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24 Hours In

In these fast-paced city guides, we will show you and highlight all the best places to eat, drink, and explore, including the spots only locals know about, in a single day.

24 Hours In: Explore New Cities in One Day

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Travel

Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

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The largest city in North America, Mexico City can be explored for days on end, thanks to its lineup of eclectic architecture, expressive art history, and spicy street food.

How to Get the Most Out of One Full Day in Mexico City

San Diego

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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Less than two centuries ago, California was still part of Mexico, so it’s a no-brainer that exceptional Mexican food is readily available in nearly every neighborhood in San Diego.

18 Great Mexican Restaurants in San Diego Right Now 

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

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Ixta Belfrage seems like she’s from everywhere all at once.

These Cannelloni Enchiladas Are the Comfort Mashup We Need

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Feng-Feng Yeh became passionate about Chinese chorizo during the 2020 pandemic shutdowns.

How Chinese Chorizo Links These Immigrant Communities

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News

Taco Bell is home to many Mexican-inspired innovations, heavy emphasis on the "inspired" part.

Taco Bell Will Likely Make Nacho Fries a Permanent Addition to Its Menu

Weed

Everything You Need to Know About Legal Weed, Smoking, Edibles, CBD and More

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Six years ago, Sarah Cielo discovered the anti-anxiety benefits of cannabis, which has changed her life ever since.

You Won't Be Able to Keep These Cannabis-Infused Pork Tamales to Yourself

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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Pozole is a super-soup for Otoniel Michel, the chef and founder behind Chicago’s Estrella Negra.

Pozole Is the Perfect Soup to Heal You This Winter

Hot Bake

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

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Esteban Castillo is a creative powerhouse.

How to Make Esteban Castillo’s Cinnamon-Kissed Buñuelos de Viento

Recipes to Remember

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Drink

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People love to compare champurrado to hot chocolate.

How to Make Thick and Creamy Champurrado, the Chocolate-Based Atole

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For better or worse, birria is all the rage.

Make Mouth-Watering Birria for Tacos or Quesabirria 

New York

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Lifestyle

With festivities that often span from October 27 to November 6, Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead—which lands on Wednesday, November 2 this year—is a Mexican holiday honoring the spiritual afterlife of those who have physically passed.

Fun Festivities for Celebrating Day of the Dead in NYC

Los Angeles

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Arriving on the heels of Halloween on November 1 and November 2, Día De Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a holiday originating in Mexico that celebrates and honors those who have passed on, inviting them to visit our earthly dimension by decorating their graves and creating ofrendas, or altars, that are decked out with candles, photos, cempasúchil (marigold) flowers, and victuals like pan de muerto, a sweet egg bread.

Mexican

How to Get the Most Out of One Full Day in Mexico City

Get a taste of this buzzy metropolis with bike tours, pan dulce, lucha libre, and more.

18 Great Mexican Restaurants in San Diego Right Now

Great Mexican restaurants in San Diego are aplenty, from Baja California seafood to Tijuana-style birria.

These Cannelloni Enchiladas Are the Comfort Mashup We Need

For chef and cookbook author Ixta Belfrage, “fusion food” isn’t a bad thing.

How Chinese Chorizo Links These Immigrant Communities

A hybrid dish born out of solidarity has launched a food and arts movement.

Taco Bell Will Likely Make Nacho Fries a Permanent Addition to Its Menu

The fast food chain is looking to compete with McDonald's during the lunchtime rush.

You Won't Be Able to Keep These Cannabis-Infused Pork Tamales to Yourself

Sarah Cielo shares her buzzy recipe and, crucially, the secret to creamy, smooth masa.

Pozole Is the Perfect Soup to Heal You This Winter

Chef Otoniel Michel shares his recipe for spicy and warming pozole rojo.

How to Make Esteban Castillo’s Cinnamon-Kissed Buñuelos de Viento

This fried fritter recipe from ‘Chicano Bakes’ should be on your holiday baking list.

How to Make Thick and Creamy Champurrado, the Chocolate-Based Atole

You can customize it with cinnamon, orange peels, and as much masa harina as you want.

Make Mouth-Watering Birria for Tacos or Quesabirria

Chef Aarón Sánchez shares his family recipe for this Mexican stew.

Fun Festivities for Celebrating Day of the Dead in NYC

Distinct from Halloween, honor the sacred Mexican holiday of Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, at these citywide events until Friday, November 4.

How to Celebrate Día De Los Muertos in LA This Year

Arriving on the heels of Halloween, LA’s Day of the Dead celebrations range from the classic Hollywood Forever takeover to museum parties, arts festivals, and more.