Serena Tara

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Photo courtesy of Daniel Paterna

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

The first time I tried to recreate my mom’s lasagna in the United States, I felt sad.

How to Shop and Cook for Feast of the Seven Fishes

New York

While NYC is packed with Italian restaurants (stay out of this, Olive Garden), thanks to distance and time away from the motherland, the food they serve is distinctly Italian American, having evolved from its origins into an entirely new cuisine altogether.

The Best Italian Restaurants in NYC

Los Angeles

Photo by Wonho Frank Lee, courtesy of FIA Steak

An intimate new dining destination arrives in Santa Monica this week courtesy of FIA Steak, which acts as a companion restaurant to acclaimed restaurateur Michael Greco and chef Brendan Collins’ collaborative FIA Restaurant just next door.

Serena’s Recent Articles

How to Shop and Cook for Feast of the Seven Fishes

Chef Daniel Paterna shares tips for this Italian seafood spread on Christmas Eve.

The Best Italian Restaurants in NYC

Seasonal and ingredient-driven menus featuring both regional specialties and classic stateside dishes.

First Look: Veteran Restaurant Duo Reimagines the Steakhouse in Santa Monica

Enjoy dry-aged cuts at FIA Steak from restaurateur Michael Greco and chef Brendan Collins.