comfort foods

Las Vegas

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

When it's time to book a dinner reservation, everybody wants to know what's new in Las Vegas, but don't overlook the time-tested restaurants that helped shape the sinful city we know and love today.

14 Historic Las Vegas Restaurants for an Old-School Dining Experience

Nation

The Fasties

The Fasties, Thrillist's annual fast food awards show, is back for seconds in 2021, featuring all-new categories and hosts Tim Chantarangsu and David So.

The Fasties: Thrillist Awards the Best in Fast Food for 2021

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News

When you conjure up an image of fast food, your mind probably jumps to bacon-filled cheeseburgers and cheese-laden fries.

The Best Fast Food Onion Rings, Ranked

New York

In case you’ve missed the reignited city-wide buzz, across the boroughs there’s been a noticeable influx of food halls.

14 Essential Food Halls to Visit in NYC

Hot Bake

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Hot Bake: Recipes for Bread, Pastries, Desserts & More

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Carrot cake is one of those classic recipes that never dares to get rewritten—an old-school, just-like-grandma-made dessert that, despite its vegetal connotations, is loaded with sugar.

This Recipe Proves That Carrot Cake Can Be Far from Boring

First Look

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

First Look - Thrillist

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Channeling his childhood memories of growing up in the Midwest, Patti Ann’s is Olmsted chef Greg Baxtrom’s latest Prospect Heights venture.

This Nostalgic New Brooklyn Restaurant Is a Love Letter to the Midwest

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A beloved figure in the NYC pizza community and food world, Di Fara Pizza owner Domenico “Dom” DeMarco has passed away at the age of 85, according to a Facebook post by DeMarco’s daughter Maggie DeMarco-Mieles.

Brooklyn Pizza Legend 'Dom' DeMarco Passes Away at 85

Weekend Project

Weekend Project: Home Cooking During COVID-19

Breakfast Nook

Breakfast and brunch ideas to help make the most of your morning.

Breakfast Nook: Breakfast and Brunch Recipes and Ideas

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Joy Wilson’s audacious recipes—from pumpkin spice calas to Mardi Gras moon pie bars— breathe New Orleans.

Channel New Orleans with These Smoked Andouille Sausage Rolls

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A recent poll named raclette the favorite dish of the French.

How to Throw a Ridiculously Indulgent Raclette Party 

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

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You left the house in sturdy boots, stepped into a cool mist, shocked your barista with a hot coffee order, and felt deeply uncomfortable existing in a chair without a wool blanket draped over your shoulders.

The Best Cold-Weather Soups, Ranked

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

Once upon a time, going vegan meant giving up all the creamy, funky, crumbly, and salty glories of cheese.

The Dairy-Free Cheese You Need in Your Fridge

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Making garlic bread seems simple enough—slather some butter and garlic on a loaf of bread, wrap it in foil, toss it in the oven.

How to Make Restaurant-Quality Garlic Bread at Home

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Even though 2021 was our first full calendar year of the pandemic, thanks to vaccinations and boosters (all the while following the latest safety guidelines), many of us were able to enjoy dining out again (until Omicron came to town, that is).

comfort foods

14 Historic Las Vegas Restaurants for an Old-School Dining Experience

From classic steakhouses to kitschy diners, these historic spots helped shape Sin City.

The Best Fast Food Onion Rings, Ranked

Regional chains aren't messing around.

14 Essential Food Halls to Visit in NYC

From seasoned chefs expanding their repertoires to innovative new concepts making their debuts, food halls have it all.

This Recipe Proves That Carrot Cake Can Be Far from Boring

Minnesota restaurant Brim uses coconut whip frosting and maple syrup for this springtime staple.

This Nostalgic New Brooklyn Restaurant Is a Love Letter to the Midwest

Patti Ann’s channels chef Greg Baxtrom’s childhood memories and love for his mom with a fresh take on Midwestern comfort food classics.

Brooklyn Pizza Legend 'Dom' DeMarco Passes Away at 85

The iconic trailblazer behind Di Fara’s Pizza leaves behind an important legacy within the NYC pizza community and food world.

Channel New Orleans with These Smoked Andouille Sausage Rolls

Joy the Baker shares her recipe for this smoky, garlicky pastry.

How to Throw a Ridiculously Indulgent Raclette Party

Block off a few hours, grab some friends, and bask in melted cheese.

The Best Cold-Weather Soups, Ranked

Sorry, lentil didn’t make the cut.

The Dairy-Free Cheese You Need in Your Fridge

Forget about feta.

How to Make Restaurant-Quality Garlic Bread at Home

This gourmet version uses garlic three different ways.

The Best Dishes We Ate This Year in NYC

From fast-food inspired classics to comfort foods and desserts, these new menu items helped get us through 2021.