Natalia Alvarez, Author at Secret NYC

Based in Madrid, Natalia is a globe-trotting journalist who grew up exploring New York through a steady diet of films, series, and travels. With a background studying media across Madrid, Stockholm, and Sydney, she previously reported for Agencia EFE, Europe's major news agency. With a Master’s in Music Business, you can usually find her hunting for the perfect soundtrack, dissecting pop culture, or uncovering the best city secrets from across the pond. Contact: natalia.alvarez@feverup.com

Cinema Escapes Things to do

HBO’s ‘The Gilded Age’ is transforming its actual New York filming location into a spectacular floral exhibition that visitors can explore at the historic Lyndhurst Mansion

HBO’s Emmy-nominated series 'The Gilded Age' is coming to life this holiday season at Lyndhurst Mansion in New York’s Hudson Valley. From December 4 to 13, 2026, the historic estate will host Fleurs d...

Food & drink Secret Guides Things to do

The best restaurants open for a memorable Thanksgiving in NYC

Thanksgiving is all about incredible food and gathering with the people you love. But that does not mean you actually have to cook or wash a single dish. We rounded up the most interesting dining spec...

Food & drink

Meet Fariyal Abdullahi: the celebrated Chelsea chef bringing Hav & Mar’s vibrant flavors to 35,000 feet for United Airlines passengers flying out of Newark

International travelers departing the New York area are getting an upgrade to their in-flight dining experience. United Airlines has unveiled its latest seasonal menu rotation for its United Polaris b...

Christmas Music Things to do

The Vessel at Hudson Yards is hosting its second annual holiday lighting ceremony on November 16; Grammy winner Anthony Ramos headlines the free event featuring an 18-foot mistletoe

The holiday season is officially creeping up on us, and Hudson Yards is going big for its seventh annual 'Shine Bright' kickoff. If you're looking for a festive (and completely free) way to get into t...

Cinema Things to do

The 13 best movies arriving in NYC this November

November is finally here, New York! The air is getting crisp, and holiday markets are slowly popping up. But when that famous wind chill hits, there is no better escape than a dark, heated movie theat...

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17 best things to do for a memorable Thanksgiving in NYC this year

Thanksgiving is arriving in New York City on November 26. We celebrate a season of gratitude, community, and incredible food. We rounded up the best dining specials, holiday markets, all kinds of...

Cinema Top news

Montgomery Clift’s former Upper East Side townhouse just hit the market for $8 million

Montgomery Clift passed away in 1966 at just 45 years old. However, the beloved actor's legacy lives on inside the Upper East Side townhouse he called home for his final six years. Before Marlon Brand...

Culture Top news

The United States’ tallest mural just debuted in the South Bronx: spanning an impressive 29 stories, this monumental masterpiece celebrates local community history

The South Bronx is officially home to the tallest mural in the United States. Standing at a staggering 307 feet tall, the artwork scales 29 stories at NYCHA’s Morrisania Air Rights (MAR) development. ...

Things to do

Midtown’s historic Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball will light up like a giant pumpkin this weekend for Halloween

Normally, spotting the New Year's Eve Ball high above Broadway means freezing in a winter crowd while waiting for the final seconds of December. This weekend, however, Midtown is getting an unexpected...

Cinema Things to do

Central Park’s iconic Wollman Rink is officially back for the season with free ice skating, skate rentals, and outdoor movies all Halloween weekend

Winter in NYC is officially creeping in. Wollman Rink is now open for the 2026 ice skating season. The Central Park favorite opened to the public on Wednesday, October 28. To celebrate the return o...