Stephen Rubino

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Welcome to Brewja, our one-stop-shop for all things curious, magical, and downright spooky this Halloween season

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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

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With its hyper-exact temperature requirements, fussy tempering, and precision-like presentation, candy making can feel pretty darn close to potions class.

This Halloween, Master Making Your Own Candy 

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I’m known around the office as a bit of a Wendy’s™ expert, which naturally puts me in the oh-so-difficult position of being the go-to reviewer every time the mad geniuses over there dream up a new creation.

How Wendy’s New Burger Proves That Bigger Is Better

Drink

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How to Build a Signature Cocktail Using the ‘Rule of Threes’

The Most Refreshing Cognac Cocktails for Your Summer Mood

Image: Shutterstock; Illustrations: Mia Coleman

Lifestyle

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When summer first rolls around, it feels endless and full of possibilities.

The Ultimate Anti-FOMO End-of-Summer Checklist

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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

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We’re all looking to pack our bags and get out of town these days, but maybe not exactly ready to jet off internationally.

How To Have Your Best Camping Trip Yet, From the Food to the Drinks to the Gear

PHOTOS: SHUTTERSTOCK; DESIGN: REBECCA HOSKINS 

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Your favorite foods say a lot about your personality.

The Right Whiskey Cocktail to Drink At a Barbecue, Based on Your Favorite Cookout Dish 

Image: Shutterstock; Illustration: Kyra Thompson/Thrillist

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Whether your local beach is a secluded paradise or a busy hotspot, it’s always a great place to kick back and bask in the vibes.

Here’s How You Can Help Clean Up Beaches This Summer

PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK; DESIGN: MARISSA DICKSON 

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Scrolling through #mealprep tags on any social media platform will conjure up endless images of perfectly portioned and plated meals, some of which are slightly too picturesque to be believed.

How to Meal Plan Like a Real Person, Not an Influencer 	

Photo: Shutterstock; Design: Danielle Hartley

Entertainment

Thrillist's entertainment section covers every facet of popular culture. If you care about television, music, film, or celeb news; we've got it covered.

Entertainment - Latest Entertainment & Pop Culture News - Thrillist

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Tired of looking at the same streaming setup after a long year of binging without any changes?

The Ultimate Guide To Upgrading Your Streaming Setup

Photo: Shutterstock; Design: Danielle Hartley/Thrillist

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Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer (the official start being June 20, but why wait?) and thus the perfect time to get your warm-weather skills in shape.

7 Picnic Hacks to Try Out This Memorial Day Weekend

PHOTOS: SHUTTERSTOCK; DESIGN: MIA COLEMAN 

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Picture this scenario: It’s 3 pm, you’ve hit the wall with work, but your to-do list isn’t even close to being done.

This Halloween, Master Making Your Own Candy

With its hyper-exact temperature requirements, fussy tempering, and precision-like presentation, candy making can feel pretty darn close to potions class.

How Wendy’s New Burger Proves That Bigger Is Better

I’m known around the office as a bit of a Wendy’s™ expert, which naturally puts me in the oh-so-difficult position of being the go-to reviewer every time the mad geniuses over there dream up a new creation.

How to Build a Signature Cocktail Using the ‘Rule of Threes’

Mastering a signature cocktail is easier than you think.

The Most Refreshing Cognac Cocktails for Your Summer Mood

We created a quick cocktail quiz to help you beat the heat.

The Ultimate Anti-FOMO End-of-Summer Checklist

Don’t fret — it’s not too late to squeeze the most fun out of the end of the season.

How To Have Your Best Camping Trip Yet, From the Food to the Drinks to the Gear

We’re all looking to pack our bags and get out of town these days, but maybe not exactly ready to jet off internationally.

The Right Whiskey Cocktail to Drink At a Barbecue, Based on Your Favorite Cookout Dish

A personality quiz and a cocktail guide, all in one.

Here’s How You Can Help Clean Up Beaches This Summer

Whether your local beach is a secluded paradise or a busy hotspot, it’s always a great place to kick back and bask in the vibes.

How to Meal Plan Like a Real Person, Not an Influencer

Meal planning tips and basics to save you $$.

The Ultimate Guide To Upgrading Your Streaming Setup

Here’s how to get the internet speed you’re paying for.

7 Picnic Hacks to Try Out This Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer (the official start being June 20, but why wait?) and thus the perfect time to get your warm-weather skills in shape.

How to Gift Yourself an Afternoon Mental Break

There is more than one way to decompress.