Every day, Thrillist sends you an e-mail about a local spot you just have to know about. Absinthe-only cocktail spots, eateries that dish up BBQ Rattlesnake Salad and Reindeer in Bourbon Sauce, and ATMs whose currency is marijuana — handy, although after making a withdrawal, you’ll feel even more paranoid about the stocking repercussions of consuming Santa’s only friend.

OK, it’s not that extreme, but you will find out about some places you didn’t even knew existed. Some are just right around the corner.