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The Local Palate's featured stories, interviews, profiles, essays, and histories exploring the South's food culture.
In the Field
Our Top 10 Recipes of 2025
By: The Local PalateFrom quick ‘n easy Pimento Cheese sandwiches to simple sheet pan dinners that don’t skimp on flavor, our top 10 recipes of 2025 don't disappoint.
At the Table
Clever Cassoulet With Houston Chef EJ Miller
By: Emily HavenerHouston chef EJ Miller shared his favorite Southern black-eyed pea cassoulet recipe paired with duck confit that's perfect for winter.
In the Field
ShellBound: An Anthology of Southern Oyster Culture | Episode 3: Louisiana
By: Maggie WardShellBound is a three-part docuseries that delves into the wild, wonderful, and challenging world of Southern oysters.
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In the Field
Why Aren’t We Eating More Wild-Caught Shrimp? | Listen
Americans are eating more shrimp than ever, up to 5 pounds per capita per year, yet it’s not the shrimp [...]
On the Road
Eat Your Way from Little Rock to New Orleans | Listen
A 7-hour, food-fueled trip from Little Rock to New Orleans has no shortage of great stops along the way. Just [...]
In the Field
Powerhouse Five Female Distillers
These five female distillers are bringing fine elixirs to life as they harness the powers of business, science, and creativity [...]
In the Field
Whole Hog Goes Global in Texas | Listen
Southern pitmasters Hector Garate and Don Nguyen are changing barbecue through their fusion of Puerto Rican and Vietnamese cuisine.
From the Magazine
In the Fridge with Alton Brown
From liver mush to champagne, take an exclusive look at 5 things Alton Brown keeps in his fridge and a [...]
On the Road
A Guide to Orlando’s Hand-Pulled Noodle Revolution
Try our Orlando weekend guide as you tackle the city's noodle obsession, one steamy, delicious bowl at a time.
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Radar
Our 10 Favorite Wine Bars Across the South | Listen
Raise your glass and fork at these 10 Southern wine bars where the bottle selections are pristine, but the food is just as noteworthy.
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 New Restaurants with Innovative Twists | Listen
From Asian-American fusion to a classic Southern steakhouse, these 10 new restaurants bring a variety of old and new flavors.
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In the Field
The MICHELIN Awards Come to the South
Our top takeaways from the MICHELIN Guide to the American South Ceremony, meet the recipients from NC, TN, MS, GA, SC, AL, and LA.
Radar
Our 10 Favorite Tasting Menus Across the South
Why try one dish when you can try them all? These Southern tasting menus experiment with flavors in an exquisite dining experience.
In the Field
Coming Soon: ShellBound | Video
ShellBound is a three-part docuseries that delves into the wild, wonderful, and challenging world of Southern oysters.
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Greensboro’s Winter Warm-Up
Enjoy the holiday season with comfort food, cozy drinks, and festive finds across Greensboro, North Carolina.
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Discover Luxury in Mobile, Alabama, That Lets You Linger Longer
Experience a different kind of luxury along Mobile Bay that lets you discover culture and savor every detail.
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Community Meets Cuisine in Columbia, South Carolina
Gather COLA is more than just a food hall in Columbia. Enjoy craft cocktails, delicious cuisine, vintage shopping, and even co-op work spaces.
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A First Look at Murray’s Creole Pub
Louisville chef Lawrence Weeks opens Murray's Creole Pub, his own homage to the British pub showcasing his Creole and Cajun [...]
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A First Look at The Bakehouse Texas
Joy the Baker launches preorders this month for The Bakehouse Texas a pop-up at her new Belleville, Texas, location just [...]
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A First Look at Shokudô
Shokudô combines bold flavors and time-honored Japanese techniques with Charleston-area ingredients for a unique dining experience.
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A First Look at Cafe Patachou
Lexington, Kentucky will fall in love with the new go-to brunch and lunch spot, Cafe Patachou for its tasty food [...]
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A First Look at Cane Pazzo | Listen
Cane Pazzo, a community-driven osteria with an intimate reliance on Lowcountry lands opens its doors in Hanahan, South Carolina this [...]
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A First Look at Camaraderie | Listen
From growing up in his father’s deli to working in renowned kitchens across the country, Shawn Gawle is eager to [...]
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In the Spirit
In the Spirit: Ghost Tequila | Listen
Coming into 2024, it’s easy to see how Ghost Tequila is quickly evolving from an intriguing tequila to making heat [...]
In the Spirit
In the Spirit: Cotton & Reed | Listen
TLP sat down withJohn Hayes and Britt Fox to hear about their process, inspiration, and how Cotton & Reed gained [...]
In the Spirit
In the Spirit: UNA Vodka | Listen
We sat down with UNA Vodka's founder to hear about stopping to smell the flowers, and her journey into the [...]
In the Spirit
In the Spirit: Never Say Die Bourbon | Listen
The Local Palate sat down with co-owner Brian Luftman to recount Never Say Die bourbon’s historic tale and growing legacy.
In the Spirit
In the Spirit: Angel’s Envy | Listen
We connected with master distiller Owen Martin to discuss the Angel's Envy celebrated past and continued innovation.
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In the Spirit: Tom & Huck Distillers | Listen
Crafted by three generations of distillers, Tom & Huck Distillers hold a distinctive presence that collides past with present.
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In the Field
Our Top 10 Recipes of 2025
From quick ‘n easy Pimento Cheese sandwiches to simple sheet pan dinners that don’t skimp on flavor, our top 10 recipes of 2025 don't disappoint.
At the Table
Clever Cassoulet With Houston Chef EJ Miller
Houston chef EJ Miller shared his favorite Southern black-eyed pea cassoulet recipe paired with duck confit that's perfect for winter.
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.
At the Table
10 Southern New Year’s Day Recipes to Bring Good Luck
Add these New Year's Day recipes to your celebration menu to ensure your year is full of a few drops of Southern good luck.
Cookbook Club
Cookbook Review: For the Love of Chocolate
Phillip Ashley Rix, a Memphis chocolatier, channels Willy Wonka in his debut cookbook "For the Love of Chocolate."
On the Road
Get To Know Durham, North Carolina
Durham is doing more than cooking up a good meal. The Bull City offers a hot dining scene with culinary diversity and community resilience.
In the Field
Our Top 10 Stories of 2025
From our comprehensive oyster guide to the five essentials that Alton Brown keeps in his fridge, here are your top 10 articles of 2025.
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.
Partnered
Community Meets Cuisine in Columbia, South Carolina
Gather COLA is more than just a food hall in Columbia. Enjoy craft cocktails, delicious cuisine, vintage shopping, and even co-op work spaces.
On the Road
Get To Know Spartanburg, South Carolina
While Spartanburg embraces the small town feel, the city has a big appetite for delicious cuisine and entertainment.