Enjoying a fine cigar remains a pleasure that I truly love. Over the past two decades, many states implemented laws prohibiting smoking in restaurants and bars. With tightening smoking restrictions, finding a suitable spot to smoke a quality cigar can be challenging. Here are the best cigar lounges in the South. In the early 1990s, [...]
Exceptional food and fine dining along Florida's Emerald Coast attract millions annually. Here are the Best 30a Restaurants In 2023. UPDATED 2024 Edition of Best 30A Restaurants 30a's white-sand beaches, combined with three and a half seasons of warm weather, attract visitors and a new creative class, including world-class chefs and restauranteurs. Florida panhandle's [...]
Regarded as one of the South's best, Chef John Currence made a name for himself in the early 1990s when he opened City Grocery in Oxford, Mississippi. Today the City Grocery Restaurant Group also includes Bouré, Snack Bar, and the fast-growing chain Big Bad Breakfast. https://traffic.libsyn.com/southernamericana/Chef_John_Currence.mp3 I sat down with Chef Currence in his Oxford [...]
For those of you who have savored the incredible flavor of deep-fried turkey, there's nothing more to say. If this pleasure has escaped you, then I suggest you follow the 12 easy steps to a juicy, flavorful deep-fried turkey. RELATED: How to Properly Smoke and Enjoy a Fine Cigar Juicy and delicious deep-fried turkey [...]
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy a refreshing glass of wine and fortunately, there are plenty of white wines that pair well with outdoor festivities. Below are 12 summer wines under $25 that you can enjoy at the beach, lake, or at a neighborhood social. RELATED: Wine Sommelier Deb Van Pelt Explains Wine & [...]
