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 visits Minnie Bell's Soul Movement, a soul food restaurant in San Francisco's Fillmore District.
Gravy
Chefs Believe in Ghosts A professional cookbook author preserves a restaurant’s magic while revealing its best tricks.…
Gravy
Too Many Tales Spoil the Broth High-end diners have had their fill of narrative. by John Kessler illustrations by…
Film
This short film by Hieu Huynh connects her and her mother's journey from Vietnam to the American South through their connection with rice and grits.
Film
A profile of Sadé Meeks, founder of GRITS, Inc. and winner of the 2023 John Egerton Prize.
Film
A profile of 2023 Ruth Fertel Keeper of the Flame, Ashley Hansen.
Oral History
Bakers in Arkansas can bake in their home kitchens thanks to Cottage Food Laws.
Gravy Podcast
SFA seeks producers for individual episodes of Gravy as well as multi-episode batches.
Latest
SFA invites filmmakers to apply to be part of a four-member cohort for our 2024 film residency.