Charlotte’s Best Black and Minority Owned Restaurants

Charlotte, North Carolina, is a vibrant and growing city with a rich culinary history.  From soul food to Ethiopian cuisine, Southern to Caribbean, Charlotte's minority-owned restaurants have become staples on the food scene with a diverse range of flavors and dining experiences.   Leah & Louise is a popular spot in Charlotte's Camp North End

Grazers’ Dining Guide to the NC Sandhills

Visitors to North Carolina’s Pinehurst and Southern Pines region will find culinary options outnumber even golf courses. Whether you come to shop, explore, adventure, or golf, you’ll find the dining and libations options are as varied and impressive as the area’s storied courses.

2021-05-10T16:49:17-04:00May 7th, 2021|Categories: Americana, Barbecue, Cuisines, Featured, Regions, Restaurants, Southeast, Southern|Tags: |Comments Off on Grazers’ Dining Guide to the NC Sandhills

Jones Bar-B-Q

Jones Bar-B-Q Sisters of smoke in KC Story by Diana Lambdin Meyer Photos by Bruce N. Meyer Not long ago Mary and Deborah Jones were just two hard-working women, trying to earn enough money that Deborah’s daughter wouldn’t need to take out student loans or work a part-time job to

2019-11-13T16:42:39-05:00November 14th, 2019|Categories: Barbecue, Cuisines, Featured, Midwest, Producers & Purveyors, Regions|Tags: |Comments Off on Jones Bar-B-Q

BBQ Side Trips on Tennessee’s Music Highway

Consider this a second helping of “Eating Your Way Down the Music Highway,” as we here at Foodie Travel USA showcase more of the best dining options along Tennessee’s Music Highway, the official designation of the strip of Interstate 40 that runs between Nashville and Memphis. The route is only about a four-hour drive between the two major cities, so really, what’s your hurry? Take your time and savor some great out-of-the-way restaurants with a short side-trip or several stops off the main highway. If the word “barbecue" isn’t enticing enough, consider at least taking a break from watching mile markers click by to stretch your legs where the air smells delicious.

2019-01-07T17:33:22-05:00January 8th, 2019|Categories: Barbecue, Cuisines, Featured, Regions, Southeast|Tags: , |Comments Off on BBQ Side Trips on Tennessee’s Music Highway

Barbecue Tourism is a Trip Through History

It’s not a big exaggeration to say that the history of barbecue mirrors the history of the United States of America. Both stories include regional rivalries, immigrant contributions, arguments that pit brother against brother yet ultimately come together in an understanding of how our differences make us stronger.

2018-12-06T17:13:05-05:00July 16th, 2018|Categories: Barbecue, Cuisines, Featured, Midwest, Regions, South, Southeast|Tags: , |1 Comment

Gas Station Eats

The best Southern food isn’t always where you’d expect. While the region certainly does have its award-winning restaurants, some of the best dishes come from humble roadside eateries and even inside gas stations. While not entirely a Southern phenomenon, we’ve certainly perfected the gas station eats. And each state offers something different.

2018-10-25T18:42:45-04:00July 10th, 2018|Categories: Americana, Barbecue, Cuisines, Mexican, Regions, South, Southeast, Southern|Tags: |Comments Off on Gas Station Eats
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