Edna Stewart’s “Edna’s” in Chicago, photo by Amy C. Evans.
"He was forced into retirement after Hurricane Katrina, but 'The Professor,' as he's known, is still a walking encyclopedia of New Orleans cocktail history."
As the oral historian for the Southern Foodways Alliance, I collect the stories behind the food. I travel the region to document everything from barbecue to boudin, catfish to caramel cake. Food gets me in the door, but the people make me want to stay.