Swathi Reddy

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Thrillist x DoorDash Present: Made In Harlem

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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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When Maymuuna Birjeeb opened her Harlem-based restaurant Safari over six years ago, she had little notion it was once the site of a social haven—a lively spot to enjoy a cup of tea or have a smoke—in the 1950s for fellow Somali immigrants in NYC.

Safari in Harlem Is NYC’s Premiere Destination for Somali Food and Culture

Thrillist Block Party: Harlem

When Dawn Demry conceived of The Little Hot Dog Wagon four years ago, she had just lost her job, gone through a health scare, and had no idea how to start a business.

Harlem’s The Little Hot Dog Wagon Is on Its Way to Becoming a Household Name

Drink

While New Yorkers are always ready to enjoy a great glass of wine, it’s doubtful many of us know just how impressive the state of winemaking is here.

12 Incredible Wineries to Visit Near NYC

The Great Escape

We’re creating a modern guidebook for connecting to nature, inviting people from all walks of life and of all experience levels to join us on the trails

Thrillist Presents 'The Great Escape' Guides to the Outdoors

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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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With New York City practically reopened (we can hardly believe it either), it may seem counterintuitive to give you reasons to get away from the emerging hustle.

The 16 Most Incredible Hikes in Upstate New York

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Lifestyle

When Earth Day first debuted on April 22, 1970, New York City’s then-mayor had already established the first civic-based Environmental Protection Administration in 1968.

15 IRL Ways to Combat Climate Change in NYC 

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From sunset cocktails on rooftop bars to aimless strolls through waterfront parks, springtime in NYC usually evokes plenty of outdoor spontaneity after months of winter hibernation.

Escape From NYC: Head to These 12 Upstate Airbnbs This Spring

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For many New Yorkers, the concept of “the suburbs” sounds like the unromantic antithesis of NYC itself, and where some New York transplants originally grew up and readily abandoned for a shot at big city life.

Worth a Drive: 8 NYC Suburbs Perfect for a Day Trip

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Women's History Month

<p>Thrillist is celebrating Women's History Month with a collection of profiles and features on women-owned businesses around the U.S.</p>


Women’s History Month: Profiling Women-Owned Businesses Around the U.S.

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Growing up on her family farm in Iran, chef Forough Vakili didn’t realize there was any other way to eat besides using what’s around you.

From Iran to Le Cordon Bleu, This Atlanta Chef Brings Her Passion Project to Buckhead

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Located on the New Jersey side of the George Washington Bridge, there are many reasons to visit the unassuming suburb of Fort Lee, New Jersey: It was once known as the film capital of the world, has a 33-acre park with cliffside hikes, and more recently, a simple crossing over the Hudson River offers New Yorkers some of the best Korean food around outside of Manhattan and Flushing.

The Best Korean BBQ in NYC May Actually Be in New Jersey

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An emerging vanguard of women entrepreneurs is turning the tables in NYC’s food scene.

9 Women Redefining NYC’s Culinary Culture

This year on Fat Tuesday, February 16, as Mardi Gras kicks off (socially distanced and from more than a thousand miles away, of course), many cultures celebrate by making and eating some form of deep-fried pastry.

Where to Eat Donuts in NYC

For Maribel Araujo, the arepa was always more than a cornerstone of her native cuisine–it was the gateway to creating a community.

Safari in Harlem Is NYC’s Premiere Destination for Somali Food and Culture

Translating into “journey,” it’s widely regarded as the only Somali restaurant in town.

Harlem’s The Little Hot Dog Wagon Is on Its Way to Becoming a Household Name

Dawn Demry’s signature kraut is set to take on the world.

12 Incredible Wineries to Visit Near NYC

Take a road trip through the Empire State’s very own wine country.

The 16 Most Incredible Hikes in Upstate New York

Spectacular scenic trails with views of natural wonders await you.

15 IRL Ways to Combat Climate Change in NYC

Volunteer opportunities and climate-focused cultural events across all five boroughs for Earth Day and beyond.

Escape From NYC: Head to These 12 Upstate Airbnbs This Spring

Garden picnics, lakeside swims, and scenic trails await.

Worth a Drive: 8 NYC Suburbs Perfect for a Day Trip

From top-notch global cuisine to natural wonders.

From Iran to Le Cordon Bleu, This Atlanta Chef Brings Her Passion Project to Buckhead

Chef Forough Vakili to open Le Bon Nosh this spring.

The Best Korean BBQ in NYC May Actually Be in New Jersey

And that’s just one of the reasons to drive to Fort Lee, New Jersey.

9 Women Redefining NYC’s Culinary Culture

From guaranteeing a living wage to bridging the diversity gap, these women are setting a new standard for the restaurant industry.

Where to Eat Donuts in NYC

Shops, restaurants, and more for every type of donut craving.

Iconic Caracas Arepa Bar Offering Delivery Once Again in Manhattan

After shuttering the original East Village location due to COVID-19, their legendary menu returns.