
Pizza: L'industrie (Williamsburg).
Bagels: Apollo (Greenpoint).
Sunday roast: The Finch (closed) → try Olmsted instead.
Late-night bowl: Lucky Dog ramen.
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Local customs
Tipping is 18–20%, even on takeout.
Don't stop in the middle of the sidewalk.
Food-cart cash is appreciated; cards are fine but slow up the line.
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If something goes wrong
Emergency 911.
Non-emergency 311 (city services).
Mt. Sinai Brooklyn: +1 718 252 3000 for ER.
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