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Radar
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.
Radar
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.
Radar
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.
First Look
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.
First Look
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.
First Look
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.
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.
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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Cookbook Club
Cookbook Review: Bodega Bakes | Listen
Associate editor, Tate Jacaruso, shares her whimsical experience cooking through Paola Velez's Bodega Bakes cookbook.
In the Field
Juniper Gets a Borges Boost | Listen
One decade in, Juniper is getting a refresh with chef Junior Borges, who brings a unique blend of Brazilian heritage and creative ambition.
Roots
Infusion of Spirit with Alba Huerta | Listen
Here, we explore how Houston’s celebrated bar pro Alba Huerta keeps her 10-year-old cocktail program moving forward.
Dining Out
The Ultimate Florida Dining Guide | Listen
Lauren Titus scoured the lengths of Florida to select the best chef, best mixologist, and top dining spots across the state for 2025.
Cookbook Club
For Belinda Smith-Sullivan, Cocktails are an Occasion | Listen
We checked in with Smith-Sullivan to get her take on the art of mixology as a staple of Southern hospitality.
Drinks
Have the Last Word | Listen
Spin a twist on two classic cocktails with riffs from Kelsee Bryant, beverage director at Decade cocktail in Louisville, Kentucky.
First Look
A First Look at Le Moyne | Listen
Named for the founder of New Orleans, Le Moyne hopes to embody both the French traditions past and future of New Orleans cuisine.
At the Table
A Kamayan Filipino Feast | Listen
Nikko Cagalanan of Kultura in Charleston, South Carolina, welcomes everyone to the table with a Kamayan Filipino feast.
In the Field
Corn of Life with Julio Hernadez | Listen
Chef Julio Hernadez has created his own version of authentic cuisine centering around maiz at his Nashville restaurant.
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 open Camaraderie in Houston.