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52 Michelin gives the
South its flowers
Day trips to Atlanta's new
Michelin guide restaurants
60 La Bella Morelia
Food, faith, and the Marin familia
66 Tailgate traditions
Our teams and the tastes that
bring us together
72 10 tips for local and
seasonal eating
From the vendors at the
Poplar Street Farmers Market
74 Seasoned in service
Macon's veteran food service
professionals
32 Chef news
Recent restaurant openings
and upcoming eats
38 Sweet Evelyn's
cookies
Cory Jones wins for Perry,
Georgia, on the Food Network
40 Heroes among us: Dr.
Veronica L. Womack
The rural thought leader sheds
light on the Black Belt region
44 Southern sandwiches
Readers weigh in: Central
Georgia's legendary sandwiches
46 Soul food roots
West Africa in Central
Georgia kitchens
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84 Cups and water
Setting the table for your spirit
86 Macon Love Rugby
Macon's rugby team,
on and off the field
94 Comfort in the cold
Le Pied du Mont Boucherie:
veterans, farmers, butchers,
and chefs
116 Fighting food
insecurity
Learn how local organizations
combat hunger — and how to
get or give support
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