Summer

a photo of four albums

Music

Whether you’re on the boat, at the beach, or stuck at work (boo), channel that summer feeling with thirteen of our music editor’s favorite tracks of the season, from across the South and beyond

A hot dog

Recipe

Nashville’s Loveless Cafe and Daddy’s Dogs teamed up for maximum glizzy flavor, which you can re-create at home

Three hot dogs

Recipe

On James Island, South Carolina, Bar George tips a hat to George Bacalis and his iconic hot dog stand in Norfolk, Virginia, with this menu mainstay

An illustration of a woman under a big hat

Arts & Culture

Putting Southern idling skills to work

Ice shot glasses with drinks

Recipe

Make these mini mixed drinks for your next summer soiree

collage of father's day sporting images

Arts & Culture

Goods and gear to help him level up on the things he loves

Ice pops on a plate

Recipe

The elevated ice pop is “pretty and a little bit fancy” but still a breeze to make

side by side images of chicken wings, topo chico bottles and blackberry cobbler

Food & Drink

From grilled favorites to ice-cold refreshments and crisp, seasonal salads, these recipes are perfect for sunny gatherings

A pool at a hotel

Travel

Life on the edge can feel positively tranquil at these revamped coastal escapes

Red tomatoes in a box

Travel

Enjoy Florida mangoes, Creole tomatoes, fried chicken, and more with a side of bluegrass

A band performs on a stage

2026 Bucket List

The fiftieth season of Charleston’s beloved performing arts festival promises a kaleidoscope of stages, sights, and sounds

A snowy village

2026 Bucket List

The beloved resort welcomes skiers by winter and mountain bikers by summer

Grilled peaches on a wooden platter with a Bourbon and Brown-Sugar Butter Glaze, whipped cream, and baby basil leaves

Distilled

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

A spread of spoons and creme brulee

Recipe

Sweet kernels, cream, and vanilla power a spin on an elevated treat from chef Ann Kim of the Garden & Gun Club

sweet and tangy slaw, collard kimchi, summer salad with peaches

Food & Drink

Starring peaches, watermelon, and tomatoes picked at their peak

A collage of three desserts: blueberry ice cream; banana pudding; a watermelon chiffon pie

Food & Drink

Homespun ice creams, bubbling soda floats, icebox pies, and chilled puddings galore

A collage of three different cold cocktail drinks

Food & Drink

Your body temperature might drop after scrolling through this list

A collection of three pool floats

southern style

Retro-chic essentials for hot days by the deep end

A tall glass of a root beer float

Recipe

New Orleans’ La Petite Grocery combines spiced ice cream and local root beer to create spoonfuls of nostalgia