Izzy Baskette

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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

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.

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Loveable TikTok Star Eric Sedeño’s Guide to the West Side

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Lately, our weeks seem busier than ever—not that we’re complaining.

7 Exciting Restaurant Debuts In NYC This Week

First Look

Thrillist takes you inside the hottest new restaurants, from upscale destinations to casual cafes.

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Central Park Welcomes an Outpost of The Beloved Harlem Standby Melba’s Restaurant

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When it comes to celebrating America’s birthday in NYC, nothing compares to the annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks display.

Where and How to Watch the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Show in NYC

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Adding to the sweetness of summertime in NYC, next month, Rockefeller Center is set to debut a limited-time al fresco dining experience atop the legendary Radio City Music Hall called Dine at Radio Park.

A Picnic-Style Dining Series Atop Radio City Music Hall Set to Debut This Summer

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In a city so pivotal to the LGBTQIA+ movement, embarking on a journey across NYC to connect with our vibrant queer communities and discover the sites of groundbreaking moments in history can provide for a truly moving experience.

15 Historic LGBTQIA+ Sites in NYC You Need to Visit

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Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, commemorates the day in 1865 when a group of enslaved people in Galveston, Texas finally learned that they were free from the institution of slavery—nearly two and half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863.

12 Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth in NYC This Year

Whether you're a native New Yorker or a recent transplant, dining at a legendary NYC food institution on the regular never goes out of style.

28 Old-School Restaurants in NYC for a Classic Night Out

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During summertime in the city when we’re not escaping to beaches, New Yorkers can be found leisurely spread out across blankets, towels, and folding chairs on roofs, sidewalks, parks, or just about anywhere they can grab some rays.

12 NYC-Area Pools You’re Probably Missing Out On

A Classic Brazilian Eatery Makes Its Grand Return to Midtown, and It’s a Family Affair

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Summertime in NYC signals a time for boundless new dining experiences, weekends filled with outdoor activities, and well, just a whole lot more fun, tbh (we'll attribute some of that to those breezy Summer Fridays).

20 Actually Cool Things to Do in NYC This Summer

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If you’ve ever traversed Abbot Kinney Blvd., during a February escape to Los Angeles, then surely you’ve passed by Gjelina, the perpetually packed Cal-Italian, farm-to-table hotspot of Venice legend known for its wood-fired veggies, pizzas, and Butterscotch Pots de Crême.

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Loveable TikTok Star Eric Sedeño’s Guide to the West Side

Better known by his handle Rico Taquito, you’ll find one of the internet’s most beloved besties hopping around Chelsea, the Meatpacking District, and the West Village.

7 Exciting Restaurant Debuts In NYC This Week

Vietnamese frozen treats, tropical eats, and more brand new bites just in time for summer.

Central Park Welcomes an Outpost of The Beloved Harlem Standby Melba’s Restaurant

Chef Melba Wilson expands her soul food empire with a casual new concept overlooking the iconic Wollman Rink.

Where and How to Watch the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Show in NYC

From late-night river cruises to sky-high rooftop perches, these spots offer a prime view to America’s largest pyrotechnic display.

A Picnic-Style Dining Series Atop Radio City Music Hall Set to Debut This Summer

On a rooftop garden oasis opening to the public for the first time ever, Dine at Radio Park will run for four weekends only.

15 Historic LGBTQIA+ Sites in NYC You Need to Visit

Discover important spots around the city that epitomize the vibrancy of the queer community and bring a voice to underrepresented narratives.

12 Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth in NYC This Year

Events and festivities to help honor the holiday’s indelible significance.

28 Old-School Restaurants in NYC for a Classic Night Out

Dining destinations for a quintessential culinary experience in the Big Apple this summer.

12 NYC-Area Pools You’re Probably Missing Out On

Instead of melting away at the park all day, opt for chilled out poolside hangs at spots across the five boroughs.

A Classic Brazilian Eatery Makes Its Grand Return to Midtown, and It’s a Family Affair

Brothers Carlos and Victor Pedro reopened Ipanema in a new location and continue the legacy of their father’s original restaurant.

20 Actually Cool Things to Do in NYC This Summer

From three days of music at Governors Ball to stellar outdoor food market and trippy art exhibits, cheers to a season bursting with chilled-out fun.

Los Angeles-Based Hotspot Gjelina to Finally Debut Their First NYC Outpost This Summer

After six years in the making, the vegetable-centric concept is set to call NoHo home.