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.

After a sold-out debut, this massive one-day Jewish food fest is returning to Governors Island—with pastrami tacos, challah Korean fried chicken sandwiches, & more

After a sold-out 2025 debut, The Great Nosh, NYC's one-day Jewish food and culture festival, is returning to Governors Island this summer–and pastrami tacos, challah Korean fried chicken sandwiches, and s...

Food & drink

These are the top 100 restaurants in NYC for 2026, according to the New York Times

Dining in NYC in 2026 isn’t just about the food–it’s about the "New York-iness." As the Times’ co-chief critic Ligaya Mishan puts it, you might admire a four-star institution but adore a two-star hole-in-...

Escapes Things to do

Upstate NY’s Catskills region is home to a scenic 20-vendor farmers market tucked at the foot of a hiking trail — with the region’s best artisanal ferments & sweeping mountain vistas

If you've been dreaming of a quiet escape to the mountains this summer, you've likely heard of the Adirondack's 20-stop market trail. But there's a hidden gem tucked into one of the most scenic hamlets in...

Things to do

20 blocks of Bay Ridge are shutting down for a massive Norwegian street festival this Sunday — with viking floats, music, traditional clothing, & more

If a trip to the fjords has been on your bucket list, we have the next best thing–no transatlantic flight required. This Sunday, May 17, 20 blocks of Brooklyn will transform into a Nordic wonderland for t...

Culture Top news

The Met is merging with this iconic NYC museum in 2028—a $200M deal & a $135M Klimt portrait

In a historic move that will reshape Museum Mile, NYC's Metropolitan Museum of Art announced it will merge with its neighbor, the Neue Galerie New York, in 2028. This isn't just a neighborly handshake–it'...

New York officials issue work from home advisory amid potential LIRR strike

With a Long Island Rail Road strike potentially kicking off this Saturday, May 16, the roughly 300,000 Long Islanders that rely on the LIRR to commute into NYC are in for a rude awakening. To ease the...

Culture Things to do

Rockefeller Center is hosting free outdoor Broadway performances this spring—Hadestown, MJ: The Musical, The Great Gatsby, & more

Broadway is stepping beyond the Great White Way and heading straight to Rockefeller Center. Beginning Thursday, May 14, The Rink at Rockefeller Center will transform into an open-air stage for Road to Bro...

New York officials reduce World Cup shuttle bus prices from $80 to $20 round-trip

If you were dreading the $150 round-trip train tickets or the original $80 shuttle fee to see the 2026 FIFA World Cup at MetLife Stadium, New York officials just handed you a massive win. Governor Kath...

Forget the traffic: NYC is spending $160M to speed up travel to LaGuardia Airport

Traveling to LaGuardia Airport (LGA) has long been the source of many headaches for New Yorkers–a journey often so slow it feels faster to walk. But with $160 million in funding secured and an internation...

Things to do Top news

NYC’s Park Avenue is closing 6 blocks of streets for a massive block party this weekend — 200 vendors, art, music, bites, & more

Imagine strolling down Park Avenue without a yellow cab in sight. This Saturday, May 16, that dream becomes a reality as one of Manhattan's most famous stretches shuts down for Park Avenue Day 2026. F...