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There’s no fun way to put this: it’s been a horrific week for reproductive rights and bodily autonomy.

Everything Fun You Can Do in NYC This Weekend

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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

First Look

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

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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

From French brasserie Le Crocodile inside the Wythe Hotel, cocktail bar The Happiest Hour in the West Village, or New American bistro Acme in NoHo, Golden Age Hospitality from industry veteran Jon Neidich is behind some of NYC’s most sought-after reservations.

This Romantic New Piano Bar Brings Old-School Elegance to NoHo

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We don’t need to remind you that last year’s New Year’s Eve festivities were forgettable, to put it lightly.

The 17 Best New Year’s Eve Events in NYC

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Lifestyle

Long Island City in NYC may not be at the top of your radar to visit (just yet!), but this western Queens enclave located across the water from Manhattan is one of the most vibrant neighborhoods for innovative cuisine, local beer, and museum hopping.

Where to Eat, Drink, and Stay in Long Island City in NYC

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There are few areas in NYC dreamier than Greenwich Village and the West Village (just ask Taylor Swift).

Where to Eat, Drink, and Stay in Greenwich Village and the West Village in NYC

It’s hard to think of a place in NYC more synonymous with “special occasion meal” than Restaurant DANIEL.

First Look: Restaurant Daniel Is Even More Stunning Post-Renovation

For anyone who enjoys eating and has been to Chicago, you’ve most likely popped by at least one of Rick Bayless’s eateries.

First Look: Chef Rick Bayless Opens His First NYC Restaurant

Nothing screams fall in New York State like apple picking.

Where to Go Apple Picking Just Outside of NYC

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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

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It’s hardly a surprise that 2021 is shaping up to be the year of the vacation (given what last year was like).

The Right 2021 Destination for Every Type of Traveler  

Were your work-from-Turks-and-Caicos dreams dashed for this summer?

10 U.S. Cities with Amazing Beaches to Recharge in Right Now 

For most of the year, New Yorkers shuffle between the subway system and taxis to get around.

Juliet Izon’s Recent Articles

Everything Fun You Can Do in NYC This Weekend

Plus, a brand-new menu that’s perfect for picnics, the return of a famed lasagna, and an all-night electronic music dance party.

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.

This Romantic New Piano Bar Brings Old-School Elegance to NoHo

The latest venture from Golden Age Hospitality is equal parts European sophistication and cool-kid hot spot.

The 17 Best New Year’s Eve Events in NYC

Celebrate the dawn of 2022 at the hottest restaurants, hotels, and spots with parties and soirées galore.

Where to Eat, Drink, and Stay in Long Island City in NYC

This western Queens enclave is home to buzzy restaurants, museums, and parks with gorgeous views of the Manhattan skyline.

Where to Eat, Drink, and Stay in Greenwich Village and the West Village in NYC

These photogenic sister neighborhoods boast some of the city’s best bars, restaurants, and nightlife.

First Look: Restaurant Daniel Is Even More Stunning Post-Renovation

NYC’s bastion of French fine dining has unveiled a new look and menu.

First Look: Chef Rick Bayless Opens His First NYC Restaurant

Tortazo highlights tortas a la plancha, one of Mexico City’s signature dishes.

Where to Go Apple Picking Just Outside of NYC

At the risk of sounding #basic.

The Right 2021 Destination for Every Type of Traveler

Time to get reacquainted with these American cities.

10 U.S. Cities with Amazing Beaches to Recharge in Right Now

There’s plenty to do when the sun goes down, too.

From Orchard Beach to Coney Island, Where to Eat When Driving to NYC Beaches

Crab cakes, breweries, and classic boardwalk eats.