Liz Provencher

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Washington DC

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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

It’s fair to say that working from home has managed to crossover from being a temporary trend to the new default for many one-time office workers.

The Best Coffee Shops and Other Spots to Work Remotely in DC

New York

Thrillist Block Party: Harlem

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If you’ve ever wanted to go on an epic food crawl throughout Harlem without maxing out your step count, you’re in luck.

13 Incredible Harlem Food Vendors You Can Try at Thrillist Block Party

When James Kent and Jeff Katz opened Crown Shy on the ground floor of a historic skyscraper in March 2019, the project provided a swanky space that reimagined what dining near the office buildings and casual happy hour bars of the Financial District could be like.

First Look: Crown Shy Team Debuts a New Fine Dining Spot with Soaring Views Above FiDi

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Needless to say, the pandemic has thrown restaurants no shortage of curveballs over the past 18 months.

18 Fall Restaurant Openings in NYC to Get Excited About

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Events

When those from outside the city think of NYC, visions of the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, and restaurants that have gained national recognition may come to mind.

Join Us for an Epic Block Party Celebrating Harlem’s Local Businesses 

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After New Yorkers flocked to Van Leeuwen shops earlier this summer to try scoops of the Kraft Macaroni & Cheese flavor, there’s a new wild ice cream flavor out there.

NYC’s Latest Zany Ice Cream Is Ramen Flavored

It’s hard to believe that finding a restaurant with outdoor dining in New York City was once harder than scoring tickets to the newest Broadway show or snagging the latest must-try pastry.

28 Awesome Outdoor Dining Options 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

Along with river tubing and doing absolutely nada on a beach somewhere, frolicking in a swimming hole ranks high on the list of iconic summer activities.

12 Badass Natural Water Slides Across America

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With sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline and a prime location atop the Wythe Hotel, the brand new Bar Blondeau is a playful, more casual bar version of the hotel’s hit restaurant, Le Crocodile.

First Look: Le Crocodile Team Opens Bar Atop Wythe Hotel with Killer Skyline Views

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A growing number of NYC restaurants will soon require guests and staff to prove they are fully vaccinated before entering the indoor space, and Union Square Hospitality Group is the largest to join the ranks.

Danny Meyer’s Restaurants Will Require Proof of Vaccination Before Dining Indoors

When a summertime hankering for a soft serve cone hits, your first instinct may be to perk your ears and listen for that iconic jingle.

Restaurants Are Upping Their Soft Serve Ice Cream Game in NYC

Sea Worthy

Welcome to Sea Worthy, Thrillist’s dedicated spot for seafood in all its forms—featuring everything from how-to recipes and how to create your own clam bake or raw bar at home to features on sustainability in the industry and day-in-the-life of lobstermen.

Sea Worthy: Seafood Recipes, Sustainability Features & More

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The next time you snooze your alarm clock at a very modest 8 am, think of Mike Sargent.