Honoring Black History Month with The Local Palate Marketplace

February 13 2024, by Amber Chase

This Black History Month, shop and support visionaries and innovators who are continually changing the culinary landscape of the South. From traditional Gullah Geechee recipes to a bladesmith hand-forging knives in South Carolina, read below for some of our favorite creatives.

Barlow’s Foods:

Tiffani Neal began Barlow’s Foods in honor of her grandfather, Arthur “Barlow” Harris who was passionate about food made with sustainable ingredients and impressive flavor. Since launching, their 3-in-1 pancake biscuit waffle mix has won numerous accolades and is a breakfast staple in many Southern kitchens.

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Omni Coffee:

Atlanta-based Omni Coffee is renowned for their innovative syrups and luscious coffee beans. Omni Coffee brands and sister shop, Omni Coffee and Eggs, are owned by Josh Norman who splits his time between the coffee shop and the NFL locker room. Omni Coffee aims to provide the everyday consumer with high-quality coffee beans and syrups to make everyday drinking something exceptional.

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Middleton Made Knives:

The stunning craftsmanship of Middleton Made knives speaks to the creativity and raw talent of the bladesmith forging them – and that’s Quintin Middleton. Known throughout the South as the premiere artisan chef knives, choose from pairing knives, Nakiris, chef knives, and even oyster shuckers.