Erin Murray

Charleston, Nashville

Editor-in-Chief at The Local Palate

editor in chief of the Local Palate, author, cookbook collaborator, eater, cook, mom.

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Articles

Breaking the Mold at Mossy Creek | Listen

1 week ago | thelocalpalate.com | Jennifer Stewart Kornegay |Erin Murray

By incubating and growing several strains of mushrooms, Mossy Creek is pushing biodiversity forward. Mushrooms are having a moment. In addition to the oomph their earthy flavors and meaty textures bring to a range of dishes, recent wellness buzz praises their powerful and varied nutritional benefits, too.
Infusion of Spirit with Alba Huerta | Listen

2 weeks ago | thelocalpalate.com | Erin Murray

How Houston’s celebrated bar pro Alba Huerta keeps her 10-year-old cocktail program moving forwardI was born in Monterrey, Mexico, and we moved to Houston when I was young, around 4. We were raised in a predominantly Latino community and there were a lot of family gatherings, a lot of festivities around the holidays, and always delicious food. I feel like, as a child, your community shapes you, wherever you land, right?
Le Moyne: A First Look

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.
Recap: Charleston Wine + Food 2025 - The Local Palate

4 weeks ago | thelocalpalate.com | Erin Murray

Partnered By: The Local Palate For the 20th anniversary of the festival that brings some of the best talent and tastes to the Lowcountry, festival-goers really showed up for Charleston Wine and Food 2025. From One Night in NOLA to Fast Food + Fine Wine, the events were unforgettable. This said, the festival is about much more than just good food and good times.
Camaraderie: A First Look

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.
3 Wellness Getaways to Reset This Year | Listen

2 months ago | thelocalpalate.com | Erin Murray

It’s time to turn off all devices, set your intention, and breathe. This is the year of mindful, meditative travel, and these three wellness-focused Southern destinations are built for restful self-discovery. Finding balance at Blackberry MountainAs I navigated the slow, easy switchbacks leading me up toward the Blackberry Mountain resort, my brain was in one of those close-to-panic states—I was overloaded with a crushing to-do list, not to mention the upcoming holidays.
Spring Issue Editor's Letter- The Local Palate

2 months ago | thelocalpalate.com | Erin Murray

Back in 2014, my friends Jennifer Justus (food writer and cookbook author) and Cindy Wall (food aficionado and dedicated restaurant visitor, among many other things) set out on a creative endeavor. Justus had seen a post on Facebook of a cookbook splayed open to a recipe page that was splattered and stained and clearly well-loved.
Can't Sleep? Start Reading Eat Better, Sleep Better

2 months ago | thelocalpalate.com | Erin Murray

A new cookbook, Eat Better, Sleep Better, touts the virtue of certain foods and dishes to improve your sleepRaise your hand if you’ve struggled with sleep issues. (Hi!) Getting up in the middle of the night, not being able to fall asleep— “about 70 million people [in the US] report some form of sleep disorder,” writes nutrition scientist Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge, PhD. Meaning, you’re not alone.
Chef Kelsey Barnard Clark Headlines JXN Food & Wine Festival with Chef Nick Wallace

2 months ago | thelocalpalate.com | Maggie Ward |Erin Murray

JXN Food & Wine Festival (JXNFW), the premier culinary festival celebrating the vibrant food scene in Mississippi’s capital, along with The Local Palate and Visit Jackson, announces Chef Kelsey Barnard Clark will join Nick Wallace as the co-host to the lineup for their 2025 event. Clark is a celebrated chef and author, and recently launched her new book Southern Get-Togethers, a guide on the art of entertaining and hosting.
A Fresh Take on a Classic Southern Cookbook | Listen

2 months ago | thelocalpalate.com | Erin Murray

Virginia Willis gives her first book, Bon Appetit, Y’all, a glow-upChef, author, media personality, and recipe developer Virginia Willis has made a name for herself as a Southern food expert who has become vocal about her lifestyle and health. In 2008, she published her first book, Bon Appetit, Y’all, to acclaim and accolades, and then followed it with Lighten Up, Y’all, which won a James Beard Award.