TUPELO , MS IS EMERGING AS A CULINARY HOT SPOT
Long-known as the birthplace of Elvis Presley , Tupelo is emerging as a culinary hot spot . Just like the unique sound Elvis created , melding gospel , country , and rhythm and blues to create rock ‘ n roll , Tupelo ’ s culinary culture is a melting pot , celebrated at tables throughout the city , at each meal , every day .
Tupelo ’ s culinary landscape is an ever-evolving scene whose constant is its ability to satiate any appetite . From food trucks and perennial southern favorites to farm-fresh creations and haute-cuisine , Tupelo is blazing an epicurean trail through the state of Mississippi . Tupelo ’ s food culture is also inspired by Elvis , inviting patrons to enjoy a meal where he was known to eat . Johnnie ’ s Drive-In is still a full-service drive-in restaurant , serving up the same diner food that Elvis loved . Guests can even sit where he sat in the “ Elvis Booth .”
Tupelo invites guests to discover the ultimate # tupelofoodie experience by creating their own culinary itinerary at tupelo . net . Whether gathering the girls for a girlfriends ’ getaway , loading up the family for the next adventure , or planning the perfect romantic weekend away , great meals literally put the icing on the cake in Tupelo . With new restaurants opening almost weekly , tupelo . net is your resource for the next epic feast . Throw in a little live music at one of the city ’ s many live music venues and let the rhythms of the town that gave rise to the world ’ s greatest entertainer move you .
In the South , food is less a means of nourishment than it is an integral thread in the DNA of what makes a southerner southern . The town that enabled Elvis to dream big still embodies that same contagious optimism that put him on a path to stardom , and today , it beckons visitors to come on in , have a bite to eat , and stay for a while .
Food Traveler | Winter 2017 | 155