The agave spirit brings the smoke to this seductive queso fundido borracho

The surprise ingredient makes for a refreshing springtime brunch sipper

A perfect springtime snack from Rhubarb in Asheville, North Carolina

The Kentucky chef’s favorite childhood dessert plays up sweet spring strawberries

A field pea chowchow brings the heat to chef Greg Collier’s catfish and grits

A new Nashville hotspot celebrates the Middle Eastern dessert—in cocktail form

Fresh berries brighten up a tangy barbecue sauce

A topflight collection of drinking vessels pays off by the sip

A tiny hot spot in Durham just reopened for the first time in two years with a new chef and reimagined menu

Batter up! A gin-spiked brine and tiny bubbles in the batter deliver home-run fried chicken

The elusive spring fruit stars in spiced-up preserves

The flavor of local berries shine in this fruit pastry

Kick-start your morning with this breakfast-inspired tart

Fresh veggies and herbs pair with buttery pastry for a sweet-and-savory bite

Adrienne Cheatham’s recipe is the perfect template for any tart

The secrets behind the still-going-strong spot, plus a recipe for Steeplechase pie

Plus, her recipe for Aloo Chaat, one of her favorite childhood dishes to celebrate

Southern flavors turn tropical in the restaurant’s Tahti Frio cocktail

Patty O’s Cafe & Bakery in Little Washington, Virginia, revives a beloved classic

A classic pairing gets a spirited dose of flavor thanks to a hit of apple brandy