Austa Somvichian-Clausen

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Washington DC

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

DC may have garnered a reputation for being a buttoned-up town where it’s tough to find a partner without talking politics, but that couldn’t be further from the truth.

16 Romantic Restaurants in DC for a Perfect Date Night

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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

It’s virtually impossible to discuss any time period in the history of Washington, DC without referencing the contributions of Black Americans.

Where to Learn About DC’s Black History

Museum of Illusions DC

Events

12 Cool Things to Do in DC This Winter

Nation

Well-Stirred

Recommendations for the best liquor and cocktails out there, and the stories of the people behind it.

Well-Stirred: Recommending the Best Liquors & Cocktails Out There

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Drink

Upgrade Cocktails and Coffees with These Homemade Simple Syrups

New York

This Thanksgiving, relieve yourself (and your oven) from the tedious burden of baking a holiday pie.

The Best Brooklyn Bakeries to Order Thanksgiving Pies From

“What’s your karaoke song?” A question for the ages, the answer can reveal a lot about your taste in music and your innermost personality traits.

Karaoke Joints Are Evolving with Elaborate Menus and Craft Cocktails

Kramers

There is, perhaps, no better feeling than cozying up at home with a good book to read—and we don’t mean on your phone or Kindle.

Find Your Next Read at These Independent DC Bookstores

The Arnold House

Thanks to its short distance from New York City, the Catskills have long been a tourism hotspot.

9 Reasons to Drive to the Western Catskills, New York

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Lifestyle

As most Washingtonians know: every election (and every vote, for that matter) counts.

How to Make Sure Your Vote Counts in DC This November

The Mighty Mushroom

Thrillist is celebrating fabulous fungi in all its forms—as a chef's ingredient, a go-to staple in vegan dishes, a provider of extra umami in cocktails, and even for its potential healing properties.

Mighty Mushroom: Recipes and Health Benefits of Mushrooms

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Neither plant nor animal, mushrooms are a type of fungi with an array of possibilities.

Mushrooms Are Popping Up in Our Cocktails

Pantry Goals

From the best recommendations at Trader Joe's and Aldi to our favorite products at global markets, these stories provide you with all the inspiration you need for your next grocery trip.

Pantry Goals - Thrillist

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Balsamic vinegar isn’t a new kitchen staple.

Fancy Balsamic Vinegars You Need in Your Pantry

Wine Club

Wine Club: Everything You Need to Know to Find Actually Good Cheap Wine

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Fine wine is often associated with the celebratory pop of a cork, but, as of late, glass is no longer the only vessel to hold a quality product.

Austa Somvichian-Clausen’s Recent Articles

16 Romantic Restaurants in DC for a Perfect Date Night

Cozy bistros, sleek sushi spots, and an ultra-luxe caviar bar for celebrations.

Where to Learn About DC’s Black History

A museum historian’s guide to the best museums, neighborhoods, and other sites to visit during Black History Month.

12 Cool Things to Do in DC This Winter

Cozy bars, hikes to check out an icy waterfall, and more winter fun.

Upgrade Cocktails and Coffees with These Homemade Simple Syrups

Espresso Martinis and lavender lattes, coming right up.

The Best Brooklyn Bakeries to Order Thanksgiving Pies From

From classics to creative takes like Chocolate Bourbon Pecan, snag yours before they’re all gobbled up.

Karaoke Joints Are Evolving with Elaborate Menus and Craft Cocktails

Dives are the cradle of karaoke, but bars and restaurants across the country are leveling up with craft cocktails and fine foods.

Find Your Next Read at These Independent DC Bookstores

Get lost in the stacks.

9 Reasons to Drive to the Western Catskills, New York

Lured by charming hamlets and a slower pace, more New Yorkers are flocking here for a picturesque city escape.

How to Make Sure Your Vote Counts in DC This November

What you need to know ahead of the midterm elections, including key deadlines and how to vote by mail in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

Mushrooms Are Popping Up in Our Cocktails

Cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks are getting savory flavors and an adaptogenic twist at bars, restaurants, and retailers nationwide.

Fancy Balsamic Vinegars You Need in Your Pantry

Modern, high-quality vinegar brands are innovating the versatile kitchen condiment that has been around for centuries.

These Boxed Wine Brands Would Spruce Up Any Dinner Party

Wine in a box is all grown up—chic, actually delicious, and sustainable, too.