Soul food holds a revered spot in American cuisine, weaving threads of family, tradition, and resilience into every dish.

One part Southern soul, one part Asian spice ... and into the dialogue of the blossoming New Southern food scene that would take shape around a handful of young and forward thinking chefs.

Soul food doesn't describe just any Southern fare. It's immigrant cuisine that reflects the culinary traditions of West Africa, Western Europe, and the Americas. Looking for new spots to try?

“We want authentic southern soul food,” said Lee Braggs, first vice president of the Glens Falls chapter of the NAACP in a statement announcing the event. “We work with Chef Matt ...