The Southern Foodie: 100 Places to Eat in the South Before You Die (and the Recipes That Made Them Famous)

Thirteen states, 100 chefs and 134 recipes later, one thing is clear: the food of the American South tells a story that spans the distance from New Orleans to Louisville, Little Rock to Charleston, Nashville to Dallas, and every city in between.

Meet the people keeping the tradition alive and reinventing the flavors of the South while exploring its evolution of the region's best restaurants.

Swing down to the Gulf Coast and wade into a chef's wonderland of fresh seafood and spicy heat. Check ...