Thomson-McDuffie Restaurants Named to “Georgia’s 100 Plates”
Thomson and Dearing, GA Restaurant’s Featured in the New Explore Georgia Culinary Guide
POUTINE at DEEP SOUTH CHEESE & GRILL and the BULLDOG BURGER at HOGIE JOE’S SPORTS GRILL have been named to the Explore Georgia Culinary Guide's “Georgia’s 100 Plates”
September 19, 2017 – Deep South Cheese & Grill and Hogie Joe’s Sports Grill have been awarded the 2019-2020 “Georgia’s 100 Plates” distinction by the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Tourism Division (GDEcD). The wildly popular nomination-based list of “Georgia’s 100 Plates” is featured in the fifth annual Explore Georgia Culinary Guide. The 100 Plates list is a collection of outstanding dishes from around the state that represent Georgia’s diverse culinary scene.
“One of the best ways to immerse yourself and truly experience Georgia is through our food,” said Lisa Love, Interim Deputy Commissioner at Georgia Tourism. “The history and culture of our state is woven into the many flavors, ingredients, dishes and traditions that create an unforgettable dining experience. This issue of the Explore Georgia Culinary Guide is our best yet, as it focuses on sharing our distinctive food and dining offerings you can’t find anywhere else.”
Pictured are the Bulldog Burger and the Dearing Favorite Poutine
Since the inaugural issue of the Explore Georgia Culinary Guide, Georgia Tourism has designated “Georgia’s 100 Plates” as a way to provide visitors with locally sourced suggestions. Nominations from around the state are gathered via ExploreGeorgia.org as well as Georgia Tourism’s social media channels and evaluated by a panel of judges who curate the list down to the final designees. The list has been likened to recommendations that Georgians would share with family and friends, and it has received rave reviews from visitors as well as restaurant owners. The full list of “Georgia’s 100 Plates” can be viewed online at ExploreGeorgia.org.
“We are proud to have 2 local restaurants receive the distinguished “Georgia’s 100 Plates” designation. The 2 different dishes selected show the diversity of food offerings that our community now has,” said Elizabeth Vance, Executive Director of the Thomson-McDuffie County Convention & Visitors Bureau.
The Explore Georgia Culinary Guide is available for free at the 11 Visitor Information Centers across the state and on ExploreGeorgia.org. To learn more about Georgia’s rich culinary experiences through videos, tours and more, visit ExploreGeorgia.org. Share your favorite food finds using #ExploreGeorgia.
About GDEcD
The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) plans, manages and mobilizes state resources to attract new business investment to Georgia, drive the expansion of existing industry and small business, locate new markets for Georgia products, inspire tourists to visit Georgia and promote the state as a top destination for arts events and film, music and digital entertainment projects.