About the Author
Marisa Perjatel
Marisa is the content manager for AAA Northeast. She’s been writing and editing for more than a decade, including eight years at AAA. You can say she’s Your AAA Network’s biggest fan. Here, she’s covered everything from insurance to the region’s top restaurants. A native Long Islander, she’s always in search of fun new day trips and drives in and around New York, often guided by the next best place to eat.
Articles by Marisa Perjatel
Embark on an Alaskan Adventure With Norwegian Cruise Line
See why an Alaska cruise is a voyage unlike any other.
Traveling With Pets: The Tips and Tricks You Need to Know
You don’t always have to leave your four-legged friends behind when you go exploring! Here are some tips for traveling with pets.
Exploring the Haunted History Trail of New York State
Get to know the spookier side of the Empire State on a haunted history-themed road trip.
Diamond Dish: Ocean House
This AAA Five Diamond establishment makes a mean gluten-free apple tart, and now you can too.
Top Long Island Wineries and Tasting Rooms
Visit some of the most popular and highly successful wineries on Long Island’s wine trail.
5 Light and Healthy Meals for Summer
Keep it fresh with recipes that highlight the best of what is in season.
NYC TV and Movie Tour Is a Smash Hit
On Location Tours provides fun, film-first perspectives of New York City and Boston.
Famous Rhode Island Foods
For such a small state, Rhode Island is surprisingly big on food. From stuffies to Del’s lemonade, here are ten of our favorites.
Diamond Dish: Skytop Lodge
Try this tomato confit recipe straight from the kitchen of Skytop Executive Chef Chris Chludzinski.
Diamond Dish: Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
These fried green tomatoes are a signature appetizer at seven locations throughout New York and New Jersey.
Diamond Dish: Topper’s at The Wauwinet
Find fresh, local seafood at this AAA Five Diamond designated location or make your own lobster rolls at home.
Diamond Dish: Rat’s Restaurant
If you can’t get to Rat’s, make Executive Chef Richard Freedman’s burgundy-braised short ribs at home.
Diamond Dish: Sugar & Olives
Made with fresh, local ingredients at Sugar & Olives, you can create your own crowd-pleasing kale salad at home.
Diamond Dish: The Carriage House Cooking School
Make any meal feel like a special occasion with this sweet and savory French-style toast recipe.
Diamond Dish: BLT Steak New York
Serve a warm, five-ingredient Gruyere popover right from your oven with this recipe.
Diamond Dish: The Weekapaug Inn
For fine costal cuisine, head to the Weekapaug Inn or make their pan-seared scallops in your own kitchen.
Diamond Dish: American Bounty Restaurant
Don’t miss the parkerhouse rolls at the student-operated American Bounty Restaurant at the Culinary Institute of America.
Diamond Dish: The Dorrance
Located in a former Union Trust bank, the Dorrance charms with its history. On the menu, the rhody calamari does the state appetizer proud.
13 Walt Disney World Secrets and Fun Facts
The magic is in the details. These Walt Disney World secrets will help you to gain an even greater appreciation for the fairy tale destination.
Diamond Dish: Flour Bakery & Cafe
The sticky buns at Boston’s Flour Bakery & Cafe are the talk of the town.