Like boudin and slug burgers, the Natchitoches meat pie might be unfamiliar to those who haven't been to the place known for them. The pie comes from the namesake city in North Louisiana, which hosts an annual meat pie festival in its honor. The empanada-style treat is so significant that a 2003 bill made the Natchitoches meat pie the official meat pie of Louisiana. But … [Read more...] about What is a Natchitoches Meat Pie and Where Can I Eat It?
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54+ Christmas Pop Up Bars to Visit This Holiday Season
Holiday pop-up bars are the newest trend sweeping the nation, transforming themselves into winter wonderlands throughout the country, including the South. Companies like Miracle are known for their over-the-top style. All have a similar menu, but the decorations vary slightly. The majority of the bars do not accept reservations, so you'll have to go early to get a spot. … [Read more...] about 54+ Christmas Pop Up Bars to Visit This Holiday Season
New Orleans’ 8 Best Classic Fine Dining Restaurants
When you think of New Orleans dining, there is a wide variety of experiences, from casual po boys you can enjoy on a park bench or trendy new spots in the Warehouse District and Marigny. But if it's your first time visiting the city, you might want to make a reservation for one of the old-school restaurants that date back to the earliest days of the city. Expect white … [Read more...] about New Orleans’ 8 Best Classic Fine Dining Restaurants
Steel Magnolias Filming Locations to Visit
Steel Magnolias is one of the most recognized Southern movies of all time. Based on the play by Robert Harling about true events, the story revolves around the women of Truvy’s Beauty Parlor. It stars Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis, and Julia Roberts as the cast of strong-willed Southern women. Writer Harling chose his hometown of … [Read more...] about Steel Magnolias Filming Locations to Visit
Where to Go (in the South) in 2023
When I sat down to make this list two years ago, I had no idea what would happen to the travel industry. But I'm so happy to see the interest in domestic exploration, especially in the small towns of the Southeast. This year, I've selected places that may be on your radar but have new things coming as well as some real under-the-radar spots. Auburn-Opelika, … [Read more...] about Where to Go (in the South) in 2023
