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Stephen Rubino
Stephen is an associate editor for Thrillist's Brandshop. He's a huge fan of disposable cameras, calories, and flush draws. You can find him on twitter at @shrubino or telling jokes around NYC.
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Articles by Stephen
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7 Reasons Why You Should Add Hiking To Your Fitness Routine

With many gym memberships still on pause, everyone’s looking for a new way to get in a good workout.

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Lifestyle
By Stephen Rubino

Master These New Summer Skills and Enjoy Them Forever

Being productive this summer doesn’t have to mean spending the weekend organizing your closet or performing menial yard work.

By Stephen Rubino

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How to Spend Smart This Holiday Season (So You Have Cash to Ring in 2020)

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… and the most expensive.

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How to Get the Best Apartment (and Never Get Screwed)

Finding a new place to live is a famously easy and carefree process, right?

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San Francisco's Most Scenic Photo Ops

San Francisco is beloved for a lot of reasons: tons of access to outdoor space, laid-back people, an always-evolving art scene.

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Food & Drink
By Stephen Rubino

I Ruined My Day Eating Insanely Hot Peppers And I’ll Never Be The Same

I just wanna start by saying I’m not great with spicy food, I hate this article, and I wish I’d never been assigned to write it.

By Stephen Rubino

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The Absolute Best Books to Spend 30 Minutes With

How many weekends have you said “I’m gonna stay in and catch up on everything I want to read,” only to never muster the ambition to start that 900-page novel?

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I Want to See You Be Brave: Musicians Who Played Over the Critics

The music industry isn’t exactly known for taking risks.

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A Guide to Every Major Chicago Summer Music Festival

Summer in Chicago means you’re guaranteed at least two things: happy hours on patios and a music festival practically every weekend.

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These Are The Most Stylish Streets in America

Style is really all about energy.

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10 Essential Spots Driving California’s True Artisanal Food Scene

California may be the tech hub of the US, but they’re also the home to a movement dedicated to doing things the old-fashioned way: artisanal food.

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Here's What Happens When You Live Life Without Fear for a Week

If you follow enough inspirational quote Instagram accounts, you’ve seen the adage “Do one thing every day that scares you.”