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Why We Should All Be Paying Attention to California Brandy

"Home to award-winning wine regions like Napa and Sonoma Valley, California has a long history of brandy production dating back ...
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Cosmic Cocktail Recipes

I write a monthly Cosmic Cocktails column for Thrillist that provides astrology-inspired cocktail recipes.  ...
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The Little-Known History of California’s Only Black-Founded Town

"To seek out America’s Black history is to unwittingly assume the role of archeologist and detective—so many of our stories ...
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These Red Drink Recipes Celebrate the Evolution of Juneteenth

"Arriving on the heels of spring, Juneteenth festivities typically involve picnics, with red foods and drinks dominating those spreads. While watermelon and ...
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The Insider’s Guide to Getting Lost on the Venice Boardwalk

"Like the rest of the city, the Venice Boardwalk has changed tremendously since its glory days as a retreat for ...
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Whip Up This Fried Porkchop Sandwich Feast for Your Next Cookout

"Whether you’re in charge of slow-cooking meats, flipping burgers, or crafting sides like potato salad and baked beans, barbecues are ...
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What Is Bacanora and What Does the Spirit Mean to Sonora, Mexico?

"You’re familiar with tequila, and you’ve likely taken note of the current mezcal craze, but also worth your attention is bacanora, a ...
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The Ultimate Tequila Trail Travel Guide

"Traditionally Mexican, agave-based spirits like tequila and mezcal are enjoying a global boom in popularity, with the latter shedding its former ...
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This Historic South LA Neighborhood Is a Mecca for Black-Owned Businesses

"Compared to the East Coast, Los Angeles doesn’t have much in the way of historical homes and buildings, with even ...
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How Inglewood Became the Epicenter of Black Culture in LA

"The roar of airplanes flying in and out of nearby LAX airport act as the daily soundtrack for residents of Inglewood, ...
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31 Essential Black-Owned Restaurants You Should Know in LA

"Part of what makes LA’s food scene stand out is a plethora of diverse cuisines at diners’ finger tips. And ...
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For Issa Rae of ‘Insecure,’ Supporting Black LA Is a Mission That Goes Beyond the Cameras

"Issa Rae is finishing up production on Rap Sh*t, a new HBOMax comedy series that she’s co-executive producing with hip hop duo, City ...
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LA’s New Black-Woman-Owned Dispensary Is an Ode to Harlem Renaissance Speakeasies

"A new take on dispensaries has arrived in South LA with the debut of Josephine & Billie’s. Founded by CEO Whitney ...
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What Makes Sotol a Highly Underrated Mexican Spirit

"If you’ve never heard of sotol before, a quick Google Image search will make you think it’s just like agave ...
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8 Pop-Ups That Prove LA’s Food Scene Is Bouncing Back Stronger Than Ever

"Los Angeles has long served as an eager breeding ground for compelling food pop-ups from rising restaurateurs seeking to establish ...
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How These Mezcal Makers Are Honoring the Lands and Traditions of Mexico

Mezcal is having quite the moment, or what some have dubbed a “gold rush.” The agave-distilled spirit—which has a specific ...
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11 Women Who Are Changing the Face of Southern California’s Wine Industry

"Who would’ve thought that an all-star lineup of women making their mark on LA’s growing wine scene would be the ...
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How Inglewood-Based Crowns & Hops is Blazing a Trail for BIPOC in Craft Beer

"The idea that eventually bloomed into Crowns & Hops Brewing Co was first planted more than six years ago, when co-founder Teo ...
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How to Have a Good Day in South Central LA

"The truth is, crafting a good day—even a close-to-perfect one—in South Central LA is far less elusive than the rap song ...
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50 Best Places to Travel in 2021

"Running along the southeastern coast of the U.S. are the Sea Islands, a chain of over 100 tidal and barrier ...
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Wading Through History At American Beach, Florida’s First Black Beach Resort

"RECREATION AND RELAXATION WITHOUT HUMILIATION.” That was the slogan Abraham Lincoln Lewis gave to his self-proclaimed American Beach, after he purchased ...
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Why We Need To Stop Conflating Sleep With Rest

"Sleep was my first coping mechanism. My mom likes to tell stories of how, as a toddler, I would protest ...
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How to Celebrate Black Restaurant Week in LA

"Now in its fifth year, Black Restaurant Week returns to Los Angeles from Friday, August 7 through Sunday, August 16 ...
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The World’s First Official Transgender District Is A Game-Changer For LGBTQ Communities

"We sat down with Aria Sa’id, Co-founder and Executive Director of the Transgender District, to talk about what the district ...
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How Afro-Ecuadorians shaped the country’s culture – and are changing its future

"Afro-Ecuadorians make up about seven to 10 % of the country's population, but their impact on Ecuador's food, music and ...
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Retracing the Legacy of America’s First Black Travel Guide

"More than just a travel guide, The Negro Motorist Green Book was quite literally a lifesaver for Black people navigating America’s roadways ...
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We Can’t Talk About Farming Without Talking About Race

"Zora spoke with Penniman about the legacy she’s contributing to as a food sovereignty activist, systemic racism and injustice in ...
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Everything You Wanted To Know About Champeta

"During the 2020 Super Bowl, viewers were dazzled with a halftime show that placed Latin rhythms front and center, with ...
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Are You Suffering From Touch Hunger During Social Distancing?

"Lack of human touch during social distancing can have a significant health impact. Here are five ways you can act ...
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Tips for Traveling From Oaxaca City to Puerto Escondido

"Figuring out how to navigate from Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido can be an issue, with travelers often receiving conflicting information ...
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The Best Restaurants in Cartagena, Colombia

"Colombian cuisine extends far beyond the empanadas and arepas you’ll commonly find sold on the streets. Nowhere is this more clear ...
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Best Things To See and Do in Oaxaca, Mexico

"Oaxaca holds a unique blend of traditional and modern influences, with crumbling colonial architecture alongside art, cuisine, and archeological ruins ...
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Unusual Things To Do In Oaxaca

"Boring simply doesn’t exist in Oaxaca. Every corner of this Mexican city reveals vibrant street murals, inventive cuisine, and spontaneous ...
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Where to find artisan-produced textiles in Mexico

"Mexican textiles have a rich history, dating back to at least 1400 BCE. In pre-Hispanic times, common fibers used included ...
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Everything you need to know before shopping for Mexican folk art

"Mexico boasts a vibrant blend of cultures, drawing influence from its considerable Indigenous presence, the remnants of Spanish colonization, and ...
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Traveling During Mercury Retrograde

"The phenomenon of Mercury retrograde has entered our mainstream vernacular, inspiring countless memes while frightening others into near-catatonic states." To ...
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Mexico’s “Africamericanos” Exhibit Explores Black Identity in Latin America

"There is little recognition of Afro-Latinx communities throughout Latin America, but Puebla's "Africamericanos" exhibit is seeking to change that." To ...
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How to Spend a Perfect Weekend in Cartagena

"Once a highly prized port within the Spanish empire, modern day Cartagena bursts with color and charisma, tempting all who visit to ...
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5 Places to Try Real Colombian Coffee

"Few morning routines are complete without a vitalizing cup of coffee. If you’re a fan of mild, well-balanced beans, there’s ...
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Six Foods Brought To The Americas To Help Keep African Culture Alive

"Africa is often portrayed as a starving continent, which ignores the fact that centuries before colonizers began depleting the region of ...
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