Brianna Perry, Author at Secret NYC

A native NYer residing in Astoria, Brianna has been writing for publications such as Secret NYC & others for nearly 10 years. When she's not writing or exploring NYC you can likely find her eating dumplings, skipping around a plant store, or sipping wine al fresco.

Just 2 hours from NYC, this Michelin Guide 1890s Catskills estate features one of the region’s largest pools, yoga overlooking the mountains, & fireside acoustic sets

Sometimes you don’t need a far-flung vacation to feel like you’ve completely disappeared from the city. You just need two hours, a change of scenery, and a very cute hotel in the Catskills. Tucked into...

Escapes Things to do

A late-August trip from NYC: Pair the Hudson Valley’s Revolutionary-era history with ‘Little Lake Como’s’ terraced vineyards & sunset cruises

If your idea of a perfect late-August weekend involves local wine, waterfront views, historic towns, and pretending you’re much farther from NYC than you actually are, we have the ultimate Upstate escape...

Food & drink

This 28-seat wine bar tucked away on one of Chinatown’s oldest streets was just named among America’s best new dining spots — with a 25-page wine list & Chinese home cooking

Tucked away on Doyers Street, one of the oldest and most historic streets in Manhattan's Chinatown, lies a teeny tiny wine bar that proves you don’t need much space to make a big impression. Lei, which...

Food & drink Things to do

Brooklyn’s largest Italian-American feast is taking over 8 streets with free admission, classic street eats, & carnival rides — but it ends this Sunday

Brooklyn’s largest Italian-American feast is officially back, bringing 10 straight days of sizzling sausage, powdered sugar zeppoles, and old-school neighborhood spirit to Bensonhurst. Known as one of...

New York’s proposed statewide ‘Lights Out’ rule after 11 pm — where the bill stands now and what it would mean for NYC building owners if it passes

If you own or manage real estate in New York, a major piece of environmental legislation creeping through Albany could soon force a costly overhaul of your property’s exterior lighting. The Dark Skies...

Food & drink

The best new restaurants & bars opening in NYC this August—a French Mediterranean bistro & bar, British-Indian chophouse, & more

August in New York City carries a distinct, late summer magic. The dog days are in full swing, golden hour lingers just a little bit longer, and the city’s dining scene shows zero signs of cooling off. ...

Culture Things to do

A massive 37-foot-long kaleidoscope has just landed in NYC — and peering through it is entirely free

New Yorker's no longer have to travel upstate to peer through a massive kaleidoscope–one measuring a whopping 37 feet long has just landed on the Greenway in Battery Park City, and peering inside won't co...

Escapes Top news

United is launching the first-ever nonstop flight from the U.S. to Ibiza — bringing NYers straight to world-class electronic music, legendary clubs, & stunning Mediterranean beaches

Consider this your sign to start planning that 2027 Ibiza trip! 🍒 United Airlines just announced the largest international network expansion in company history—headlined by the first-ever nonstop fli...

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You can now take a direct $24 LIRR train from NYC to Montauk year-round — a one-seat trip to the backdrop to ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ & inspo for ‘Stranger Things’

Direct Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) service from NYC to the easternmost tip of Long Island is no longer just a summer fling! On Tuesday, August 25, MTA officials and Governor Kathy Hochul officially a...

Sports Top news

$100 US Open tickets drop exclusively for New Yorkers today (8/26) at 10 am — here’s how get them

With the 2026 US Open main draw kicking off this Sunday, August 30, landing a seat inside Arthur Ashe Stadium without draining your savings account is usually next to impossible. While wandering aroun...