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valentino's shines in new nashville location

If it’s been awhile since you visited Valentino's Ristorante, you might have to ask for directions because the beloved Italian restaurant made a big move earlier this year. After almost…

fried chicken day tips from chefs

Juicy inside with a crispy-crunchy exterior, fried chicken is good hot out of the fryer or cold from the fridge. It’s the iconic dish for picnics, reunions, and holiday celebrations.…

bao and broth coming to charlotte's optimist hall this summer

Bao and Broth, Chef Bruce Moffett’s fifth restaurant in his Charlotte line-up, released its full menu ahead of their grand opening later this Summer.This steamed bun and ramen concept will…

nashville chefs headed to atlanta for food festivals

Nashville foodies, you  might want to set your Waze app to figure out the best way around Chattanooga road construction and Atlanta traffic, because there are some fantastic food events…

negronis and snacks for a cause

It’s Negroni Week! The annual celebration of the Italian aperitif is week long and benefits local and international charities. This year more than 12,000 venues around the world are serving…

haymaker to host southern foodways alliance dinner in charlotte

Next month, Chef William Dissen will host a special Sunday Supper for the Southern Foodways Alliance (SFA) at his Uptown restaurant, Haymaker (225 S. Poplar Street.) Mark your calendars for…

belly up to the whiskey bar at honeyfire bbq

If you’ve visited HoneyFire BBQ in Nashville’s Bellevue community, you know that owner/pitmaster Shane Nasby serves a menu of delicious food featuring smoked meats that go far beyond the traditional…

attack of the killer tomato festival returning to atlanta

Photo Credit: Erik Meadows Photography “tuh-MAY-toh” of “tuh-MAH-toh,” however you pronounce it, the bright and plump fruit is summer’s favorite. The juicy icon of the season was very much maligned…

could a charlotte chef win a james beard award in the next five years?

At a gathering of Charlotte food and beverage professionals, most agree that Charlotte’s culinary scene is in a good place to win a James Beard Award in the near future,…

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