Los Angeles

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People move to LA for all sorts of reasons—to make it big as an actor, to make it big as a writer, to make it big as a musician, and the weather—but if you ask a chef, you will almost always hear the same answer: it’s the produce.

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Chicago

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If all you know about Chicago’s museum scene is that one clip from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, allow us to educate you.

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New York

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Black culture is an integral part of what defines New York City’s vibrant, creative, and ever-flourishing identity.

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Nation

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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.

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

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Denver

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

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Sure, you could spend all your winter days shuttling between downtown and your favorite ski mountain, but there’s so much more to see outside of Denver—even in the cold months.

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Austin

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If you moved to Austin from the Northeast, you might be used to holing up for the winter like some kind of hibernating groundhog or box turtle.

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Events

As SZA declared, “it’s cuffing season.”

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Miami

Though sometimes you have to stop and think for a minute to realize what time of year it is in Miami, if you’re in anything even resembling a relationship you’ve probably been reminded it’s almost Valentine’s Day.

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Philadelphia

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It’s no secret that Philadelphia is a city rife with history, from the Liberty Bell and the area’s Revolutionary War beginnings to its role as home of the country’s first zoo, hospital, and volunteer fire company—but that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

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Southern California winter may not cause locals to flee for warmer weather, but it does remind us that the desert is right nearby.

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When a Southern fish fry has concluded, and the Black people who’ve gathered in a kitchen or backyard start to disperse, there are tell-tale signs of a crowd well-fed.

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Washington DC

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Want to mingle with locals? Head to their Payday Friday Party.

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Located at the base of Blackcomb Mountain in the Upper Village, Merlin's is home to “Whistler’s Best Nachos” and spirited après-ski action. You'll find lunch, dinner, live gigs and more here. Try the Latin-American inspired dishes here.

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