Once an unassuming suburb 25 miles north of Atlanta, Alpharetta has become a destination in its own right in the last few years. The fried-chicken sandwich from Holmes in Alpharetta. Just be sure to save room for Elvis S’mores for dessert. If you’re dining with a group, order the Butcher Picnic, packed with braised brisket, a half chicken, homemade tortillas, and more.
Also run by McCamey, it’s housed in a 140-year-old brick building with a chef’s counter downstairs and a cocktail bar on the second level. For something a bit more upscale, visit Kermit’s Outlaw Kitchen ( ), one of the area’s first true farm-to-table restaurants. Continuing the theme of building reuse, Clay’s House of Pig hatched inside a bait-and-tackle shop, where people come from miles around for the pulled-pork baked potato topped with queso, slaw, and jalapeños. Opened by renowned local chef and butcher Mitchell McCamey in March inside a converted gas station with a still-operating convenience store, it's quickly become a local favorite, thanks to its epic fried chicken and smoked burgers. Take, for example, King Chicken Fillin’ Station ( ). Graceland may be in Memphis, but Tupelo is the birthplace of Elvis-and this town of 38,000 people boasts some pretty delicious offerings that tie back to the King himself.
Plus, skipping the crowded tourist spots means it’s easier to get a reservation-though you can probably pop into any of these joints and be welcomed with that true Southern hospitality.Ĭhef Mitchell McCamey of Tupelo's King Chicken Fillin' Station. Whether you’re into fancy tasting menus or more down-home plates like pimento-cheese fritters and Elvis-inspired desserts, these five unexpected cities have something to suit every taste. Yet a bevy of all-too-often overlooked destinations-smaller cities, in particular-are stepping up their game in the culinary department, serving up Southern dishes with a twist alongside globally inspired flavors. If you’re thinking of planning a trip to the South in search of great regional food, popular ports of call like New Orleans, Charleston, and Nashville probably come to mind.
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