Southern Belly: The Ultimate Food Lover's Companion to the South (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

Review

"Edge is a man on a mission, a mission to preserve and celebrate two of America's greatest cultural gems: the food and the food lore of the South. . . . Southern Belly is the apotheosis of Edge's great passions for Southern food and Southern people. The book is filled with pictures, drawings, maps, stories, recipes and--most important--a carefully culled selection of Southern restaurants that serve what Edge calls 'honest food.' He is a spirited guide . . . What he does best: uncover another unsung gastronomical treasure with a surprising, uniquely Southern story."--Salon.com (Salon.com )

"Sit back and travel with accomplished food writer Edge as he presents some of the best and most unique restaurants the South has to offer. . . .Without a doubt, Edge demonstrates just how much food is woven into the fabric of the South. This book will score high."
—Library Journal (Library Journal )

"The book blends history, culture and good eating, with visits to more than 200 restaurants."--Atlanta Journal Constitution (Atlanta Journal Constitution )

"To be in the company of a mind this curious is a pleasure."
—The New York Times Book Review (New York Times Book Review )

"With a sensibility rooted in both research and rock'n'roll, [John T. Edge] has made throwbacks to standbys like catfish and collards and fried pimento cheese hip."
—The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Atlanta Journal Constitution )

Edge is a man on a mission, a mission to preserve and celebrate two of America's greatest cultural gems: the food and the food lore of the South. . . . Southern Belly is the apotheosis of Edge's great passions for Southern food and Southern people. The book is filled with pictures, drawings, maps, stories, recipes and--most important--a carefully culled selection of Southern restaurants that serve what Edge calls 'honest food.' He is a spirited guide . . . What he does best: uncover another unsung gastronomical treasure with a surprising, uniquely Southern story.--Salon.com (Salon.com )

Sit back and travel with accomplished food writer Edge as he presents some of the best and most unique restaurants the South has to offer. . . .Without a doubt, Edge demonstrates just how much food is woven into the fabric of the South. This book will score high. Library Journal (Library Journal )

The book blends history, culture and good eating, with visits to more than 200 restaurants.--Atlanta Journal Constitution (Atlanta Journal Constitution )

To be in the company of a mind this curious is a pleasure.The New York Times Book Review (New York Times Book Review )

With a sensibility rooted in both research and rock'n'roll, [John T. Edge] has made throwbacks to standbys like catfish and collards and fried pimento cheese hip.The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Atlanta Journal Constitution )

Review

"I want to keep Southern Belly around for reference and re-reading. That's why I keep fighting off the urge to eat it."—Roy Blount Jr.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Algonquin Books (June 14, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565125479
• ISBN-13: 978-1565125476
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 6.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #33,003 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars Essential for any trip to the south!!!, October 24, 2009

By	Peter D "Southerner from New York" (California) - See all my reviews

John T has created the essential road trip guide to the South. With this book on the passenger seat, I went to almost all the places mentioned in Tennessee, N.C., and S.C. I have given this book to almost everyone I know. A great read even if you aren't planning a trip to the riches food culture area in the America. I have the first two editions, and waiting for the third. My original is stained with BBQ sauce, grease and sweet tea. His Fried Chicken book is also fantastic. He writes for people that love food.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book but check your copy -- mine was missing pages!, October 7, 2008

By	Mark E. Yacovone (Oxford, MS USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Southern Belly: The Ultimate Food Lover's Companion to the South (Paperback)

Great book but check your copy, mine was missing pages 179-210.... Mississippi, the best part! ;-)

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good food, September 9, 2008

By	leapin lizard "liz" (florida) - See all my reviews

Fun book - I hope to take a trip sometime soon and visit some of the places mentioned in the book