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My Day Off

From a late-night dive bar to an early morning bakery, museum, park, or pit-stop, our favorite celebrities and personalities reflect on why they love the city they’re in the most.

My Day Off: Ultimate Neighborhood Guide

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Aurora James’ Day Off in the Lower East Side Is All About Supporting Black-Owned Small Businesses 

Houston

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

Everywhere you look, Houston is dripping in Black culture.

14 Essential Black-Owned Restaurants to Know and Love in Houston

Atlanta

It should come as no surprise that Atlanta boasts some of the best Black-owned restaurants in the entire country.

20 Essential Black-Owned Restaurants in Atlanta

Chicago

Black History Month

Thrillist is celebrating Black History Month in February with a collection of profiles and features on Black-owned businesses, as well as guides to neighborhoods around the country curated by locals.

Thrillist Celebrates Black History Month With a Spotlight on Black-Owned Businesses

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The eighth annual Chicago Black Restaurant Week is underway, bringing with it a celebration of Black culinary excellence and community building through food and drink.

Where to Celebrate Chicago Black Restaurant Week

New York

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With a core mission focused on uplifting communities and spotlighting up-and-coming talent, SEED Brklyn makes its grand debut this week with an expansive, multi-hyphenate space in Bed-Stuy.

This New Bed-Stuy Retail Concept Is a Cool Hub for Culture 

Austin

Key to the City

Key to the City: Insider Travel Guides to America's Cities

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When much of the country thinks about Austin, they often picture a few key things: live music, big dog parks, and good food options.

How to Spend a Day in Austin Supporting Black-Owned Businesses

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The term “soul food” didn’t come about until the 1960s, but Black Southern cuisine has been filling stomachs and warming hearts since long before that.

9 Essential Soul Food Specialists in Austin

Brooklyn Museum

Events

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, commemorates the day in 1865 when a group of enslaved people in Galveston, Texas finally learned that they were free from the institution of slavery—nearly two and half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863.

12 Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth in NYC This Year

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The popular Atlanta-based plant-forward eatery, Slutty Vegan, is bringing New Yorkers their very own Brooklyn outpost this spring.

Plant-Based Burger Chainlet Slutty Vegan Will Open a NYC Outpost This Spring 

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It might officially be Black History Month, but here in Chicago, everyday presents ample opportunities to show love to Black-owned establishments run by inspired and inspiring friends, family, community members, and neighbors.

19 Standout Black-Owned Businesses You Should Know in Chicago

Miami

Just as your New Year’s hangover was starting to ease up, it’s suddenly almost February.

16 Essential Black-Owned Restaurants You Should Know in Miami

Dallas

The past two years have been a struggle for many businesses, especially those in the restaurant industry.

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Aurora James’ Day Off in the Lower East Side Is All About Supporting Black-Owned Small Businesses

Aurora James gets a mani, browses an art gallery, and puts hot honey on her pepperoni pizza.

14 Essential Black-Owned Restaurants to Know and Love in Houston

Dig into vegan brunch, slide into some soul food classics, or delve into new modern favorites.

20 Essential Black-Owned Restaurants in Atlanta

Serving everything from tasty breakfast dishes to traditional Southern cuisine, these Black-owned restaurants provide everyone with the perfect food experience.

Where to Celebrate Chicago Black Restaurant Week

Now through February 26, raise a glass to Chicago’s Black-owned fine dining destinations, cafes, juice bars, barbecue joints, and more.

This New Bed-Stuy Retail Concept Is a Cool Hub for Culture

Led by artist Christophe Roberts, SEED Brklyn showcases local blossoming talent through art and fashion.

How to Spend a Day in Austin Supporting Black-Owned Businesses

From local tour companies to renowned food trucks, it’s time to spread the love.

9 Essential Soul Food Specialists in Austin

From catered banana pudding cinnamon rolls and perfect brisket, to chicken fried ribeye, we’ve got you covered.

12 Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth in NYC This Year

Events and festivities to help honor the holiday’s indelible significance.

Plant-Based Burger Chainlet Slutty Vegan Will Open a NYC Outpost This Spring

The cheekily-named Atlanta restaurant and its vegan menu is set to debut in Brooklyn.

19 Standout Black-Owned Businesses You Should Know in Chicago

From bakeries to bars, here’s where to spread the love for Black History Month and beyond.

16 Essential Black-Owned Restaurants You Should Know in Miami

From celebrity chef-backed joints to the best roti this side of the Caribbean.

17 Essential Black-Owned Restaurants You Should Know in Dallas-Fort Worth

A flashy "Top Chef" debut, cutting edge cookies, age-old burger joints, and the best catfish in town.