I’ve long been a fan of Rodney Scott since I learned about him more than a decade ago through the Southern Foodways Alliance. I’ve been to his family’s restaurant in Hemingway, South Carolina a few times. When I decided to write Black Smoke, I knew that he was a “must get” interview. Chef Scott […]
BBQ Research–North Carolina Edition
After doing my The President’s Kitchen Cabinet event at the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture in Charlotte, North Carolina, I took a couple of days to visit some select African American-owned barbecue joints in North Carolina. Keaton’s Barbecue, Cleveland, NC My first stop was Keaton’s Barbecue in Cleveland, NC. This place […]
BBQ Research–Houston, Texas Edition
Let me first write this: Houston is a serious eating town. If you have a diverse palate, you need to book a trip to this city and stay several days. I was focused on African American barbecue joints, but I did sample some other cuisines. The food (Himalayan fried chicken, Vietnamese crawfish boil, and Palestinian […]
Soul Food Scholar Featured on Denver’s Channel 7!
Thanks to Micah Smith for interviewing me about the current trends in soul food. This segment is part of Denver Channel 7’s on-going tribute to Black History Month. Here’s a link to the full article. Enjoy!