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Michael is braving the cacophony this week for a burger he says is worth hooting about. Whiskey Bent Bar & Grill : 1925 Whiskey Rd., Aiken, South Carolina, 803-649-5239, whiskeybentsc.com Michael's reviews are published by The Food Section , a reader-supported daily newsletter covering food and drink across the American South. Subscribe today to access the entire archive of his restaurant...

This week, join Michael at Ruth's Family Restaurant, which not too long ago was scheduled to close forever--and find out why its loyal patrons are so glad that didn't come to pass. Ruth's Family Restaurant : 3843 Washington Road,Augusta, Georgia, 706-863-5616 Michael's reviews are published by The Food Section , a reader-supported daily newsletter covering food and drink across the...

Hop on your horse and mosey with Michael over to The Track Kitchen, an Aiken, South Carolina institution. The Track Kitchen : 420 Mead Ave., Aiken, South Carolina, 803-641-9628 Michael's reviews are published by The Food Section , a reader-supported daily newsletter covering food and drink across the American South. Subscribe today to access the entire archive of his restaurant finds and recom...

This week, Michael's paying a visit to a seafood restaurant that his gout-ridden friend swears has curative powers. Also, excellent oysters. Beamie's at the River : 865 Reynolds St., Augusta, Georgia, 706-724-6593, beamiesattheriver.com Michael's reviews are published by The Food Section , a reader-supported daily newsletter covering food and drink across the American South. Subscribe...

Michael Stern is back with a dispatch from Tienda Mexicana 3 Caminos, a restaurant he hails for offering an immersive education in Mexican cookery. Tienda Mexicana 3 Caminos: 2460 Wagener Road, Aiken, South Carolina, 803-648-0403 Michael's reviews are published by The Food Section , a reader-supported daily newsletter covering food and drink across the American South. Subscribe today to access...

Join Michael Stern on a visit to the last Gary's Hamburgers still standing, where he discovers that--despite its name--the North Augusta restaurant is mostly worth patronizing for its biscuits. Gary's Hamburgers: 410 Georgia Ave., North Augusta, South Carolina, 803-278-1314, garys-hamburgers.foodjoyy.com Michael's reviews are published by The Food Section , a reader-supported daily new...

Join Michael Stern on a visit to Sconyers Bar-B-Que, where he digs into a few of the reasons that the 70-year-old Augusta restaurant is still packing in smoked pork fans by the hundreds. Sconyers Bar-B-Que, 2250 Sconyers Way, Augusta, Georgia, 706-790-5411, sconyersbar-b-que.com Michael's reviews are published by The Food Section , a reader-supported daily newsletter covering food and drink ac...

Michael Stern is hitting the road--and your podcast feed. Every week, we'll share a new review from The Food Section's resident restaurant reviewer, directing you to the best in vernacular Southern food.