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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.

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The perfect cookout requires syncing a ton of moving pieces into harmony.

The Definitive Ranking of Cookout Sides

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A wise man once proclaimed that you should do unto others as you’d have them do unto your steak.

The Golden Rules of Grilling

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Everyone who steps foot to a grill should heed this mantra: Marinate your damn meats (well, not all of them… a marinated hot dog might be weird).

Up Your Grilling Game with these Marinades From Around the World

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Grilled, skewered meats and veggies are a lot like Keanu Reeves: internationally beloved, and a fantastic addition to any backyard party.

Everything You Need to Know About Grilling with Skewers

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In Defense of Grilling with Propane

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Drink

With the laid-back vibe, paper plates, and no-fuss dishes associated with a cookout, washing down your meal with an ice cold brewski probably feels like muscle memory.

9 BBQ-Friendly Wines To Serve At Your Next Cookout

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If you think it takes a lifetime to become a master at grilling, then we’ve got some bad news: it absolutely does.

Want to Become a Master Griller? Follow These Chefs' Simple and Surprising Tips. 

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No one ever said grilling had to be fancy, but my God, there's a hell of a lot more nuance involved than slapping a hunk of meat over an open flame and waiting until it's done.

12 Essential Grilling Cookbooks to Seriously Up Your Game

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Recipe

With an endless onslaught of fun/idiotic activities begging for your attention during a cookout, it can be hard to put down the Super Soaker long enough to cook.

Incredible BBQ Recipes That Only Take 30 Minutes to Make

When it comes to grilling, champion pitmaster Myron Mixon has all the tips to do your barbecue right.

Pitmaster Myron Mixon And DJ Jazzy Jeff Whip Up A Triple Mustard Bacon Cheeseburger

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One evening in April 2017, Cleveland chef Jonathon Sawyer looked me dead in the eye and said, “I’m sending you back to New York with a pig’s head.

Why Pig’s Head Should Headline Your Next Cookout

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In his grandma’s suburban backyard in Seguin, TX, Ty Machado stands next to a grill and whips a Zippo from his pocket like a gunslinger.