Hospitality is key-the best places always remember their regulars, while making newcomers feel right at home.
Or a storied meat-and-three like Ajax Diner in Oxford, Mississippi, where generations of students return for their favorite plate lunches. Others might picture an iconic barbecue joint, like Arthur Bryant’s in Kansas City. Some might say legendary means white tablecloths and an expert wine list, like at Bern’s in Tampa. It’s not everyday that a Michelin starred restaurant (Atlanta’s Bacchanalia) is put in the same category as a small town ice cream parlor (Trowbridge’s in Florence, Alabama). When it comes to restaurants, “ legendary” can mean many different things to people, resulting in this somewhat unusual combination of iconic dining establishments. Throughout the year, we publish many lists of the best places to eat in the South, and this one is probably the most unique.
