Emily Wallace, Author at Our State

Emily Wallace

Emily Wallace is a freelance writer and illustrator with a master’s in pimento cheese. She is the art director and deputy editor of Southern Cultures, and her illustrated book Road Sides: An Illustrated Companion to Dining and Driving in the American South was published in 2019. Wallace was nominated for a James Beard Award in humor writing for her written/illustrated essay “Ham to Ham Combat: The Tale of Two Smithfields.”

Eastern

Grady’s Barbecue

Eating barbecue at this Dudley restaurant is simple, but running the place requires some sacrifices.

by Emily Wallace

Restaurants

The Story of the Toot-N-Tell

Once upon a time, drive-in customers pulled up to a family restaurant with a funny name. Nearly 75 years later, loyal regulars are still enjoying this classic Southern buffet in Garner.

by Emily Wallace

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