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The Southern Minute with Chef Thomas Keller

May 23, 2013 | By Whitney Wright | Comments (0)

We’ve got a sneaking suspicion that everyone has a hint of the South in their soul. When legendary chef Thomas Keller popped into our Test Kitchen last week, our theory panned out. See what Keller says about drinking wine with BBQ, fried chicken, and bow ties in our first-ever installment of The Southern Minute: Anything you want to ask the chefs […]

The Best Drinks in Savannah

May 23, 2013 | By Mary Beard | Comments (0)

In our Savannah Summer in the South Guide, local fashion designer, stylist, and blogger Brooke Atwood told us where to sip a refreshing libation this summer—no matter what your drink of choice is. For a Good Cocktail hit up happy hour at The Jinx for the signature bloody mary garnished with string cheese, pickled okra, and a Slim Jim. For a […]

The Grumpy Gardener

Plant A Smaller Crepe Myrtle This Year

May 23, 2013 | By Steve Bender | Comments (23)

Why do people murder crepe myrtles? No, it’s not too much Neanderthal DNA. It’s that the variety of crepe myrtle they planted got way too big. Here’s a guide to which crepe myrtles won’t outgrow your house or yard, so you won’t have to chop them grotesquely each year.

Another Reason Nashville is Hot (And Yes, There is Some Taylor Swift)

May 22, 2013 | By Erin Shaw Street | Comments (0)

The hit TV show Nashville has its season finale tonight and Husk Nashville is opening on Thursday, but there’s another reason we’ve got our eye on this city. (Nashville can’t help it–it’s on a roll.) This week Nashville’s Music City Center opened, and we were there for it. The 2.1-million-square-foot building is at the heart of South of Broadway’s (SoBro) revitalization. […]

Summer Shopping in Charlotte

May 22, 2013 | By Mary Beard | Comments (1)

In our Charlotte Summer in the South guide we tapped interior designer Barrie Benson for tips on the best shopping spots in Charlotte. If it’s a great deal you are after, Barrie recommends going to Hong Kong Vintage & Recycled on Central Avenue for chic accessories and breezy sundresses. To splurge on lust-worthy designer pieces such SUNO dresses, Nina Ricci skirts, and […]

From the Test Kitchen

Fired Up for Florida Supersweet Corn

May 21, 2013 | By Vanessa Rocchio | Comments (0)

The spring growing season for Florida supersweet corn peaks just about the time we’re firing up the backyard grill again for outdoor suppers – which is weeks before the local harvest shows up at roadside stands. Ripe with summer flavor, supersweet corn is so deliciously crisp and tender that it can be sprinkled over salads, tossed with pasta, or tucked into […]

The Best Biscuit Sandwich in Nashville

May 21, 2013 | By Stephanie Granada | Comments (0)

We love Holly Williams. She inherited all the talent of her father Hank Williams, Jr., and grandfather Hank Williams (listen to her latest album The Highway if you want proof), she is charming and stylish, and she loves food as much as we do. She’s that cool Nashville friend you want to have. Luckily, Holly was happy to share her […]

From the Test Kitchen

500 Miles and 1000 Biscuits Later…

May 20, 2013 | By Whitney Wright | Comments (4)

Our road trip to Knoxville for the Southern Food Writing Conference and International Biscuit Festival was as delicious as we dreamed it would be. We talked about the future of Southern food with writers like Sheri Castle, Francis Lam, Liz Thorpe, Kat Kinsman and Cynthia Graubart and ate biscuits in every flavor imaginable from Erin Carlini’s “Kimchi Bulgolgi Biscuit” to […]

5 Southern Bands that Rocked Hangout

May 20, 2013 | By Mary Beard and Kate Phillips | Comments (0)

All eyes were on the South this weekend as musicians and music lovers descended on Gulf Shores, Alabama, for the 4th annual Hangout Music Festival. With one of the most eclectic lineups of summer, Hangout had acts to suit every kind of musical taste. Crowd favorites included Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, The Roots, Bassnectar, Stevie Wonder, and Ellie Goulding. […]

The Birmingham Bands You Need To Know

May 20, 2013 | By Stephanie Granada | Comments (1)

Birmingham, Alabama’s music scene is blowing up: Homegrown bands are playing major music fests such as Banditos at this weekend’s Hangout Music Festival, while a new music venue, Iron City, is bringing bands such as Neutral Milk Hotel to the city. To get the low-down on the top emerging talent from Birmingham, we asked one of the city’s biggest music advocates […]

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