Keisha Raines

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Los Angeles

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

At this point it’s a familiar trope to suggest that restaurants are hubs of connection, community, and cultural exchange—but sometimes there’s a kernel of wisdom in those old saws, and once in a while it’s nice to be reminded of them.

18 Essential Jewish Delis and Israeli Restaurants in LA

San Diego

First Look

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

First Look - Thrillist

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Lifestyle

From a free exhibit at SoFi Stadium to a new street art gallery on La Brea, LA has plenty of options when it comes to getting your modern art fix.

Admission is Free at Orange County’s New Modern Art Museum

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It should come as no surprise that we are big fans of dining out.

15 Classic, Old-School Restaurants to Bask in LA History

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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

From our award-winning restaurant scene, to the stunning beaches and iconic hikes, there’s always something to do in LA.

12 Cool Art Exhibits to Check Out in LA Before They Disappear

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The Lakers have the glamour and the Rams are the shiny new toy, but the Dodgers are the most universally beloved team in LA.

Where to Eat and Drink Near Dodger Stadium

Love and romance have long inspired great artists, from painters to musicians (read: the entire genre that is ‘90s R&B).

The 26 Sexiest Restaurants for a Romantic Date Night in LA

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SoCal winters may not cause locals to flee toward warmer weather, but it does remind us that now is a good time to visit Palm Springs.

13 Reasons to Drive to Palm Springs

Black History Month

Thrillist is celebrating Black History Month in February with a collection of profiles and features on Black-owned businesses, as well as guides to neighborhoods around the country curated by locals.

Thrillist Celebrates Black History Month With a Spotlight on Black-Owned Businesses

The year is 2016: Obama is president, Beyonce blew your mind with Lemonade, face masks are an optional skincare routine—not a necessary accessory—and life is good.

17 Awesome Black-Owned Restaurants in LA Featured on HBO’s ‘Insecure’

The hardest part about going to Little Tokyo is trying to decide where to eat.

Everywhere You Need To Eat and Drink in LA’s Little Tokyo

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Rappers are not shy about expressing their likes, or dislikes for that matter.

10 LA Restaurants Name-Dropped in Hip Hop

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Events

While Pfizer and Moderna are racing for a vaccine, we’re still stuck at home wondering when this will all be over and we can get back to seeing people and going places.

Keisha Raines’s Recent Articles

18 Essential Jewish Delis and Israeli Restaurants in LA

From plant-based Israeli to classic Jewish delis, here’s where to get LA’s essential Jewish cuisine, including legendary institutions and creative newcomers.

Admission is Free at Orange County’s New Modern Art Museum

Explore some of California’s most acclaimed modern artists with five exhibitions at the newly opened Orange County Museum of Art.

15 Classic, Old-School Restaurants to Bask in LA History

We may be a young city, but our classic restaurants run the gamut from white-tablecloth steakhouses to checkered Italian-American stalwarts to LA’s first Ethiopian restaurant, and more.

12 Cool Art Exhibits to Check Out in LA Before They Disappear

Don’t miss these pop-up art exhibits in LA, ranging from dioramas to quilts, a bamboo installation, and more.

Where to Eat and Drink Near Dodger Stadium

Get your team together to pre- or post-game at these spots.

The 26 Sexiest Restaurants for a Romantic Date Night in LA

From stunning views to intimate spaces, these spots are sure to impress.

13 Reasons to Drive to Palm Springs

Rest, relaxation, and happy hour await you in the desert.

17 Awesome Black-Owned Restaurants in LA Featured on HBO’s ‘Insecure’

Celebrate the final season by eating like Issa.

Everywhere You Need To Eat and Drink in LA’s Little Tokyo

Eat your way through one of LA’s oldest neighborhoods.

10 LA Restaurants Name-Dropped in Hip Hop

Rappers' delight.

How to Experience LA’s Arts Scene Right Now

There’s still plenty to see.

11 Soups From Around the World To Try in LA

Take a global tour of the ultimate comfort food.