Jess Mayhugh

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Nation

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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

Growing up, Matt Lardie hated mayonnaise.

Devoted Mayonnaise Fans Are Getting Tattoos of Their Favorite Brand

Well-Stirred

Recommendations for the best liquor and cocktails out there, and the stories of the people behind it.

Well-Stirred: Recommending the Best Liquors & Cocktails Out There

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Drink

Checking into The Watergate Hotel in Washington DC, it’s impossible to forget where you are.

Watergate Hotel Launches New Drink Menu Dedicated to Whistleblowers

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When Kevin Tien was growing up in Southern California, he fondly remembers roaming the streets of LA’s Chinatown.

These Chefs Are Using Food Events to Advocate for AAPI Justice

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When Evan Atwell was working at a food market in the Mission District of San Francisco, he would spend his lunch breaks looking at knives.

Why We’ve Been Sharpening Our Knives All Wrong

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There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding mezcal.

The Best Mezcal Brands Available in the U.S. Right Now

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These Canned Wines Need to Be in Your Cooler

Pantry Goals

From the best recommendations at Trader Joe's and Aldi to our favorite products at global markets, these stories provide you with all the inspiration you need for your next grocery trip.

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Some could say the stars aligned for Michael Ferchak to one day co-found a sustainable product company.

How Public Goods Is Making Online Grocery Shopping More Sustainable

Weekend Project

Weekend Project: Home Cooking During COVID-19

Hot Bake

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


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

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Leandro Carreira isn’t one of those chefs who has always loved food from a young age.

This Creamy Rice Pudding Is a Staple at Portuguese Parties

Simmer Down

From hearty stews to delicious soups, Simmer Down is your go-to recipe-driven guide to cooking your favorite comfort foods with some helpful tips from experts.

Simmer Down: Go-To Recipe Guide to Cooking Soups, Stews & More

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For better or worse, birria is all the rage.

Make Mouth-Watering Birria for Tacos or Quesabirria 

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We’ve seen Julia Child depicted many times on screen—portrayed by Meryl Streep in Julie & Julia, in last year’s documentary film from Sony, or simply being herself for a decade on The French Chef.

Drink Julia Child’s Favorite Martini While Watching New HBO Max Series

Breakfast Nook

Breakfast and brunch ideas to help make the most of your morning.

Breakfast Nook: Breakfast and Brunch Recipes and Ideas

No disrespect toward fluffy waffles, bountiful egg dishes, or gooey cinnamon rolls, but the real reason we all go to brunch is the drinks.

These 9 Refreshing Canned Brunch Cocktails Will Improve Your Mornings

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You could say chef Jess Damuck has always been a freak for salads.

Jess Mayhugh’s Recent Articles

Devoted Mayonnaise Fans Are Getting Tattoos of Their Favorite Brand

Duke’s Mayo launched a tattoo campaign, and then Hellmann’s followed suit.

Watergate Hotel Launches New Drink Menu Dedicated to Whistleblowers

These three cocktails honor freedom of speech and the power of the press.

These Chefs Are Using Food Events to Advocate for AAPI Justice

Chefs Tim Ma, Kevin Tien, and Erik Bruner-Yang have long embraced cooking for a cause.

Why We’ve Been Sharpening Our Knives All Wrong

Tips, techniques, and whether we should listen to TikTok hacks.

The Best Mezcal Brands Available in the U.S. Right Now

Experts share their picks for 14 artisanal and ancestral mezcal spirits.

These Canned Wines Need to Be in Your Cooler

From orange wines to bubbly whites, these portable varieties are some of our favorites.

How Public Goods Is Making Online Grocery Shopping More Sustainable

From ramen packs to hot sauce, eco-friendly practices are the priority for every product.

This Creamy Rice Pudding Is a Staple at Portuguese Parties

Chef Leandro Carreira’s new cookbook proves Portugal is more than port and custard tarts.

Make Mouth-Watering Birria for Tacos or Quesabirria

Chef Aarón Sánchez shares his family recipe for this Mexican stew.

Drink Julia Child’s Favorite Martini While Watching New HBO Max Series

Bartender Shannon Evans shares a recipe for the Upside-Down Martini.

These 9 Refreshing Canned Brunch Cocktails Will Improve Your Mornings

Light Bloody Marys, fragrant citrus spritzes, and bold espresso martinis.

Make Snoop Dogg’s Favorite BBQ Chicken Cobb Salad

Jess Damuck’s book of salads includes lessons from her childhood and career mentor, Martha Stewart.