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The Local Palate's featured stories, interviews, profiles, essays, and histories exploring the South's food culture.
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Sweet Heat: The Datil Pepper’s St. Augustine Roots
By: TLP's PartnersSince their settlement in 1777, Minorcans have contributed to the culture and footways of St. Augustine, Florida.
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How To Eat Through Dunwoody Like a Local
By: Lia PicardLia Picard shares where to go (and what to do in between bites) the next time you’re in the Dunwoody neighborhood near Atlanta.
Cookbook Club
Cookbook Review: The Butter Book
By: Emilee CalamettiAnna Stockwell dives deep into the versatility and importance of butter in the kitchen in her latest cookbook, "The Butter Book."
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Why We’re Eating from Root to Plate
Our editor's letter in the Fall 2022 issue of the Local Palate looks ahead to dishes that capture fall, new [...]
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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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Tips for Using Celery in the Kitchen With Chef Bhatt
Chef Vishwesh Bhatt shares his pro tips for cooking with celery in his Washington, DC kitchen and a delicious recipe [...]
On the Road
A Guided Tour of Our Staff’s 4 Favorite Cities Across the South
Our staff loves exploring different places with delicious food and great entertainment. Here are four cities across the South they [...]
At the Table
3 Southern Ways to Add Onions Into Your Dishes
Cookbook author and chef Melissa M. Martin shared three surprising ways to incorporate onions into your next Cajun dish.
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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.
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12 Best Hotels Around the South
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 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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7 Famous Masters Recipes to Recreate at Home
Can't make the Masters? No problem. Here are 7 Masters-approved recipes to try making at home for your watch party.
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How to Spend 3 Days in Georgetown, South Carolina
From riverfront inns to coastal kitchens, discover the seafood, soul food, and historic charm that make Georgetown so special.
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8 MICHELIN-Starred Restaurants Across the South
Discover eight MICHELIN-starred restaurants redefining Southern dining with innovative menus and unforgettable experiences.
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Unique Eats in Wilmington & Island Beaches
A culinary treasure trove awaits in Wilmington, NC & Island Beaches. Discover hyper-local sips and bites you won’t find anywhere else. Plan a foodie getaway and get a taste of this coastal destination’s one-of-a-kind food scene with these unique [...]
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A Taste of Mount Pleasant and the Blessing of the Fleet
Mount Pleasant's culinary scene is packed with local flavor, Southern charm, and a unique blend of international influences with a Lowcountry twist.
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Sweet Heat: The Datil Pepper’s St. Augustine Roots
Since their settlement in 1777, Minorcans have contributed to the culture and footways of St. Augustine, Florida.
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A First Look at Lion’s Share
The opening of Lion's Share marks the celebrated return of husband-and-wife duo Robbie Wilson and Emily Perry Wilson to Nashville.
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A First Look at The Crossing
Charleston's latest hotel, The Cooper, is open and features The Crossing-- a Mediterranean restaurant overlooking the harbor.
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A First Look at Bareo
Bareo, from James Beard nominated chef Nikko Cagalanan and wife Paula Kramer, brings kakigōri and dumplings to Spring Street in [...]
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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 Brief History of Bread in New Orleans
Bread in New Orleans can get overshadowed by crawfish, king cakes, and gumbo, but this brief history shines some well-deserved [...]
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A Brief History of Mardi Gras Treats
Mardi Gras signature treats surpass beignets and po’boys, and reveal histories about Catholic traditions and French influence in Louisiana.
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A Brief History of the Kolache
Discover how a traditional Czech pastry became an iconic Texan treat with Chef Mary Bass of Good Dough in Texas.
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Sweet Heat: The Datil Pepper’s St. Augustine Roots
Since their settlement in 1777, Minorcans have contributed to the culture and footways of St. Augustine, Florida.
Dining Out
How To Eat Through Dunwoody Like a Local
Lia Picard shares where to go (and what to do in between bites) the next time you’re in the Dunwoody neighborhood near Atlanta.
Cookbook Club
Cookbook Review: The Butter Book
Anna Stockwell dives deep into the versatility and importance of butter in the kitchen in her latest cookbook, "The Butter Book."
Partnered
A Taste of Mount Pleasant and the Blessing of the Fleet
Mount Pleasant's culinary scene is packed with local flavor, Southern charm, and a unique blend of international influences with a Lowcountry twist.
On the Road
Get To Know Baton Rouge, Louisiana
In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, dining and entertaining happen almost effortlessly, especially when an LSU team is playing.
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A First Look at Lion’s Share
The opening of Lion's Share marks the celebrated return of husband-and-wife duo Robbie Wilson and Emily Perry Wilson to Nashville.
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Unique Eats in Wilmington & Island Beaches
A culinary treasure trove awaits in Wilmington, NC & Island Beaches. Discover hyper-local sips and bites you won’t find anywhere else. Plan a foodie getaway and get a taste of this coastal destination’s one-of-a-kind food scene with these unique items: Lucy Bea Oysters at RX Chicken & Oysters [...]
On the Road
Why You Should Solo Travel
Three food and travel writers share why it's worth traveling solo through Europe, the Caribbean, and Washington DC.
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Flavor Finds Its Sanctuary on Kiawah Island
Kiawah Island Golf Resort spotlights a variety of culinary options designed to delight the senses for overnight guests and food lovers.
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Atlanta Chef Shares Her Pie Recipe That Spans Four Generations
Atlanta chef Erika Council's legacy can be found in stacks of recipes she keeps close by-- one spans four generations for sweet potato pie.
