The Global Table

From sushi and tamale how-tos to crispy catfish and vegetarian congee recipes to tips on mixing cocktails like a pro and mastering imperfect presentation, here’s how to throw your own globally inspired holiday potluck this year.

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Nation

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

Simmer Down

From hearty stews to delicious soups, Simmer Down is your go-to recipe-driven guide to cooking your favorite comfort foods with some helpful tips from experts.

Simmer Down: Go-To Recipe Guide to Cooking Soups, Stews & More

Pantry Goals

From the best recommendations at Trader Joe's and Aldi to our favorite products at global markets, these stories provide you with all the inspiration you need for your next grocery trip.

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The key to a great holiday cooking, according to Top Chef star and cookbook author Gregory Gourdet, is a stocked pantry.

Gregory Gourdet Shares Tips on Conquering Holiday Grocery Shopping

Well-Stirred

Recommendations for the best liquor and cocktails out there, and the stories of the people behind it.

Well-Stirred: Recommending the Best Liquors & Cocktails Out There

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Drink

It's not Christmas in Puerto Rico without a traditional coquito drink.

How to Make Coquito for the Holiday Season

It’s almost easier to make a bad dirty martini than it is to make a great one.

Mix a Great Dirty Martini Like the Professionals

Veg Table

Eat clean with these vegan- and vegetarian-friendly recipes, and discover the top-rated plant-based food and drink spaces.

Veg Table: Healthy Recipes & Plant-Based Champions - Thrillist

I’ve been eating porridge for breakfast and dinner going on three days in a row, and I owe it all to Brandon Jew, executive chef and owner of Mister Jiu’s, Moongate Lounge, and Mamahuhu in San Francisco.

This Vegetarian Congee Is Restorative and Customizable

Weekend Project

We share a recipe from an expert and allow them to share the best tips and tricks for a home cook or bartender to get it done.

Weekend Project: Home Cooking and Cocktails Made Easy

Native American Heritage Month

Thrillist is celebrating Native American Heritage Month in November with a collection of profiles, features, and guides that honor Native American culture and history.

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In 2005, frybread was crowned the official state bread of South Dakota.

Make Indian Tacos with This Fluffy Frybread Recipe

Recipes to Remember

Spirit Free

The non-alcoholic beverage resource for the sober curious, mindful drinker, or those wanting a spirit-free drink where the booze is optional, but flavor is not.

Spirit Free: Ultimate Non-Alcoholic Drink Guide - Thrillist

Activism is at the heart of everything Bryant Terry does.

Make This Grape Tarragon Spritzer from the ‘Black Food’ Cookbook

When the Karzai family opened their first Helmand restaurant in Chicago in 1983, they weren’t sure how Afghan cuisine would be embraced.

Whip Up the Delicious Pumpkin Appetizer Kaddo Bourani

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How to Make Tamales and Prepare Your Own Masa at Home

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There’s nothing better than a crispy piece of catfish on a slice of white bread—drizzled with hot sauce, of course.

How to Fry Catfish to Crispy Perfection

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The potluck party is a spontaneously fun, community-building concept where each guest contributes to an eclectic feast.

Julia Sherman Gives Advice for Hosting a Perfectly Imperfect Potluck Party 

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In his new book, Taste Makers, writer Mayukh Sen gives credit where credit is due.

The Global Table

15 recipes from around the world for the ultimate holiday potluck.

Gregory Gourdet Shares Tips on Conquering Holiday Grocery Shopping

The ‘Top Chef’ star also provides a recipe for his ultimate potluck dish, poule nan sos.

How to Make Coquito for the Holiday Season

Puerto Rican coconut eggnog is the holidays in a bottle.

Mix a Great Dirty Martini Like the Professionals

Don’t skimp on the olives.

This Vegetarian Congee Is Restorative and Customizable

“The more flavorful the stock, the better the jook will be.”

Make Indian Tacos with This Fluffy Frybread Recipe

Watecha Bowl owner Lawrence West shares his recipe for a vegan, gluten-free Indian taco.

Make This Grape Tarragon Spritzer from the ‘Black Food’ Cookbook

Bryant Terry’s latest book is a love letter to Black foodways.

Whip Up the Delicious Pumpkin Appetizer Kaddo Bourani

Helmand Karzai shares a recipe for this special Afghan dish.

How to Make Tamales and Prepare Your Own Masa at Home

Author Edgar Castrejón shares his recipe for vegan jackfruit tamales.

How to Fry Catfish to Crispy Perfection

Grab your filets and soak up these expert tips from pitmaster Rodney Scott.

Julia Sherman Gives Advice for Hosting a Perfectly Imperfect Potluck Party

The author of ‘Arty Parties’ offers a creative approach to home-entertaining.

Immigrant Women Take Center Stage in New Book on American Food Culture

Chef Najmieh Batmanglij and writer Mayukh Sen discuss real stories behind the “melting pot.”