soul food
noun
: food (such as chitterlings, ham hocks, and collard greens) traditionally eaten by Southern Black Americans
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Broward residents who love the catfish and conch from Trick Daddy’s Sunday’s Eatery in Miami Gardens will now be able to enjoy the soul food in their backyard.
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Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2025
First called Drew’s Sandwich Shoppe, the menu was expanded in response to customer suggestions and today focuses on soul food.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2025
The Sacramento Business Journal reported in March that Guyton was planning to revamp her former soul food concept, South, as La Rougarou.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Especially Sylvia’s, the soul food restaurant!
—Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2025
First called Drew’s Sandwich Shoppe, the menu was expanded in response to customer suggestions and today focuses on soul food.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2025
The Sacramento Business Journal reported in March that Guyton was planning to revamp her former soul food concept, South, as La Rougarou.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Especially Sylvia’s, the soul food restaurant!
—Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for soul food
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“Soul food.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soul%20food. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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