Lia Picard

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Beverage Director

Beverage Director: Find the Best Bars to Drink at in Your City

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

There are two types of people in this world: restaurant people and bar people.

The Absolute Best Bars in Atlanta Right Now

Eat Seeker

Eat Seeker helps you find the best restaurants in your city. Check out our articles to help you find the best places to eat near you, now.

Eat Seeker: The Best Restaurants in Your City Right Now

Atlanta has long been a melting pot—and the food here is one of the best perks of that.

The Best Restaurants in Atlanta Right Now

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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

While big city living has its perks, sometimes it's good to get away from the business of it all and relax for a bit.

This Southern Mountain Town Has Vineyards, Waterfalls, and Relaxation

With Valentine’s Day steadily approaching, you’re likely trying to plan the perfect evening of romance for your significant other.

The 14 Sexiest Restaurants for a Romantic Date Night in Atlanta

Nation

Spirit Free

The non-alcoholic beverage resource for the sober curious, mindful drinker, or those wanting a spirit-free drink where the booze is optional, but flavor is not.

Spirit Free: Ultimate Non-Alcoholic Drink Guide - Thrillist

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At the end of a seemingly never ending work day, you want to sip a delicious cocktail—but not necessarily get a buzz.

Our Favorite Non-Alcoholic Canned Cocktails

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There's a revelrous atmosphere at Zou Zou’s, a Mediterranean restaurant that opened in Manhattan in 2021.

Why Sizzling Cheese Dishes Are Turning Heads in Restaurants Everywhere

All-Time Greats

Thrillist's All-Time Greats features bucket list food experiences—everything from iconic dishes like street tacos, to casual eats like beignets in New Orleans, to the quintessential dining experiences like eating at a NY deli or Chicago pizzeria.

All Time Greats: Must-Try Dishes & Restaurants for Your Bucket List

Kimball House

Atlanta has long since established itself as one of the nation’s best food cities.

The 15 Most Essential Food Experiences in Atlanta

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Lifestyle

If you’re from Georgia’s capital, you’ve probably experienced pretty much everything the city has to offer.

The 13 Most Exciting Suburbs Near Atlanta

Thanksgiving

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.

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

Thanksgiving is a time for food, fun, and fellowship, but sometimes the preparation can be a bit stressful.

Where to Order the Perfect Thanksgiving Dinner in Atlanta

Recipes to Remember

Hot Bake

Welcome to our monthly baking column where we share recipes, interview experts, and chronicle all things bread, pastry, and dessert.

Hot Bake: Recipes for Bread, Pastries, Desserts & More

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

Photo courtesy of Alon’s Bakery

Chocolate babka, honey cake, rugelach—there’s no shortage of delicious Jewish sweets.

Bake This Velvety Flourless Chocolate Cake for Passover

Photo by Sam A Harris

When childhood friends Tom Oxford and Oliver Coysh opened Exploding Bakery in Exeter, U.K. more than a decade ago, their goal was to create incredible brownies and traybakes, or the U.K. dessert that resembles bar cookies.

Ring in Fall with This Stunning Apple Cake

In Vegas, bartenders cart over a martini bar and shake drinks one-by-one in front of guests at Carvertsteak.

Latest Posts From Lia

The Absolute Best Bars in Atlanta Right Now

From upscale bars in Buckhead to the Highlands’ intimate dives, these are the best places to grab a drink.

The Best Restaurants in Atlanta Right Now

From the West End, Midtown, Buckhead, and beyond, the 404 has got you covered if you're searching for an amazing meal.

This Southern Mountain Town Has Vineyards, Waterfalls, and Relaxation

From beautiful local vineyards to scenic waterfalls, these attractions will have you craving a day trip to Blue Ridge.

The 14 Sexiest Restaurants for a Romantic Date Night in Atlanta

For the dinner date with that special someone, here are the best places in the city that can provide the perfect vibe.

Our Favorite Non-Alcoholic Canned Cocktails

Enjoy amaro, mules, and margaritas without the hangover.

Why Sizzling Cheese Dishes Are Turning Heads in Restaurants Everywhere

From flaming kasseri to bubbling queso fundido, these theatrical plates are causing a chain reaction.

The 15 Most Essential Food Experiences in Atlanta

From award-winning eateries to century-old diners, these are places in ATL you need to check if you’re looking for the best meals around.

The 13 Most Exciting Suburbs Near Atlanta

Whether it’s Marietta, Woodstock, or College Park, these cities just outside of the ATL are perfect for a day visit.

Where to Order the Perfect Thanksgiving Dinner in Atlanta

Cooking for Turkey Day doesn’t have to be so much of a hassle this year.

Bake This Velvety Flourless Chocolate Cake for Passover

Chef Alon Balshan takes baking cues from—and creative liberties with—his aunt Louise’s classic cake recipe.

Ring in Fall with This Stunning Apple Cake

This autumnal beauty hails from British bakers Tom Oxford and Oliver Coysh new cookbook ‘Bake It, Slice It, Eat It’.

How TikTok Has Revived the Tableside Restaurant Show

Smoked desserts, martini carts, and theatrical salads are making a comeback.