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Sean Cooley

Former Senior Editor Sean Cooley has been with Thrillist since 2013. He's a big fan of churro ice cream sandwiches and has a Google alert for "Nic Cage to star in next Fast & Furious movie." His half-baked musings are tweeted @SeanCooley.

Articles by Sean

9 Fun Ways to Celebrate 4/20 in LA This Week

Go all out for the highest of holidays, all week long.

By Sean Cooley

The Best Cannabis Edibles of 2020

Luxe truffles, apple pie-flavored gummies, and sparkling cbd-infused tea are some of many of the best edible products out there.

By Sean Cooley

Valentine’s Cannabis Edibles That’ll Make You Believe in Love Again

CBD gummies, infused macarons, and many items that will make your pandemic holiday much more romantic...

By Sean Cooley

Paleta Powerhouse Mateo’s is an LA Ice Cream Staple

The family-owned shop interprets the fruity Mexican dessert by way of Oaxaca.

By Sean Cooley

Everything You Need to Know About the LA Marathon This Weekend

Break out the goo packs and nipple tape, because it’s the one day of the year where LA traffic is horrendous but for a good cause: the LA Marathon.

By Sean Cooley

Lavish Your Valentine With These Cannabis Edibles

Just about the sweetest thing you can do for your 420-friendly Valentine -- aside from smoking them up and going to opening night of Sonic the Hedgehog -- is to get them something sweet… with weed in it.

By Sean Cooley

The Best Cannabis Edibles to Make Your Holidays Merry and Bright

For all the gifts and frosted cookies you’re entitled to this holiday season, so too will come the stress-related maladies of visiting with family this time of year.

By Sean Cooley

The New Jetset Will Teach You How to Travel for Free

As our modern day gig economy turns everyone’s home into a BnB and everyone’s car into a cab, there’s also a new breed of traveler emerging who refuses to accept less than the best: the points churner.

The Best Things to Eat at the New LA Eataly

After years of anticipation, Eataly -- the mega-popular Italian marketplace with US locations in NYC, Boston, Chicago, and soon-to-open Las Vegas -- has finally opened its doors in LA.

By Sean Cooley

What to Eat at LA's Iconic Grand Central Market

Grand Central Market, Downtown LA’s daily food stall feasting grounds, is turning 100 this year -- and for a centenarian, the old gal has done well in keeping up with the times.

By Sean Cooley

El Jimador

How to Live it up During Day of the Dead in Los Angeles

When it comes to gigantic, elaborate celebrations where you can drink and eat while coated in face paint, Los Angeles simply can’t be beat.

El Jimador

The Gingerman

A safe haven from belligerent Cubs fans, the late night rock bar is within shouting distance of the Metro, Smart Bar, and Wrigleyville Dogs.

By Sean Cooley