southern food

City Guide

8 Places To Eat And Drink In Birmingham, AL

Here's where to go in the historical Southern city

Jun 18, 2013 10:01 am

From the chef-driven urbanity of Atlanta to the Creole/Cajun treasures in Louisiana, each area of the South has its own culinary style and verve, from James Beard Award–winning fine dining to good ol' fashioned 'Q. Here are eight great places to dine and drink in Steel City.

Knife and Pork

Sam Edwards Tells Us How Virginia Peanuts Are Key To His Legendary Ham

Curemaster uses methods developed in the 1700s

Jun 12, 2013 2:01 pm

If you're a prosciutto snob or smuggle Ibèrico in your checked bag, domestic country ham is the next haute thing to add to the charcuterie board. Sam Edwards is a 4th-generation pig farmer in Surry, VA, a region known for spectacular cured meat. Just like the acorn-fed pigs of Italy or the olive-fed pigs of Spain, Sam Edwards' pigs feast on Virginia's abundant peanuts and produce some seriously delicious ham. All about this domestic treat after the jump.

Whatchamacallit?

How (And Why) Do You Render Bacon?

Recipe call for bacon? Answer with a cast-iron pan

Jun 10, 2013 1:31 pm

If you're perusing Food Republic, surely you've heard the term "rendered bacon." Render means "cook the fat out of." The bacon is a great thing to add to a world of recipes, and the rendered fat is a great thing for frying. Here's how to do it.

Field Reports

Big Weekend: Atlanta Food & Wine Festival 2013

Representing 13 states over four crazy days

Jun 3, 2013 9:01 am

The third annual Atlanta Food & Wine Festival featured over 100 classes, private dinners and three days of food and drink at a tasting tent pitched in a sprawling green space in Atlanta’s revitalized Midtown neighborhood. Here's an extended report from this past weekend's festivities.

FR Interview

A Southern Barbecue Champion In New York: Myron Mixon

The Georgia BBQ master is about to take Manhattan

May 23, 2013 10:01 am

Myron Mixon is perhaps America's most celebrated barbecue master, a country boy raised with the knowledge to butcher a pig or a cow, cook the meat over a pit and make crowds hungry for more. So what's he doing opening a restaurant in New York City's Lower East Side of all places? Let's find out in the latest FR Interview.

The Hidden South

Eat Well In Richmond, Virginia: Eastern Shore Seafood To One Fancy Arby's

Find great food in Virginia's (culinary) capital

May 23, 2013 9:01 am

Looking for an indicator of how cool and different the dining scene is in Richmond, VA? How about the fact that a local Arby’s serves beer and wine in addition to barbacoa burritos? But the “Super Arby’s” is just a popular manifestation of the emphasis that Richmond diners and restaurateurs place on unique dining experiences. Here are some insider suggestions where you can find a damn fine meal.

Nashville

The Opening Of Husk Nashville: The Final Push, With A Bowl Of Nerves On The Side

Husk plans to open on Monday, which is far away

May 16, 2013 3:02 pm

Over the last few months we have been checking in with chef Sean Brock and the staff of Husk Nashville as they ready the opening of that city’s most-anticipated new restaurant in years. With [most] systems go for an opening on Monday, May 20, we find out how the team is feeling. Plus, some seriously awesome Sean Brock quotes, right this way...

Shellfish

Pickled Shrimp With Fennel Recipe

Seafood dish with deep Charleston roots

Apr 30, 2013 3:01 pm

Photo: Squire Fox

Matt and Ted Lee, James Beard Award-winning chefs from South Carolina, recently released The Lee Bros. Charleston Kitchen (high up on our list of spring cookbooks to look out for). Inside is a wealth of classic homestyle and elevated Southern food we couldn't wait to sink our teeth into. Next up, a surprisingly perfect pairing of pickled shrimp and fennel.