Iconic Regional Foods: Blue Crabs, Hot Chicken, and Coneys

Published: Nov. 16, 2021, 3:18 p.m.

b'Environment, cultural traditions, gentrification - all of these forces shape what we eat and are deeply rooted in where we are. Regional foods are more than just their flavors and ingredients. They are a culmination of local culture and generations of experience. But how are historic foodways being altered by factors like warming oceans and rapidly evolving urban landscapes? In our increasingly interconnected world, does truly regional cuisine still exist? \\n\\nJoin us in taking a look at some iconic regional dishes and the stories behind them.'