There are a few things we know for certain about Lisa Donovan: she’s a fierce advocate for women’s rights, she can wax poetic over the nuances of Mexican corn varietals, and she knows how to make a mean buttermilk chess pie. Lisa is one of the top pastry chefs in the South, kneading and baking the night’s best courses at some of Nashvilles hottest restaurants. Lisa also has a deep…

When it comes to food and travel, Christina Xenos could wax poetic for hours. She knows firsthand that sharing a meal is one of the best ways to experience the nuances of faraway lands. And if you're lucky enough to be her guest, you'll witness the meticulous craft of her hospitality. As a Greek-American, she takes the custom of philoxenia (which translates to “love of the stranger”) quite literally. Her…

When it comes to talking about travel, owners of Kansas City’s The Antler Room restaurant, Nicholas and Leslie Goellner, could spend hours on the topic getting you excited at the possibility of adventure and discovery — without even naming a destination. However there’s one in particular that no other duo can do as well as them: The Republic of Georgia. It’s a destination James Beard–nominated chef Nicholas Goellner got a…