Our First-Ever Humor Issue

How a daughter’s notes in the margins became the greatest Father’s Day gift of all

A chef’s curiosity turned into a house filled with whiskey history

Humorous Southerners aren’t made, they’re born

What would it mean to resurrect twenty-four hours of calm in an ever-restless world?

A Charleston chef remixes a Southern classic with a helping of leafy wintery greens and tangy dip

Along an ancient, mangrove-lined Mexican coastline, the fish are ready for a fight

One father’s secrets leave his son ambivalent—save for one tail-wagging legacy

Novelist Benjamin Hale revisits a child’s disappearance in the Ozarks—and follows the fear, faith, and folklore that unfolds in its wake

Whether dishing up crispy onion rings, perfectly piped deviled eggs, or sliced-to-order prime rib, the growing restaurant group perfects simplicity

Or is gifting bespoke china and serveware overrated?

Whip up the fluffy, citrusy cocktail without the risk of a shoulder injury

How the swank menswear shop Kilby celebrates the spirit of the Crescent City

Goings-on in the region and beyond

A Georgia sportsman discovers a hidden gem in a British auction catalogue

The six-piece band has launched well beyond its wild days at App State but still knows how to throw it down

Scales on and slathered in compound butter, the white flaky fish is an early spring triumph

The Tennessee comedian is everyone’s darling

These spots foster local and legendary talent alike

Join us at one of the magazine’s many signature events this year

As told by Henry Cho

Comics to catch on tour and social-media darlings to stream prove that more than ever, the South has something (funny) to say

The tireless Reba isn’t afraid to start over

The Alabama Booksmith runs on first editions and the verve of its unforgettable proprietor