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!

One Of America’s Best Pumpkin Patches Is Just 2 Hours From NYC — And It Has A Giant Pumpkin Cannon

The definitely incudes a visit to the and Kelder's Farm is one of the best in the country, according to USA Today! Located just over two hours from NYC by car, the farm packs in every fall activity you can imagine—....

Escapes

JetBlue Launches $199 Flights From New York To Edinburgh — See Scotland’s Fairy-Tale Castles and Cliffs For Less

Whether it's you're obsession with Jamie from Outlander or a lifelong dream to watch free-roaming sheep grazing on postcard-perfect cliffs, Scotland sits high atop the world’s bucket lists. And now, jetBlue is offering...

Saul Zabar Dies At 97 — The Man Who Turned An Upper West Side Deli Into An NYC Institution

After 97 years of life, Saul Zabar, NYC native and co-owner of the Upper West Side's iconic Zabar's, has passed away. Zabar's began with its founders, Louis and Lillian Zabar, in 1934. The pair opened up shop along Bro...

Culture

This New York Times Quiz Is Going Viral — Only Real New Yorkers Score 18 Or Higher

Natives will undoubtedly revoke someone's "New Yorker card" the moment they slip up—whether it's or walking too slowly. The New York Times has just rolled out a quiz designed to separate true New Yorkers from the trans...

Things to do

This Charming NY Town Hosts One Of America’s Best Fall Fests — 200 Food, Craft & Art Vendors, Chairlifts Over Fall Foliage & Live Music

The charming town of Ellicottville, New York, is gearing up for its celebrated Fall Festival—ranked among America’s best by Country Living—which returns next weekend, October 11th and 12th, 2025. Each year, over 10,000...

Escapes Things to do

Under $100 Amtrak Tickets From NYC To Chicago, DC, Boston And More This Fall

Traveling by train is one of the best ways to experience America’s breathtaking autumn colors. Plan your getaway now and save with Amtrak’s limited-time Falling Fares Sale—offering big discounts on select routes nationw...

New York Declares 14-Day Statewide Burn Ban—Dry Conditions Push Wildfire Risk Higher

While and make New York State especially beautiful, these same dry conditions increase the risk and potential for wildfires across the region. After NYC saw the in over two decades and , the entire state is still co...

Things to do

The Longest Candy Counter In The World Is In New England—With Over 500 Sweets In A Willy Wonka Wonderland

If you're only treating yourself at , why not venture out and explore this legendary New England destination for candy lovers? Littleton, New Hampshire's Chutters is home to the -certified world's longest continuous can...

Escapes

This Charming New England Resort Is The Best Autumn Escape From NYC — Known For Golfing With Llamas, Apple Cider Making And Peak Fall Foliage

After diving 30 TikToks deep, saving 12 Instagram posts, and making 10 Google searches to find the best fall escape from NYC—just so you wouldn’t have to—I finally found the answer. Mountain View Grand Spa & Resort...

Switching To OMNY Made Easy — Step-By-Step To Transfer Your MetroCard Balance

The MetroCard is come December 31st, making way for the OMNY tap-to-pay system. With only three months left to purchase or reload your MetroCard, you'll need to either empty your balance or transfer what's remaining t...