Georgia

You ever chase a smell on the wind and end up with a plate that rewrites your mood? One morning I missed my exit for coffee on the Georgian roads…

Georgia is full of culinary surprises, and its hidden Thai restaurants are some of the best-kept secrets. Tucked into neighborhoods and side streets, these spots serve flavors that instantly transport…

Road trips through Georgia have a fascinating way of surprising you. Between the mountains and the coast, the highways thread through farmland, forests, and small towns where the best part…

The cold tipped me off to a local secret when a neighbor pressed a steaming paper cone of sugared nuts into my hands on River Street, and suddenly winter tasted…

Cold air in the North Georgia mountains seems to tune everything a little sharper. I’ve pulled into overlooks with the wind cutting clean across the ridgelines, then slipped inside nearby…

Growing up, Sunday dinners at my grandmother’s house meant one thing: mountains of pasta drowning in her legendary red sauce. Now that I’m living in Atlanta, Georgia, I’ve made it…

Step into Krog Street Market and you can practically hear the sizzle calling your name. In the heart of Georgia, Fred’s Meat & Bread has locals whispering bold claims about…

One quiet Saturday, I missed an exit and found a calmer version of myself on a back road lined with pines. That happy detour turned into a tradition of weekend…

A creaky map, a stubborn compass app, and a craving for biscuits sent me chasing flavor down Georgia backroads. By the second county line I was measuring distance in gravy…

Turning off GA-42, I always know I’m close before I see anything. The air changes first. Pepper, smoke, and that deep pork sweetness drift across the road and pull you…

Cold weather brings out the best in Georgia barbecue. When the temperature drops and the smoke hangs low over every pit, these sixteen restaurants turn into community gathering spots where…

A foggy morning in Blairsville hooked me before the coffee even had a chance to cool, the mountains rising in soft gray layers that looked like they were whispering their…

Georgia’s tortilla scene is having a moment and it’s not just about tacos. Across the state, a growing number of tortillerías and taquerías are reconnecting with the foundations of Mexican…

Georgia’s Italian food scene is so hot right now that snagging a table feels like winning the lottery. From Atlanta’s bustling neighborhoods to charming corners across the state, these restaurants…

Georgia taught me how to navigate by smell. I’ve rolled down two-lane roads with nothing but oak and hickory in the air, trusting that the right turn would reveal itself…

You can smell the briny magic before you spot the weathered sign for Salt Marsh Shrimp Shack in Savannah. The line moves quick, locals trade secrets, and the fryers hum…

Georgia’s soul food scene isn’t just good—it’s worth-every-mile good. I’ve clocked countless hours on the road, chasing down crispy fried chicken, tender collard greens, and cornbread that tastes like it…

I’ll never forget the first time I stepped into Bennie’s Red Barn on St. Simons Island and caught that smoky, mouthwatering aroma drifting from their legendary wood-fired grill. This isn’t…

I knew I was in trouble the moment my calendar reminder barked at me to book La Grotta now or face a tragic week of instant noodles. Tucked along Peachtree…

Georgia knows how to fry catfish like nobody’s business. From bustling city joints to hidden country spots, the Peach State serves up some of the crispiest, most flavorful catfish you’ll…

There’s a smokehouse on St. Simons Island that runs out of food so fast, the fryers shut down hours before closing time. Southern Soul Barbeque has earned a reputation that…

I’ll never forget the first time I picked up orange chicken from a tiny strip mall spot in Georgia—the crispy coating, the tangy-sweet sauce, the way it stayed hot all…