G&G Chef’s Special

’Tis the season for fat, juicy tomatoes, succulent peaches, and beachball-sized watermelons. These summer staples thrive—and inform vibrant food scenes—across the South. Discover four destinations capitalizing on the South’s best bounty.

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Columbia, South Carolina

The food scene in Columbia is vibrant, with new and exciting restaurants constantly emerging and seasoned chefs continuing to reimagine the culinary landscape. Whether you’re craving classic Southern favorites or multicultural cuisine, you’ll find it all in the heart of South Carolina. 

ExperienceColumbiaSC.com

@ColumbiaSC

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Florida Department of Agriculture

From seafood to produce, there’s sunshine in every bite of Florida’s homegrown fare. Find out what’s in season and browse hundreds of recipes created by Florida’s culinary ambassador, Chef Justin Timineri—and always look for the Fresh From Florida logo where you shop.

FreshFromFlorida.com

@FreshFromFlorida

South Carolina Department of Agriculture
Want to find the freshest, locally grown ingredients in South Carolina? It’s simple. Dine at places that feature Certified SC ingredients or look for the Fresh on the Menu designation to support local farmers, purveyors, and restaurants. 
FreshontheMenu.com
@FreshOnTheMenu

South Carolina Department of Agriculture

Want to find the freshest, locally grown ingredients in South Carolina? It’s simple. Dine at places that feature Certified SC ingredients or look for the Fresh on the Menu designation to support local farmers, purveyors, and restaurants.

FreshontheMenu.com

@FreshOnTheMenu

Pinehurst, North Carolina
America’s “foodie golf” destination is overflowing with locally sourced ingredients. In the Pinehurst, Southern Pines, and Aberdeen area of North Carolina, local chefs work with more than seven hundred Moore County farms to produce diverse, fresh fare alongside the links.
HomeofGolf.com
@HomeofAmericanGolf

Pinehurst, North Carolina

America’s “foodie golf” destination is overflowing with locally sourced ingredients. In the Pinehurst, Southern Pines, and Aberdeen area of North Carolina, local chefs work with more than seven hundred Moore County farms to produce diverse, fresh fare alongside the links.

HomeofGolf.com

@HomeofAmericanGolf