Justine Golata, Author at Secret NYC

Chicagoan turned New Yorker, Justine is always on the hunt for the city's niche new openings. Though it's no question NYC is the best city in the world, her love for travel often has her covering any related news. Find her discovering NYC's micro-neighborhoods and trying new dishes—but she'll still have a soft spot for deep dish!

Koreatown’s 32nd St. Is Now Closed To Traffic For NYC’s Best New Outdoor Dining Set-Up

Like other cultural neighborhoods in NYC, now the streets of K-town are closed to cars so you can explore the adored neighborhood like never before! Known for its compact, multi-level buildings spanning across two bloc...

Food & drink Things to do

This New Filipino-Inspired Bakery In Queens Whips Up The Most Over The Top Doughnuts • Kora Bakery

Try some of the most unique Filipino-inspired doughnuts in the five boroughs at Kora Bakery. Kimberly Camara went from figuring out what to do with her leftover brioche dough in early June to now selling 275 doughnuts...

Wellness & nature

This Hidden Rooftop Park With Views Of Brooklyn Bridge Is FiDi’s Best Kept Secret

Escape the crowds of the Financial District with this hideaway in the sky. Located on 55 Water Street, the Elevated Acre is one of the city's most underrated parks. With views of the New York Harbor and the Brooklyn Br...

Outdoor Dining Will Now Be A Permanent Part Of NYC, Mayor de Blasio Says

With outdoor dining previously set to end on October 31st, Mayor Bill de Blasio has just announced it will be sticking around permanently. Back in August we were all under the impression that outdoor dining would be ex...

The Massive Clock In Union Square Is Now Counting Down Until Climate Change Disaster

We have approximately seven years before the consequences of climate change reaches a deadline, according to the newly programmed countdown clock in Union Square. When passing through the famed park, there's no chance...

Culture Things to do

These Enormous, Colorful Dog Sculptures Have Taken Over Broadway

Prepare to see a series of gigantic, playful pups line the streets of the Garment District in Will Kurtz's Newest Exhibit Doggy Bags. The Garment District Alliance (GDA) and the New York City Department of Transportati...

Things to do Wellness & nature

New York’s Gorgeous Fall Foliage Is Expected To Peak Early This Year

As people find comfort in being outdoors, we're excited to report that autumn is expected to start showing its colors earlier than usual this year. The kick off to colder months are normally met with bittersweet goodby...