When you and your family are in the mood for a delicious meal that tastes just as good as anything homemade without being homemade, you can’t go wrong with a group order of soul food! We offer plenty of soul food options for groups of all sizes to have their perfect meal. Keep reading to […]
Category: Food History
The Origin of Po-Boy Sandwiches, A Louisiana Food Favorite
Po-boys are a well-loved food with humble beginnings in Louisiana. The most common story around po-boys is that they were made for “poor boys” during a streetcar strike. Is that really the whole story, though? In this article, we’ll be diving into the history of these sandwiches to find out how they came to be […]
Everyone’s Favorite Soul Food Side: Hushpuppies
There are many misconceptions about the true origins of hushpuppies, a soul food favorite. From how the dish got its start to how it got its name, many commonly told stories are simply not based in fact. As Robert Moss wrote for seriouseats.com, “If we blindly accept the folklore about Southern cuisine, we’re missing out […]
Gumbo – A Dish That Traveled Across Continents
At Felix’s BBQ With Soul, we describe our food as “a confluence of Cajun and ‘que”, and that’s never clearer than when you take a look at our menu! You’ll see the Felix’s Pit menu, made up of barbeque favorites smoked with hickory wood right next to our cajun food menu that features dishes like […]
The Surprising History of Fried Green Tomatoes in Soul Food Restaurants
Fried green tomatoes have come to be considered a quintessentially Southern food, and they’re a favorite from our menu. However, the story of their history and how they came to be a favorite at soul food restaurants may surprise you. Mainly because they didn’t actually originate in the South! Keep reading to find out where […]
Cajun Food in San Diego: Discussing the Origins of Andouille Sausage
If you’re a fan of Cajun food, you’ve probably enjoyed andouille sausage plenty of times. It’s a key part of many beloved Cajun and Creole dishes, but are you familiar with the history behind this delicious dish? Andouille sausage is one of many Cajun favorites available on our menu, so if you’re looking for Cajun […]
Diving Into Cajun Food Available at Felix’s BBQ With Soul
In this article, we’re diving into the history and as well as an explanation of Cajun food. It’s a beloved cuisine that we know many enjoy but is often misunderstood. We’d also like to highlight the Cajun dishes available from our menu, so you can give them a try if you haven’t yet! The Evolution […]
How Smoked Brisket Became a BBQ Staple
We’ve discussed the history of barbecue, bbq ribs, catfish, and more, and in this article, we’re adding a new BBQ classic to this list: smoked brisket. Brisket is an essential part of barbecue history, and a particularly popular dish, including at our own restaurant. However, what most people believe to be the history of this […]
Enjoy a Labor Day BBQ at Felix’s BBQ With Soul
Although summer isn’t technically over until late September, once school is back in session and August is over, it may as well be the end of summer. Enjoy one last summer celebration this Labor Day! Of course, we all know that any Labor Day celebration requires barbecue, so if you’re looking for a “barbecue restaurant […]
Bringing Southern Soul to Southern California
Our founder, Felix Berry, began his experience with cooking at home with his mom and family. Through these experiences, he gained the knowledge he now has of authentic Alabama-style cooking. His experience with the art of BBQ also began at just twelve years old. At the time, his mother was a beautician with a client […]