Joyland
The aptly monikered Joyland – the brainchild of famous Southern chef Sean Brock – is all about celebrating the region’s best-loved culinary delights. In other words, it’s a heaven full of burgers, biscuits and Southern fried chicken. Expect a no-nonsense menu of classic American fast food. There are no fancy toppings here – just a hamburger or a cheeseburger finished with a combo of pickles, onions and house sauce. Perhaps unusually for a Southern burger joint, there are plenty of vegan alternatives on the menu, so meat-free folk and obligate carnivores can dine side by side with no issue. Recommended by local insider Cristy Wicks