Food as Function-The local food scene took center stage at The Function, a barbecue and fish fry at Charlotte’s Southern Deli celebrating Virginia’s culinary heritage and the talents of Black chefs. Organized by Charlotte’s owners Nikki Gregory and Paul Polk with local food writer James L. Ford III, the event showcased Southern traditions reimagined by some of the area’s most creative culinary voices. Guests enjoy plates of barbecue and fish during The Function at Charlotte’s Southern Deli, an event spotlighting Virginia’s food traditions and Black chefs. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)
