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News

Despite air travel returning back to normalcy in post-pandemic times, the airport and in-flight experience is only becoming more hostile.

'Unruly' Airplane Behavior Surged 47% Last Year, New Data Shows

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After a slew of TikToks showing visitors of Yellowstone National Park attempting to take selfies with, pet, and otherwise harass the bison in their natural habitat, the National Park Service has chimed in with a warning for all visitors thinking of getting cozy with wildlife in the parks.

The National Parks Are Begging You to Leave Their Wildlife Alone

New York

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Drink

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

Nestled between East Williamsburg and Greenpoint, Mary’s Bar is a recent addition to Brookyn’s growing string of queer spaces.

Throw Back a Guinness at This Queer Irish Pub in Brooklyn

Las Vegas

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Remember the summer of 2016, when it was impossible to leave your home without seeing Pokémon Go players attempting to catch them all?

This Vegas Neighborhood Just Named All Its Streets After Pokémon

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

A Guide to Taylor Swift’s NYC, According to Her Songs

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Events

As SZA declared, “it’s cuffing season.”

Fun Date Ideas to Celebrate Valentine's Day in NYC

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You may have a friend who treats their sourdough starter as if it’s their child, feeding and burping it religiously.

How to Start Making Your Favorite Fermented Foods

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My most treasured memories have taken place at a dinner table.

Restaurants That Want to Throw You a Dinner Party 

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Throughout the past couple of years, we’ve watched comedy take on a bevy of innovative forms.

16 Comedy Events We are Looking Forward to in 2023

Veg Table

Eat clean with these vegan- and vegetarian-friendly recipes, and discover the top-rated plant-based food and drink spaces.

Veg Table: Healthy Recipes & Plant-Based Champions - Thrillist

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Reducetarianism Is a Totally Doable Approach to Plant-Based Eating 

Weekend Project

We share a recipe from an expert and allow them to share the best tips and tricks for a home cook or bartender to get it done.

Weekend Project: Home Cooking and Cocktails Made Easy

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The elements of cooking are as important as the finished product; the sound of sizzling garlic when making a stir fry, or the wafting aromas from freshly baked cookies can transport us to fond memories.

Warm Up with This Recipe for Mafe, a Nutty African Stew

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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Luladey Moges grew up in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, where her weeks were always bookended by festive barbecues hosted by her parents—“any excuse to have family and friends over,” she writes in her new cookbook.

Kelsey Allen

Latest Posts From Kelsey

'Unruly' Airplane Behavior Surged 47% Last Year, New Data Shows

Physical assaults in the air, while still rare, are up over 60%, an industry group reports.

The National Parks Are Begging You to Leave Their Wildlife Alone

Yellowstone visitors' recent bison run-ins prompted a stern warning delivered via cheeky Instagram.

Throw Back a Guinness at This Queer Irish Pub in Brooklyn

NYC gay bars like Mary’s are quickly becoming the new local gems.

This Vegas Neighborhood Just Named All Its Streets After Pokémon

Go for a stroll down Squirtle Lane or Jigglypuff Place in Henderson, Nevada.

A Guide to Taylor Swift’s NYC, According to Her Songs

Welcome to New York (Taylor’s Version).

Fun Date Ideas to Celebrate Valentine's Day in NYC

Name a cockroach after your lovebug (or pest of an ex), naughty dessert shops, ‘Titanic’ in 3D, and more.

How to Start Making Your Favorite Fermented Foods

Grab some Mason jars and leftover scraps to transform your food.

Restaurants That Want to Throw You a Dinner Party

Capture the intimate essence of a small gathering—sans the post-meal cleanup.

16 Comedy Events We are Looking Forward to in 2023

Stand-up specials, one-woman shows, and group performances you won’t want to miss.

Reducetarianism Is a Totally Doable Approach to Plant-Based Eating

Think of meat as an occasional treat.

Warm Up with This Recipe for Mafe, a Nutty African Stew

Marie Kocouchia’s latest cookbook ‘Vegan Africa’ transports you to the Ivory Coast and beyond.

This Ethiopian Chickpea Stew Makes Us Want to Get Cozy

An Ethiopian staple, shiro wot goes great with tender injera and good company.