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The Waverly Local is Auburn’s Best Detour
For those seeking an authentic taste of Alabama, The Waverly Local is a destination for Southern charm and culinary excellence.
Bookshelf
Our Top 10 New Releases for Fall | Listen
We sifted through fall new releases in the South and found several essentials, new guides to entertaining, and one really good laugh.
Marketplace
Our 2024 Marketplace Gift Guide
The Local Palate Marketplace shares a curated list of our top holiday gifting options from our favorite Southern makers.
The Riff
The Riff: Slinging Drinks
This Baltimore bartender, Kim Vo, expertly blends summer and fall with a few tiki-inspired classic cocktails you won't be able to resist.
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In the Field
A Taste of Chamblee Tour | Video
Follow local resident Wendell Scott as he tours some of Chamblee’s most exciting restaurants, bars, and culinary destinations.
Culinary Class
How to Build the Perfect Cheese Board | Video
Stevie Lee Webb of the Cheese Shop in Carrboro, North Carolina leads us through how to build a balanced and beautiful cheese board.
Culinary Class
How To Host an Aperitivo Hour | Video
Babas on cannon and meeting guides us through hosting an aperitivo hour for a quick bite and a refreshing cocktail to close out the workweek.
Culinary Class
How to Make Kolaches with Joy the Baker | Video
Joy the Baker shares one of her favorite Texas-inspired treats for the spring and summer seasons, raspberry and cream cheese kolaches.
Getaway
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.
Radar
10 Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings in 2024 | Listen
From re-envisioned Bayou favorites to eagerly awaited brick and mortars, find our top 10 most anticipated restaurant openings for 2024.
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.
On the Road
Asheville
Nestled in a valley surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville, North Carolina, is an outdoor mecca with a thriving art scene, hippie charm, and a beer culture at a fever pitch.
On the Road
Washington DC
For a city only recently coming into its culinary prowess, Washington DC restaurants and markets serve as ambassadors to global flavors.
On the Road
Birmingham
Full of chef-driven menus and upscale dining options, Birmingham packs a punch.
In the Field
Whiskey After Dark Charleston 2024
Whiskey After Dark, presented by the Local Palate, will bring the world’s top whiskey ambassadors to Charleston, South Carolina in the fall of 2024.
In the Field
euphoria 2024
euphoria 2024 will host over 50 intimate guest chef dinners, Michelin-starred dinners, lunch & learns, and more!
In the Field
The North Carolina Hot Sauce Contest & Festival
Get ready to ignite your taste buds and heat up the streets of downtown Oxford at the 2024 North Carolina Hot Sauce Contest & Festival.
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Kwei Fei
With a mantra of “loud, hot, vibes” and a menu of powerful flavors, Kwei Fei is unapologetically Sichuan and unique to the Charleston scene.
Dining Out
Downunder
Downunder, an Aussie-owned gem in Tupelo, offers a distinctive blend of international pub grub and handcrafted cocktails with a unique flair.
Dining Out
Spain Wine Bar
For a taste of the Spanish coast, check out Spain Wine Bar in Ocean City, Maryland with their wide range of wines and food selections.
Dining Out
Corks, Cooks, & Books
At Corks, Cooks, & Books in Rock Hill, South Carolina, enjoy a good book with your favorite drink at this wine bar and bookstore.
Getaway
Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans
Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans provides a high-end and luxury stay with top of the line restaurants and a prime location in the Crescent City.
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Hotel Bardo
Hotel Bardo promises to blossom into a social and cultural epicenter for Savannah residents and an illustrious getaway for visitors.
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Heights House
A 19th-century Italianate-style mansion, Heights House offers a destination stay in Raleigh’s Boylan Heights.
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Hotel Tupelo
With its elegant design, enriched with distinctive features, Hotel Tupelo invites guests to experience life like a local during their stay.