Two years ago, I stayed at the Graduate Hotel, then a relatively new property in Oxford, Mississippi, and just a couple of blocks from the town’s famous downtown square. This picturesque town of around 23,000 had proliferated over the past few years and deserved a hotel that contributed to the square’s Southern charm while providing [...]
For SEC football fans, nothing beats tailgating and watching your team play in your school's stadium alongside a few thousand alumni and fans. But when tickets are scarce, or you desire the luxury of instant replay, here are the best places to watch football in every SEC town. Tuscaloosa (Alabama) The Houndstooth Sports Bar, 1300 [...]
Growing up in the rural South, you would hear people use one of two words to describe the noon or the evening meal. As I've gotten older, the words seemed to be used interchangeably for both meals. Dinner, Supper, or Lunch it's enough to confuse any (Non) Southerner. I'm here to set the record straight. [...]
Over the past few years, I’ve become a huge fan of craft beers, especially those made and brewed in the South. At the recommendation of another Southern lifestyle writer, I spent an afternoon tasting several outstanding beers produced by a new breed of entrepreneurs in Huntsville, Alabama, also known as “Rocket City USA,” and none [...]
Southerners often use the terms "whiskey" and "bourbon" interchangeably. Admittedly, I've broken this cardinal rule of spirits. Don't worry, you won't face any civil or criminal charges. It is helpful to know the difference between bourbon and whiskey the next time the subject arises at your next dinner party, tailgate, or an after-work mixer, so [...]
