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6 Free-Spirited Date Ideas for Sober October in LA

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Events

Pumpkin spice has taken over our grocery shelves and local theme parks are decked out with spooky mazes, with October fast approaching.

Fun Things to Do in LA This Week: September 26-29

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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

Just like the hotly anticipated September issue of glossy magazines, this month is proving to be an exciting one for the City of Angels, with an onslaught of back-to-back openings ranging from high-end restaurants to luxury hotels and more.

11 Fall Openings in LA to Get Excited About

Nation

Cosmic Cocktails

Connect with the universe and enjoy a cocktail made especially for your zodiac sign with these monthly recipes developed by a bar expert and tarot priestess.

Cosmic Cocktails: Drink Recipes For Every Zodiac Sign

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Drink

Libra season arrives on the heels of the fall equinox—one of two days in the year when day and night are of equal length, which makes sense for this air sign that’s symbolized by the scales.

Drink This Cocktail to Celebrate Libra Season

36 Latino-Owned Businesses You Need to Know in Los Angeles

Chef Keith Corbin admits his origin story is far from typical.

In New Memoir, Chef Keith Corbin Bares His California Soul 

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If you’ve never heard of sotol before, a quick Google Image search will make you think it’s just like agave.

What Makes Sotol a Highly Underrated Mexican Spirit

My Day Off

From a late-night dive bar to an early morning bakery, museum, park, or pit-stop, our favorite celebrities and personalities reflect on why they love the city they’re in the most.

My Day Off: Ultimate Neighborhood Guide

Entertainment

Thrillist's entertainment section covers every facet of popular culture. If you care about television, music, film, or celeb news; we've got it covered.

Entertainment - Latest Entertainment & Pop Culture News - Thrillist

Selema Masekela’s Day Off in Venice Is All About Surf, Food, and Community 

Is it our fault that Beyoncé just happens to be the perfect metaphor for her Virgo sun sign?

Drink This Cocktail to Celebrate Virgo Season

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The seed that became Prosperity Market, a virtual and mobile farmers market that supports LA’s Black farmers and food businesses, was first planted during the nationwide unrest that followed George Floyd’s murder in June 2020.

This Curated Scavenger Hunt Supports Black-Owned Businesses in LA

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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

There are countless reasons to visit Maui right now, from long stretches of fine-sand beaches to fresh seafood and tropical fruits, to the treacherous Road to Hana.

An Outstanding Culinary Program Makes This Maui Resort a Must-Visit

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Michael Twitty calls this his Eat Pray Love moment.

Danielle Dorsey’s Recent Articles

6 Free-Spirited Date Ideas for Sober October in LA

Latina business owner Brianda Gonzalez shares date ideas for sober singles in LA, including what to grab from The New Bar, her alcohol-free bottle shop in Venice Beach.

Fun Things to Do in LA This Week: September 26-29

Come out for a decadent Rosh Hashanah dinner, Taco Tuesday, live comedy, free film screenings, burlesque, and more.

11 Fall Openings in LA to Get Excited About

A Southern favorite heads West, an iconic Beverly Hills restaurant gets new life, a Frogtown marisqueria, and more.

Drink This Cocktail to Celebrate Libra Season

Sip this modern take on a Last Word cocktail instead of putting your foot in your mouth during Mercury Retrograde.

36 Latino-Owned Businesses You Need to Know in Los Angeles

From specialty markets to bilingual bookstores, bakeries, taquerias, and more.

In New Memoir, Chef Keith Corbin Bares His California Soul

The Alta Adams owner gets candid about turning the scraps of poverty, drugs, and the carceral system into a culinary dream.

What Makes Sotol a Highly Underrated Mexican Spirit

Unlike its agave-based cousins, tequila and mezcal, the desert spoon distillate is criminally lesser-known…until now.

Selema Masekela’s Day Off in Venice Is All About Surf, Food, and Community

The longtime Venice local co-founded America’s first African surf shop right on Abbot Kinney Boulevard.

Drink This Cocktail to Celebrate Virgo Season

This Beyoncé-themed drink combines whiskey, orange, and hibiscus liqueur.

This Curated Scavenger Hunt Supports Black-Owned Businesses in LA

Led by Prosperity Market, the month-long scavenger hunt celebrates Black Business Month with prizes, events, and educational opportunities.

An Outstanding Culinary Program Makes This Maui Resort a Must-Visit

Returning for the first time since 2019, book your flights ASAP to join Maui’s premier food and wine fest with chefs Wolfgang Puck, Sheldon Simeon, and more.

New Michael Twitty Memoir Nourishes Like a Recovery Meal

‘Koshersoul’ highlights the long-lasting links between African and Jewish cuisines.