From heartyseafoodstews to deep-fried delicacies, there is no shortage of delicious food to be found in Southern restaurants.

Here they servean elevated version, which includes marinated Gulf blue crab, pimento cheese, and Creole remoulade.

Originating in South Carolina in 1857, today this simple-to-make food is a Southern staple.

Jambalaya

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Hushpuppies

If you haven’t triedhushpuppiesyet, then you’re missing out.

Made by deep-frying cornmeal batter, hushpuppies are often served as a side dish or appetizer.

Today, many versions of this dish exist.

Fried Green Tomatoes

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Hoppin' John

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alligator tempura

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She-Crab Soup

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Shrimp and Grits

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King Cakes

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Hushpuppies

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Frogmore Stew

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Po’Boys

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Jambalaya

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