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The people, culture, but mainly the food is what Southern food expert DamarisPhillips and NASCAR personality Rutledge Wood are obsessed with.On their road trip through the South, they'll highlight the most memorable dishes and real, down- home restaurants that remind them of the ones they grew up eating in and that always feels like home.
Charlotte, North Carolina is a growing city with an emerging food scene that is related to tradition.Their first stop is at the family owned and operated Brooks' Sandwich House, which has been around for 45 years and is famous for its secret chili recipe.They are going to get Steak and Shrimp Hibachi Fries and House-Made Tots from the What The Fries food truck.Their Charlotte food expedition ends at an amazing up-and-coming southern barbecue joint known for their creamy Ramen Mac and Cheese and mind-blowing Asian barbecue ribs.
In the mountain town of Asheville, North Carolina, there are people who mix old traditions with new flavors.After a trip to Biscuit Head, where they're making amazing biscuit concoctions like their Country Ham Biscuit with fried green tomato and red-eye gravy, they discover hip, true-to-the- region cooking.King Daddy's for Sweet Potato Hush Puppies and their talk-of-the-town Pumpkin Waffles is a must stop on a trip to the South.Finally, it's time for something sweet at Hole Doughnuts where a couple of Los Angeles natives serve up made-to-order doughnuts topped with eclectic glazes from foraged local ingredients.
The city of Knoxville, Tennessee, insists on using only the freshest regional ingredients for its spectacular Southern cuisine.At the Lunch House, the meat 'n three plate with a superstar meatloaf is as good as grandma's.It's a drive into the mountains of rustic Appalachia to get some homemade ham-jam biscuits, spicy pickles, and pork belly with a tea-poached egg on top.They are going to Tootsie Truck for a duck breast salad and trout po' boy.
A city full of transformation yet steeped in history is what the food tour is about.Main Street Meats has expert butchery skills and love of quality food that is reflected in the Fried Bologna sandwich and strawberry hand pie.The purple daisy picnic cafe is a place where family recipes are honored by dishing up Southern picnic food with a twist like BBQ pulled pork and a rainbow sandwich.Breakfast at Syrup and Eggs is the most important meal of the day.One of the new top spots in town, they're taking breakfast to the next level with their Sweet Peach Pancakes.
The city of auburn, Alabama is known for its cuisine that uses classic Southern ingredients in the most inventive of ways.There is a tamale made with classic Southern venison and the vegetable mascot of the south -- the sweet potato.It's time to eat a burger with a southern twist at the Hound.The Mason Jar is a stop at an extreme milkshake bar.
There are amazing eats and great places to stay in Alabama.At the charming 1950s hot dog shop, the duo feast on a spicy wiener packed with decidedly Southern flavors and spices.Johnny's restaurant is serving up a classic meat n' three with a surprising Greek twist.The Ovenbird is a charmingly rustic place where a feast of locally raised, Braised Goat and butter grits awaits.
In a city like Biloxi, Mississippi, it's a must to eat all the fresh seafood that is fished daily from the gulf.Hook is a favorite seafood joint and they serve fresh-caught fare like speckled trout smothered in Pass Christian sauce.On a visit to White Pillars, they eat chicken fried rabbit with black rice and grits.They finish up at Bozo's for the mother of all Biloxi dishes -- hot and spicy Crawfish Tailor made to make you sweat.
The French Louisiana region of Acadiana in Lafayette, Louisiana is the unofficial Cajun capital of the south.Cafe Vermilionville has New Orleans-inspired Crawfish 'Beignets' and Turtle Soup.It's off to the roadside stop for Cracklins and other items.Finally, a Cajun tour can't end without gumbo, so Rut and Damaris sample three-time World Champion gumbo complete with live music at Prejeans.