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3 weeks ago | 
thelocalpalate.com | Amber Chase |Erin Murray |Brittany Furbee
From the team behind Plates and recently-opened Maria’s Oyster and Wine Bar in New Orleans, Le Moyne is a French-style bistro that embraces Louisiana culinary traditions and historically-rooted flavors. Named for the founder of New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama, Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville, the restaurant hopes to embody both the past and future of New Orleans cuisine.
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4 weeks ago | 
thelocalpalate.com | Amber Chase |Erin Murray |Brittany Furbee
From growing up in his father’s Boston-based deli to working in some of the most renowned kitchens across the country, chef Shawn Gale is eager to open his first restaurant in Houston, Texas, this March. For Gale, the restaurant and hospitality industry has become deeply intertwined with his story; from garnering rich relationships to pushing himself personally and professionally, the communities forged in restaurants have had a massive impact on his life.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
thelocalpalate.com | Tate Jacaruso |Erin Murray |Brittany Furbee |Veronica Meewes
A Q&A with Anthony Marini of The Pass and his latest concept, The Italian Boy (After Dark)In early 2024 a car crashed into The Pass, a deli and market in downtown Charleston and a beloved lunch spot for both locals and visitors. After many months of takeout and delivery only, The Pass has not only reopened their dining room for lunch but also debuted a new dinner concept, The Italian Boy (After Dark), in the same space.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
thelocalpalate.com | Amber Chase |Erin Murray |Brittany Furbee |Veronica Meewes
In February of 2024, patrons of Harold’s Cabin were devastated to hear of its pending closure, prompting one Cannonborough-Elliotborough resident to take matters into her own hands. Heather Greene sent a letter to the former owners of the Harold’s Cabin space expressing her intent to revive, refresh, and renew the space into a communal hub she would later call Lillian’s Petite Market & Eatery.
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Nov 8, 2024 | 
thelocalpalate.com | Amber Chase |Erin Murray |Brittany Furbee |Veronica Meewes
This November, a former meat processing facility in historic downtown Birmingham is getting new chops. The Armour & Co. building was originally completed in 1911, and has been revitalized to host Armour House and Pogo, a sophisticated dining experience and speakeasy that pay homage to the building’s history while bracing Birmingham for its newest take on fine dining.
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Oct 10, 2024 | 
thelocalpalate.com | Amber Chase |Erin Murray |Brittany Furbee |Veronica Meewes
Charleston’s Parisian mainstay, Félix Cocktails et Cuisine, will launch their latest concept, La Cave, translated from French meaning “the cellar” on October 17. Nestled next door, La Cave is an intimate sipping lounge where guests can share curated small plates, sip exclusive French wines, and choose from top shelf whiskeys and cordials. Patrons are ushered through a tunnel from the lively Félix dining room into La Cave, for a slower, elevated, and natural reprieve from the bustle of King Street.
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Oct 9, 2024 | 
thelocalpalate.com | Erin Murray |Brittany Furbee |Veronica Meewes
The road to Houston’s first fast-casual West African was paved with community & intentionOpe Amosu spent his childhood bouncing between Houston, where he was raised, London, where he was born, and Nigeria, where his parents and extended family are from. And no matter where they were, they were eating rice at home. “I would ask for fast food on my way home from school, and nine times out of 10, I got denied because the saying was ‘there’s already rice at home,’” he says.
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Aug 13, 2024 | 
thelocalpalate.com | Lia Grabowski |Trisha Boyer |Emily Havener |Brittany Furbee
Celebrating 10 Years of the South Carolina Chef Ambassador Program The South Carolina Chef Ambassadors Program was launched in 2014 to promote the Palmetto State as a food destination. The program is jointly operated by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture and the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism.
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Aug 13, 2024 | 
thelocalpalate.com | Brittany Furbee |Erin Murray
In the fast-paced food and beverage industry, change is constant, and evolution is a necessity. The Local Palate embodies this mantra, and we are excited to share our new annual issue, Insider’s Guide to South Carolina. Previously called Tableaux, this issue was dedicated to all things Charleston, including food, drink, and fun activities, but our talented team knew it was time to expand our reach and celebrate all that the Palmetto State has to offer.
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Aug 13, 2024 | 
thelocalpalate.com | Brittany Furbee |Emily Havener
Settle into Sparkle CityWhat was once known as “Hub City” for the rays of railroads that transported textiles from the manufacturing hotspot is now recognized as a hub for arts, dining, and adventure—so much so that it has a new nickname: Sparkle City. With its revitalized downtown and its proximity to—and views of—the Carolina’s treasured stretch of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Spartanburg is on the rise.
