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by John T. Edge (Author) "Okra three ways: fried, boiled, or stewed with tomatoes..." (more)
Key Phrases: dairy bar, barbecue king, white trash cooking, New Orleans, South Carolina, North Carolina (more...)
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"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 )

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"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 (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #35,246 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #37 in  Books > Cooking, Food & Wine > Gastronomy > Essays
    #41 in  Books > Travel > Reference & Tips > Food & Lodging > Dining

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book but check your copy -- mine was missing pages!, October 7, 2008
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Great book but check your copy, mine was missing pages 179-210.... Mississippi, the best part! ;-)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good food, September 9, 2008
Fun book - I hope to take a trip sometime soon and visit some of the places mentioned in the book
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