Stories by Marcus Stone
20 stories
Charleston Silk: Gently Simmered Blue Crab & Sherry Soup
True Lowcountry elegance is all about restraint. My take on the historic She-Crab soup adds a modern splash of umami to honor the deep Atlantic.
May 23, 2026
A Charleston Awakening: Gulf Shrimp and Spring Onion Grits
Growing up, our family's shrimp and grits relied on heavy smoked meats, but this refined version lets sweet Gulf shrimp and bright spring onions take the spotlight.
May 21, 2026
Cast-Iron Coffee-Rubbed Pork Chops with Red-Eye Sorghum Pan Sauce
I've taken the iconic Appalachian morning flavors of my grandfather's kitchen and transformed them into an elegant supper you'll want to share with those you love.
May 19, 2026
Thousand-Layer Country Ham & Aged Cheddar Biscuits
My grandmother's Sunday drop biscuits meet classical French pastry in this flaky, savory masterpiece. A touch of country ham, aged cheddar, and a secret umami weapon make these unforgettable.
May 17, 2026
A Main Course Makeover: Cornmeal-Crusted Green Tomato Steaks
My grandmama's pre-supper treat gets an elevated main-course makeover with thick-cut green tomatoes, smoky Andouille butter, and a little chef's secret.
May 15, 2026
Cast-Iron Blackened Catfish with Potlikker-Braised Mustard Greens
A fiery, savory take on a Southern classic, merging my Atlanta roots with Charleston technique and a secret splash of umami.
May 13, 2026
Sunday Best: Slow-Braised Cola & Fish Sauce Short Ribs
My grandmother's secret Coca-Cola braise meets a Charleston fine-dining umami trick for the ultimate modern Southern comfort dish.
May 11, 2026
Molten Southern Gold: Blue Crab & Pimento Cheese Bites
A marriage of Charleston blue crab and my grandmother's Atlanta pimento cheese, shallow-fried to molten perfection.
May 9, 2026
Sunday Legends: Cast-Iron Pork Chops with a Savannah Twist
My grandmother's smothered pork chops defined my childhood Sundays. Here is my tribute: thick bone-in chops hard-seared in cast iron, elevated with melting Vidalia onions and an unexpected splash of fish sauce.
May 7, 2026
Cast-Iron Brown Butter & Blueberry Cornmeal Buckle
Early summer in Georgia means buckets of blueberries. I took my grandmother's morning cornmeal bread and gave it a chef's upgrade with nutty brown butter and sweet berries.
May 5, 2026
Saturday Morning Gold: Charred Spring Onion Griddle Cakes
My grandmother's legendary hoecakes get a modern Southern update with charred spring onions and a deeply savory sorghum-fish sauce bacon glaze.
May 3, 2026
Shallow-Fried Green Tomato & Smoked Pimento BLT
This sandwich is a homage to my grandmother's Atlanta kitchen, stacking shattering fried green tomatoes with thick-cut bacon and a secret umami-spiked pimento cheese.
May 1, 2026
Granddaddy's Cast-Iron Mountain Trout with Umami Tartar
A tribute to riverside fish fries with my granddaddy, this crispy mountain trout gets a modern Southern update with a charred scallion and miso tartar sauce.
April 29, 2026
Cast-Iron Baked Eggs in Crawfish & Green Garlic Tomato Gravy
My grandmother's humble breakfast tomato gravy gets a coastal upgrade with sweet Louisiana crawfish, spring green garlic, and farm-fresh eggs baked right in the skillet.
April 27, 2026
Cast-Iron Country Ham & Torn Biscuit Strata with Spring Leeks
Sunday morning biscuits were sacred in my Grandmama's kitchen, but Monday's leftovers are the secret to this elevated, savory strata packed with country ham.
April 25, 2026
Pan-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Sorghum-Mustard Glaze: A Sunday Supper Reimagined
I am bringing my grandmother's classic Atlanta Sunday pork roast into the modern kitchen with a quick-seared tenderloin, earthy sorghum, and a secret umami twist.
April 23, 2026
A Lowcountry Marriage: Warm Spring Potato & Blue Crab Salad
I am taking my Grandmama's beloved potato salad and marrying it with pristine Charleston blue crab. The secret? A dash of fish sauce and a whole lot of respect.
April 21, 2026
Duck Fat & Memories: Cast-Iron Seared Duck Breast with Sorghum-Blackberry Gastrique
Merging Charleston fine dining with my grandmother's Sunday supper wisdom, this duck breast recipe is a masterclass in rendering liquid gold.
April 19, 2026
Cast-Iron Fried Green Tomatoes with Fish Sauce-Spiked Gulf Shrimp Salad
Honoring my grandmama's Atlanta kitchen with crispy cornmeal-crusted green tomatoes, crowned with a bright, umami-packed Gulf shrimp salad.
April 17, 2026
Cornmeal-Crusted Catfish Sandwiches with Pickled Collard Relish & Umami Remoulade
Honoring my grandmother's foil-wrapped road trip sandwiches with a shattering cornmeal crust and an umami-packed twist.
April 15, 2026