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Fit for a King

Tupelo beckons with great bites and beverages, plus plenty of Elvis lore

Spring Forward

In a city as diverse as Houston, whatever you crave is on the plate—sometimes in the most surprising places

Dine and Dash

Small-town charm meets urban dining and culture in southern Kentucky

In With the Old and the New

This popular DC neighborhood keeps its historic charm while offering an increasingly diverse and eclectic food scene

SOAKING IT UP

A nourishing 48-hour retreat awaits in Bath County, Virginia

time TRAVEL

Retracing memories on a family road trip from Alabama to Tennessee

Eat Your Way from Little Rock to New Orleans

A seven-hour, food-fueled trip from one state capital to another has no shortage of great stops along the way. Just make sure to drive hungry.

A GIN-SOAKED JOURNEY

The Sunshine State is making a splash with craft distilleries

CHOOSE YOUR OWN (MOUNTAIN) ADVENTURE

In Jackson County, you'll find scenic getaways for families, couples, and solo travelers alike

Island Days

Explore the land of seafood, Spanish moss, and sunsets in Jekyll Island, Georgia

Motor Inns Are the New Airbnb

Your next stay should be at an affordable renovated motor hotel

Travel Queer Here

These inclusive smaller Southern towns take pride

Hit the Trail

Eat and drink your way through the South along these seven food and beverage trails

Dinner Party Dining

This Charleston restaurant takes a new approach to the chef's tasting menu

Las Islas Bonitas

Author and documentarian Von Diaz celebrates the traditional cooking techniques of tropical islands

Well-Versed

Lenoir in Austin serves up cocktails made mostly without liquor

Core of the Matter

Peeling back the layers of history gives this Mississippi café owner his purpose

Port Side

Find neighborhood charm, nautical history, and an artistic streak in Norfolk, Virginia

Chasing Pleasure in Portugal

Called across the sea, a consummate host considers her true calling

Smoke Signals

The next generation takes over Benton’s

Two Scoops of Nostalgia

This popular ice cream flavor at Crank Boom tastes like the real thing

WHY AREN'T WE EATING MORE WILD-CAUGHT SHRIMP?

Americans are eating more shrimp than ever, up to 5 pounds per capita per year—but it’s not the shrimp most of them think they’re eating

a better bean

Why we’re up for a new take on butter beans

changing THE GAME

Ten innovating organizations are taking action to tackle big, food-focused issues around the Southeast

whole hog goes global in texas

Two pitmasters from unlikely origins are spreading a new kind of barbecue gospel-from the Carolinas to Texas

summerville

In the past year, SUMMERVILLE has seen a surge of dining options as successful local establishments open satellite spots and new concepts look to meet the dining desires of a booming residential market. The charming downtown still maintains its small-town vibe and one of the best farmers markets in the area, and the Nexton development adds value with a range from fast-casual concepts to fine dining. But what we love most about the town known as the birth place of sweet tea remains the same: the gorgeous azaleas that inspire the Flowertown Festival each spring.

kiawah & scabrook islands

A lot has changed since KIAWAH ISLAND Golf Resort opened with oceanfront rooms for less than $50 a night. It’s now home to one of the best golf courses in the world, not to mention the five-star Sanctuary hotel. The island had previously been used for cattle ranching and cotton and indigo farming before it was passed through the hands of prominent Charleston families like the Gibbeses and Vanderhorsts, and later saw the skyrocket of development in the mid-1970s with the emergence of a residential resort community. SEABROOK, to the north, is a private community, but the Bohicket Marina and Seabrook Equestrian Center are open to the public, along with barely touched beaches. Freshfields Village is the entry point to these sea islands, and a destination in its own right.

johns & Wadmalaw islands

JOHNS ISLAND has seen a proliferation of development in housing and new businesses over the past few years, making it one of the most sought-after places to live in the Charleston area. With suburbs sprawling over the sea island, as you make your way east to WADMALAW ISLAND, there still exist pockets of farms that produce extraordinary produce for restaurants and residents, a vibrant Gullah Geechee community, waterways in every direction, and a Spanish moss paradise of live oak trees, including the Angel Oak tree, the largest east of the Mississippi. At the end of Maybank Highway, the inquisitive traveler is rewarded by the tiny circa-1784 town of Rockville, the entirety of which is on the National Register of Historic Places. Every August, Rockville’s Sea Island Yacht Club hosts the annual Rockville Regatta.

james island

JAMES ISLAND has quickly become one of the most desirable places to live in the Charleston area, with its ideal location between downtown and Folly Beach and relatively quick access to both. Tucked-away neighborhoods, marsh access, and great schools are additional benefits—and recently, dining has taken off with multiple new restaurants and second locations popping up, to the delight of locals. However, don’t overlook the many reliable, unsung favorites that have been serving up great food and drink from the start.

west ashley

Just across the river from downtown Charleston sits the oldest suburb off the peninsula, WEST ASHLEY. Bordered by the Ashley River to the north and the Stono River to the south, this eclectic suburbia is criss-crossed with waterways and tributaries and composed of neighborhoods that fan westward, including a mix of grand old estates and postwar brick bungalows. Along the Ashley River, you’ll make your way toward Charles Towne Landing, where the Carolina colony was first founded in 1670. And out Highway 61 you’ll find some of Charleston’s most famous historic properties, among them Drayton Hall and Middleton Place, where you can learn about the area’s troubled past.