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The Local Palate's featured stories, interviews, profiles, essays, and histories exploring the South's food culture.

Southern Makers

Oro: Meet Your Wheat | Listen

In Richmond, Virginia, chef Laine Myers partners with local purveyors to make pasta with terroir at her exclusive CSA, Oro.

On the Road

Snapshot: Baltimore

One chef couple shares their love for the history and culture of Baltimore. Find their recommendations for eats, drinks, and [...]

Southern Makers

A Hot Take on Southern Chili Lab

Heat, spice, and passion collide at Southern Chili Lab which has been growing like a pepper plant since its first [...]

Roots

The Pakalachian Food Truck Blends Traditions | Listen

Katlin and Mohsin Kazmi share how they combined their Appalachian and Pakistan cultures to create The Pakalachian food truck.

At the Table

High Tea, Southern Style

The tradition of high tea is being steeped into Southern culture, find 8 of our finest recipes to pair with [...]

In the Field

From Pop-Up To Brick-and-Mortar | Listen

Going from pop-up to brick-and-mortar may have induced hives, but it allowed a Kentucky chef a chance to fix what's [...]

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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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A First Look at Joelle | Listen

Joelle is poised to bring an undeniable liveliness to Bluffton with Italian American dishes, semolina pastas, and wood fired pizzas.

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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.

Cook the Book

Cook the Book: Cured

Digital editor, Amber Chase, embraces the culture and preservation of fermenting cooking through Steve McHugh's latest cookbook, Cured.

Cook the Book

Cook the Book: The World Central Kitchen Cookbook

Our associate editor, Tate Jacaruso, dives into the vibrant and vegetable-forward dishes described in the World Central Kitchen Cookbook.

Cook the Book

Cook the Book: Juke Joints, Jazz Clubs & Juice

Emily Havener, explores cocktail recipes inspired by Black mixologists in Toni Tipton-Martin's latest: Juke Joints, Jazz Clubs & Juice.

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Cook the Book: Still We Rise

TLP's editor in chief cooks through Still We Rise, and the result is biscuits with good height, delicate airiness, and [...]

Cook the Book

Cook the Book: Ed Mitchell’s Barbeque

Digital Editor, Amber Chase, shares her journey through the recent cookbook by Ed Mitchell, tackling everything from brisket to hushpuppies.

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Cook the Book: South of Somewhere

Hannah Lee Leidy delves into three recipes from South of Somewhere by Dale Gray, crafting three flavorful dishes easy enough [...]

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Dining Out

Our Top Restaurants of 2023

From Japanese comfort food to elevated African fusion, discover our top restaurants of 2023 and the must-order menu items for each.

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Top 10 Restaurant Openings This Spring and Summer | Listen

From embracing cultural heritage to new takes on fine dining, these top 10 restaurant openings are guaranteed to enrich the culinary scene.

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Savor Bourbon & BBQ in Benson, NC

Come enjoy the delicious food, scenic landscapes, cozy corner cafes, and flavorful beers in Johnston County.

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Exploring Mississippi: A Quintessential Southern Experience

Explore Mississippi's charm wherenature, history, and cuisine blend seamlessly for a quintessential Southern experience.

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Recap: TLP x Charleston Wine + Food 

TLP Editor Erin Byers Murray shares an overview of events from this year's Charleston Wine + Food Festival.

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Long Live Oyster Season at Darling Oyster Bar

Darling Oyster Bar, a Charleston South Carolina staple, is committed to serving only the freshest seafood and sustainably sourced oysters.

First Look

A First Look at Luca Lagotto

Luca Lagotto hopes to supply fresh Italian cuisine and a neighborhood respite to the busy residents of Homewood, Alabama.

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A First Look at Dear Charles

With a menu of elevated classics, Dear Charles is poised to become a local’s staple, a tourist’s haven, and a [...]

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A First Look at Brodeto | Listen

As Brodeto prepares to open, Scott Crawford hopes a feeling of weightless abundance and Adriatic sea breeze translates throughout every [...]

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A First Look at Lowland

Jason Stanhope gives an intimate tour of the menu at his new concept, Lowland Tavern, and his inspiration behind its [...]

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A First Look at Olivero

After two years of envisioning his return to Wilmington, North Carolina, Sunny Gerhart will open his restaurant Olivero today, September [...]

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A First Look at Joelle | Listen

Joelle is poised to bring an undeniable liveliness to Bluffton with Italian American dishes, semolina pastas, and wood fired pizzas.

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: High Rise Beverage Co.

TLP gets an inside look at High Rise Beverage Co. and their hemp-derived cannabis beverages infused with natural ingredients.

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In the Spirit: Durham Distillery + Conniption Gin

TLP toured Durham Distillery with Melissa and Lee Katrincic to observe their methods and hear the story behind their iconic [...]


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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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Long Live Oyster Season at Darling Oyster Bar

Darling Oyster Bar, a Charleston South Carolina staple, is committed to serving only the freshest seafood and sustainably sourced oysters.

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Recap: TLP x Charleston Wine + Food 

TLP Editor Erin Byers Murray shares an overview of events from this year's Charleston Wine + Food Festival.

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Exploring Mississippi: A Quintessential Southern Experience

Explore Mississippi's charm wherenature, history, and cuisine blend seamlessly for a quintessential Southern experience.

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Recipes From Our Summer Issue

A round up of exclusive online recipes from the Local Palate's Summer 2024 Issue.

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Elevate Your AWESOME with an Alpharetta Music Getaway

From cozy jazz clubs to expansive amphitheaters, Alpharetta boasts an array of venues catering to all tastes.

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Dining Out

9 Noteworthy Tennessee Restaurants | Listen

Whether you're looking for a sweet treat or a southern meal, we've got you covered with these 9 Tennessee restaurants that you can't miss.

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Outdoor Adventure and Historic Charm Awaits in St. Martin Parish   

Discover the natural beauty, charm, and history of Butte La Rose, Henderson, and St. Martinville in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana.

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6 Things to Do Beyond Golf in Pinehurst

Discover the dozens of idyllic adventures beyond golf that await in Pinehurst, North Carolina, and Moore County.

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Charlottesville, Virginia Named Wine Region of the Year 

In its short 40-year history, the Monticello Wine Trail has blossomed from a modest collection of wineries into the Wine Region of the Year.