Did you know that some of the biggest names in soft drinks come from the South? You've surely heard of Coca-Cola but there are many more. Read on to find out how they came to be and where you can learn more about them. Atlanta, Georgia What we know now as Coca-Cola was invented as a headache remedy by John Pemberton at Jacob's Pharmacy in downtown Atlanta in 1886. … [Read more...] about 10 Destinations for Soda Lovers in the South
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What is a Natchitoches Meat Pie and Where Can I Eat It?
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?
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
