Author Profile

Robert F. Moss

Robert F. Moss is the Contributing Barbecue Editor for Southern Living magazine and the author of six books on food, drink, and travel, including The Lost Southern Chefs, Barbecue: The History of an American Institution, Southern Spirits: 400 Years of Drinking in the American South, and Barbecue Lovers: The Carolinas. He lives in Charleston, South Carolina.

Stories by Robert F. Moss

Still Waiting for Charleston's Signature Sandwich

Plus a little sandwich origin theory

The Newsletter is Back!

Launching the Robert F. Moss newsletter on Substack

Lights Out at Charleston Grill

The 36 year legacy of a Charleston fine dining icon and what lies ahead

I Will Replace You With Machines - Episode 73

Food writers beware: Meta AI is shockingly good at reviewing restaurants and even better at recipe writing.

Southern Living Top 50 BBQ Joints 2025 is Out!

For the Latest . . .

Hot off the Presses: The Roffignac

End of Summer Link Fest

Keeping Busy

Southern Living's Top 50 BBQ Joints Is Out!

The True Story of Hushpuppies, a Genuine Carolina Treat

No barking dogs required

June Media Appearances

Announcing the BBQ Hall of Fame 2023 Nominees

Barburgers & Toasted Ravioli

BBQ Bests, Grievances, and 20 Years of FIG

New Reviews: Husk and Vern’s

The Headline Story

Those damned foodies are at it again

Perhaps You Would Like to Read a Restaurant Review Today?

I've got a new gig

Rediscovering the Lost Southern Chefs

The Forgotten Story of Southern Restaurants and Commercial Dining

Introducing the Southeastern Dispatch

Chronicling the Dynamic Food and Beverage Scene in the Carolinas

Happy Bear Day

The Original February 2nd Holiday

The Sauce That Barbecue Lost

Long Before Mississippi's Tangy Orange Condiment, Comeback Sauce Was For Barbecue

The Top 10 Colleges in the South (BBQ Edition)

Advice for Youth

Lies, Damn Lies, and Pork Steaks

It's All Out War, and the Bots Are Winning