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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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Chef Kayla Pfeiffer Shares Her Twist on a Southern Classic
Discover chef Kayla Pfeiffer's country-fried lamb with Sichuan gravy, a twist on a Southern classic inspired by childhood breakfasts.
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Get to a Perfect Fall Day in Blue Ridge, Georgia
By: TLP's PartnersHere’s a delicious guide to spending a fall day in the mountains of Blue Ridge, Georgia, with a bite of everything.
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8 Pie Recipes to Spice up Your Fall Baking
By: Emilee Calametti'Tis the season for cooler weather and homes filled with the spiced smell of fresh baking. Add one of these pie recipes to your fall lineup.
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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.
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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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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A First Look at So. Fox
So. Fox marks a new chapter for the team behind Kinship Butcher & Sundry, bringing a polished community-focused vision to Atlanta.
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A First Look at Enlō
With Enlō, Nico Abello returns to his French roots and 25 years of experience to bring something extraordinary to Greenville, South Carolina.
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8 Flavorful Recipes to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
From traditional to regional dishes, these eight recipes offer a delicious way to appreciate and experience Hispanic culture.
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This October, Raise a Glass to Virginia
Virginia Wine is earning recognition around the world, but there is no better place to experience it than right here in Virginia.
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Outer Banks Adventure Beyond the Beach
There’s more to The Northern Outer Banks than the shoreline. Discover adventure beyond the beaches.
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Get to a Perfect Fall Day in Blue Ridge, Georgia
Here’s a delicious guide to spending a fall day in the mountains of Blue Ridge, Georgia, with a bite of everything.
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A First Look at So. Fox
So. Fox marks a new chapter for the team behind Kinship Butcher & Sundry, bringing a polished community-focused vision to [...]
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A First Look at 3TEN
This Pan-Asian restaurant is changing Lexington’s cocktail game and unifying downtown.
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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 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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At the Table
Chef Kayla Pfeiffer Shares Her Twist on a Southern Classic
Discover chef Kayla Pfeiffer's country-fried lamb with Sichuan gravy, a twist on a Southern classic inspired by childhood breakfasts.
Partnered
Get to a Perfect Fall Day in Blue Ridge, Georgia
Here’s a delicious guide to spending a fall day in the mountains of Blue Ridge, Georgia, with a bite of everything.
At the Table
8 Pie Recipes to Spice up Your Fall Baking
'Tis the season for cooler weather and homes filled with the spiced smell of fresh baking. Add one of these pie recipes to your fall lineup.
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Lakeside Camping at Dreher Island State Park
Schedule your next getaway at Dreher Island State Park, where you don't have to choose between water or woods for the perfect camping style.
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Outer Banks Adventure Beyond the Beach
There’s more to The Northern Outer Banks than the shoreline. Discover adventure beyond the beaches.
On the Road
Get to Know Rabbit Hole Distillery
Through intentionality and stunning design for all types of whiskey drinkers, Rabbit Hole Distillery is keeping bourbon fresh.
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This October, Raise a Glass to Virginia
Virginia Wine is earning recognition around the world, but there is no better place to experience it than right here in Virginia.
Getaway
3 South Carolina Relics Packed With History
Celebrate 250 years of South Carolina by visiting these three relics throughout the state that are packed with history.
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Unwrapping Flavor on Kiawah Island
As the holiday season nears, Kiawah Island Golf Resort sets the table with Southern recipes, inspiring cuisine, and gracious hospitality.
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A Treehouse Getaway on the Edisto River
Book a stay in a private treehouse at Edisto River Refuge for your next weekend getaway in coastal South Carolina.
