The Palmetto Cafe
The Palmetto Cafe combines the best of Lowcountry cuisine with the freshest ingredients and serves them in a unique and elegant garden-style setting. The Palmetto Cafe 205 Meeting St., Charleston, SC, 29401; (843) 722-4900
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Kreuz Market
Like its neighbor a few miles away, Smitty’s, Kreuz is a Texas legend. Housed in a building the size of a Division I basketball arena with a forest of chopped wood out back, the open pits here are roughly the size of school buses. Be sure to get the ham-on-the-bone and all of the sides. … Continued
The White House Tavern
Known for their sandwiches, this restaurant is a respite from the overpriced menus for the fancy people in Aspen. You must try the chicken sandwich! The White House Tavern 302 E. Hopkins Ave., Aspen, Colorado 81611; (970) 925-1007
Snow’s BBQ
Open only on Saturdays from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. (or until they run out), Snow’s is a good hour drive from Austin, in the town of Lexington. The brisket didn’t change my life, but seeing the forest of chopped wood out back, plus the old granny shoveling hot coals beneath the whole pork shoulders, … Continued
Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew
Located on the outskirts of Austin, this cafeteria-style barbecue joint has some of the best hot links around (thanks to Tim Mikeska). I would easily put their brisket up against anyone’s in town, and the ribs are notable as well. Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew 6610 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78757; (512) 380-9199
Smitty’s Market
Like so many great Central Texas barbecue spots, you need a car to get to it. With Austin as your base, make the drive out to Lockhart, home to not only Smitty’s, but the legendary Kreuz Market as well. This is German immigrant country, and you’ll spot the sauerkraut and potato salad, as opposed to … Continued
Franklin Barbecue
In the course of just a year or so, Aaron Franklin and his team have created a must-stop destination on the Austin barbecue trail. My friends in town say the locals have all moved on to La Barbecue, due to the ridiculous lines though (you need to get there by 8 a.m. if you want … Continued
The Ordinary
Part Southern seafood hall part oyster bar, The Ordinary pairs fresh, local seafood with an inventive menu and serves it up against the backdrop of its historical Charleston location. Chef Mike Lata is one of the region’s best chefs, so you know you’re in good hands. The Ordinary 544 King St., Charleston, SC, 29403; (843) … Continued
The Glass Onion
The Glass Onion serves up southern comfort food inspired by the rural South, New Orleans, and South Carolina’s Lowcountry. It’s a locals-only joint where you’ll have a hard time choosing just one dish. Personally, I’m a big fan of the deviled eggs, quail and grits or fried chicken. The Glass Onion 1219 Savannah Hwy., Charleston, … Continued
Sway
Thai food? In Austin? Don’t forget this is a capital city and home to a major university too. This sexier-than-it-needs-to-be Thai restaurant comes from the same team behind La Condessa. Expect homemade curries and funky, spicy, fish sauce-laced salads. After a weekend of smoked brisket and short ribs, it’s a welcome respite. Sway 1417 S. … Continued
Armenian Market and Bakery
Armenian Market and Bakery brings a unique dining and shopping experience to Watertown (incidentally, the nation’s 3rd largest Armenian population). You can explore their traditional grocery items, fresh produce and baked goods or enjoy their homemade baklava, shaved to order shawarma, and Lahmajun (Armenian pizza) in their eat-in cafe. Armenian Market and Bakery 23 Elm … Continued