Deep South Dining

Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Chef Joe Cravens back to the show to talk about Walker's Drive-In, the historic Fondren District, and taking over The Block at Fondren.

Guest(s): Joe Cravens

Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer

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Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Chef David Crews and Marisol Doyle back to the show to catch up on their newest events and accomplishments and share stories about their recent visit together in the Delta.

Guest(s): David Crews and Marisol Doyle

Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer

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Topic: Joe Sherman is filling in while Malcolm is away. Carol and Joe take some time to remember their dear friend, Thomas Williams. Then, they welcome Stafford Shurden back to the show to talk Gas Station Tailgate Reviews, his book Meet and Three, immigrant-owned businesses and restaurants in The Delta, and more.

Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Chef Chaz Lindsay (Pulito, Rowan's) to the show for a roundtable discussion about his businesses, fried chicken, hospitality industry trends, and more. Then, Mississippi Agriculture & Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson joins the conversation to talk about Mississippi Farmers Market Week July 5th-11th, 2026.

Topic: Malcolm and Carol catch up on some recent food news and welcome Chef/Owner of Restaurant Tyler, BIN 612, and The Guest Room in Starkville, Ty Thames, to the show to talk about how he got started on his culinary journey and how that led to his newest endeavor, Mississippi Red Pepper Sauce.

Original Air Date: 05-04-2026

Topic: Malcolm and Carol talk with 9-year-old vegetable salesman, Simon Smith, about his summer enterprise. Then, they welcome Gina Diamond from Gina Diamond's Flower Co. to talk about her new book, The Blooming Table: A Collection of Recipes, Florals, and Beautiful Tables.

Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Chef/Owner of Fan and Johnny's in Greenwood, Taylor Bowen-Ricketts, back to the show to talk about her culinary journey and influences, creating interesting specials, Natchez Food and Wine 2026, and more.

Topic: Malcolm and Carol catch up on some recent food news and welcome, friend of the show and Cooking and Coping frequent poster Charlotte Duck Pelton, back to the show to talk about her recent road trip across the state visiting Mississippi restaurants recognized by the Michelin Guide American South.

Original Air Date: 03-23-2026

Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome urban strategist, entrepreneur, and biscuit maker, Josh McManus, to the show to talk about how food culture can help revive postindustrial cities like Jackson.

Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Brent Tippitt, Chef/Owner of The Enid Depot, to the show to talk about his culinary background, the history of Enid and The Enid Depot, making iconic steaks on a griddle, and more.

Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Stacey Greenberg, Editor in Chief of Edible Memphis, to talk about the Memphis culinary scene, the Edible Memphis publication, and more.

Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome the current owners of Doe's Eat Place in Greenville, Charles and Doe III Signa, to the show to talk about their family-owned grocery store turned restaurant in the Delta. They talk hot tamales, 3–4-pound steaks, wet salad, and more as they dig into the history of this iconic Southern restaurant.

Topic: Malcolm and Carol take on Sipp & Savor 2026. They try food and chat with different chefs at The MAX in Meridian for their 6th annual fundraiser.

Topic: Malcolm and Carol get prepared for Sipp & Savor 2026 and welcome Octavio "Tavi" and Shannon Arzola to the show to talk about their unique businesses in Gulfport, Tavi's Salumeria and Pop Brothers. They discuss Tavi's Spanish heritage, culinary journey across the United States, and how he and his wife brought a unique European dining experience to the Gulf Coast.

Topic: Malcolm and Carol catch up after Hal's St. Paddy's Day Parade celebrations. Then, Leigh Bailey joins the show to talk about Salad Days in Flora and its recent ribbon cutting and grand opening of their new expanded facilities. They talk about hydroponic farming and the evolution of salad, and they taste test some salads.

Topic: Joe Sherman, "the Lebanese Breeze", is back on the show with Malcolm, Carol and Chef Alex Eaton (Aplos and La Presa Taqueria) to talk about Lebanese culture and cuisine in the South.

Topic: It's DRIVE time and St. Patrick's Day week, so Malcolm and Carol talk all things Irish and St. Patrick's Day Food. They share stories from their travels to Ireland, taste test some Soda Bread and Irish Stew, and talk with Chef Damien Cavicchi from Campbell's Bakery, Hal & Mal's, and The Walk-In about traditional and modern Irish foods and cooking techniques and MORE.