The Local Palate

Released ten times each year, Local Palate showcases the rich food culture of the South, shining a light on the individuals and locations that contribute to this vibrant culinary area. We share captivating stories, delicious recipes, and unique experiences that define Southern cuisine.

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OKO Brings Filipino Soul to East Austin | Listen

2 weeks ago | thelocalpalate.com | Veronica Meewes

At OKO in Austin, chef Harold Villarosa isn’t just serving Filipino food—he’s telling a story. It begins in the rice paddies of the Philippines, winds through the streets of the Bronx, sharpens in fine dining kitchens, and emerges at a place of deep cultural celebration and community. Raised in Iloilo City in the Philippines—where morning markets and freshly butchered meat from neighbors were part of daily life—Villarosa was cooking “farm-to-table” before the term existed.
Our 2025 Road Trips Issue is Here!

2 weeks ago | thelocalpalate.com | Erin Murray

Which do you prefer: driving or riding shotgun? There’s a part of me that loves the control of being behind the wheel—but I’ll never complain about enjoying the ride as a front-seat passenger, especially if it means I can spend time researching where we’ll stop to eat.
Fancypants - The Local Palate

3 weeks ago | thelocalpalate.com | Emily Havener

Fancypants in East Nashville lives up to its name, equal parts elegant and playful, flirtatiously self-aware and unself-conscious. When co-owner and restaurateur Michael Shemtov was brainstorming names for the concept, his wife, Melody Shemtov, wasn’t impressed with the options. They were too long or pretentious for his “fancypants” restaurant, she said—and the decision was made.
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: Đặc Biệt | Listen

1 month ago | thelocalpalate.com | Amber Chase

I’ve been a die-hard fan of Nini Nguyen ever since her appearance on Top Chef season 16, and when her cookbook debuted, I was ecstatic. Harboring both the distinctive flavors of her Vietnamese heritage and her heartfelt experiences as a chef in New Orleans, Đặc Biệt: An Extra-Special Vietnamese Cookbook by Nini Nguyen and Sarah Zorn © 2024, is a cookbook that belongs in every household.
In Season: The Strawberry

1 month ago | thelocalpalate.com | Emily Havener

Birmingham’s Frank Stitt takes inspiration from British and French traditions to make the most of the famous strawberryFrank Stitt has a history with strawberries. “My mother’s family farmed strawberries commercially, and so that was a big part of my childhood,” the chef says. For about five or six weeks during the season, he sources strawberries for his Birmingham restaurants, Chez Fonfon and Bottega, from a farm just a few miles down the road from his grandparents’ old place in Cullman County.
Burger Bonanza: 5 Sizzling Burger Recipes

1 month ago | thelocalpalate.com | Erin Murray

Nothing screams summer like wrapping your hands around a warm brioche bun loaded up with a hot patty and all the fixings. There’s no shortage of joy found in capturing that perfectly proportioned bite. Looking for just the right combination? We’ve got you covered with a roundup of mouthwatering burger recipes to make at home (shishito pepper turkey burger, anyone?). Let the Summer of Burgers begin.
Q&A for The Mango Tree | Listen

1 month ago | thelocalpalate.com | Emily Havener

Annabelle Tometich spent 18 years as the restaurant critic for The News-Press in Fort Myers, Florida, where she grew up. Her memoir, The Mango Tree: A Memoir of Fruit, Florida, and Felony (Little, Brown, April 2024) tells the story of her childhood in Florida as the child of a Filipina mother and a white father, and won the 2025 Southern Book Prize for nonfiction. Members Only Content This page is for Cookbook Club members only. If you are a member, please sign in and try again.
10 Splurge-Worthy Burgers Across the South | Listen - The Local Palate

1 month ago | thelocalpalate.com | Erin Murray

Some burgers you just can’t re-create at home. Worth their weight in both calorie and price, these restaurant whoppers deliver pure joy, bite-for-bite. It’s the raclette that stops you in your tracks—the creamy, oozing blanket of cheese is a thing to admire. But that never stops us from devouring this double-patty, short rib-and-brisket beauty.
5 Canned Cocktails for a Southern Summer | Listen

1 month ago | thelocalpalate.com | Emily Havener

Drinks By: Emily Havener It’s the summer of Southern spirits, and we’ve got a lineup of recommendations for whatever your mood, low-ABV and nonalcoholic included. Tip Top Proper CocktailsStart off strong with Atlanta-based Tip Top Proper Cocktails, created in collaboration with chef Miles Macquarrie of Kimball House.