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    Benjamin “BJ” Dennis

    Jun 01, 2021 5 minutes
    BY DANIEL DUBUISSON
    PHOTOGRAPH BY JOHN O’HAGAN
    STYLING BY LILY SIMPSON

    hat is Southern food to you? Which meals come to mind when you think of traditional food from this region? Maybe it’s crispy fried chicken or macaroni and cheese. Or is it a pot of gumbo or a pan of cornbread? To Benjamin “BJ” Dennis, born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina, traditional Southern food goes far beyond just a delicious meal. It’s fueled by soul, and its history is detailed and storied with many classic dishes tracing back to the Lowcountry. This not-so-hidden gem along the country’s southeastern coast is known for its charming cities and rich cultural heritage—more specifically, the ancestors of today’s Gullah people who lived in South Carolina and parts of northern Georgia.

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