SIP AND SAVOR

THE FOOD LOVER'S SUMMER GUIDE

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SWEET & SOUTHERN

Where to Go: Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama

What to Taste: Fresh peaches, sweet tea, tomato sandwiches

In the South, summer is sweet, slow, and full of flavor. Roadside stands overflow with peaches warm from the sun, perfect for eating fresh or layered in cobblers. Wash it down with a tall glass of sweet tea and you've officially arrived. Local traditions shine through in simple, satisfying bites like a sandwich of thick-cut tomatoes, mayo, and white bread eaten on a shaded porch.

BBQ COUNTRY

Where to Go: Memphis, Kansas City, Central Texas

What to Taste: Smoked brisket, pulled pork, tangy sauces

Summer smoke signals something sacred in America’s barbecue capitals. Each city brings its own style: sticky ribs in Kansas City, vinegar-spiked pork in the Carolinas, bark-covered brisket in Texas. It's not just about the meat, but the traditions, like open-air smoke pits, late-afternoon feasts, and sides like slaw and cornbread served in paper baskets.