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Dustin Nelson

Dustin Nelson is a Senior Writer on the news team at Thrillist, covering travel, beer/whiskey, food, and stargazing. He has had stories in Sports Illustrated, Rolling Stone, The Hockey News, Men’s Journal, The Rumpus, Racket, City Pages, and other publications. He also wrote the comic book "Magda, Skeleton Maker." Follow him on Twitter at @dlukenelson or on Instagram at, also, @dlukenelson.

Latest Posts From Dustin

jumanji theme park

May 15

The 'Jumanji' Theme Park Is Now Open with 3 New Rides

The new attraction is opening inside the UK's Chessington World of Adventures.

DC cherry blossom bloom peak 2023

Mar 24

Here's When DC's Cherry Blossom Bloom Is at Its Peak This Year

According to the National Park Service, we have now reached the much-anticipated peak bloom.

hormel chili cheese beer modist

Jan 24

A Chili Cheese Dip-Flavored Beer Is Now an Option for Your Super Bowl Party

Chili Cheese Brew genuinely brings the flavors of Chili Cheese Dip to a can of beer.

arby's garlic ribeye sandwich

Jan 23

Arby's Just Unveiled a Garlic Ribeye Sandwich

Arby's new sandwich is exactly what you expect from Arby's. Meat. Cheese. Spread. Bread.

jupiter moon conjunction

Jan 23

See Jupiter and the Moon Come Together for Just One Night

Jupiter and the moon will have a close encounter in the night sky, almost appearing to touch.

Wendy's burger deal january

Jan 20

Get a Free Junior Bacon Cheeseburger at Wendy's This Week

Wendy's is trotting yet another deal in January.

moon, saturn, venus meet up

Jan 20

You Can See the Moon, Venus, and Saturn Have a Close Encounter This Weekend

Venus and Saturn follow their conjunction by having an encounter with the moon.

puppy bowl coffee package

Jan 20

There Is a Puppy Bowl Coffee That Benefits Shelter Animals

Get some coffee, watch the Puppy Bowl, support a good cause.

Jan 19

These Are the Most Wish-Listed New Airbnb Listings This Year

There are a lot of new listings on Airbnb. These are some of the best.

super nintendo wold power-up band

Jan 19

Universal Reveals How Super Nintendo World Power-Up Bands Work

Super Nintendo World will open soon, and the Power-Up Band will be a key part of the experience.

mtn dew baja blast hot sauce

Jan 19

Mtn Dew Just Unleashed a Baja Blast Hot Sauce

Yes, Mtn Dew is making a hot sauce.

wendy's nuggets deal

Jan 19

A New Wendy's Deal Gets You Free Nuggets This Weekend

Grab some nuggets on the house.