The South's Tastiest Towns 2013

In our second-annual Tastiest Towns contest, we picked 10 cities that have us ready to pack our forks and go. You voted—and it was an all-out food fight.

1 of 10 Photo by Stacey Van Berkel

Durham

A scrappy scene of artisans devoted to coffee beans, brews, and the craft of humble foods.

2 of 10 Photo by Robbie Caponetto

Memphis

A bountiful crossroads of 'cue, crops and rising culinary stars.

3 of 10 Photo by Robbie Caponetto

Asheville

Intrepid casual fare from a tight-knit, indie-chef community.

4 of 10 Photo by Kelly Blackmon

Atlanta

Tradtion infused with global punch thanks to heritage-minded chefs.

5 of 10 Photo by Jody Horton

Austin

Where smoke and swagger meet urban-ethnic style with a twang.

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6 of 10 Photo by Squire Fox

Charleston

Hyper-attention to local sourcing and indigenous heirloom ingredients.

7 of 10 Photo by Laurey W. Glenn

Greenville

Internationally inpired food with a locally owned, Main Street sensibility.

8 of 10 Photo by Robbie Caponetto

Louisville

Refined fare without pretense, in a town where bourbon is king.

9 of 10 Photo courtesy of Ben Fink

Miami

A culinary Mrs. Robinson (mature, refined, sexier than ever) with a Southern accent.

10 of 10 Photo by Cedric Angeles

New Orleans

A masterful, provocative gumbo of oysters and innovators.

The South's Tastiest Towns

Durham

Memphis

Asheville

Atlanta

Austin

Charleston

Greenville

Louisville

Miami

New Orleans

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The South's Tastiest Towns

Durham

Memphis

Asheville

Atlanta

Austin

Charleston

Greenville

Louisville

Miami

New Orleans

You May Like

Read More

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