Tae Yoon

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Senior Editor of East, Local Cities

New York

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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

NYC is as much a sports town as it is anything else.

Cheer on Your Favorite Teams at the Best Sports Bars in NYC

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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

New Yorkers may like to boast that many facets of our city—bagels, pizza, sports teams—are the best in the country, but it’s hard to argue that there is a better place to see live theater than here.

The Best Tips and Tricks for Buying Cheap Broadway Tickets in NYC

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Black cuisine is as diverse and multi-faceted as Black culture itself.

Celebrate Juneteenth at One of These Beloved Black-Owned Restaurants in NYC

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

We're Out Here

<p>Discover LGBTQ-welcoming hotels in top destinations, plus tips and inspiration on where to go</p>


We're Out Here: A New LGBTQ Travel Vertical

This LGBTQ+ travel and experience hub features adventure-inspiring itineraries, pride celebrations around the world, guides, and profiles.

We’re Out Here: LGBTQ+ Travel Ideas & Pride Celebrations

Lifestyle

The Coolest Shops and Haunts in Los Feliz, According to Drag Star Sasha Colby

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In the 1950s, a group of University of Chicago students and alumni invented a new comedic artform based off unscripted dialogue and impromptu scenes.

Iconic Improv Institution The Second City Opens a Location in NYC

Sometimes, daily living in New York City calls for additional self-care beyond the local tradition of minding our own business.

The Ultimate Wellness Guide to NYC, Including Spas, Gyms, and Crystals

Portland

Two Days Away

Thrillist shares itineraries to some of the best towns and small cities across the United States. Everything you need to know to make the most of your weekend away.

Two Days Away: Small Town Weekend Getaways in the U.S.

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Throughout the hour-long drive from Portland along the Columbia River Gorge, glimpses of gorgeous mountainsides and twinkling waves of water offer a sneak peek of what awaits in Hood River.

This Historic City Is Home to America’s First Non-Alcoholic Distillery and Tasting Room

Spirit Free

The non-alcoholic beverage resource for the sober curious, mindful drinker, or those wanting a spirit-free drink where the booze is optional, but flavor is not.

Spirit Free: Ultimate Non-Alcoholic Drink Guide - Thrillist

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For many New Yorkers, booze just ain’t boozing like it used to.

A Bella Hadid-Approved Drink Collab, Sleek Saunas, and More Booze-Free Fun in NYC

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No matter what stage of a relationship (or situationship) you find yourself in, it’s almost that time of year to figure out where to wine and dine that special someone in your life.

Date Nights Hit Different at These Romantic Restaurants in NYC

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Back in the '90s, the South Korean government set forth a plan: Establish the country’s culture as an exportable good via strategic planning and official policies.

The Ultimate K-Pop Guide to NYC

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Events

It’s that time of year when Spirit Halloween stores start popping up all throughout New York City, and with it means the return of the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival.

The Brooklyn Horror Film Festival Brings Super-Scary Movies Back to the Big Screen

Unplug Week

The dog days of summer are the perfect time to put up your out of office message, power down your laptop, and get lost. Thrillist explores new, creative ways travelers these days are turning off their devices and tuning in.

Unplug Week: Explore Your City and Travel the World Disconnected

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If there was ever a viral TikTok some of us introverts could make into our personality trait, it would be that one about going out in public and then wondering why the hell the public is also there.

Tae Yoon

Latest Posts From Tae

Cheer on Your Favorite Teams at the Best Sports Bars in NYC

When watching from home doesn’t cut it, these sports bars offer buckets of beer, plenty of TVs, and dozens of fans.

The Best Tips and Tricks for Buying Cheap Broadway Tickets in NYC

Lotteries, 2-for-1 deals, and wallet-friendly ways to see the hottest musicals and plays right now.

Celebrate Juneteenth at One of These Beloved Black-Owned Restaurants in NYC

Cuisine as diverse as the city’s Black diaspora itself.

The Coolest Shops and Haunts in Los Feliz, According to Drag Star Sasha Colby

Tag along with Sasha Colby as she explores her walking-friendly neighborhood of Los Feliz by foot.

Iconic Improv Institution The Second City Opens a Location in NYC

As they dip into the NYC comedy scene, The Second City plans to earn New Yorkers’ laughs.

The Ultimate Wellness Guide to NYC, Including Spas, Gyms, and Crystals

For New Yorkers, self-care comes in many forms.

This Historic City Is Home to America’s First Non-Alcoholic Distillery and Tasting Room

Hood River, Oregon is also the windsurfing and Anjou pear capital of the world.

A Bella Hadid-Approved Drink Collab, Sleek Saunas, and More Booze-Free Fun in NYC

The best sober activities to do in NYC instead of drinking for Dry January and beyond.

Date Nights Hit Different at These Romantic Restaurants in NYC

Hint hint, Valentine’s Day is around the corner.

The Ultimate K-Pop Guide to NYC

K-pop stores, dance lessons, and cool Korean hangout spots your favorite idol would approve of.

The Brooklyn Horror Film Festival Brings Super-Scary Movies Back to the Big Screen

The 2023 lineup includes a restored version of the Japanese classic, "The Ring."

Calling All Introverts: Here’s Where to Unplug and Go Off the Grid in NYC

Cancel those plans for some solitary socializing.