S is for Southern
A Brief Guide to Southernisms
The first rule: Include canines
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Inside our August/September Issue
Listen to the G&G Podcast
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The Whole Hog PodcastWoody Platt on Brevard, Bluegrass, and Brown Trout
Season 3, Episode 6: Frontman for the Steep Canyon Rangers takes us back to the band’s beginning, discusses the magic of Steve Martin, and why he still calls Brevard, North Carolina, home
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The Whole Hog PodcastFollowing the Smell of Bourbon
Season 3, Episode 5: Louisville chef Edward Lee remembers Anthony Bourdain and discusses his new book and his love of the South (especially its whiskey)
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The Whole Hog PodcastWriting America’s History
Season 3, Episode 3: Author Jon Meacham discusses writing about U.S. presidents, the Southern literary canon, and smoking cigars in the basement
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The Whole Hog PodcastRick Bragg Introduces Us to the Best Cook in the World—His Momma
Season 3 kicks off with the Pulitzer-Prize winning author on his new book and love of Southern food
Food & Drink
All Recipes
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Food & DrinkFried Eggplant with Honey and Rosemary
A very Southern twist on an Andalusian classic
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RecipesLucy’s Signature Summer Seafood Gumbo
Summer gumbo from Gulf Coast restaurant impresario Lucy “LuLu” Buffett’s new cookbook
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Food & DrinkSouthern-Style Summer Nachos
A crunchy layer of tortilla chips can be a vehicle for just about any ingredient you can imagine
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Food & DrinkTomato Biscuits
A perfect Southern match
Mark Your Calendar: Upcoming Garden & Gun Events
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Event Party Pics
Mark your calendar for these upcoming Garden & Gun experiences
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EventNov11Charleston, South CarolinaLowcountry Field Feast
A farm-to-table experience benefiting Lowcountry Local First
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Nov9-EventNov10Charleston, South CarolinaMade in the South Weekend
A weekend celebrating the Made in the South Awards finalists in Charleston, South Carolina
In Partnership with
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EventOct9Nashville, TennesseeLouisiana x Nashville
Join us for a night of signature Louisiana flavor
Travel
Weekends
Falling for Martha’s Vineyard
On the island she calls her second home, writer Jessica B. Harris escapes the Southern heat
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SportingRetreats on the Fly
Whether you want to stalk a stream or fold a pheasant, these five far-flung lodges are already among the country’s best outdoor escapes. Now Nicholas Air makes getting to them easier than ever
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TravelWeekend Getaway: Columbia, South Carolina
Eight reasons to escape to the capital city this summer
Sponsored Content
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OutdoorsWhen Jellyfish Attack
Warm water expands their range and brings them closer to shore. If you get stung, should you ask a friend to… well, you know?
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Arts & CultureWhat’s Next for Po’ Monkey’s Lounge
A legendary Mississippi juke joint goes up for auction
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15 SlideshowFood & DrinkA Day at the Varsity
As the Atlanta drive-in institution prepares to celebrate its ninetieth birthday, G&G goes behind the scenes to spend a day in the kitchen and at the counter… “What’ll ya have?”
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16 SlideshowTravelTour the New Hotel Clermont
The Atlanta landmark boasts a new rooftop bar, luxury details, and a French brasserie—and keeps the basement institution locals know and love
Arts & Culture
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Books
The Best Books of 2018—So Far
We’re halfway through the year, but still just getting through our pile of great Southern reads. Make time for some—if not all two dozen—of these novels, cookbooks, and coffee table tomes before the second half of the year brings even more goodies for book lovers
S is for Southern
A Brief Guide to Southernisms
The first rule: Include canines
Outdoors
When Jellyfish Attack
Warm water expands their range and brings them closer to shore. If you get stung, should you ask a friend to… well, you know?
Books
The Southern Amelia Earhart
A new book reveals a forgotten chapter of Southern history: Alabama’s “Fly Girl,” Ruth Elder
Arts & Culture
What’s Next for Po’ Monkey’s Lounge
A legendary Mississippi juke joint goes up for auction
Music
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Music
The Best Albums of 2018—So Far
From the well-known artists you’ve been spinning nonstop to the newcomers that deserve a listen, get acquainted with nine of our favorite Southern albums we’ve heard this year
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G&G ExclusiveNew Music from Aaron Lee Tasjan
Stream “The Rest is Yet to Come” from the free-spirited Nashville singer-songwriter’s forthcoming album Karma for Cheap
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MusicA Conversation Between Margo Price and Widespread Panic’s John Bell
One of three newly-announced artist pairings at Virginia’s Lockn’ Festival, Price and the Widespread Panic frontman interview each other for G&G
Sporting Life
Outdoors
Force of Nature: How Dr. Drew Lanham Is Changing Birding
The South Carolina ornithologist’s enthusiasm has brought the pursuit—and its connections to history and race—to a new audience
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Outdoors
When Jellyfish Attack
Warm water expands their range and brings them closer to shore. If you get stung, should you ask a friend to… well, you know?
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10 SlideshowSPORTINGFor the Love of Labs
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14 SlideshowGood DogsA Day at a Dog Wash
One entrepreneur in Charleston, South Carolina, turns her love of dogs into a new business
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OutdoorsThe Secrets to Finding Shark Teeth
Tybee Island, Georgia author and avid shell-hunter Anna Marlis Burgard shares her know-how