Classic Eats is a new series about old-school and beloved Southern dining establishments. Do you have suggestions? Leave them in the comments. No restaurant signifies "Atlanta" more to me than the bright red V visible from the highway as you approach downtown. The Varsity opened in 1928 and is known as the "world's largest drive in," where you can still get carhop service. … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: The Varsity
Weekend Guide to St. Augustine, Florida
St. Augustine, Florida, is the oldest continuously occupied European-established settlement in the United States, founded by the Spanish in 1565. It served as the capital of Spanish Florida for 200 years, so European influence is everywhere from the cuisine to the architecture. It became a getaway for the rich and famous when Henry Flagler developed the rail system through … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to St. Augustine, Florida
Small Town Saturday: Johns Island, SC
Johns Islands is one of the barrier islands surrounding Charleston, South Carolina. It's much more rural than the other islands and is home to the Angel Oak, a 400-500-year-old Southern live oak tree known as "the oldest living thing east of the Mississippi." It is over 65 feet tall and 28 feet in circumference. It is currently protected by the City of Charleston. … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Johns Island, SC
Film Friday: Cape Fear
Both the original 1962 version and the 1991 version were filmed in the region, but the more modern Cape Fear spent more time down south. Cape Fear tells of a convicted rapist who is released from prison after his 14 year-long sentence. He tracks down the family of the lawyer who defended him, or failed to do so in his eyes, to seek revenge. Directed by Martin Scorsese, this … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Cape Fear
The Best Southern Music Festivals to Attend
The South has a longstanding musical legacy covering most styles of music, from R&B to rock to bluegrass. All trace their heritage to the region. It has also produced some of the country's most famous artists, such as Elvis Presley and the Allman Brothers Band, to name a few. So it makes sense that music festivals would thrive here. Here are our picks … [Read more...] about The Best Southern Music Festivals to Attend