The South's Tastiest Towns

By Story by Paula Disbrowe
Photo by Cedric Angeles

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.

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Durham

Photo by Stacey Van Berkel

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

 

Read more about 2013's Tastiest Town: Durham, North Carolina

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Memphis

Photo by Robbie Caponetto

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

 

Read more about the great eats in Memphis, Tennessee

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Asheville

Photo by Robbie Caponetto

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

 

Read more about the great eats in Asheville, North Carolina

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Atlanta

Photo by Kelly Blackmon

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

 

Read more about the great eats in Atlanta, Georgia  

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Austin

Photo by Jody Horton

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

 

Ready more about the great eats in Austin, Texas

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Charleston

Photo by Squire Fox

Hyper-attention to local sourcing and indigenous heirloom ingredients.

 

Read more about the great eats in Charleston, South Carolina

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Greenville

Photo by Laurey W. Glenn

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

 

Read more about the great eats in Greenville, South Carolina

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Louisville

Photo by Robbie Caponetto

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

 

Read more about the great eats in Louisville, Kentucky

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Miami

Photo courtesy of Ben Fink

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

 

Read more about the great eats in Miami, Florida

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New Orleans

Photo by Cedric Angeles

A masterful, provocative gumbo of oysters and innovators.

 

Read more about the great eats in New Orleans, Louisiana  

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