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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.
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Diamond Dish: Red Rooster Harlem
Chef Marcus Samuelsson shares the recipe for this customer favorite.
Diamond Dish: Porter House Bar & Grill
Upgrade your weeknight burger with this recipe from Chef Michael Lomonaco.
Diamond Dish: Bowery Farming
A fresh recipe from a company that’s leading the way in vertical farming.
Building Your Budgeting Toolbox
Like any job, budgeting becomes easier when you have the right tools. Find out what you need to know to save.
Restaurants With a View in NYC
Enjoy your meal with a side of breathtaking city sights.
Long Island Wineries With a View
Wineries with panoramic vineyard overlooks that you’ll want to return to time and time again.
Art Imitates Life in the Loeb Boathouse Kitchen
How Central Park ignites the imagination of the artist-turned-chef of the iconic Loeb Boathouse.
How Much to Tip Valet When Parking
Have you ever questioned how much to tip the valet? Get the answer, plus more valet parking protocol from etiquette expert Elaine Swann.
Diamond Dish: Shell & Bones Oyster Bar and Grill
Love clam chowder? Check out this award-winning New England clam chowder recipe.
Exploring Montauk in the Winter
Although it’s usually a summertime hotspot, Montauk in the winter is just as great.