In Our Travel Issue, Fall 2019

Jacquelyn McHugh, Editor-in-Chief, traveled at the Capitol building in Washington, D.C.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

My favorite part of traveling is always the food. I know you would expect me to say that, considering food is my thing. But the reason it’s my thing is because there’s so much you can experience about a place by tasting its food. 

Culinary travel has become a focal point for travelers—many folks (myself included) book restaurant reservations before they book their flights. We’re actually scheduling our vacations around where we want to eat—and that’s a truly beautiful thing. Few things tell the story of a place and its rich culture than a plate of its most beloved dishes.

I spent much of the past few months away from home. Some places were right up the road; some were long flights away. But no matter the distance, all of my travels connected me with great food, great drinks and great memories.

My most memorable trip this summer was to Washington, D.C. It was the first time I had been to our nation’s capital, and the food scene there was on fire—so many ethnic enclaves, phenomenal fresh food access and restaurants that focused on supporting local farmers and makers. Needless to say, I ate really well that week. 

But it was my travel around the Palmetto state that really captured my heart (and my appetite). I hope our travel issue inspires you to get out and explore our culinary scene throughout South Carolina. Some of the best restaurants in the state are in the most unassuming places. In this issue, we visit Sumter, Lake City and Bluffton—places you may not automatically think of when considering culinary destinations, yet they’re where some of the best food in South Carolina can be found.

And like Edible Charleston and Edible Columbia, the rest of the Edible community has been supporting local food for almost 20 years. We are your go-to guide any time you travel; found in more than 90 different areas, Edible is the authority on local food. So, the next time you leave town, go to ediblecommunities.com and see if there is an Edible magazine waiting to greet you at your destination; it's the best way to eat like a local.

Happy trails to you!

-Jacquelyn McHugh, Editor in Chief