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Our 10 Favorite Wine Bars Across the South | Listen
By: Amber ChaseRaise 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 | Listen
By: The Local PalateSome 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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Top 10 Restaurant Openings This Spring and Summer | Listen
By: Lena MelentijevicFrom 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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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.
Radar
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.
Radar
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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10 Hot Openings for Your Summer Bucket List | Listen
From ivy-covered wine pubs to rooftop Mexican cantinas, these 10 restaurants sit at the top of our summer bucket list.
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.
In the Field
What’s On the Horizon for 2024 | Listen
TLP's Snapshot Newsletter contributors share their anticipated 2024 openings, innovations, and movements in their relevant Southern cities.
Southern Makers
Southern Makers
Kuluntu Bakery Bakes Barriers | Listen
Nestled on the outskirts of Dallas, Kuluntu Bakery is a small-scale non-profit bakery operated by Stephanie Leichtle-Chalken.
Southern Makers
The ABCs of Mead | Listen
Managing Editor, Emily Havener, sets out to find mead, the world’s oldest fermented beverage, on Florida’s Forgotten Coast.
In the Field
The Return of the Lynnhaven Oyster | Listen
A former fireboat captain returns to the water as an oyster farmer and tour guide to revive the Lynnhaven oyster.
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.
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.
Southern Makers
Smoke Signals | Listen
The next generation takes over Benton’s Smoky Mountain Country Hams.
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On the Road
Bluegrass Spirit on the Kentucky Bourbon trail | Listen
Along the rolling grass hills of the Bluegrass State, one writer visits three Kentucky distilleries specializing in bourbon.
On the Road
Flavor Towns On Mississippi’s Gulf Coast | Listen
Explore dining, culture, and activities in twelve cities along Mississippi’s Gulf coast offering small town charm or exquisite dining.
On the Road
Pushing Boundaries in No Man’s Land | Listen
From old-school barbecue joints to swamplands, one writer slides deep into No Man’s Land on a trip through Louisiana and East Texas.
On the Road
Tidewater Trails | Listen
The Local Palate explores the tidewater trails of eastern Virginia through delicious food, beautiful views, and timeless culture.
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First Look
A First Look at Flora and Fauna | Listen
Flora and Fauna launches this month as an all day bakery and supper club in the space that previously housed the iconic Back in the Day Bakery.
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A First Look at Fancypants | Listen
Fancypants, the fancy not fussy concept from the minds behind Butcher & Bee and Redheaded Stranger, makes its debut in East Nashville.
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A First Look at The Select | Listen
As The Select opens in Charleston, Julian Parker and his team can’t help but ruminate on the concept that history repeats itself.
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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 dish.
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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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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 bustle of King Street.
Picks from our restaurant issue
Dining Out
7 Noteworthy Mississippi Restaurants | Listen
Whether you're in the mood for handcrafted pizza or Southern brunch, Mississippi has you covered with their diverse range of restaurants.
Dining Out
9 Noteworthy Alabama Restaurants | Listen
From Birmingham to Orange Beach, Alabama offers a diverse range of local cuisine you don't want to miss out on.
Dining Out
9 Noteworthy Georgia Restaurants | Listen
From barbecue to sushi, Georgia has no shortage of restaurants to satisfy your next craving with these new and tried-and-true classics.
Dining Out
9 Noteworthy Kentucky Restaurants | Listen
From Southern barbecue to Korean fusion, Kentucky offers a diverse range of restaurants that you can't miss when you visit next.
Dining Out
9 Noteworthy Virginia Restaurants | Listen
Whether you're craving Southern classics or inventive takes on new dishes, Virginia has it all with these 9 Virginia restaurants.
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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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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Meet Javier Uriarte: 2024 South Carolina Chef Ambassador
Peruvian chef Javier Uriarte is a 2024 South Carolina Chef Ambassador who is bringing a taste of latin America to the Lowcountry.
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.
Cookbook Club
Cookbook Review: Baking in the American South | Listen
Anne Byrn's Baking in the American South is a comprehensive look at Southern baking, including recipes for cornbread, biscuits, and cookies.
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Meet Leslie Rohland: 2024 South Carolina Chef Ambassador
Leslie Rohland is a 2024 South Carolina Chef Ambassador and the owner of five restaurants in businesses in Bluffton.
Recipes
Three Iconic Latin American Sandwiches
Dive deep into these three iconic Latin American sandwiches, their history in Latin American foodways, and their beloved base: bread.
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 spirits industry.
First Look
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 bustle of King Street.
Roots
ChòpnBlọk: A Journey to Connection
The road to Houston’s first fast-casual West African cuisine in ChòpnBlọk was paved with community and intention.
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West Texas Eats: A Foodie’s Guide to Odessa
From award-winning comfort food to authentic Mexican cuisine, there's something to satisfy every palate in Odessa, Texas.