by alcburrell@gmail.com | Nov 16, 2017 | Making Tracks Across the South
The Market at Pinewood Forrest, a weekly food and artisan market in Fayettville, GA, showcases farm fresh produce, handmade goods and artisan exhibits. A few weeks back, Andy and I got to tour the very early phases of what will surely become a hotspot on the Southern...
by alcburrell@gmail.com | Jan 27, 2017 | Making Tracks Across the South
Last September, we had the privilege of attending Chefs for Farmers, a farm-to-table homage hosted in Dallas, Texas each fall. Chefs for Farmers stands out as the most inspiring culinary event I attended in 2016. Allow me to explain. I grew up on a farm. Growing up on...
by Eat Y'all | Oct 25, 2016 | Making Tracks Across the South
One of the coolest things about working around the restaurant business is the access you can get to the people who make the wines that we love. Wine is such an interesting thing, not only because of the magic that turns rotten grapes into delicious juice, but also...
by Eat Y'all | Jul 8, 2016 | Making Tracks Across the South
I met the chef couple Keith and Nealy Frentz in person on a hot, steamy afternoon in Ridgeland, MS last July when we were setting up for one of our favorite signature events: Sweetest Chefs of the South. Nealy was on the roster to participate as a notable Southern...
by alcburrell@gmail.com | Dec 15, 2014 | Making Tracks Across the South
Looking to fill your soul with a visit to the capitol of the Mid-South, Memphis, Tennessee? Whether you plan to visit for an evening out or for a week-long vacation, Memphis has plenty to offer. As a life-long visitor to Memphis, I consider Memphis almost another home...
by alcburrell@gmail.com | Dec 15, 2014 | Making Tracks Across the South
Recently, we attended the Association of Food Journalists (AFJ) Conference in Memphis, Tennessee. At the Smokin’ TASTE of Memphis Event held for our conference at the STAX Museum of American Soul Music on Wednesday night, I overheard a local brewery owner...