Stephanie Burnette

1 month ago | athomeupstate.com | Stephanie Burnette

Bevolo is the first word in bespoke lighting in the New Orleans French QuarterThere may be no better place in the South than New Orleans’s French Quarter in springtime. And if you happen to be working on a home project, plan a visit to the studio of Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights, where America’s most-desired copper lighting is still made meticulously by hand.

1 month ago | goodgritmag.com | Stephanie Burnette

Words by Stephanie BurnetteChef Todd Richards says he found a piece of himself, and a piece of his family, while writing his second cookbook Roots Heart Soul, The Story, Celebration, and Recipes of Afro Cuisine in America. Recently published by Harper Collins, it’s the follow up to the acclaimed and best-selling Soul: A Chef’s Culinary Evolution in 150 Recipes. “I find that all roads intersect in places where my ancestors walked, toiled and endured,” Richards says in the introduction.

Jan 1, 2025 | towncarolina.com | Stephanie Burnette

Memphis is one of the great Southern cities. There’s soul on every corner. The food, the people, and the vibe speak to a storied fabric of a place built on trade, wealth, poverty, politics, and, of course, music. An Elvis-themed trip seems more appropriate than ever now, as January 8 marks the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s ninetieth birthday and Memphis is celebrating all year long. There’s deep history to explore here surrounding music, the birth of rock, and its imprint on twentieth-century America.

Dec 10, 2024 | athomeupstate.com | Stephanie Burnette

From modern art to historic architecture, Clarksville, Tennessee, oozes with small-town charmA new direct flight to Nashville from GSP means lesser-known parts of Tennessee are just a quick hop away. Straddling the Tennessee-Kentucky line just 45 minutes from Nashville, Clarksville is a river town that traces its roots back to 1785. The Cumberland River feels ever present as it winds past the city and converges with the Red River.

Dec 9, 2024 | goodgritmag.com | Stephanie Burnette

Words by Stephanie BurnetteWaking up in the country’s oldest neighborhood is special. The French Quarter has been peopled for centuries, and its antique townhouses feel both otherworldly and uniquely Colonial. Boutique hotels offer luxe stays with exteriors that present a slice of 18th century life. The Celestine is new and notable. Designer Sara Ruffin Costello upfit 10 rooms in homage to the building’s French, Spanish, and Afro-Caribbean heritage.