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Culinary tour of the South
Posted on 1/11/15 at 7:06 pm
Posted on 1/11/15 at 7:06 pm
Some family and close friends and I are planning on a culinary/city tour of the South this late Spring. We need help and suggestions. Where should we eat and drink. Anything we must see or skip? Any hidden gems we should check out along the way?
Here's our loose itinerary....
-Fly into Jacksonville, FL in the AM. Rent a car and head to:
1. Savannah, Georgia We'll stay 1 day. Then drive to
2. Charleston, South Carolina
We'll stay here 2 days. Then drive to
3. Atlanta, Georgia
We'll stay here 1 day. Then drive to
4. Nashville, Tennessee
We'll stay here 2 days. Then drive to
5. Memphis, Tennessee
We'll stay here 1 day. Then drive to
6. New Orleans, Louisiana
We'll stay here 2 days. Then fly back north.
ETA: I guess I should have added that we are all in our mid 30's. We picked this route because we'll be able to gain a hour the second leg of the trip and we felt we would "enjoy ourselves (booze)" a little more in the cities on the second leg of the trip
Here's our loose itinerary....
-Fly into Jacksonville, FL in the AM. Rent a car and head to:
1. Savannah, Georgia We'll stay 1 day. Then drive to
2. Charleston, South Carolina
We'll stay here 2 days. Then drive to
3. Atlanta, Georgia
We'll stay here 1 day. Then drive to
4. Nashville, Tennessee
We'll stay here 2 days. Then drive to
5. Memphis, Tennessee
We'll stay here 1 day. Then drive to
6. New Orleans, Louisiana
We'll stay here 2 days. Then fly back north.
ETA: I guess I should have added that we are all in our mid 30's. We picked this route because we'll be able to gain a hour the second leg of the trip and we felt we would "enjoy ourselves (booze)" a little more in the cities on the second leg of the trip
This post was edited on 1/11/15 at 7:17 pm
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Posted on 1/11/15 at 7:08 pm to Forkbeard3777
An absolute must in Memphis is Gus's fried chicken.
Posted on 1/11/15 at 7:14 pm to Forkbeard3777
Maybe Husk in Charleston?
In Nola I would do an "experience" place, like Galatoire's on a Friday or Commander's Palace. Neither are the very best in town, but they are an experience.
In Nola I would do an "experience" place, like Galatoire's on a Friday or Commander's Palace. Neither are the very best in town, but they are an experience.
Posted on 1/11/15 at 7:39 pm to Forkbeard3777
quote:
1. Savannah, Georgia
** Drink on River Street
** Public Kitchen is a good spot to eat
2. Charleston, South Carolina
** Check out King Street
** Stroll around the whole Lower Broad area
** Eat at The Ordinary, The Hominy Grill, Husk
** Drink at The Gin Joint, Pour House, The Belmont
3. Atlanta, Georgia
** Maybe check out a Braves game if in season
** Check out College Football Hall of Fame
** Only really went out in the Buckhead area of town
4. Nashville, Tennessee
** Drink at Patterson House or one of the many breweries
** Eat Hot Chicken, BBQ, and meat and threes.
** Pinewood Social was a New Year's Eve spot and very cool/bar/restaurant
** Go to Broadway and listen to great music
** Get a pair of boots
5. Memphis, Tennessee
**Not too sure...go to Beale Street for music
** Eat BBQ
6. New Orleans, Louisiana
** Go to the French Quarter, specifically Bourbon Street. But venture off as well.
** Take the Street Car Uptown on St. Charles
** Eat at a classic New Orleans restaurant - Galatoire's, Commander's Place, Clancy's
** Drink at Laffitte's, Old Absinthe House, The Columns
** Eat at Cochon, Peche, Parkway, Joey K's.
Posted on 1/11/15 at 7:54 pm to REG861
quote:
An absolute must in Memphis is Gus's fried chicken.
The original spot is quite good....however I would say Uncle Lou's with the special sauce is a home run and a tad better.
Can't go wrong with either.
Posted on 1/11/15 at 7:57 pm to Forkbeard3777
quote:
Atlanta, Georgia
Fork, your other cities are a good choice, but if you are looking for city-based iconic foods, may I suggest swapping ATL with a wild-card of... I dunno... maybe Athens, Augusta, or another day in one of your other locations?
You can find fancy restaurants in ATL where you can spend lots of money. But as for something that uniquely says "Atlanta"? It's Waffle House, Dunkin' Donuts, and whatever you are eating in your car while stuck in traffic on I-285.
Posted on 1/11/15 at 8:17 pm to Fun Bunch
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Maybe Husk in Charleston?
definitely Husk. get a reservation. Fig is another great one.
Posted on 1/11/15 at 8:24 pm to REG861
I honestly don't like Gus's Fried Chicken. I know its a big thing, but it is too spicy for me as far as fried chicken goes.
You have to get ribs in Memphis. Go to Corky's, Rendevous, or Central.
You have to get ribs in Memphis. Go to Corky's, Rendevous, or Central.
Posted on 1/11/15 at 8:28 pm to Forkbeard3777
I agree about the "experience" place in New Orleans. Go to Commander's Palace for the fancy meal and then get a po boy at Parkway or R&O or something. PLEASE don't go to Mother's in the CBD for the po-boy. Or the Acme Oyster House in the Quarter.
You should get a bowl of gumbo and a bowl of red beans and rice somewhere, too.
You should get a bowl of gumbo and a bowl of red beans and rice somewhere, too.
Posted on 1/12/15 at 1:59 pm to Forkbeard3777
Bumping for the day crowds.
Posted on 1/12/15 at 2:05 pm to Forkbeard3777
The Old Pink House in Savannah would be a good choice.
Posted on 1/12/15 at 2:11 pm to LSUbase13
quote:
1. Savannah, Georgia
** Drink on River Street
** Public Kitchen is a good spot to eat
River Street yes. Rocks on the Roof and Top Deck
Public. Very mediocre.
[quote] may I suggest swapping ATL with a wild-card of... I dunno... maybe Athens, Augusta,]
ATL is not NYC, Chicago or NOLA, but to suggest Athens or Augusta? There is nothing in either of those towns you can't get in Atlanta. If you want to go to a cool college town, tour of Terrapin Brewery, etc. Athens is great, but it's only a great culinary town for its size, not in general.
Skip Disgusta, GA
There are 100s of places in ATL just as good as the best in Athens. Don't get me wrong, I love Athens.
Posted on 1/12/15 at 2:17 pm to Forkbeard3777
Also, while in Nashville, get a drink at the historic Oak Bar in the Hermitage Hotel. Also get drinks/food at Patterson House. Best place I ate while I was there was Rolf and Daughters.
Posted on 1/12/15 at 2:18 pm to Forkbeard3777
You'll be coming through Jackson around lunch, right?
I'd check out somewhere like manship, walkers, Lou's, pig & pint, saltine, or babalu
Keifer's for something casual
Big apple inn if you're feeling brave
I'd check out somewhere like manship, walkers, Lou's, pig & pint, saltine, or babalu
Keifer's for something casual
Big apple inn if you're feeling brave
Posted on 1/12/15 at 2:29 pm to Tigertown in ATL
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Rocks on the Roof
I second this.
Posted on 1/12/15 at 3:58 pm to AlaTiger
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have to get ribs in Memphis. Go to Corky's, Rendevous, or Central.
No. No. Yes. If you're doing BBQ, you need to consider Central, BBQ Shop or Cozy Corner. Best all around IMHO is Central.
Other places to consider in Memphis - Gus's, Iris (fine dining), Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen (fine), Hog & Hominy (casual).
Posted on 1/12/15 at 5:48 pm to Burlee
Cozy corner burned two days ago. Really sad bc those are some great folks. Don't go to Beale street. Gus' fried chicken is a must. Uncle Lou's is great too but harder to get to. Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman own Hog and Hominy, Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen and just opened up a third restaurant/ butcher shop called Porcellinos. Check out Overton Square in Midtown. Lafayettes has live music every night and kelly English owns Restaurant Iris and The Second Line in the area too.
Posted on 1/12/15 at 5:56 pm to Forkbeard3777
Skip Atlanta completely.
Posted on 1/12/15 at 9:20 pm to Forkbeard3777
What route from atl to Nashville?
Posted on 1/12/15 at 9:28 pm to LSUbase13
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.go to Beale Street for music
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