Successful Meetings - November 2008 - (Page 63) southeast Knoxville Nashville Gatlinburg Greensboro Charlotte a taste of the VIRGINIA Richmond Norfolk Raleigh NORTH CAROLINA TENNESSEE Memphis Tunica Birmingham Atlanta Columbia SOUTH CAROLINA Myrtle Beach MISSISSIPPI Shreveport/ Bossier City Jackson GEORGIA Columbus Charleston Hilton Head Island Savannah ALABAMA Montgomery LOUISIANA Mobile Baton Rouge Gulf Coast New Orleans Contents Alabama 64 Georgia 69 Louisiana 70 Mississippi 74 North Carolina .. 77 South Carolina .. 82 Tennessee 85 Virginia 88 T The Southeast holds treasures that tantalize the senses. From hearty, down-home surroundings to sophisticated ambiences, variety is the soul of the region’s accommodations, diversions, convention facilities—and culinary experiences. The landscape of Virginia includes gorgeous natural surroundings and Norfolk’s equally sublime chef-owned restaurants. Memphis’ blues and barbecue (try the “dry-rub” ribs) are legendary. Brimming with developments, North Carolina has seen its dining scene evolve into one with multi-million dollar restaurants, while still embracing the fruit cobblers and pulled pork barbecue of its roots. And it would be tricky to choose among South Carolina’s golf, shrimp and grits, and sweet tea vodka. Charleston is known for Lowcountry cooking, which continues into Savannah. In the Peach State, Atlanta boasts 91,000 hotel rooms, with new properties slated through 2013. Alabama has made a name for itself in history—including being home to a landmark oyster house and the peanut capital—while internationally inspired dining and the new Montgomery Convention Center are thoroughly modern. Mississippi, which will soon welcome the Capital City Convention Center, also has its famous mud pie, chic Southern fusion cuisine, and comeback sauce on the menu. And in New Orleans, the food scene is as diverse and alive as its legendary music and history. s Produced by Successful Meetings/MeetingNews Special Projects Department 770 Broadway New York, NY 10003 Editorial: (305) 884-0295 Advertising: (646) 654-7333 Marilyn Moore, Director Sarah Veit, Associate Editor Denniston Brown, Creative Director Tessa Sestina, Associate Art Director Grace Casey, Production Manager NOVEMBER 2008 SUCCESSFUL MEETINGS 63
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