Liz Provencher

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New York

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

When temperatures drop in NYC, you’ll find New Yorkers running to the subway station, huddling by bus stops, and hailing cabs in a hurry to avoid the cold.

Where to Go Ice Skating in NYC This Winter

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

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

Where to Eat Latkes in NYC Right Now

First Look

Thrillist takes you inside the hottest new restaurants, from upscale destinations to casual cafes.

First Look - Thrillist

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Wander up the stairs at Momofuku Ssäm Bar’s Seaport location, and you can now belt out your favorite songs and feast on dinner grilled tableside at a restaurant concept that was once very hush-hush.

The Once ‘Secret’ Restaurant Above Ssäm Bar Is Open with Karaoke and Tabletop Grilling

With new regional representation and concepts ranging from fast-casual to fine dining, NYC’s Mexican food scene has greatly expanded over the past few years—and few neighborhoods have seen that expansion more than Williamsburg.

Williamsburg Is a Destination for Regional Mexican Fare in Brooklyn

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 don’t blame you.

19 NYC Restaurants That Have Thanksgiving Dinner Covered 

From local pizza joints to Smorgasburg’s Big Mozz, there’s no shortage of spots to find mozzarella sticks in NYC—but lately, the indulgent dish is really having a moment.

Mozzarella Sticks Are Getting a Major Glow-Up in NYC

It’s hard to believe that last year, outdoor dining was one of the only ways for New Yorkers to enjoy the city’s best restaurants.

25 Fall-Friendly Outdoor Dining Options in NYC

Nation

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Trick-or-treating is back this year, which means you'll inevitably end up with some leftover candy.

How to Repurpose Your Leftover Halloween Candy

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Hillary Sterling is no stranger to playing with fire.

Ci Siamo Is a Fiery Italian Newcomer from Hillary Sterling and Danny Meyer

Weekend Project

Weekend Project: Home Cooking During COVID-19

Thanksgiving

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

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Magnolia Bakery’s banana pudding is iconic.

How to Make Magnolia Bakery’s Banana Pudding at Home

Drink

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.

The 17 Best Breweries in NYC

Whether you just went to the ballet at Lincoln Center, spent the afternoon strolling through Central Park, or checked out an event like the New York Film Festival, the southernmost tip of the Upper West Side has plentiful options for all occasions.

Where to Go Ice Skating in NYC This Winter

From outdoor park rinks to iconic spots decked out for the holidays.

Where to Eat Latkes in NYC Right Now

Hanukkah season is here.

The Once ‘Secret’ Restaurant Above Ssäm Bar Is Open with Karaoke and Tabletop Grilling

Upstairs at Ssäm Bar has two private karaoke rooms and a 36-seat dining room overlooking the East River.

Williamsburg Is a Destination for Regional Mexican Fare in Brooklyn

From handmade tortillas to taco trucks drawing lines by the dozen.

19 NYC Restaurants That Have Thanksgiving Dinner Covered

Whether for dine in or take out, give thanks for not cooking this year.

Mozzarella Sticks Are Getting a Major Glow-Up in NYC

Chefs are putting their own spins on the classic dish, here’s where to try them.

25 Fall-Friendly Outdoor Dining Options in NYC

Cozy backyards, secret gardens, and more al fresco spots to enjoy this season.

How to Repurpose Your Leftover Halloween Candy

Pop-Tarts, cheese boards, and tricked out cookie dough.

Ci Siamo Is a Fiery Italian Newcomer from Hillary Sterling and Danny Meyer

A giant, wood-burning grill is the centerpiece of the new restaurant at Manhattan West.

How to Make Magnolia Bakery’s Banana Pudding at Home

Skip the line and learn how to make this iconic dessert at home.

The 17 Best Breweries in NYC

Drink local this fall.

The Best Restaurants Near Lincoln Center and Columbus Circle

For all your pre- and post-show dining needs.