This year, Southern Smoke Festival raised $1.8 million for emergency relief and mental health programs benefitting food and beverage industry workers. A big portion of those funds came from ticket sales to The Throwdown, a food festival featuring dozens of the country's top chefs. They shared their favorite songs of the yacht rock genre - the music theme for The Throwdown - as we sampled their delectable offerings.
KANE — The Kane Mercantile, located at 8 Field St. in Kane, will open its doors with a grand opening celebration. The public is invited to join in at 6