Celebrating Culinary Traditions of Southern Appalachia

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar released a micro documentary “A Journey Through Appalachia,” which celebrates the unique ingredients, techniques and culinary traditions of southern Appalachia. The video follows Tupelo Honey’s four-time James Beard Award semifinalist Executive Chef Eric Gabrynowicz on a week-long exploration of this rich food culture, 

“Appalachian culture has shaped our food in so many ways, and this is our way to pay homage to our roots,” said Gabrynowicz. “We wanted to use our platform as a brand to provide a new level of understanding of and appreciation for the food of this beautiful culture. When people visit our restaurants, they can experience these unique culinary traditions but with a modern spin that is part of the Tupelo Honey magic.” 

During his journey, Gabrynowicz met with four people who have helped shape our understanding of and experience with Appalachian food culture.

The journey started at UNC Asheville to meet Erica Abrams…