Austa Somvichian-Clausen

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Summer Sips

<p>Cool down with everything from refreshing cocktails and Jell-O shots to poolside punches and frozen drinks. We're providing&nbsp;the ultimate guide to summer drinking from some of the best bartenders and drink experts around the country.</p>


Summer Sips: Refreshing Drink Recipes for Summer

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Drink

Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

When frozen rosé, or frosé, hit the U.S. bar scene several years ago, it was like a pink tide that was seemingly never swept away.

Meet The New Frozen Wine Cocktails That Aren’t Frosé

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While a slice of tiramisu or a cream-filled cannoli is always a treat, the best Italian summer dessert is unquestionably the affogato.

An Ode to The Affogato, And How To Perfect Your Own at Home

Washington DC

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Events

After the last year of uncertainty and closures, DC is finally beginning to open up again—giving Washingtonians good reason to celebrate.

How to Celebrate the Fourth of July in DC This Year

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The COVID-19 vaccine is now available to all American adults, and the proof can be found in the numbers.

Vaccine Cards Are The Golden Ticket For Certain Bars and Clubs

Summer of Funk

<p>Our funky summer guides to Miami, Atlanta, Nashville, Washington DC, and more will help keep your summer weird.</p>


Summer of Funk: Offbeat Things To Do Around the Southeast

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Travel

Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

Best Travel Guides, Cool Hotels and Interesting Events - Thrillist

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Contrary to popular belief, Washington, DC, has so much more to offer than just high-powered politics.

10 Offbeat Spaces to Get Weird in DC

Capital Pride

After celebrations were forced to go digital last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the LGBTQ community is more than ready for a full month of in-person celebrations.

How to Celebrate Pride Month in DC

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Much of the Asian culinary experience begins long before you take your first bite, when you’re summoned to the table by the scent of crackling fish skin or nutty sesame oil.

Two Chefs Channel Childhood Memories Into The Stop AAPI Hate Dinner Series

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It’s hard to believe that more than a year has passed since stay-at-home orders were first instituted in the District.

Actually Cool Things to Do in DC This Summer

Spring has officially sprung in the District, so we all know what that means: It’s brunch season.

The Best Places for Brunch in DC Right Now

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The 2021 presidential inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will take place on Wednesday, January 20, starting at 12 pm eastern time, following Biden’s train journey from his home in Wilmington, Delaware to the nation’s capitol—a trip the President-Elect took daily for 36 years while he was a U.S. senator.

How to Safely Celebrate the Biden-Harris Inauguration in DC

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As the highly anticipated end to 2020 draws near, it’s natural to have mixed feelings.

How to Have a Safe and Fun New Year’s Eve in Washington DC

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Arriving just in time to delay our seasonal depression and provide us a distraction from pandemic-related woes: the holidays.