The Palmetto Porch

Aiken: Horses, History, and Hyperlocal Cuisine

Episode Summary

It’s in Aiken that a person can find a blend of rich culture and quiet, rustic beauty. Aiken has certainly turned a lot of heads as a destination, and has been recognized as one of the best small towns in America. A lot of that fame has to do with an incredible horse culture, and amazing food to match. Lisa Hall, museum coordinator at the Thoroughbred Museum and Hall of Fame in Aiken, shares the best parts of Thoroughbred Country. And Jason Tufts, a South Carolina Chef Ambassador and general manager of The Village Cafe, describes its growing restaurant scene and walks us through the delicious farm-to-table flair that puts the town on the map.

Episode Notes

It’s in Aiken that a person can find a blend of rich culture and quiet, rustic beauty. Aiken has certainly turned a lot of heads as a destination, and has been recognized as one of the best small towns in America. A lot of that fame has to do with an incredible horse culture, and amazing food to match.

Lisa Hall, museum coordinator at the Thoroughbred Museum and Hall of Fame in Aiken, shares the best parts of Thoroughbred Country. And Jason Tufts, a South Carolina Chef Ambassador and general manager of The Village Cafe, describes its growing restaurant scene and walks us through the delicious farm-to-table flair that puts the town on the map.

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