The Blue Ridge foothills of South Carolina are better known for scenery than for serious food, but that reputation has been quietly changing for years.
From Travelers Rest to Walhalla, small mountain towns across the state have been cultivating a dining scene that rewards the curious traveler willing to leave the main highway.
Whether you’re after local craft beer, slow-smoked barbecue, fresh lake catch, or farm-to-table menus, the options here are more varied and more impressive than most visitors expect…