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Every week, The Food Section shares one restaurant find from our resident reviewer, the legendary Michael Stern, originator of Roadfood. Listen along to discover where to score your next magnificent fried chicken thigh or smoked pork sandwich.For more from Michael (and a slew of deeply reported stories about Southern food and drink that you won't read anywhere else), visit us online at thefoodsection.com.
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While The Blue Canoe has had to weather its share of surprises since opening one day before the state issued pandemic restrictions, Michael says no such shocks are in store for the restaurant's patrons.The Blue Canoe Café: 620 East Main St., Ridge Spring, South Carolina, 803-685-2583Michael's reviews are published by The Food Section,a reader-supported daily newsletter covering food and drink across the American South. Subscribe today to access the entire archive of his restaurant finds and recommendations: https://thefoodsection.com/subscribe/
If you're in the mood for Mexican, El Patron has your cravings covered, from guacamole casera straight through paletas made from real fruit.Taqueria El Patron: 3107 Washington Rd., Augusta, Georgia, 706-210-5678Michael's reviews are published by The Food Section, a reader-supported daily newsletter covering food and drink across the American South. Subscribe today to access the entire archive of his restaurant finds and recommendations: https://thefoodsection.com/subscribe/
Think you know the South's best fried chicken? Michael Stern says your study of the topic isn't complete until you've patronized Little Howie's.Little Howie's: 4724 West St, Williston, South Carolina, 803-266-0175, williston.littlehowies.com/Michael's reviews are published by The Food Section, a reader-supported daily newsletter covering food and drink across the American South. Subscribe today to access the entire archive of his restaurant finds and recommendations: https://thefoodsection.com/subscribe/
The light has returned to the address which for more than half a century belonged to Augusta's Sunshine Bakery, courtesy of new tenant Bradley's BBQ.Bradley's BBQ: 1209 Broad St.,Augusta, Georgia, 706-830-3043, bradleys-bbq.comMichael's reviews are published by The FoodSection, a reader-supported daily newsletter covering food and drink across the American South. Subscribe today to access the entire archive of his restaurant finds and recommendations: https://thefoodsection.com/subscribe/
It's not just the sandwiches that distinguish Darby's, a truck outfitted with rotating meat spits: It's the thought that goes into them.Darby's Street Food: 503-890-0394, facebook.com/ChefDarbyMichael's reviews are published by The Food Section, a reader-supported daily newsletter covering food and drink across the American South. Subscribe today to access the entire archive of his restaurant finds and recommendations: https://thefoodsection.com/subscribe/
Cheese steaks at Jackie M's come in multiple sizes, but Michael Stern suggests purchasing whichever portion is compatible with ordering dessert.Jackie M's & Son: 3308 Milledgeville Road, Augusta, GA. 706-738-6055, jackiemsandson.comMichael's reviews are published by The Food Section, a reader-supported daily newsletter covering food and drink across the American South. Subscribe today to access the entire archive of his restaurant finds and recommendations: https://thefoodsection.com/subscribe/
Sometimes, to catch a great plate of catfish, you have to put up with a petting zoo. This week, Michael has the details on one such fish camp in North Augusta.Old McDonald Fish Camp: 355 Currytown Road, Sweetwater (North Augusta), South Carolina, 803-279-3305Michael's reviews are published by The Food Section, a reader-supported daily newsletter covering food and drink across the American South. Subscribe today to access the entire archive of his restaurant finds and recommendations: https://thefoodsection.com/subscribe/
Windsor, South Carolina's a small town even by rural South Carolina standards, but Michael says it's worth a visit if you appreciate a hot bowl of consomme and fresh tortillas.El Rinconcito: 3029 Navidad Lane, Windsor, South Carolina, 803-508-2035Michael's reviews are published by The Food Section, a reader-supported daily newsletter covering food and drink across the American South. Subscribe today to access the entire archive of his restaurant finds and recommendations: https://thefoodsection.com/subscribe/
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