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

Philadelphia

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December 21st is the longest night of the year; that's science. But making it the Best Night of Your LIFE? That's an art. Luckily, we've set you up for success by picking go-to spots for stellar happy hours, epic dinners, top-notch cocktails, and more.

Thrillist Presents the Best Night of Your Life - Philadelphia

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With city- and state-wide restrictions lifted, last call across the city is getting pushed back later and later.

The Best Restaurants Open Late in Philadelphia

Milwaukee

The Harvey House

A cultural and geographical nexus between Milwaukee, Chicago, and the Twin Cities, Madison may be a midsize metropolis, but the culinary scene is all Big City.

Where to Eat in Madison Right Now

New York

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With three locations in Tokyo, the recent opening of Sarashina Horii in Flatiron marks the debut of the restaurant's first international post in its centuries-old history, introducing New Yorkers to its historic art of soba making within a fine dining setting.

First Look: This Iconic Japanese Soba Restaurant Opens Its First U.S. Outpost in Flatiron

Los Angeles

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Los Angeles has long served as an eager breeding ground for compelling food pop-ups from rising restaurateurs seeking to establish themselves within a competitive and at times overcrowded industry.

8 Pop-Ups That Prove LA’s Food Scene Is Bouncing Back Stronger Than Ever

San Diego

VAGA Restaurant & Bar

Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet Omar Khayyam once said, “A loaf of bread, a jug of wine, and thou”—while we can’t speak to the erotic powers of bread, it’s true that few things spark passion quite like a meal with someone you care about.

The 16 Most Romantic Restaurants in San Diego for a Date

Austin

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8 Austin Restaurant Openings You Might Have Missed

New Orleans

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The pandemic couldn’t have come at a worse time for New Orleans restaurants, shutting down the city just as we were about to host graduations and a busy festival season.

10 New Orleans Restaurant Openings You Might Have Missed

When a summertime hankering for a soft serve cone hits, your first instinct may be to perk your ears and listen for that iconic jingle.

Restaurants Are Upping Their Soft Serve Ice Cream Game in NYC

San Francisco

Sea Worthy

Welcome to Sea Worthy, Thrillist's dedicated spot for seafood in all its forms—featuring everything from how-to recipes and how to create your own clam bake or raw bar at home to features on sustainability in the industry and day-in-the-life of lobstermen.

Sea Worthy: Seafood Recipes, Sustainability Features & More

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Considering our city’s location between the Pacific Ocean and the San Francisco Bay, it’s no surprise that we have some of the best seafood in the country.

 The 13 Best Seafood Restaurants in San Francisco

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Once a baked treat found only at Czech weddings and family gatherings, today the kolache is adored nationwide.

The 10 Best Kolache Shops in Austin

Dallas

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When it comes to fried rings of deliciousness, not all pastries are created equal.

The 9 Best Donut Shops in Dallas

High summer is also high seafood season—it’s an intoxicating eight-week period where lobster rolls, freshly shucked oysters and deep-fried clam rolls are all we can think about.

The 40 American Ice Cream Shops You Need To Try Right Now

Few things are better than an ice cream cone on a hot day.

What’s The Difference Between a Crumble, Cobbler, and Crisp?

Baker Cheryl Day explains how to tell these summertime treats apart.

A Day in the Life of a Maine Lobsterman

Early mornings and strenuous work bring lobster from the floor of the Atlantic to your plate.

My Favorite Summer Dessert Comes in a Can

Grass jelly is known for its cooling properties and is a refreshing summer treat when served with ice.