Food & drink

Merritt’s Grill has been serving a sandwich icon to generations of Tar Heels

A bold prosciutto vinaigrette meets crispy Brussels sprouts and diced apple in this flavorful fall side

Robust whiskey, cranberry juice, and fresh orange power a punchy cool-weather cocktail

Mobile carts serve the flavor-packed snack to hungry customers and capture the bustling energy of street food stands in India

Wright Thompson on how the musician indulges his bourbon love

Like sweet tea and a whiskey sour collided in your freezer

These Southern businesses are amplifying the conversation around accessibility

An addictive salty-sweet snack from the Peach State

As the Southern icon turns seventy, a peek behind the yellow sign

Virginia is for… pancake lovers? Forking into a syrup-soaked mystery

Why Raleigh’s restaurant scene has blossomed in recent years, plus five standout spots to try

Fire up the season’s juiciest fruit with a little caramelization on the grill and a bourbon flambé sauce

Distilleries are pushing proof points ever higher. Should you be sipping a burlier bourbon?

A sense of offbeat fun informs Nashville’s Fancypants and its cast of playful drinks—including this perfect summer-to-fall sipper

With help from our readers, we’ve even ranked them

When only the heavy artillery will do

Get a pitmaster’s recipe for a lesser-known cut that’s winning over ’cue fans

Seafood-loving chefs know just the harvester to call

Restaurants are pairing up with their favorite aquaculture operations to offer a custom bivalve experience

From August 25-31, check out these standout restaurants across the South for a week of special menus from our partners