Bursting with charming downtowns and refreshing flavors, escape to Spartanburg, South Carolina and take time to discover new favorites.

Here she’s developed a menu of her spins on St. Patty’s recipes, the thinking behind each, and the brews you’ll need to wash it all down with.

From lagers and IPA’s to sours and seasonal pours, Columbia, South Carolina is a hub for all things hoppy and delicious.

How one mountain brewery is reviving the spirit of a community almost lost to history.

While there are many fun things to do in town at any time of year, the magic that Christmas brings makes it a season you won’t want to miss in Peachtree City.

A farmer and a forager plumb the wilds of Appalachia for a modern elixir.

Beloved by many for its warm and charming spirit, welcoming amenities, buzz worthy fare and romantic ambiance, Sanderling truly embodies the best of the South.

When the temperature dips and the evenings turn breezy, Lake Oconee is the perfect place to be. Just a short drive from Atlanta, come and enjoy the tastes of the season at the lake.

What began in Greenville, SC as an idea between a restaurateur and musician has now grown into one of the Southeast’s signature food, wine and music events.

In a historic woodland setting in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Burial Beer Company’s sprawling new digs tell the story of the community who helped to shape it, past and present.

The annual food and drink extravaganza returns to the Holy City March 4 through 8.

Known for its history in tobacco and textiles, Winston-Salem has served as a home to makers and artisans since its founding in 1753.

Sea Island Forge founders Sandy and Steve Schoettle host a live-fire feast on Little St. Simons Island to christen the resort’s new kettle

Fifteen barrier islands line the coast of Georgia. The largest and southernmost is called Cumberland, a rugged and enchanting island that has long captured the imaginations of mainlanders, from the Carnegies to the Kennedys.

From long-forgotten hooch grain to the key to one of the most coveted bottles of craft bourbon around, an heirloom corn gets a second chance.

With no more than ninety minutes between stops, you can hit all the highlights of this coastal expedition in just a couple days.

While Savannah has long been steeped in history, a new generation of chefs and makers have breathed new life into the city.

Home to the starting point of the Appalachian Trail at Springer Mountain, and blanketed by the Chattahoochee National Forest, North Georgia is a hiker’s paradise.

From Asheville to Roanoke, we’ve rounded up 6 stops that will give you a taste of the Blue Ridge region.

Columbia has an abundance of Insta-worthy brunch spots—with each one boasting unique and unforgettable menu items that will cure any ailment, guaranteed.

North Carolina’s Research Triangle might be anchored by three major universities but this corner of the Piedmont offers much more than scholarly smarts; it’s got plenty of crave-worthy eats and an abundance of libations, too.

A renaissance is afoot in the Bull City, filling old tobacco warehouses and textile buildings with nationally-recognized restaurants, tech companies, artisan shops, contemporary hotels, and makers cut from every cloth.

Bluffton is among the fastest-growing towns in South Carolina, yet it retains its small-town character and seriously enchanting landscape. It’s a community that lives close to the land. Or, more precisely, to the water.

An adventurous town in the North Carolina foothills, Wilkesboro is emblematic of the word heritage—rich in cultural traditions, unspoiled countryside, historic buildings, and a home to fine craftsmanship.

As Charleston, South Carolina, celebrates its 350th birthday this spring, much of the city’s vitality seems to be migrating up the peninsula to neighborhoods like Cannonborough/Elliottborough.

Tradition and tomorrow pair perfectly in this modern city.

Upstate on the Upswing — Greenville, South Carolina, is a big little town tucked in the folds of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

A wave of chefs returning to their hometown after successful careers afield are joining Columbia’s broadening legion of homegrown culinary talent. The result? A quiet bubbling-over of brilliance in the kitchens and bars of this capital city college town.

Charleston’s downtown may indeed be a culinary magnet, but there’s fabulous fare to be found in the nearby ‘burbs, with ample parking to boot.

Fresh air, luxurious amenities, and hearty meals await at this mountainside resort in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. 

Set like a crown jewel on Marion Square, Hotel Bennett puts you steps from Charleston’s bustling heart.

With its sprawling, manicured campus and modern-meets-historic charm, Old Edwards Inn and Spa beckons those seeking indulgence this holiday season.

The renovated Clermont embraces it history.

The dinner bell rings three times a day at the Lodge on Little St. Simons Island, Georgia

On Kiawah Island, a Southern mansion writ large

Old meets new in the heart of the Holy City.

Imagine biking through the Tuscan countryside and staying at a stylish auberge, where the pasta is homemade and the wine cave is deep—in the Blue Ridge foothills.

Motor Lodge Remake—Durham’s new digs captures the young energy of the city

We caught up with Reitz who shared with us a bit about his philosophy and inspiration, plus a few Jack Rudy cocktails to help us celebrate the start of spring.

How a chef-led group has united the voices of more than 500,000 independent restaurants in order make a legislative impact.

Meet the food and bev industry vets behind the Charleston-based Holy Smoke Smoked Olive Oil; a cold-smoked, extra-virgin olive oil made with 100-percent natural ingredients.

Inspired to make a food item that represents the new south with global influence, fine-dining industry couple Pete Amadhanirundr, and Ally Smith launched the PET PET brand with their first product, Tingly Togarashi.

Getting back to basics with Charleston design couple Ben and Kate Towill.

Black, White, and The Grey’s unique format—a balance of two intertwined, though at times disparate, perspectives—is perfectly emblematic of its authors, Mashama Bailey and John O. Morisano who share with us their experience writing the cookbook.

Mark Langdon recounts concocting his own tonic recipe at home in Edisto Island where Langdon’s Original Tonic was born.

Nearly 25 years after Will Harris remade his conventional family farm into a sustainable utopia, Georgia’s White Oak Pastures is thriving.

At Jardí Chocolates named for the Catalan word for garden, Jocely Gragg transforms the confection into truffles, chocolate-covered nuts, and elaborately filled candy bars.

Out of a former two-room schoolhouse on the southern half of the island, Leanne Coulter and Rhonda Davis operate Daufuskie Blues reviving the Lowcountry’s storied indigo culture.

At Jackrabbit Filly, opened last fall in North Charleston’s Park Circle neighborhood and named for their Chinese zodiac signs, the couple serves food that’s grounded in Shuai’s Chinese heritage and embracing of Southern ingredients.

Queen City cakemaker Brigitte Oger creates custom cakes for a wide audience including folks seeking gluten- and dairy-free options.

We sat down with Isaac Morton of Smithey Ironware to get his take on the pieces every cook needs, plus how to make the most of the pans once you’ve got them.

Lee Calhoun devoted decades to saving the South’s apple heritage—and he’s inspired the next wave of preservationists along the way.

Cheetie Kumar loves the warmth of the people and sense of community in Raleigh. At her restaurant, Garland, she serves the foods of her childhood, re-focused through a Southern lens.

Garland Chef Cheetie Kumar is
Rocking Raleigh with Global Flavors