ARKANSAS

Little Rock | Brave New Restaurant | Casual dining with a river view; spectacular dishes and service
Little Rock | The Purple Cow | Iconic ice cream sundae and yummy burgers

FLORIDA

Daytona Beach | Millie’s Restaurant | Amazing food right on the strip, a Food Network discovery
Key West | Cuban Coffee Queen | Classic coffees and Queens Roast by the bag
Ormond Beach | Rose Villa Restaurant | Southern Classic in a historical setting, reservations suggested
Ormond Beach | 31 Supper Club | Full bar with upscale eclectic vibes | reservations suggested
Panama City | El Weirdo Taco Bar | Eclectic and yummy, located downtown
Panama City | History Class Brewing Company | History with excellent beer

Georgia
Blairsville | Michaelees | Authentic Italian fare
Blairsville | The Sawmill Place | Farm-to-table for breakfast and lunch; get the biscuits
Blairsville | Hole in the Wall | Breakfast until 2 p.m.
Helen | Bodensee Bavarian Restaurant | Authentic German fare, must-order potato pancakes & Spätzle
Helen | Hofer’s of Helen Bakery & Café | Get in line for decadent pastries, authentic German fare and even pick up a German magazine for light reading, closed Wednesday and Thursday
Helen | Café International | On the water dining, best bratwurst ever
Hiawassee | Hiawassee Brew | Great brews and surprisingly tasty food
Hiawassee | The Sand Bar | Hiawassee’s own dive bar | Across from Marina Station
Hiawassee | Marina Station | Affiliated with The Ridges, lake-side dining, live-music

NEW YORK

Manhattan, East Village | cacio e pepe | Authentic Italian | Don’t miss their signature dish, cacio e pepe
Manhattan | Liberty Bagels | The best bagels in town | Order online and through app.

North Carolina

Asheville | Stada Italiano | Authentic trattoria in the heart of downtown, reservations rec.
Franklin | Lazy Hiker Brewing Co. | Craft beer, Hiker’s Kitchen food truck, just off the AT
Hayesville | Angelo’s Downtown Pizza | Most authentic Italian pie around | 45 Main St.
Hayesville | The Copper Door | Fine dining in the heart of the historic downtown
Hayesville | Pic-A-Nick Basket Deli | Between Hayesville and Hiawassee, Hwy 175, amazing eats
Hayesville | Margarita Jacks Marina | Epic Eatery Food Truck, visit the Tiki bar at the end of the dock
Hayesville | Nocturnal Brewing Company | Great brews; dinner, pizza and cocktails
Brasstown | The Crown | A totally vegan experience

TENNESSEE

Memphis | Cocozza American Italian | Indoor/Outdoor seating with authentic Italian dishes, reservations recommended

TEXAS

Ennis | Fern in the Wild | Don’t forget to find the secret door entrance to the speakeasy upstairs.

Virginia

Abingdon | The Tavern | Built in 1779 as a tavern and overnight inn, historical upscale dining
Abingdon | 128 Pecan | Amazing food and casual atmosphere
Abingdon | Anthony’s Desserts | A Local favorite for baked goods
Abingdon | Foresta | Upscale and a great place for cocktails
Abingdon | The Girl & The Raven | A coffee shop with atmosphere
Abingdon | Luke’s Cafe | Great eats with a music-vibe
Bristol | Union 41 | Chef T and team create culinary artistry in an old bus station
Bristol | Blackbird Bakery | The mother-lode of pastries