The Southern Foodways Alliance documents, studies, and explores the diverse food cultures of the changing American South.
Gravy
Members of the Southern Foodways Alliance called him friend, founder, collaborator, and unflinching champion. We will…
Event
Fried chicken and spaghetti with red gravy. Cassava with cane syrup. Biryani with cold beer. Join SFA in Bentonville,…
The Southern Foodways Alliance drives a more progressive future by leading conversations that challenge existing constructs, shape perspectives, and foster meaningful discussions. We reconsider the past with research, scrutiny, and documentation.
Gravy Podcast
What do restaurant menus have to say about the identity of a restaurant or the point of view of the chef? It turns out, menus are more nuanced and revealing than we might suspect.
Gravy
Members of the Southern Foodways Alliance called him friend, founder, collaborator, and unflinching champion. We will…
Gravy Podcast
Can cookbooks be a vehicle for social change? With Julia Turshen, the answer is yes.
Oral History
Tidewater Virginians have long relied on the water for sustenance. Narrators recount how their cooking has roots in…
Oral History
This project explores the careers of Anne Byrn, Debbie Moose, Donna Battle Pierce, Dotty Griffith, Elaine Corn, Jean…
Oral History
The South is now experiencing a regional grain renaissance. This oral history project shares the stories of farmers, millers, and bakers who have rejected the industrial system and prioritized great taste.
Film
"One Stop" spotlights Mac's 1 Stop gas station in Birmingham, Alabama. The film premiered at the 2019 Winter Symposium…
Film
At the 2018 Fall Symposium SFA partnered with 21c Museum Hotels to welcome artist collective Ghost of a Dream, Adam Eckstrom and Lauren Was, and their stunning installation, "Traveling Through the Dawn of Day."
Film
Ravi Howard digs into the Lupton Collection of African American Cookbooks at the University of Alabama.
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