2 HRS! Gary's EPIC SOUTHERN FOOD Road Trip! 5 Cities, 1 Incredible Feast 🍔🌶️🍤

🍗 Southern Bites: America's Tastiest Road Trip!
From smoky BBQ to gourmet food trucks, this 5-city Southern food tour dishes out the boldest flavors the South has to offer. Let’s eat!

📍 ATLANTA, GEORGIA

Atlanta is booming with food truck creativity. We hop aboard The Patty Wagon for playful burgers like “Bacon the Law” and “Good Behavior,” then head to Truck & Tap in Woodstock for craft beer and fresh “farm-to-truck” bites from LowCo Motion. At the Atlanta Food Truck Park, flavors go global—Mediterranean gyros, Bollywood Zing’s Indian fusion, Jamerican jerk chicken, and buttery seafood skewers bring the city's diversity to life.

📍 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

Charleston blends Southern charm with deep-rooted African-American food traditions. We explore the Gullah Geechee culinary legacy through spicy red rice and heritage dishes at Destiny Café, indulge in sesame burgers and vegan sundaes, and savor locally sourced treats at Off Track Ice Cream. From barbecue to handmade ice cream, every bite tells a story of culture and resilience.

📍 CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA

In Charlotte, NASCAR meets next-level breakfast. We visit The Yolk for shrimp and grits with smoked gouda, dig into creative brunch at Chef Paul Verica’s The Stanley, and grab pulled pork sandwiches at a gas station-turned-BBQ joint. With deep community roots and James Beard-nominated chefs, Charlotte delivers elevated Southern cooking with heart.

📍 WASHINGTON, DC

DC’s culinary scene fuses flavor with mission. At Busboys and Poets, community, activism, and cuisine come together in a space where food is served with a message. Immigrant chefs share recipes passed down through generations at Foodini. And at Sakina Grill, people are served delicious food regardless of their ability to pay. Whether it’s chargrilled eggplant from Afghanistan or a three-tiered wedding cake from Guatemala, the nation's capital proves that sharing a meal can be an act of love, justice, and connection.

📍 MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE

In Memphis, barbecue isn’t just a meal—it’s a rite of passage. At Central BBQ, a slow-cooked pork sandwich and a side of slaw become symbols of the city’s smoky pride. At Alcenia’s, Miss BJ serves candied yams, fried chicken, and a motherly hug with every plate, bringing soul food to life with warmth and wit. The Liquor Store adds a retro Cuban-American diner twist with chorizo breakfast bowls and neon signs, and don't miss Elvis' favorite sandwich (banana & peanut butter) at legendary eatery, The Arcade. From spicy wings to cakes baked with love, Memphis cooks with soul and serves with heart.

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Chapters:
00:00 - Atlanta
23:45 - Charleston, SC
48:29 - Charlotte, NC
1:11:54 - Washington, DC
1:35:46 - Memphis, TN