Southern Food

Like almost everything else that is American, southern food is definitely a mix of many other cultures. It’s really amazing to think that all of these different countries came together here in the South to blend their cultures to make our own unique culture. I feel that food really defines southern culture. Growing up in the South, you start to realize that everything revolves around food. And Akshay’s article was spot on describing what Southerners’ favorite foods are.

To show the importance of food in the South, or how important it is to my community, I’d like to introduce you all to a little thing called the Big Pig Jig. This BBQ festival in Vienna, Georgia, is one of the top 10 world’s best BBQ contests, not to mention one of the biggest parties in southern Georgia. If you ever get brave enough to travel this far south, I would suggest going and trying as many different kinds of pork as you can.

Also, if you’re interested in having some real southern food here in Atlanta, I suggest going to Mary Mac’s and Williamson Brothers BBQ. I’m sure some of you have heard about or been to one of these restaurants, but, if you haven’t, you should really try it out. Mary Mac’s has every southern vegetable you can think of. It reminds me of Sunday dinners that my grandma cooks back home. (And, yes, dinner is lunch. Supper is what you eat at night.) Williamson Brothers has some of the best BBQ I’ve ever eaten, and, trust me, i know good BBQ.