Dining Out
The South’s Top Culinary Towns 2025
By: The Local PalateWe've scoured the South for small towns making a big culinary impact, and selected our top 20. Nominate a town to be featured in 2026!
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Get To Know Fayetteville, Arkansas
By: The Local PalateFayetteville sits proud in Northwest Arkansas with a steady influx of new chefs, entrepreneurs, and artisan coffee roasters.
Cookbook Club
Expert Seafood Tips For Home Cooks
Ari Kolender, author of How to Cook the Finest Things In the Sea, shares seafood tips and tricks for home cooks.
In the Field
Meet 3 Unexpected Guardians of Legendary Southern Restaurants
While there are new restaurants popping up throughout the South, these three long-standing dining favorites anchor the towns they are in.
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Southern Oysters 101
We’re sharing all that we know and love about Southern oysters— from why they matter to some of the many people who are harvesting or farming them; from how to shuck and taste them to how best to pair them with a drink. Consider this your Southern Oysters 101 and then some.
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Get To Know Fayetteville, Arkansas
Fayetteville sits proud in Northwest Arkansas with a steady influx of new chefs, entrepreneurs, and artisan coffee roasters.
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Charleston Wine + Food Presents From the Roota to the Toota
Charleston Wine + Food presents From the Roota to the Toota, supported by The Local Palate, featuring award-winning chef Amethyst Ganaway.
Cookbook Club
Expert Seafood Tips For Home Cooks
Ari Kolender, author of How to Cook the Finest Things In the Sea, shares seafood tips and tricks for home cooks.
In the Field
Meet 3 Unexpected Guardians of Legendary Southern Restaurants
While there are new restaurants popping up throughout the South, these three long-standing dining favorites anchor the towns they are in.
Southern Makers
Asheville Ceramist Pulls From His Japanese Heritage
Akira Satake, an Asheville ceramist, incorporates Japanese influence into his pottery as a way to honor his heritage.
In the Field
ShellBound: An Anthology of Southern Oyster Culture | Episode 1: Virginia
ShellBound is a three-part docuseries that delves into the wild, wonderful, and challenging world of Southern oysters.
In the Field
ShellBound: An Anthology of Southern Oyster Culture | Episode 2: North Carolina
ShellBound is a three-part docuseries that delves into the wild, wonderful, and challenging world of Southern oysters.
In the Field
ShellBound: An Anthology of Southern Oyster Culture | Episode 3: Louisiana
ShellBound is a three-part docuseries that delves into the wild, wonderful, and challenging world of Southern oysters.
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The Local Palate’s Tour of Tucker | Video
Tucker, Georgia, may be just outside the bustle of Atlanta, but its Main Street hums with a character all its own.
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10 Splurge-Worthy Burgers Across the South | Listen
Some burgers you just can’t re-create at home. Worth their weight in both calorie and price, these restaurant whoppers deliver pure joy, bite-for-bite.
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12 Best Hotels Around the South | Listen
Some new, some renovated, all style: These are the 12 best hotels we’re checking into and checking out all around the South.
On the Road
Where to Eat and Drink in the Lowcountry | Listen
This summer, consider a roadtrip to the Lowcountry and enjoy some of the best food and drinks the South has to offer.
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Odessa
Under the wide open skies of West Texas, Odessa greets visitors with a spirit that feels both bold and inviting.
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Myrtle Beach
To the millions who visit every year, Myrtle Beach is simply called “The Beach”—and with 60 miles of coastline, there sure are a lot of them.
On the Road
Houston
Houston brims with culture and cuisine. From breakfast to barbecue and Tex-Mex galore, work up an appetite for these iconic flavors.
On the Road
Charleston
The darling of Southern food, Charleston brims with award-winning restaurants and chefs. Recently, Lowcountry mainstays are making room for more global palates.
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Birmingham
Full of chef-driven menus and upscale dining options, Birmingham packs a punch.
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Montgomery
In a city so steeped in history, it’s no surprise some of its culinary highlights are its oldest restaurants.
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In the Field
Charleston Wine + Food 2026
Charleston Wine + Food is back from March 4-8, bringing the best of the Lowcountry's food scene to life!
In the Field
JXN Food & Wine Festival 2026
JXN Food & Wine Festival, the culinary festival celebrating the food scene in Jackson returns with an exciting expansion for their 2026 event.
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Fort Worth Food & Wine Festival 2026
The Fort Worth Food and Wine Festival is back for another year, with new experiences and culinary collaborations.
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Dining Out
Madeira Park
Madeira Park is built for both everyday and celebratory hangs, with stellar food and wine picks being the stars of the table.
Dining Out
Little Bird
Little Bird chef Bill Briand returns to the kitchen, delivering his mother’s legacy on the plate in Fairhope.
Dining Out
Cane Pazzo
If you can’t imagine an Italian restaurant that makes seasonal vegetables taste as good as its pasta, Cane Pazzo is up to the challenge.
Getaway
The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
At the center of the NOLA action sits The Royal Sonesta New Orleans, which takes up half of a city block with more than 480 guest rooms.
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ARRIVE Wilmington
Eagle-eyed visitors of ARRIVE Wilmington will catch a subtle circus-animal theme throughout the property, a nod to the building's history.
Getaway
Outpost Inn
Outpost Inn offers cozy boutique lodging with luxe camp style, wine by the fire, and easy access to Blue Ridge mountain dining.
Getaway
Le Méridien DC, The Madison
Le Méridien DC, The Madison Hotel offers guests a luxurious experience through exquisite dining and modern amenities.
