Kelly Dobkin

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Los Angeles

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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

Chicago’s much-beloved neighborhood restaurant, Etta, from the team behind Maple & Ash steakhouse, has expanded to LA with a brand-new location within Culver City’s Ivy Station.

First Look: Etta Brings Wood-Fired Fare with Mediterranean Inspo to Culver City

New York

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Waiting in line for a pie at Lucali in Brooklyn is practically a rite of passage for any New York pizza obsessive (you have to get in line right at 5 pm for even a chance at a table.) Because of its cult following and long lines, it’s also a destination for celebrities like Jay-Z and Beyonce, who are among the few who can cut right to the front.

Famed Brooklyn Pizza Joint Lucali Expands with Baby Luc’s Slice Shop

No matter what you’re craving, chances are, New York City’s got it.

The 25 Best Burgers in NYC

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Chefs Walter and Margarita Manzke, the duo behind such hit restaurants as Republique and Petty Cash just debuted the newest addition to their restaurant family, Bicyclette Bistro, which opened this week in Beverly Hills.

First Look: Bicyclette Bistro Is a Love Letter to Paris From the Chefs Behind Republique

Nation

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News

The 2020 General Election on November 3 is just around the corner, and if you vote in Michigan, so are the important deadlines you'll need to meet to make sure your vote counts.

Michigan: How to Make Sure Your Vote Counts in the 2020 Election

Matthew Kelly

The COVID-19 pandemic crippled NYC’s restaurant industry perhaps more than any other, shuttering in-house dining for the foreseeable future and leaving operators scrambling to pivot to delivery/takeout models that many had never offered before.

NYC’s Outdoor Dining Situation Is Wild Right Now

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NYC institutions are being forced to close over new large gathering restrictions put in place by NY State Governor Andrew Cuomo last night, including many popular bars and restaurants.

Major NYC Restaurants Temporarily Close Due to COVID-19 Precautions

100 Course Meal

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Breaded, deep-fried pork needs no improvement -- except, perhaps, for its portability.

How a Japanese Convenience Store Snack Became America’s Hottest Sandwich

Why There’s Never Been a Better Time to Eat Jewish Food

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There are a handful of things a person can post about on Facebook that result in a nearly endless stream of notifications: an engagement, a baby, and "brown bread" from The Cheesecake Factory.