Kristen Adaway

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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

The Global Table

From sushi and tamale how-tos to crispy catfish and vegetarian congee recipes to tips on mixing cocktails like a pro and mastering imperfect presentation, here’s how to throw your own globally inspired holiday potluck this year.

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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

There’s nothing better than a crispy piece of catfish on a slice of white bread—drizzled with hot sauce, of course.

How to Fry Catfish to Crispy Perfection

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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Whether you prefer your red velvet cake in the deepest shade of crimson or a most vibrant hue of ripe strawberries, it’s a classic dessert on the table any time of year.

Bake This Classic Red Velvet Cake in Honor of Juneteenth

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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I remember my grandmother telling me that the best meals aren’t made by following recipes and the only measuring cups you need are your eyes and your gut instinct.

How to Make BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches

Atlanta

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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

Thanks to the University of Georgia football team’s performance in the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship, Atlanta is no longer the only championship-winning city worth visiting in Georgia.

16 Actually Cool Things to Do in Athens, Georgia 

Shop Women-Led

In honor of Women’s History Month, Thrillist is spotlighting women-owned and led restaurants and businesses across America, from must-try food trucks to bookstores, city guides, and more.

Shop Women-Led: Support Female-Led Businesses & Restaurants

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Upon walking into Bison Coffeehouse, you’ll be greeted with artwork on the walls done by various Native American artists from different tribes, many of which were gifted to the owner, Loretta Guzman.

This Portland Coffeehouse Is a Celebration of Women and Indigenous Culture

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For the first few weeks after moving to Brooklyn, I felt homesick.

The Best Soul Food Spots in America to Visit on Your Next Road Trip

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February is the best month to expand your chocolate horizons and what better way to start than by exploring the world of vegan chocolate.

These Are the Vegan Chocolates You Need in Your Life

Wine Club

Wine Club: Everything You Need to Know to Find Actually Good Cheap Wine

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Drink

As a budding oenophile, I’m always on the hunt for new wines to try and add to my growing, albeit small, collection.

Meet the Sisters Making Wine More Accessible for Black Customers

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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Trader Joe’s is a store I could aimlessly wander around for hours, all while throwing as many products as I can fit into my tote as possible.

The 19 Essential Vegan Items at Trader Joe’s 

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Eggnog is a drink you either love or hate; rarely do people ever have mixed feelings about it.

How to Make Dairy-Free Eggnog for the Holidays

Thanksgiving

<p>From the best things to cook &amp; what to watch and do, to how you can spend time volunteering, Thrillist will help you have the best Thanksgiving.</p>


Thrillist Thanksgiving Guides: Everything to Buy, Cook, Watch & Do This Year

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After scrolling down my Instagram feed for approximately 30 seconds, I realized that a) I need to take a picture in front of fall foliage immediately and b) I need more apple cider donuts in my life.

Celebrate Fall with Homemade Vegan Apple Cider Donuts

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One of the best things about food is that it can unite people across cultures, languages, states, and even countries.

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How to Fry Catfish to Crispy Perfection

Grab your filets and soak up these expert tips from pitmaster Rodney Scott.

Bake This Classic Red Velvet Cake in Honor of Juneteenth

Cookbook author Rosie Mayes shares her recipe and tips for supremely moist red velvet cake.

How to Make BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches

Tabitha Brown says make sure you add extra garlic powder, because that’s your business.

16 Actually Cool Things to Do in Athens, Georgia

From history tours to local breweries, there’s so much to do in Athens.

This Portland Coffeehouse Is a Celebration of Women and Indigenous Culture

Owner Loretta Guzman strives to promote Native American culture through coffee.

The Best Soul Food Spots in America to Visit on Your Next Road Trip

Indulge in mac and cheese, fried catfish, and sweet potato pie.

These Are the Vegan Chocolates You Need in Your Life

And they're all available for shipping.

Meet the Sisters Making Wine More Accessible for Black Customers

See how the McBride sisters brought Black girl magic to wine shelves around the country.

The 19 Essential Vegan Items at Trader Joe’s

From cinnamon rolls to veggie dumplings.

How to Make Dairy-Free Eggnog for the Holidays

The secret is coconut cream.

Celebrate Fall with Homemade Vegan Apple Cider Donuts

Baking these fall treats just became easier with tips from Erin McKenna.

How to Make a Perfect Pot of Jamaican Rice and Peas

Transport yourself to the Caribbean with this recipe from Chef Andre Fowles.