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Food & Drink

Readers weigh in on the controversial nomenclature of a beloved Thanksgiving side

Outside a Japanese KFC storefront

Travel

A bucket full of familiar tastes and surprising lore on one Southerner’s trip to Tokyo

An illustration of people dressed in Thanksgiving turkey costumes waiting in line at a restaurant

Food & Drink

The festive sandwiches are a citywide phenomenon

A collage of bourbon bottles

Distilled

These ten bottles for discerning drinkers cover a range of price points—from standout everyday sippers to splurge-worthy pours

Travel

Acclaimed chef Shaun Doty brings international flair to Southern ingredients in a space that is as beautiful as it is historic

A man lifts a trophy into the air

Distilled

The former Hurricanes player and Raleigh resident on his whiskey journey and finding home in the South

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Travel

Buckle up for a seven-day gastronomic tour of South and North Carolina

Food & Drink

The Michelin Guide canvassed six new states across the region for its selections, including a two-star designation for Emeril’s in New Orleans

black walnut cake

Recipe

A buttermilk cream cheese icing gilds the ultimate fall dessert

A bowl of Texas caviar

Recipe

From pantry staples to party-ready platter

Virginia fried apples

Recipe

An old-fashioned spice mixture kicks up this skillet-cooked breakfast side

crab chop

Recipe

A crispy, golden crab croquette inspired by Louisiana’s Gulf Coast

A portrait of a chef in a kitchen at a cutting board

Food & Drink

“I really do believe in the power of our food to bring together all of our narratives and have us understand: We are one Southern family.”

Bottles of bourbon on display a stump

Distilled

A bourbon hunter’s dive down the rabbit hole of scoring vintage bottles uncorks a new level of whiskey obsession

Jim Gaffigan

Distilled

The comedian and cofounder of Fathertime Bourbon on his whiskey education and bourbon’s funny side

The Ha’penny Bridge, built in 1816 over the River Liffey in Dublin.

Travel

With direct flights from the South to Dublin, exploring the country’s traditions, rich literary culture, and comforting eats is easier than ever

Seared scallops in a bowl

Recipe

Seared scallops meet a rich apple cider–mustard butter sauce in this autumnal entree

fritto misto

Recipe

A crispy, lemony seafood feast best eaten hot out of the oil with friends and aperitifs

oysters

Recipe

A French-Indian spice and silky leeks adorn briny oysters

Two men sit at a table with fried seafood outside

Food & Drink

Drawing on memories of a life on the water, chef Andrew Zimmern’s new cookbook champions responsibly harvested seafood in globally inspired dishes