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The Local Palate's featured stories, interviews, profiles, essays, and histories exploring the South's food culture.
Dining Out
The Ultimate Kentucky Dining Guide | Listen
Best Chef in Kentucky: Sara Bradley Freight House, Paducah From Kentucky born Top Chef competitor to two-time Chopped winner, chef Sara Bradley is a proven contender. She isn’t in it for the prize money, rather Bradley is passionate about showcasing a region she refers to as the “middle of everywhere.” “I say ‘Paducah’ as many[...]
Cookbook Club
Cookbook Review: Scratch That | Listen
By: Erin Byers MurrayErin Byers Murray shares her experience through Alix Traeger's latest cookbook, Scratch That: Embrace the Mess, Cook to Impress.
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Spring’s Brightest Flavors Are In Jackson County, North Carolina
Experience Jackson County's Secret Season, where open trails, breathtaking views, and no-wait dining create the perfect winter getaway.
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Dining Out
The South’s Top Culinary Towns
We've scoured the South for small towns making a big culinary impact, and selected our top 20. Nominate a town [...]
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.
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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 [...]
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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 Bayonet | Listen
Named for the resilient Spanish plant, Bayonet, Rob and Emily McDaniel's latest concepts opens its doors in Birmingham, Alabama.
At the Table
10 Southern Dishes from Iconic Female Chefs
Female chefs, though often under-appreciated, are the backbone of Southern cooking and bring more to the table than just good food.
Key Ingredient
Famous Masters Recipes to Recreate at Home
Just because you're not strolling the azalea-lined fairways does not mean you can't get a taste of the tradition at home.
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A Taste of Tennessee at RT Lodge
Unwind at RT Lodge with seasonal, locally inspired dishes, peaceful moments in nature, and a relaxing evening beneath the stars.
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Spring Bucket List for Foodies in Charlottesville & Albemarle County
With craft cocktails, charcuterie boards, and over 200 restaurants, Tupelo is a foodie’s dream weekend getaway.
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Spring’s Brightest Flavors Are In Jackson County, North Carolina
Experience Jackson County's Secret Season, where open trails, breathtaking views, and no-wait dining create the perfect winter getaway.
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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 [...]
First Look
A First Look at Bayonet | Listen
Named for the resilient Spanish plant, Bayonet, Rob and Emily McDaniel's latest concepts opens its doors in Birmingham, Alabama.
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A First Look at Armour House | Listen
Helmed by executive chef Jeffrey Compton, Armour House promises to cultivate a distinguished, authentic dining experience.
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A First Look at Lillian’s Petite Market & Eatery | Listen
With a legacy spanning nearly a century, Lillian’s Petite Market & Eatery, could easily be titled “the little market that [...]
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A First Look at La Cave | Listen
Patrons are ushered through a tunnel from Félix's dining room into La Cave, for a slower, natural reprieve from the [...]
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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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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.
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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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Dining Out
The Ultimate Kentucky Dining Guide | Listen
Best Chef in Kentucky: Sara Bradley Freight House, Paducah From Kentucky born Top Chef competitor to two-time Chopped winner, chef Sara Bradley is a proven contender. She isn’t in it for the prize money, rather Bradley is passionate about showcasing a region she refers to as the “middle of everywhere.” “I say ‘Paducah’ as many times as possible on the television screen,” she says. Seasonal menus [...]
Cookbook Club
Cookbook Review: Scratch That | Listen
Erin Byers Murray shares her experience through Alix Traeger's latest cookbook, Scratch That: Embrace the Mess, Cook to Impress.
Partnered
Spring’s Brightest Flavors Are In Jackson County, North Carolina
Experience Jackson County's Secret Season, where open trails, breathtaking views, and no-wait dining create the perfect winter getaway.
Dining Out
The Ultimate Virginia Dining Guide | Listen
Stephanie Ganz scoured the lengths of Virginia to select the best chef, best mixologist, and top dining spots across the state for 2025.
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Spring Bucket List for Foodies in Charlottesville & Albemarle County
With craft cocktails, charcuterie boards, and over 200 restaurants, Tupelo is a foodie’s dream weekend getaway.
Dining Out
The Ultimate Arkansas Dining Guide | Listen
A local chef and mixologist recommend the go-to spots for getting the best drinks and bites of Arkansas in 2025.
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Sounding the Scene
Music sets the scene at Birmingham’s new culinary haven, Rêve In downtown Birmingham, Alabama, Rêve chef Jacob Stull’s commitment to quality extends to the tight-knit bonds formed in the kitchen—and the key to fostering those bonds is music. “At Rêve, we don’t tend to have music playing [...]
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A Taste of Tennessee at RT Lodge
Unwind at RT Lodge with seasonal, locally inspired dishes, peaceful moments in nature, and a relaxing evening beneath the stars.
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Cheers to Spring at The Darling Oyster Bar
The best of spring is in Charleston at The Darling Oyster Bar—where fresh oysters and handcrafted cocktails await.
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Sip, Shop, and Squad Up in Tupelo, Mississippi
With craft cocktails, charcuterie boards, and over 200 restaurants, Tupelo is a foodie’s dream weekend getaway.