ZOMG BBQ?New Orleans natives Rien Fertel, an oral historian, and Denny Culbert, a photographer, are traveling across South Carolina this summer with the Barbecue Bus, a project of the Southern Foodways Alliance. The Bus is a joint project between Fertel and photographer Denny Culbert; last summer they traveled across North Carolina. Here's their blog. [SFA]
EVENT PLANNING?Speaking of foodways, another historian, Jessica Harris, will be speaking at the Cabildo this Thursday, talking about African-American foodways. [Gambit]
GALA INTRODUCTIONS?The Eater family gained another member today, with the launch of Eater Maine. This will be the place to go for all things related to Maine's restaurants, bars and nightlife. Welcome to the dance floor. [-EMAINE-]