Unless you know where it is, you probably won't just happen upon Scott's BBQ in Hemingway, South Carolina. The barbecue restaurant has operated for over 30 years on a quiet road between Myrtle Beach and Florence. It's well off I-95, yet foodies from Charleston and restaurant critics from as far as New York have made the trek to see what's so special about the pulled pork … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: Scott’s BBQ
Weekend Guide to Tampa, Florida
Tampa, Florida, is a city on the western side of Florida that is often overshadowed by other state destinations but has plenty to offer travelers. Indigenous peoples settled here early on, and later the bay became known for its pirate presence. Today, the city pays homage to that history with the yearly Gasparilla Festival. After the Civil War, the railroad and cigar … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Tampa, Florida
Film Friday: Radio
A high school football coach takes a developmentally challenged young man under his wing, much to the dismay of the people around him. Cuba Gooding Jr. and Ed Harris star in the film. Filmed In: Anderson and Walterboro, South Carolina If You Like: The Blind Side, Forrest Gump … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Radio
Southern Stays: The Graduate Hotel Oxford
College towns aren't usually known for luxurious accommodations, but that all changed when Graduate Hotels was born. Establishing boutique hotels near major universities, The Graduate Hotel Oxford was one of the more recent properties to open, purpose-built for the town. No longer do parents have to stay in basic hotels near the highway when visiting their kids in … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Graduate Hotel Oxford
Classic Eats: Taylor Grocery
What began as a simple local grocery store outside of Oxford, Mississippi now claims to be the "South's best catfish." Decide for yourself after making the 20-minute drive. You'll know you're there when you see the sign that says "Eat or we both starve." Enter through the porch door and you'll see the walls covered in Sharpie graffiti of diners over the years. Simple red … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: Taylor Grocery