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The Local Palate's featured stories, interviews, profiles, essays, and histories exploring the South's food culture.
On the Road
A Seafood-First Trip From Florida to Alabama
This Florida to Alabama road trip is full of our list of coastal an't-miss eats, desserts, overnight stays, cocktails, and more.
In the Field
Cracking the Cacao Code with Kosha Chocolate
Kosha Chocolate bridges the gap between cacao growers and consumers, one bar at a time in South Carolina.
TLP's Top 5
Summer’s Top Culinary Trends of 2026
We’ve kept a close eye this summer on new and unexpected ingredients, notable strides in design, and hot trends in the South.
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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.
Dining Out
10 Mouth Watering Barbecue Restaurants in the South
Good barbecue is at the heart of Southern culture. Take a look at these 10 barbecue restaurants across the South and dig right in.
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A First Look at Serendipity Publichouse
At the recently-opened Serendipity Publichouse in Midway, Kentucky, loitering is encouraged.
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Explore Private Culinary Experiences in South Walton, Florida
Meet the South Walton private chefs transforming at-home dining into an unforgettable event.
Dining Out
Motor Supply Co. Bistro
The philosophy at Motor Supply Co. Bistro is to cook with passion and conviction in everything that they do.
Dining Out
City Limits Barbeque
Located in West Columbia, City Limits Barbeque operates out of a charmingly eccentric compound known as "Smoky Hollow."
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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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On the Road
A Seafood-First Trip From Florida to Alabama
This Florida to Alabama road trip is full of our list of coastal an't-miss eats, desserts, overnight stays, cocktails, and more.
In the Field
Cracking the Cacao Code with Kosha Chocolate
Kosha Chocolate bridges the gap between cacao growers and consumers, one bar at a time in South Carolina.
TLP's Top 5
Summer’s Top Culinary Trends of 2026
We’ve kept a close eye this summer on new and unexpected ingredients, notable strides in design, and hot trends in the South.
At the Table
7 No-Bake Dessert Recipes to Make Before the Summer Ends
From cakes to ice cream to trifles, these easy no-bake desserts capture everything there is to love about late summer.
Dining Out
The Ultimate Washington, DC Dining Guide 2026
Our editors tackled the vast Washington, DC food scene to find the best chef, best mixologist, and top dining spots across the state.
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Explore Private Culinary Experiences in South Walton, Florida
Meet the South Walton private chefs transforming at-home dining into an unforgettable event.
On the Road
5 of the Best Po’Boys to Try in the Bayou State
Discover Louisiana native and chef Chris Borges favorite po'boys around the Bayou state, from Baton Rouge to Lafayette.
In the Field
Tutti Builds a New Kind of Pizza Shop in Charleston | Video
In Charleston, Tutti was built around a simple idea: Create the kind of pizza shop you want to have in your own neighborhood.
On the Road
5 Road-Trip-Worthy Resort Restaurants Across Tennessee
These five restaurants are worth the drive for a long, leisurely meal surrounded by Tennessee’s natural beauty.
Dining Out
Where to Eat in Charleston
In the last few years, the culinary scene has exploded in Charleston. Here are five recent arrivals to try around the Holy City.
