Garden & Gun

Celebrating the best of Southern culture, music, food, style, travel, art, literature, and the sporting life. Plus, lots of good dogs.

Soaking Up Bermuda • FOR A TRUE TASTE OF THE ISLAND, TRY ONE OF THESE GREAT DRINKS—OR ALL OF THEM—AT BERMUDA’S LEGENDARY WATERING HOLES

Scott Blackwell and Ann Marshall • Scott Blackwell and Ann Marshall opened High Wire Distilling in 2013 and have been spreading the gospel of small-batch spirits to Charleston, South Carolina, visitors and natives alike ever since. The lightning in their bottles? It all comes down to historic ingredients, local sourcing, and constant collaboration with the city’s vibrant culinary community.

Saving the Small Places • ZOOMING IN ON A TINY LOWCOUNTRY CREEK AND ITS UNCERTAIN FUTURE

About That Bar on the Cover...

BLUE RIDGE BOUNTY • The unique setting of The Cliffs communities—seven private clubs nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains—offers members epic mountain views, world-class golf, and mealtime magic

CONTRIBUTORS

“My soul buddy was an orphan dog my friend found on her porch but did not want”

Social Chatter • GARDENANDGUN.COM AND BEYOND

INTERVIEW Uncommon Drive • DARRELL “BUBBA” WALLACE JR. STARTS HIS SECOND NASCAR CUP SERIES SEASON IN AN INFLUENTIAL SPOT

Photo Finish • A LOWCOUNTRY FINE-ART PHOTOGRAPHER CAPTURES THE SPIRIT OF CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL

Natural Talent • A NASHVILLE NEWCOMER WITH A TIMELESS VOICE

Fresh Sounds • Deep roots and a twist on the blues

Catch and Rerelease • A QUINTESSENTIAL COLLECTION OF FISHING ESSAYS STILL HOOKS THE HEART

Well Seasoned • A classic Edna Lewis cookbook returns

Herd Mentality • HIP LIVESTOCK, CRAPE MURDER, AND NOLA OUTLAWS

SOUTHERN FOCUS

Hidden Treasure • RICH IN NATURAL BEAUTY, FABLED HISTORY, AND SOUTHERN CHARM, AMELIA ISLAND, FLORIDA, MIGHT BE THE SUNSHINE STATE’S BEST KEPT SECRET

A New Leaf • COLLARD GREENS REPLACE CABBAGE IN A CHEF’S MISSISSIPPI-INFLUENCED SPIN ON KIMCHI

MEET THE CHEF: ADRIENNE CHEATHAM

Cutting Up • WHETHER HE’S TALKING CALAMARI OR COLLARDS, CHEF AND COMEDIAN DUANE NUTTER CAN ALWAYS FIND SOMETHING FUNNY ABOUT FOOD

Chop to It • MANY SOUTHERNERS DON’T OWN A JAPANESESTYLE NAKIRI KITCHEN KNIFE. BUT MAYBE THEY SHOULD

TOP TO BOTTOM:

Full Steam Ahead • ROASTING CABBAGE WHOLE TRANSFORMS IT INTO A SWEET AND CREAMY LATE-WINTER STAR

Charred Green Cabbage

Smothered with Love • JUST OUTSIDE NEW ORLEANS’ LOUIS ARMSTRONG AIRPORT, HURST RESTAURANT DISHES OUT EIGHTY YEARS OF FAMILY TRADITION—AND ONE DIVINE POT OF GREENS

Great Greens • Get a taste of Mississippi’s finest

A GULF COAST GETAWAY • Postcard-perfect beaches, world-class events, heaping platters of fresh-caught seafood—there’s lots to love in the Heart of Florida’s Emerald Coast

2019 EVENTS

As the Wood Turns • ARTISAN WYATT SPEIGHT RHUE RETURNED HOME TO NORTH CAROLINA TO FIND HIS NICHE

Bar Belles • FIVE UPGRADED WAYS TO SERVE CLASSIC COCKTAILS

A Texas Original • A YOUNG FAMILY BRINGS SERIOUS STYLE TO A WEEKEND RETREAT

When Life Gives You Lemons... • ADD THEM TO A WINTER ARRANGEMENT

Columbia is Calling • A guide to the ultimate romantic weekend in COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA

Digging for Treasure • AN UNTRAINABLE SWAMP DINGO PULLS OFF AN UNFORGETTABLE TRICK

A Delta Housewarming • SOMETIMES A ROCKING PARTY IS THE ONLY WAY TO BREAK IN A NEW ABODE

THE SOUTH’S BEST NEW BARS • Sure, they’ve got great drinks and distinctive settings. They might specialize in brandy or vermouth or, of course, whiskey, and the food sometimes rivals the meticulously crafted cocktails. But...