Farm to Table

This spread of delectable dishes represents Southern eating at its finest. From smothered pork chops to smoked brisket, these meals are sure to make your mouth water.

Photography by KELLY MOORE CLARK | Styled by TAYLOR BENNETT

Clockwise from top left:

DOES EAT PLACE | This 20-ounce ribeye from Doe’s Eat Place in Monroe is lightly seasoned and cooked to perfection.

NEWK’S EATERY | Newk’s Favorite Salad is a delicious combination of all-natural chicken, mixed greens, gorgonzola, grapes, pecans, artichoke hearts, dried cranberries, house-made croutons and is tossed with sherry vinaigrette.

JAC’S CRAFT SMOKEHOUSE | Jac’s famous sliced smoked brisket served with creamy green chili queso mac and cheese and barbeque baked beans.

PORTICO MONROE | Crispy fried chicken served with homemade macaroni and cheese and a side of southern turnip greens.

RESTAURANT COTTON | These deviled eggs are made from farm fresh eggs and are topped with fried chicken skins, hot sauce and housemade pickles.

FOR HIS TEMPLE | Onion smothered pork cutlets from Ridgetop Farms with brown rice from Delta Blues, garlic roasted patty pan squash with eggplant tomato bake, eggplant from Delaterre Farms.