Synopses & Reviews
Morgan Murphy and
Southern Living jump back "on the road again" with the third helping of the Off the Eaten Path franchise, taking readers into some of the South's most tucked-away eateries throughout 16 Southern states in search of the next great find.
On the Road Again truly captures the local feel and flair of the best off-road diners and independently owned restaurants from the Texas plains to the shores of the Gulf to the mountainous Carolinas. Featuring vibrant photography and on-the-road snapshots, Murphy gives readers a feel for the food and the true flavor of each place visited.
- On the Road Again tastes the South one state at a time, with 1 to 3 restaurants per state and 1 to 3 recipes per restaurant, plus insight into food, hotel, and shopping "bests" of each state.
- At each new stop, Morgan introduces readers to each restaurant, recipe, and attraction with his uniquely Southern humor and voice.
- Because life is too short for dull, Morgan showcases a restaurant in each state that's not just worth braking for but worth driving out of your way to try.
- In addition to more great food finds, in On the Road Again, Morgan gathers up not just the best recipes across the 16 Southern states, but also tracks down the finest, but often little known, culinary artisans along the way. Throughout the book, the author shares recipes and ordering info for these locally inspired indulgences.
Synopsis
Hidden Southern restaurants and their best recipes await in this, the third helping of Off the Eaten Path. Morgan Murphy takes his hungry readers back on the road with an unforgettable trip across the South, covering 15,000 miles, 60+ all-new restaurants, 150 recipes, in 18 states. From the best fried chicken in Kentucky to a dusty steakhouse in Buffalo Gap, Texas, On the Road Again is a road trip you can take from your own kitchen.
- Morgan showcases all new restaurants in each state that are worth driving out of your way to try. These are finds you can't just do a web search to discover.
- Reading the book is like being in the '56 Cadillac with Morgan as he introduces readers to each restaurant owner, their prized recipes, and local lore.
- Morgan recommends his favorite shopping, hotels, artisan products, and even a sound track for each state.
This book was researched the old-fashioned way-by pounding the pavement. And after Morgan pried the recipes loose from his favorite restaurants, the Southern Living test kitchen tested and re-tested the recipes to make sure they'll be no-fail favorites at home.
About the Author
Known to many as "America's funniest food critic," Alabama native Morgan Murphy's easy-going charm and undeniable wit have landed his writings in publications such as
Vanity Fair,
Forbes,
Esquire,
Garden Design,
Harper's Bazaar, and
The New York Post, as well as
Southern Living where he served as travel editor and national spokesman.
Murphy's background is as unique as his personality and writing style. He holds an MBA from Oxford University and has won several journalism awards, including the coveted Society of American Travel Writers Gold Award. As a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy, he has served on four continents and was NATO's director of Media Outreach in Afghanistan, working with many internationally best-known journalists. A camera and radio natural, he has appeared on The TODAY Show, Fox and Friends, CNN, Sirius/XM, and NPR.