The Southern Foodways Alliance documents, studies, and explores the diverse food cultures of the changing American South.
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
Gravy uses Pearl & Horn restaurant story to ask about the items we keep and those we leave behind, while exploring how we meld one culture into another through immigration.
Gravy
On the Levee In 1955, Louisiana sugar refinery workers went on strike. Before they could change their future, they had…
Gravy
Belonging on the Line Many Latino Americans—myself included—have found community in restaurant work. What happens now?…
Film
A profile of Anthony Dibernardo, chef and pitmaster at Swig & Swine BBQ.
Film
A profile of chef Lawrence Week's need-to-know places in Louisville, KY.
Film
A profile of chef Steven Satterfield's need-to-know places in Atlanta, GA.
Latest
The Southern Foodways Alliance oral history program invites experienced oral historians to submit proposals for oral…
Gravy Podcast
Hosted by award-winning musician and documentary producer Shirlette Ammons, Tending is a six-part narrative series that…
Oral History
This oral history explores the past, present and future of sustainable food in Houston. They ranch, farm, keep bees, make cheese, and cook street food. Narrators' cultural backgrounds are as varied as their professions. Yet all possess entrepreneurial spirits that are informed by the rich, natural bounty of a metropolis that’s long been derided for its industry, sprawl and congested highways.
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