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Adam Lapetina
Adam Lapetina is a former employee of Thrillist.

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Truth BBQ
Eat
Jun 14, 2021

A Field Guide to Regional BBQ Styles in America

From East Texas to South Carolina, we break down all the different types of BBQ in the country.

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pop-tart taste-test
Eat
Jul 29, 2020

Pop-Tart Flavors, Ranked By Their Fillings and Frostings

No, strawberry and cinnamon sugar do not come out on top.

Calumet Fisheries Chicago
Oct 5, 2017

Calumet Fisheries

It's no wonder Calumet Fisheries, on the far south side of Chicago, was featured on Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations.

Oct 5, 2017

La Super-Rica Taqueria

This haunt of Julia Child's was reputedly her favorite Mexican restaurant -- and her endorsement was both justified and powerful, because folks still line up for their always on-point tacos, tamales, and refreshing Mexican drinks.

circa 33 portland
Oct 5, 2017

Circa 33

Circa 33 is a speakeasy located in Portland, behind a secret bookshelf, which slings classic cocktails that follow the formula of spirit + sugar + citrus + bitters... or just about anything you could imagine.

Turkey Nest Tavern
Oct 5, 2017

Turkey's Nest

Right across from McCarren Park, Turkey's Nest is a dive bar in Williamsburg known for serving drinks in huge styrofoam cups.

kingfish oakland california
Oct 5, 2017

The Kingfish Pub & Cafe

After almost being torn down, the Kingfish dive bar in Oakland is back and better than ever -- shuffleboard, low ceilings, and cheap drinks included.

lakewood landing dallas
Oct 5, 2017

Lakewood Landing

Famous in Dallas for its late charitable, coke-bottle-glasses-wearing bartendress, Lakewood Landing is a dive bar that serves up a killer burger and super-strong drinks.

Irish Haven
Oct 5, 2017

Irish Haven

dan's cafe dc
Oct 5, 2017

Dan's Cafe

Dan's Cafe is a DC dive bar with a make-your-own cocktail option -- only the cocktails are squirted from repurposed condiment bottle.

2 way inn detroit
Oct 5, 2017

2 Way Inn

The oldest bar in Detroit is one hell of a dive, and its clientele ranges from hipsters to old-timers -- all of whom are looking for cheap drinks and a good time.

mayor of old town fort collins colorado
Oct 5, 2017

The Mayor of Old Town

Named one of the nation's top 100 beer bars, the Mayor of Old Town has 100 beers on tap and a passionate staff that'll help you find your ideal brew.

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