America’s Little Italys

About the Author: Sheryll Bellman is a prolific author of books that focus on culinary and restaurant history in the United States.  Her two most significant texts trace the history of America’s Little Italy neighborhoods and the American delicatessen.  She also has authored various New York City guides, including a full-length text on Christmas windows…

Searching for General Tso

  The Search for General Tso is a documentary film that dives into how Chinese cuisine has adapted to American culture in order for the culture to survive in a hostile environment. The film touches on how Americans do not seek authenticity but instead want a window into the culture while staying within their comfort zone.    …

Junk or Soul? : A Lens Into What Soul Food Really Represents

Summary of Film “Soul Food Junkies” is primarily set in the deep south of Atlanta, Georgia. The documentary is narrated by Byron Hurt as he proceeds to understand why his father’s struggled to give up Soul Food even after getting sick. “My father went from being young and fit to nearly growing twice his size”(0:01:36),…