Featured Stories
The Local Palate's featured stories, interviews, profiles, essays, and histories exploring the South's food culture.
Roots
Kat Petonito Revisits Her Roots With a Fusion Approach to Cuisine
By: The Local PalateExecutive chef Kat Petonito shares the fusion approach she takes with cuisine that makes her restaurants stand out.
Partnered
Eat Like a Local: Columbia, South Carolina Classics
By: TLP's PartnersExperience gourmet food, creative culinary experience, and exceptional hospitality in South Carolina's capital city-- Columbia.
Cookbook Club
Cookbook Review: Monday Night Mocktails
By: Tate JacarusoAuthor Jen Newens's 'Monday Night Mocktails' book gives readers (and drinkers) 52 mocktail recipes to try making at home.
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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.
Culinary Class
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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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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First Look
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 roots.
At the Table
A Cajun Christmas Menu
Bayou-born, meat-obsessed, self-described smartass Isaac Toups taps his Acadian roots for a lively holiday feast with family and friends.
On the Road
Get To Know Jackson, Mississippi
Known as The City With Soul to many, Jackson, Mississippi is home to some of the most delicious cuisine in the South.
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Partnered
Taste the Gulf, Savor the Moment in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach
You'll find coastal eats for every craving in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach where gulf-to-table goodness is served with a view.
Partnered
Charleston Wine + Food Presents Tide to Table
Charleston Wine + Food presents Tide to Table, allowing guests to explore Lowcountry's most essential ingredient: oysters.
Partnered
Eat Like a Local: Columbia, South Carolina Classics
Experience gourmet food, creative culinary experience, and exceptional hospitality in South Carolina's capital city-- Columbia.
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First Look
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 [...]
First Look
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 [...]
First Look
A First Look at Shokudô
Shokudô combines bold flavors and time-honored Japanese techniques with Charleston-area ingredients for a unique dining experience.
First Look
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 [...]
First Look
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 [...]
First Look
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 [...]
in the spirit
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.
In the Spirit
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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Roots
Kat Petonito Revisits Her Roots With a Fusion Approach to Cuisine
Executive chef Kat Petonito shares the fusion approach she takes with cuisine that makes her restaurants stand out.
Partnered
Eat Like a Local: Columbia, South Carolina Classics
Experience gourmet food, creative culinary experience, and exceptional hospitality in South Carolina's capital city-- Columbia.
Cookbook Club
Cookbook Review: Monday Night Mocktails
Author Jen Newens's 'Monday Night Mocktails' book gives readers (and drinkers) 52 mocktail recipes to try making at home.
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.
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 can't get enough of.
Partnered
Charleston Wine + Food Presents Tide to Table
Charleston Wine + Food presents Tide to Table, allowing guests to explore Lowcountry's most essential ingredient: oysters.
On the Road
Get To Know Fairhope, Alabama
Tucked beside Mobile Bay sits Fairhope, Alabama, filled with artsy vibes, up-scale attitude, and a tasty food scene worth experiencing.
Partnered
Taste the Gulf, Savor the Moment in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach
You'll find coastal eats for every craving in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach where gulf-to-table goodness is served with a view.
Culinary Class
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 to get you started.
Cookbook Club
8 Cookbooks for Clean, Healthy Eating in the New Year
Kick off the New Year with a few new tricks in the kitchen with these 8 clean and healthy cookbook options.