Fork in the Road

Vietnam and Texas form a beautiful union at Xin Chào

Bishop, the newest spot from locals Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman, transports diners—and elevates the hotel restaurant

Finding comfort in the classics at Johnny’s Half Shell in Washington, D.C.

At their new spot in a converted ranch house, Tarasque Cucina’s John and Lauren Stokes bring a delightfully homemade taste of fun to Oxford

Upping the ante on fast food

In a rapidly diversifying South, Con Huevos showcases the promise of the decade to come

Overflowing sandwiches and a true taste of Louisiana love

One of the newest additions to a growing Durham is a little gem

Nashville’s Josephine cooks up a fresh take on the South and one hell of a whole bird

Proving there’s still plenty of new magic to be conjured from tried-and-true Southern flavors

Chattanooga’s Main Street Meats is a carnivore’s nirvana

North Carolina pit master Sam Jones is breathing new fire into the old-school smokehouse

In the Atlanta suburbs, duck behind the Waffle House and dig in to the real roots of Southern food

Georgia’s Seabear embodies the best of a new breed of oyster bar

Deeply personal and profoundly good, Shaya offers a taste of a different New Orleans

Miami’s contribution to burger culture, the frita may not have gone national yet. But it should

Chef Kevin Gillespie’s dim sum spin on fine dining is a force to be reckoned with

Just when you think you’ve tried them all, a new discovery awaits around the bend

Birmingham chef John Hall creates great pies, and a space for all

Oxford Canteen steps outside the dining-room box