I’ve eaten in soul food restaurants all across the country. It’s unusual to find a soul food restaurant outside of a predominately black neighborhood, or a part of town where African Americans work. Jackson Soul Food aims to be the exception to the rule. Jackson Soul Food is an old-school joint that’s operated in Miami […]
I’m Thankful for Publix Showing What’s Possible
Though some progress is being made, it’s still uncommon for commercial retailers in the U.S. with a predominantly white clientele to showcase African Americans in their advertising. I love this Thanksgiving commercial from Publix (a retail grocery chain) for several reasons…
Ida B.’s Table, Baltimore, MD
I can’t say enough about the excellent dining experience that I had at Ida B’s Table, a new, “modern soul food” restaurant in Baltimore, Maryland. The restaurant is named after civil rights legend Ida B. Wells. If you don’t know about her, you definitely should learn more. Chef David Thomas and his wife, Tonya, have […]
Hoover’s Cooking, Austin, TX
I’ve known Hoover Alexander for more than a decade, thanks to the Southern Foodways Alliance. We served on its board together. We struck up a friendship, so every time I’m in Austin, I look him up. I love visiting his restaurant in East Austin, Hoover’s Home Cooking. The menu is a mix of southern food, […]