Austa Somvichian-Clausen

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Washington DC

We're Out Here

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We're Out Here: A New LGBTQ Travel Vertical

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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

Along with landmarks like the White House, National Mall, and Washington Monument, our nation’s capital has a rich history of queer community and activism.

The Best Spots for LGBTQ+ Nightlife in Washington DC

Merriweather Post Pavilion

Events

Spring is arguably the most beautiful (though certainly the most fleeting) time of year in the District.

Cool Things to Do in DC This Spring

Being the national epicenter of politics, DC is full of passionate people with strong opinions.

The Best Spots for Brunch in DC

If you’re thinking of heading out tonight in pursuit of finding love, or possibly someone to text with back and forth until the conversation eventually dies out, you’re in luck.

The Best Bars to Hit if You’re Single in DC

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

Photo by Alan Karchmer

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

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

Photo by Cole Saladino for Thrillist

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.

Austa Somvichian-Clausen

Latest Posts From Austa

The Best Spots for LGBTQ+ Nightlife in Washington DC

Gay sports bars, karaoke parties, happy hour specials, and so much more.

Cool Things to Do in DC This Spring

Rooftop bars, a month-long festival with over 70 embassies, and more fun things to do in DC this spring.

The Best Spots for Brunch in DC

Whether for Eggs Benedict or bottomless brunch, brunches in DC have our vote.

The Best Bars to Hit if You’re Single in DC

Grab a drink and scope out your next situationship.

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.

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.