Nicole Rufus

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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

Long gone are the days when soy and almond milk reigned supreme as the only two popular plant-based milk options.

This Black-Owned Oat Milk Company Is Changing the Plant-Based Game

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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Texas is home to a large portion of the United States’ Nigerian community.

The Best Snacks and Drinks to Buy at a Nigerian Grocery Store

Simmer Down

From hearty stews to delicious soups, Simmer Down is your go-to recipe-driven guide to cooking your favorite comfort foods with some helpful tips from experts.

Simmer Down: Go-To Recipe Guide to Cooking Soups, Stews & More

Black History Month

Thrillist is celebrating Black History Month in February with a collection of profiles and features on Black-owned businesses, as well as guides to neighborhoods around the country curated by locals.

Thrillist Celebrates Black History Month With a Spotlight on Black-Owned Businesses

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When ’Yemisi Awosan and her family moved from West Africa at just 15 years old, she quickly discovered that Nigeria was very much a mystery to her new classmates in Boston.

Warm Your Soul with This Nigerian Jollof Orzo Soup 

Weekend Project

Weekend Project: Home Cooking During COVID-19

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While Michelle Obama and two puppets might not be your first thoughts for culinary inspiration, they have certainly built an empire.

Warm Up with a Cup of Champurrado, or Hot Chocolate Atole

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Tamarind, five spice, and jerk seasoning aren’t typical smells wafting up from the back patio of Brooklyn spot Kings County Imperial.

Jamaican and Chinese Food Has More in Common Than You Think

Well-Stirred

Recommendations for the best liquor and cocktails out there, and the stories of the people behind it.

Well-Stirred: Recommending the Best Liquors & Cocktails Out There

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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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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Activism is at the heart of everything Bryant Terry does.

Make This Grape Tarragon Spritzer from the ‘Black Food’ Cookbook

New York

Thrillist Block Party: Harlem

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Vy Higginsen is nothing short of a Harlem legend.

Mama’s One Sauce Represents the Flavors and Folks of Harlem

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Fans of Top Chef will undoubtedly be familiar with chef Eric Adjepong, a much-beloved contestant on seasons 16 and 17.

‘Top Chef’ Finalist Eric Adjepong Brings West African Dishes to the Grocery Store

Summer Sips

<p>Cool down with everything from refreshing cocktails and Jell-O shots to poolside punches and frozen drinks. We're providing&nbsp;the ultimate guide to summer drinking from some of the best bartenders and drink experts around the country.</p>


Summer Sips: Refreshing Drink Recipes for Summer

Tea Cozy

Your guide to the best herbal teas on the market and around the world, how to make a cannabis blend, and how to throw a proper afternoon tea time.

Tea Cozy: Everything a Tea Drinker Should Know

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Hibiscus-flavored beverages have been on the rise and broadcast as “trendy” for the past few years in the United States.

Why You Should Be Drinking This Spiced Hibiscus Tea This Summer

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In January of 2020, Gloria Allorbi, returned to Los Angeles from her first trip home to Ghana in over ten years.

Gloria Allorbi Wants to Put Ghana’s Favorite Condiment on the Global Map

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Hawa Hassan, Somali chef and owner of BasBaas, has a brand new cookbook, In Bibi’s Kitchen hitting shelves this week.

Hawa Hassan Wants Us to Respect African Grandmothers for the Experts They Are

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Growing up in Dallas, some of my earliest childhood memories involve trips to my local African food store with my mom.

Nicole Rufus’s Recent Articles

This Black-Owned Oat Milk Company Is Changing the Plant-Based Game

Ghost Town Oats is partnering with coffee shops and allowing drinkers to invest.

The Best Snacks and Drinks to Buy at a Nigerian Grocery Store

Instant noodles, crunchy fried dough, and malt drinks are at the top of the list.

Warm Your Soul with This Nigerian Jollof Orzo Soup

Make this cozy twist on a West African classic.

Warm Up with a Cup of Champurrado, or Hot Chocolate Atole

This masa-based chocolate drink feels like a warm, cozy hug.

Jamaican and Chinese Food Has More in Common Than You Think

Coconut shrimp toast and callaloo wontons, anyone?

Make This Grape Tarragon Spritzer from the ‘Black Food’ Cookbook

Bryant Terry’s new book is a love letter to Black foodways.

Mama’s One Sauce Represents the Flavors and Folks of Harlem

Founder Vy Higgensen shares memories from her legendary life.

‘Top Chef’ Finalist Eric Adjepong Brings West African Dishes to the Grocery Store

The Ghanian-American chef partners with AYO foods brand.

Why You Should Be Drinking This Spiced Hibiscus Tea This Summer

Berry Bissap honors the West African flower and makes for a refreshing sangria.

Gloria Allorbi Wants to Put Ghana’s Favorite Condiment on the Global Map

As the pandemic raged, Gloria Allorbi turned her homemade shito into a booming business.

Hawa Hassan Wants Us to Respect African Grandmothers for the Experts They Are

We sat down with the author of the groundbreaking cookbook "In Bibi's Kitchen" to discuss how important it is to bring more African voices into the fold.

7 Immigrant-Owned Food Brands to Broaden Your Kitchen’s Horizons

In the spirit of us all making our kitchens a bit more global, here are some amazing immigrant-owned food companies to upgrade your pantry.