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

Sure, DC may not have a style of pizza to call its own, per se, but that just means we gets the best of everywhere else.

The Absolute Best Pizza Shops in DC

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Drink

The DC LGBTQ+ community is no stranger to change.

The Best Spots for LGBTQ+ Nightlife in Washington, DC

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Events

When Hispanic Heritage Month rolls around from September 15 to October 15, there’s a diverse Latinx presence in DC to celebrate—the 12th largest in the nation, to be exact.

How to Support DC’s Latino-Owned Businesses This Month

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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

Traveling to Massachusetts isn’t all just about Boston, okay?

7 Reasons to Drive to the Berkshires, Massachusetts

Union Market District

Sweaty Washingtonians, rejoice, for fall is finally here.

Actually Cool Things to Do in DC This Fall

Nation

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In Japan, sake simply means “alcohol.”

Why American Sake Producers Are on the Rise

Weekend Project

Weekend Project: Home Cooking During COVID-19

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If you’re a regular at the Thai restaurant down the street from your house, you have likely tried mango sticky rice, or khao niao mamuang.

How to Perfect Mango Sticky Rice at Home

We're Out Here

Discover LGBTQ-welcoming hotels in top destinations, plus tips and inspiration on where to go

We're Out Here: A New LGBTQ Travel Vertical

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Though our nation’s capital might not be the first destination to enter your mind when thinking about a major LGBTQIA+ hub, it probably should be.

How to Experience DC Through an LGBTQIA+ Lens

Hot Bake

Welcome to our monthly baking column where we share recipes, interview experts, and chronicle all things bread, pastry, and dessert.

Hot Bake: Recipes for Bread, Pastries, Desserts & More

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During most of the year, you could tempt me with a slice of pretty much any cake.

Why Olive Oil Cake Is the Ideal Summer Bake

Summer Sips

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.

Summer Sips: Refreshing Drink Recipes for Summer

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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

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

The Absolute Best Pizza Shops in DC

From simple slice shops to artisan pies.

The Best Spots for LGBTQ+ Nightlife in Washington, DC

Gay sports bars, karaoke parties, and so much more.

How to Support DC’s Latino-Owned Businesses This Month

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

7 Reasons to Drive to the Berkshires, Massachusetts

In the past, the mountainous region was a go-to escape for some of America's most famous literary figures.

Actually Cool Things to Do in DC This Fall

Fireside cocktails, spooky ghost tours, and more.

Why American Sake Producers Are on the Rise

Brewers are infusing Japanese rice wine with fruit, carbonation, and hops.

How to Perfect Mango Sticky Rice at Home

Fish Cheeks shares its recipe for Thailand’s national dessert.

How to Experience DC Through an LGBTQIA+ Lens

From historic sites to funky shops and must-visit bars.

Why Olive Oil Cake Is the Ideal Summer Bake

Try this recipe from Fausto’s Erin Shambura and pair it with citrusy limoncello.

Meet the New Frozen Wine Cocktails That Aren’t Frosé

Try a friesling, froscato, freaujolais, and even a frozen French 75.

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

Why the ice cream-espresso hybrid is our favorite summer dessert.

How to Celebrate the Fourth of July in DC This Year

Fireworks are back.