Food & Drink

Inventive mixology and Southern energy combine to make Birmingham, Alabama, one of the region’s most compelling cocktail cities

From scratch-made cocktails to Michelin-recognized dining, Alabama’s Port City is an unexpected culinary destination

Across five Upstate counties in South Carolina, the Old 96 District is serving up a spirited new scene full of local character

Columbia, South Carolina, is where to go for buzzing bars and easy hospitality

The Horse Capital of the World is a cocktail capital too

The Georgia city is the place to sip and swing

In Bardstown, historic distilleries, creative new releases, and Southern hospitality blend into one unforgettable whiskey pilgrimage

Lokelani Alabanza channels childhood nostalgia and her forebears in her new cookbook

Whiskey, simple condiments, and a slow simmer transform a classic side from humble to hard to resist

A Louisvillian gives her whiskey-averse friend a crash course in bourbon appreciation

Looking for a memorable pour to toast the country’s 250th year of independence? These special bottles offer a semiquincentennial sip

At Keipi, a millennia-old Georgian dinner tradition turns strangers into friends

Sauce, spice, and slurps beat the heat at a Chinese food landmark

The El Paso native and Charleston fixture shares tips, tricks, and memories from a decade behind the smoker

A Texas-inspired take on a game-day classic

Make these mini mixed drinks for your next summer soiree

Win the porch party with the help of peak-season produce and a clever garnish

With wins from North Carolina to Texas, the region’s culinary stars took a bite of the spotlight

Rich, bright, and just rustic enough for the home baker

The James Beard Award–winning chef shares his favorite New Orleans nightlife spot, packing style, and go-to road trip snack