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The Waverly Local in Auburn, Alabama
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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.

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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.

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Our 2024 Marketplace Gift Guide

The Local Palate Marketplace shares a curated list of our top holiday gifting options from our favorite Southern makers.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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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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.

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Washington DC

For a city only recently coming into its culinary prowess, Washington DC restaurants and markets serve as ambassadors to global flavors.

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Birmingham

Full of chef-driven menus and upscale dining options, Birmingham packs a punch.

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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.

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euphoria 2024

euphoria 2024 will host over 50 intimate guest chef dinners, Michelin-starred dinners, lunch & learns, and more!

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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.

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Downunder

Downunder, an Aussie-owned gem in Tupelo, offers a distinctive blend of international pub grub and handcrafted cocktails with a unique flair.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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