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Christie Rotondo
Christie Rotondo is a staff writer at Thrillist and currently lives in New Jersey with her two cats. She knows you have plenty of jokes about that and she does not care.
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Dine out Like You’ve Traveled Back in Time at These Historic Restaurants

Nearly 60 percent of all restaurants fail within their first year, and 80 percent don’t make it to their fifth anniversary.

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10 Ways to Impress Your Boss at the Office Holiday Party

Office party season is here, and that means direct facetime with your manager that isn’t taking place in a meeting room or at your desk.

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Small Spaces, Big Flavors: 6 Tiny Restaurants That Draw Huge Praise

Small restaurants can pack in outsized fun with their buzzing, communal atmosphere, inviting kitchen views, and ingenious use of space.

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Hotels.com

Everything You Need to See (And Photograph) on Your Next Cape Cod Trip

Cape Cod practically invented the summer seashore vacation -- so if you’re looking for a spot that has brilliant beaches, wineries, and plenty of lobster, the Cape is the place to be.

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Food & Drink
By Christie Rotondo

Close Call: The Dive Bars That Survived and Thrived

It’s 10am on a Monday morning and nearly half of the seats around the bar at Spring Lounge are full.

By Christie Rotondo

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FirstBank

You Can, in Fact, Buy a Home -- Here’s How to Do It

Few things are more “adult” than purchasing your very own piece of the American Dream.

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Norwegian Cruise Line

How To Spend A Day In Ketchikan, Alaska Complete With Food, Drinks And Lumberjacks

When you have a limited amount of time in a destination, narrowing down where you’ll spend your day can feel overwhelming.

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Bulldog

Banish Unwanted Neck Hair and Watch Your Problems Fade Away

Growing out a beard can completely change your look.

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How To Quit Stressing And Fall Asleep On Sunday Nights

Picture this: it’s Sunday night, after a weekend spent hanging with friends, chilling with a good book, and whipping up some next-level brunch.

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These Cooking Tips Will Save Your Sunday Night

Sunday is the ultimate “you” time.

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Meet The Eateries Reimagining the Northeast’s Most Iconic Dishes

It takes guts to put a new spin on a classic, no matter where you are.

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The Most Scenic Drives to NYC’s Best Autumn Camping Spots

Just because the weather has gotten a little colder doesn’t mean it’s time to bundle up on the couch and hibernate until spring.