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Road Trip: Maryland to Virginia

Travel between Maryland and Virginia with our list of vineyard tours, winery tastings, can't-miss eats, overnight stays, and more.

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Nashville’s Hottest New Restaurants Are Now Open

Our editor-in-chief shares this fall's hottest spots in her hometown, Nashville, from fancy hot dogs to disco cocktail clubs.

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Going With the Grain

Origami Sake honors the craft of sake making with a distinctly Southern spin

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The Chef and the Farmer

From Lowcountry farms to Mountain kitchens, discover the chefs, farms, and seasonal flavors that make South Carolina food so special.

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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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Vivian Howard’s Sweet Potatoes on Steroids | Video

Chef Vivian Howard showcases her talent for reimagining Southern flavors through her recipe Sweet Potatoes on Steroids.

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Katie Button Makes Gambas al Ajillo (Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic) | Video

Chef Katie Button of Cúrate in Asheville shares her recipe for Gambas al Ajilo (Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic).

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The Riff: Caffè Negroni | Video

Colleen Hughes, a renowned mixologist from Charlotte, reimagines the classic negroni with a bold coffee twist in her Caffé Negroni recipe.

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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.

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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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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.

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Houston

Houston brims with culture and cuisine. From breakfast to barbecue and Tex-Mex galore, work up an appetite for these iconic flavors.

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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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Charlottesville

Not just the backdrop for the University of Virginia and Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, Charlottesville and its restaurants showcase a rich immigrant community.

In the Field

Whiskey After Dark Macon 2025

Whiskey After Dark, presented by the Local Palate, will bring the world’s top whiskey ambassadors to Macon, Georgia in fall 2025.

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Southern Smoke Festival 2025

The Southern Smoke Foundation makes impact across Houston with their largest park party yet.

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Whiskey After Dark Charleston 2025

The Local Palate welcomes local chefs, whiskey ambassadors, and Southern artisans for a one-night-only tasting experience, Whiskey After Dark.

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Peregrine

A deeply personal passport, Peregrine is stamped by the impact of place on cuisine and the routes that shape distinctive culinary perspective.

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Maude & The Bear

A world-class culinary experience in a sleepy Shenandoah Valley town

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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.

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The Bush Farmhouse

From boërewors to braai, The Bush Farmhouse in Black Mountain serves up South African flavors with Appalachian charm.

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Kimpton Brice

The Kimpton Brice draws you in with moments of Southern hospitality, complete with the moments of whimsy Kimpton hotels are known for. 

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Hotel Vela

Hotel Vela offers historic charm, artsy rooms, and coastal dining at Siren Social Club near Gulfport Beach.

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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.

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