Sean Brock Has Some Ideas About How Southern Food Became So Misunderstood

When Sean Brock traveled through Chicago while on the book tour for his latest cookbook, South, I interviewed him, in front of a crowd that included many chefs and cooks. We talked about everything from the new cookbook to his life as a parent, sobriety and his forthcoming restaurants. Here’s an excerpt of our conversation about the new book, edited for length and clarity; there’s more to come in future articles.

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