Tate Jacaruso

Charleston, United States

Associate Editor at The Local Palate

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4 Cookbook Stores To Fill Your Mind and Plate | Listen

3 weeks ago | thelocalpalate.com | Tate Jacaruso

Visit these charming cookbook stores dedicated to all things foodCookbooks are usually found on one lonely shelf in your local bookstore, but food lovers know they deserve their own shop. These independent bookstores across the South (and a bit beyond) celebrate the culinary arts with intention, offering curated, food-focused books to readers with big appetites. Members Only Content This page is for Cookbook Club members only. If you are a member, please sign in and try again.
Cookbook Review: Bodega Bakes | Listen

2 months ago | thelocalpalate.com | Tate Jacaruso

Everything about Bodega Bakes cookbook screams fun, and I found myself eagerly flipping through the colorful pages for something to re-create. There’s a slightly Wonka-esque feel, with whimsical recipes that don’t skimp on sprinkles or nostalgia. Author Paola Velez, Afro-Latina pastry chef, owner of Providencia bar in DC, and founder of Bakers Against Racism, was inspired by the bodegas of New York City.
Have the Last Word | Listen

2 months ago | thelocalpalate.com | Tate Jacaruso

Two spins on a pre-Prohibition era cocktail in LouisvilleDuring the 1910s in Detroit, Michigan, bartenders began pouring a gin cocktail with green chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice. Called the Last Word, the drink regained popularity across the country in the 2000s, with the exact origin of the name unknown. At Decade cocktail bar in Louisville, Kentucky, beverage director Kelsee Bryant whips up two riffs on this pre-Prohibition era classic. Bryant’s first take is the Supersonic.
Pura Vida in Costa Rica | Listen

Mar 20, 2025 | thelocalpalate.com | Chris Coleman |Tate Jacaruso

Charlotte chef Chris Coleman fell in love with fresh cuisine on a trip to Costa Rica My wife and I went to Costa Rica a couple of years ago to celebrate her 40th birthday. The two of us and our kids, along with three other couples we’re close with, rented a house together right on the beach. Flying into the country, it was breathtakingly beautiful. As you look out the window, it’s jungle as far as you can see.
Moonlight Train Trip to New Orleans | Listen

Feb 28, 2025 | thelocalpalate.com | Tate Jacaruso

A 24-hour train trip and why it was worth every minute At 9 a.m., passengers were boarding the Crescent in Atlanta. I stepped onto the train and minutes later, we were off, gathering speed on the way to New Orleans. There’s a direct flight between the two cities, or a 7-hour drive. But I’m a nervous flyer, and I liked the idea of slow travel: taking a train or bus, budgeting more time, supporting local shops and restaurants.
Hotel Otto - The Local Palate

Feb 25, 2025 | thelocalpalate.com | Tate Jacaruso

Getaway Book a stay along the banks of the Trinity River By: Tate Jacaruso Hotel Otto, Fort Worth, Texas’ first microresort, was created by celebrity chef Tim Love with a mix of Italian and Texan charm. The hotel, located on the banks of the Trinity River, features eight 160-square-foot bungalows built into shipping containers that can accommodate up to two people. Each structure is equipped with a front patio, queen bed, full bath, TV, and rooftop patio.
Duck Fat Caramels

Feb 6, 2025 | thelocalpalate.com | Tate Jacaruso |Erin Murray

Farm-to-table duck fat caramels that take caramel to the next levelThe Hope Farm, a farm-to-table restaurant in Fairhope, Alabama, is taking its snacks and desserts to the next level with duck fat. Pastry chef Emily Ackerman uses the ingredient in caramels for nuanced flavor. “I simply prefer using duck fat because it makes a more luscious caramel that packs a hint of savory flavor with the mouthfeel of a perfect, chewy caramel,” says Ackerman.
Meet a Local: Tank Jackson | Listen

Feb 5, 2025 | thelocalpalate.com | Tate Jacaruso

Roots By: Tate Jacaruso Holy City Hogs is a family-run hog farm on Wadmalaw Island run by hog farmer and minister Tank Jackson. The farm supplies Charleston restaurants like Jackrabbit Filly, Chubby Fish, and Le Farfalle (as well as clients in New York, New Orleans, Nashville, and Savannah) with whole hogs, primal cuts, and sausages.
Hotel Bardo - The Local Palate

Jan 31, 2025 | thelocalpalate.com | Tate Jacaruso

Getaway Relax in the Hostess City of the South By: Tate Jacaruso Hotel Bardo’s redbrick turrets overlook Forsyth Park in Savannah, Georgia, where guests laden with luggage pour in for a luxury stay. The 149-room hotel in a late 19th-century Victorian-Romanesque mansion welcomes visitors from all over the world to Savannah’s historic district.
Culling a Wild Boar Population

Jan 20, 2025 | thelocalpalate.com | Erin Murray |Lia Picard |Stephanie Ganz |Tate Jacaruso

A Florida partnership is working to cull the wild boar population with delicious resultsChef Toffer Jacob’s work environment is much quieter these days. As a cook with two decades of experience in professional kitchens, he was used to hot, loud nights on the line, in competitive markets from Charleston to Nashville. But now, he is a team of one, working out of a kitchen in Sarasota, Florida.