In a showcase of regional cuisines throughout America, James Beard-winning chef and Army vet Ricky Moore is representing the South.
Moore, chef and owner of Saltbox Seafood Joint in Durham, is cooking this weekend in Washington, D.C. as part of the Taste of America culinary event, part of the Spirit of Independence Festival hosted by the National Archives Foundation. The festival is being held to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States.
“It is a profound honor to stand in our nation’s capital and represent the South at the Taste of America during our country’s 250th anniversary,” Moore said in a release. “I’m proud to share the story of seasonal North Carolina seafood, coastal cooking, regional agriculture, and the hardworking NC fishing community whose heritage and dedication continue to shape our Southern foodways. This cuisine is born from the connection between water and land — from our marshes, sounds, farms, and fisheries —and reflects the culture and spirit of the South.”…