Liz Provencher

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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

With some of the world’s best bars and a party scene that thrives way past midnight, New York City’s iconic nightlife is a huge draw.

Take a Night Off Drinking at a Sober Party in NYC

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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

Dreams of hitting the town on two wheels in pursuit of little more than a crisp glass of wine and a dip in the harbor may have you planning a summertime jaunt to Copenhagen—but it’s time to reconsider.

Lean Into Winter in the Land of Hygge

The most wonderful time of year is in full swing.

12 NYC Restaurants That Have Christmas Covered This Year

New York City has a long and proud history of Jewish food makers and lovers.

Where to Get Latkes in NYC Just in Time for Hanukkah 

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Imagine a table where one person is pulling steaming noodles from a bowl of ramen while dining companions beside them dig a spoon into rich tres leches and let shimmering oil from a corn tortilla run down to their wrist.

Food Halls Narrow Their Culinary Focus

When winter temps start dipping towards the single digits, New Yorkers tend to flock to the heated indoors for fun.

Where to Go Ice Skating in NYC This Winter

Thanksgiving is a day for feasting—but if you’re not keen on shuffling pots and pans around your tiny NYC apartment this year, we totally get you.

15 NYC Restaurants Serving Thanksgiving Dinner This Year

New York City has been brewing beer since 1632 when North America’s first commercial brewery was built on what is now Manhattan’s Stone Street—and we’re not stopping anytime soon.

15 Breweries Making the Best Beer in NYC

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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When you think of Stephen King, the chilling author known for titles like IT and The Shining, the darkest, creepiest thoughts you can summon come to mind: Prom queens doused in pig’s blood, killer clowns, and psychic looks into a hotel’s horrific past.

Even French Toast Is Creepy in a New Stephen King-Inspired Cookbook

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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Between opting in to Sober October and observing Dry January, there are more opportunities than ever to stow away your wine collection in favor of 30-ish days without drinking.

Non-Alcoholic Bottle Shops Are Helping Mindful Drinkers Thrive

My Day Off

From a late-night dive bar to an early morning bakery, museum, park, or pit-stop, our favorite celebrities and personalities reflect on why they love the city they’re in the most.

My Day Off: Ultimate Neighborhood Guide

Nightclub Owner Kae Burke’s Ideal Day Is a High-Energy Romp Through Bushwick

The pandemic made outdoor dining an integral part of New York City’s dining culture, and with Mayor Eric Adams’ announcement that the Open Restaurants program—which has allowed 13,000 eateries to offer outdoor seating since COVID—will continue, New Yorkers can expect another autumn of steetside eating.

Liz Provencher’s Recent Articles

Take a Night Off Drinking at a Sober Party in NYC

Absence of Proof is helping New Yorkers have booze-free fun.

Lean Into Winter in the Land of Hygge

With warm pastries, gløgg, and art, there’s no better time to visit Copenhagen.

12 NYC Restaurants That Have Christmas Covered This Year

From the Feast of the Seven Fishes to kitschy holiday cocktails.

Where to Get Latkes in NYC Just in Time for Hanukkah

From historic delicatessens to restaurants with special menus, these spots have you covered for the holiday.

Food Halls Narrow Their Culinary Focus

Once a spot for myriad cuisines under one roof, some dining halls—New York’s Singapore-inspired Urban Hawker, for one—are getting specific.

Where to Go Ice Skating in NYC This Winter

From iconic classics at Central Park and Rockefeller Center to festive newcomers and indoor options.

15 NYC Restaurants Serving Thanksgiving Dinner This Year

Forgo cooking for classic spreads and global takes from top local eateries.

15 Breweries Making the Best Beer in NYC

Industrial taprooms, rooftop bars, and beer gardens in all five boroughs.

Even French Toast Is Creepy in a New Stephen King-Inspired Cookbook

‘Carrie’, ‘IT’, and other horrifying tales are inspiration for the homestyle recipes in ‘Castle Rock Kitchen.’

Non-Alcoholic Bottle Shops Are Helping Mindful Drinkers Thrive

Hosting classes and events to bring non-drinkers together, these stores are on the rise.

Nightclub Owner Kae Burke’s Ideal Day Is a High-Energy Romp Through Bushwick

She may not be on the dance floor, but this nightlife trailblazer likes to keep it active on her day off.

The Best Places for Outdoor Dining in NYC This Fall

Enjoy scenic rooftops, hidden back patios, and streetside tables with menus from some of the city’s top restaurants.