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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

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

There are cocktails that are rooted in history, and there are cocktails that have a sense of place.

How to Make Floral Ice Cubes to Dress Up Your Cocktails

Return Ticket

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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

Before the pandemic began, I was a meticulous planner.

Here’s How I Turned My Passport Renewal Into a Mini Beach Trip

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As anyone who’s spent an hour or more shuffling through an immigration line after a red eye flight can tell you, customs can be a painful final hurdle before you get home.

This Travel Hack Is the Best Way to Breeze Through Customs

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News

"Surprise" money is the best kind of money.

New York State Is Issuing $475 Million in Tax Relief Checks, See if You Qualify

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Even if you’ve mastered traveling locally on the cheap, vacationing abroad is a whole different ball game.

11 Expert Tips for Saving Money When Traveling Abroad

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New Yorkers might be owed hefty sums of money, and they may not even know it.

New York State Has Almost $20 Billion in Lost Money & Some Might Be Yours

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.

Pantry Goals - Thrillist

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Air fryers have overtaken Instant Pots and Nutribullets as the must-have kitchen appliance to grace countertops everywhere.

The Best (and Worst) Things to Cook in an Air Fryer

Summer Sips

<p>Cool down with everything from refreshing cocktails and Jell-O shots to poolside punches and frozen drinks. We're providing&nbsp;the ultimate guide to summer drinking from some of the best bartenders and drink experts around the country.</p>


Summer Sips: Refreshing Drink Recipes for Summer

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Today, just about any flavored beer a person could dream up already exists in a can, from micheladas to shandies to, yes, pickle beers.

The Best Ways to Dress Up Your Summer Beers

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Modern barbecue joints have catapulted smoked meats to the top of best-of lists and travel itineraries, spawned television shows, and normalized waiting three hours to eat lunch.

Make the Most Out of Your Smoker with Tips from the Pros 

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Entertainment

Thrillist's entertainment section covers every facet of popular culture. If you care about television, music, film, or celeb news; we've got it covered.

Entertainment - Latest Entertainment & Pop Culture News - Thrillist

After slowing down due to the pandemic, things are picking back up again in Las Vegas with a full schedule of live entertainment.

How to Score Cheap Tickets to Las Vegas Shows

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In November, McDonald's turned its fan-favorite Egg McMuffin menu hacks into actual menu items for a limited time, stacking its classic breakfast sandwich with all kinds of extras.

McDonald's Just Added 4 Viral Menu Hacks to Its Actual Menu 

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Late in 2021, Alix Traeger shared a hack on TikTok for ordering "the best caesar salad in the world" at The Cheesecake Factory.

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How to Make Floral Ice Cubes to Dress Up Your Cocktails

Paul Benkert of Bluebird Cocktail Room shares his tips for marigold ice spheres.

Here’s How I Turned My Passport Renewal Into a Mini Beach Trip

Lemons to (tropical) lemonade in a few easy steps.

This Travel Hack Is the Best Way to Breeze Through Customs

Hint: It's as fast as Global Entry but way cheaper (AKA free).

New York State Is Issuing $475 Million in Tax Relief Checks, See if You Qualify

About 1.8 million residents will receive a check in the mail.

11 Expert Tips for Saving Money When Traveling Abroad

Sidestep any pricy surprises with these effective tricks.

New York State Has Almost $20 Billion in Lost Money & Some Might Be Yours

You just have to search for your name on the database.

The Best (and Worst) Things to Cook in an Air Fryer

Leftover pizza has never tasted so good.

The Best Ways to Dress Up Your Summer Beers

From micheladas to shandies to fruit infusions, the power is in your hands—and kitchen.

Make the Most Out of Your Smoker with Tips from the Pros

Grab your crew. Get outside. Cook outdoors to your heart’s content.

How to Score Cheap Tickets to Las Vegas Shows

Whether you’re a Vegas local or out-of-town tourist, there are plenty of ways to get discounts on Sin City’s best shows.

McDonald's Just Added 4 Viral Menu Hacks to Its Actual Menu

They'll be available by January 31.

Cheesecake Factory Turned a Viral 'Menu Hack' Into an Actual Menu Item

You can now order the Louisiana Chicken Caesar Salad. No hack required.