For the first time, Southern Living has added "The South’s Best Food Cities" to their South's Best reader survey. These food cities mix established scenes with others seeing revivals. Some are major hubs while others are under-the-radar locals. But they all share deep connection to hospitality. Several GSAE members are included in the 2018 Top 10 List: #2 Charleston, SC, Chris Hendrix, CMP and John Michael McCants; #4 Savannah, GA, Jeff Hewitt, CDME and Jen Thompson; #5 Asheville, NC - Shawn Boone; #6 Nashville, TN - Brenda Dempsey; # 8 Atlanta, GA - William Pate and Megan Wilkinson; #10 Athens, GA - Nick Arnold and Jeremiah Cook.