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.

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In British Columbia, Indigenous knowledge is passed over baskets of warm bannock.

How Bannock Is Preserving Indigenous Culture in British Columbia

Photos courtesy of Valentina’s, 2M Smokehouse, and Killen’s, design by Maitane Romagosa for Thrillist

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Texas barbecue and Tex-Mex are beloved cuisines that, like many things in Texas, have a larger-than-life reputation.

A Closer Look at the Tex-Mex Barbecue Scene in Texas  

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Charles Namba vividly remembers the first time he walked into the kitchen at Chanterelle, Chef David Waltuck’s since-closed four-star French restaurant in Tribeca.

How to Perfect a Chicken Katsu Sando at Home

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I’ve spent the majority of my life in Portland, Maine, which happens to be no more than 150 miles from Canada.

Why This Canadian Potato Chip Flavor Is So Good 

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Regional Chinese food—from Xi’an-style noodles to Shanghainese soup dumplings—has a rich, long history.

Everything You Need to Know to Become a Hot Pot Pro

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Weekend Project: Home Cooking During COVID-19

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Chef Mark Noguchi didn’t grow up eating poke at home, despite being born and raised in Hawaii, where the raw fish dish dates back to ancient times and eventually became ingrained in the Aloha State’s modern-day culinary culture.

How to Make a Fresh and Simple Hawaiian Poke Bowl 

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Growing up, Matt Lardie hated mayonnaise.

Devoted Mayonnaise Fans Are Getting Tattoos of Their Favorite Brand

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Everything You Need to Know About Legal Weed, Smoking, Edibles, CBD and More

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The standards for cannabis flower have never been so high—carefully cultivated buds from renowned or especially rare genetics, robust flavors, and potent cannabinoid profiles the likes of which past generations only dreamed of.

When Did Rolling Papers Get so Beautiful?

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For many of us, this past Ramadan was the first time we could share iftar with larger groups of family and friends since the global pandemic began more than two years ago.

The 10 Halal Restaurants You Need to Try Right Now

Dim sum is the original brunch, before the concept of brunch was even invented.

The Essential Guide to Dim Sum 

Classic Burger Toppings, Ranked

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Kwame Onwuachi remembers striding down the streets of Lagos, Nigeria, where the sharp scent of suya caught him by the nostrils.

Try These 3 Cucumber Salad Recipes for Your Next Picnic or BBQ

Watermelon and feta, sour cream and chives, and chili oil and scallions make these cucumbers sing.

How to Support Ukraine Through Food Charities, Events, and Fundraisers

Help Ukraine through hamantashen pastries, pertsivka cocktails, and ongoing donations.

The Best Ways to Use a Grill Press Beyond Smash Burgers

Chefs offer tips to flatten bacon, grill veggies, and make a perfect grilled cheese.

An Ode to Kueh, the Vibrant and Limitless Southeast Asian Dessert

Kueh, or kuih, is hard to define but nevertheless a colorful dessert and snack.

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How Bannock Is Preserving Indigenous Culture in British Columbia

The staple bread helps native chefs move one step closer to food sovereignty.

A Closer Look at the Tex-Mex Barbecue Scene in Texas

Meet some of the locals championing the popular food style.

How to Perfect a Chicken Katsu Sando at Home

Chef Charles Namba of Tsubaki and OTOTO shares his recipe for the iconic Japanese comfort food.

Why This Canadian Potato Chip Flavor Is So Good

Now is the perfect time to order the ultimate potato chip flavor, All-Dressed.

Everything You Need to Know to Become a Hot Pot Pro

With broth burbling on your table, hot pot isn’t merely a dish—it’s an experience.

How to Make a Fresh and Simple Hawaiian Poke Bowl

Oahu chef Mark Noguchi shares his family recipe for the raw fish dish.

Devoted Mayonnaise Fans Are Getting Tattoos of Their Favorite Brand

Duke’s Mayo launched a tattoo campaign, and then Hellmann’s followed suit.

When Did Rolling Papers Get so Beautiful?

Devambez makes hand-painted rolling papers worthy of premium flower.

The 10 Halal Restaurants You Need to Try Right Now

Because halal is so much more than food carts.

The Essential Guide to Dim Sum

Shrimp dumplings, barbecue pork buns, and everything in between.

Classic Burger Toppings, Ranked

You can’t have a cheeseburger without cheese.

Why Nigerian Suya Is the Grandfather of American Barbecue

You’ll be making Chef Kwame Onwuachi’s spicy grilled dish all summer long.