First Look

Thrillist takes you inside the hottest new restaurants, from upscale destinations to casual cafes.

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Las Vegas

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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

A New Mediterranean Restaurant Is Reshaping This Growing Las Vegas Neighborhood 

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Drink

When a hot new bar opens on the Las Vegas Strip, everyone's quick to ask, "Does it live up to the hype?" The Bellagio's latest cocktail lounge prompts a different question: Does it live up to the absence of hype?

The New Secret Lounge at the Bellagio Has 90-Year-Old Cognac and Gin From the '50s

San Diego

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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

Jimmy Buffett may have cultivated his image as a good-natured beach bum slacker whose biggest problems are stepping on a pop-top and keeping his blender filled with booze, but in reality, he was one of the wealthiest musicians in the world, with a net worth of $1 billion.

It’s Always Happy Hour at San Diego’s New Margaritaville Hotel

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As if we needed more reasons to love Oceanside, Brine Box, the newest endeavor from Davin and Jessica Waite, has opened on the historic Oceanside Pier.

Get Hooked on San Diego’s Newest Fish and Chips Spot 

Philadelphia

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Lifestyle

Remember when a bunch of celebrities paid a quarter of a million dollars at the mere prospect of going to space?

Travel to Another Dimension at This Psychedelic Immersive Exhibit in Philly

Los Angeles

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LA’s “Restaurant Row” just got a new snazzy addition.

This TikTok-Famous Chef’s New WeHo Restaurant Showcases the Vibrant Flavors of Vietnam

New York

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A lot of rappers have hailed from New York City, but few over the course of their careers have consistently put fans in an "Empire State of Mind" quite like JAY-Z.

The Brooklyn Library Just Launched the Ultimate JAY-Z Exhibit to Celebrate Hip-Hop 50

Houston

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On opening night, diners oohed and aahed over dishes of lightly cured gulf snapper.

Houston’s Newest Italian Restaurant Is a Seafood Lover’s Dream

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In a city with more than 8 million people, why does it feel like a Herculean feat to make new friends?

Maxwell Social Club Goes Beyond a Glorified Working Space with Evening Hours and Communal Cooking

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LA may not have a reputation for live music like Nashville or New Orleans, but the reality is that the talent in LA is on par.

LA’s Newest Concert Venue Is an Indie Music Oasis

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Location is everything in real estate, and Las Vegas restaurants are no exception.

A New Destination for Steak, Seafood, and Killer Views Just Opened on the Strip

Miami

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“Alexa, play Pitbull,” David Reidenberg says as he flips on the bathroom lights at Cubaton, his new Cuban sandwich shop in Miami Beach.

A New Mediterranean Restaurant Is Reshaping This Growing Las Vegas Neighborhood

Pine Bistro is a fascinating mix of cultures and flavors in Southern Highlands.

The New Secret Lounge at the Bellagio Has 90-Year-Old Cognac and Gin From the '50s

The Vault is a high-end experience you won't find anywhere else.

It’s Always Happy Hour at San Diego’s New Margaritaville Hotel

It’s five o’clock somewhere, but check-in is at 4.

Get Hooked on San Diego’s Newest Fish and Chips Spot

Davin and Jessica Waite's newest restaurant focuses on sustainable seafood.

Travel to Another Dimension at This Psychedelic Immersive Exhibit in Philly

Otherworld opens August 4.

This TikTok-Famous Chef’s New WeHo Restaurant Showcases the Vibrant Flavors of Vietnam

Tuệ “Tway Da Bae” Nguyễn is ready to serve elevated versions of homestyle Vietnamese recipes to LA.

The Brooklyn Library Just Launched the Ultimate JAY-Z Exhibit to Celebrate Hip-Hop 50

It’s free to visitors and runs until fall.

Houston’s Newest Italian Restaurant Is a Seafood Lover’s Dream

Pastore, Underbelly Hospitality’s latest addition, focuses on carefully sourced seafood and scratch-made pasta.

Maxwell Social Club Goes Beyond a Glorified Working Space with Evening Hours and Communal Cooking

This Soho House alternative just opened in Tribeca.

LA’s Newest Concert Venue Is an Indie Music Oasis

The venue just outside downtown LA has a thrilling summer lineup of big-name concerts from a diverse array of talent.

A New Destination for Steak, Seafood, and Killer Views Just Opened on the Strip

There’s room with a view on this 2,500-square-foot terrace.

Don’t Leave This New Cuban Sandwich Shop Without a Trip to the Pitbull-Themed Bathroom

Cubaton is becoming a fast favorite on South Beach.