What America Ate, Drank and Saw in 2015

It’s year-end—cue the recap!

What was 2015 all about? Small-batch distilleries, unexpectedly popular beaches, the creamiest of burrata cheese: this year was unique, surprising, and always delicious.

What America Ate, Drank and Saw in 2015, our data-driven infographic, highlights this year’s biggest moments in a month-by-month format. It hits the highest of heights—what happens when the Pope comes to town?—to the lowest of lows. (Where were you on 4/20?)

How we did it: We started with dozens of queries, crazy algorithms, and spreadsheets upon spreadsheets of Foursquare location data, which includes visits and check-ins, plus tips, mentions, ratings, and other singular insights. Our data surfaces the real-life trends and obsessions of millions of inspired explorers—you.

Enjoy our look back, and cheers to another extraordinary year.