The South's Tastiest Towns

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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

Credit: Photo by Stacey Van Berkel

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

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Memphis

Credit: Photo by Robbie Caponetto

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

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Asheville

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

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Atlanta

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

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Austin

Credit: Photo by Jody Horton

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

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Charleston

Credit: Photo by Squire Fox

Hyper-attention to local sourcing and indigenous heirloom ingredients.

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Greenville

Credit: Photo by Laurey W. Glenn

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

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Louisville

Credit: Photo by Robbie Caponetto

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

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Miami

Credit: Photo courtesy of Ben Fink

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

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New Orleans

Credit: Photo by Cedric Angeles

A masterful, provocative gumbo of oysters and innovators.

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