Our resident gourmet Doc Lawrence takes readers on a tour de force of the food we call our own. From fine dining to barbeque, oyster shacks, soul, Latino and country to ethnic, Doc shares insights and memories that add to the thrill of travel and expands the palate. Chefs, cooks, sommeliers, barbeque wizards come to life for your enjoyment. And remember, Doc welcomes your suggestions of places that deserve coverage. "I'm on the road," says Doc, "and nothing excites me more than new places and people serving great food."

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